iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#23 of 55 tree removal servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 59%
4.9★★★★★204 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.96★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Southern Minnesota LawnWorks LLC 4.9 out of 5 based on 204 reviews, with the owner responding to 95% of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, clear communication regarding appointment times, and reasonable pricing. Services mentioned include lawn fertilization, weed control, aeration, overseeding, mulching, tree removal, and grading. One recurring criticism in lower-rated feedback involves insufficient treatment of hard-to-reach areas and limited advance notice for scheduled visits.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 204 reviews (94% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 204 Google reviews (150 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 95% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
Service: Tree Removal Service serving Faribault, Minnesota.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other tree removal services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: satisfaction.
This companyTree Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Southern Minnesota LawnWorks LLC: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
94
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Southern Minnesota LawnWorks LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
99
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Southern Minnesota LawnWorks LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Southern Minnesota LawnWorks LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Southern Minnesota LawnWorks LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Southern Minnesota LawnWorks LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.A
100
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Star ratings
204 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars19194%
4 stars115%
3 stars21%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 150 written reviews
100%praise
Praise192100%
Complaints00%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price1050%
Reasonable1050%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results6132%
Staff & attitude2915%
Speed & response2714%
Would recommend2614%
Price & value2211%
Communication179%
Honesty & trust105%
What customers talk about
We read 150 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Did excellent work & completed when they said it would.”
“It is so nice being told a day ahead when they will be here to treat the yard.”
“The mosquitos were so bad in my yard they came same day now I can sit outside and enjoy myself!”
“Would recommend this company for all of your landscaping projects.”
“Firstly the pricing was unbeatable, what a great value!”
“The communication is great, I'm being updated about every application.”
“I have always received quick, reliable, and friendly service.”
People customers mention
Luke12 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Southern Minnesota LawnWorks LLC for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
MMichael3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★
Excellent company owner & employees. Did excellent work & completed when they said it would. Cleaned up around where they worked & left area better than when they started. Would recommend this company for all of your landscaping projects.
Great priceStone landscaping
TTim5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 6 days ago★★★★★
Another season of lawn care with SM Lawn Works. One less thing to think about. I know they'll do a good job ! Lawn has looked great. We look forward to 2027. Thanks SMLW !
Great priceLawn careGroundskeeping
SSteveLocal Guide · 106 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Just had our final treatment of the season today, a fall fertilizer and our lawn looks 100% better than when we moved into our home 5 mos ago. It was sparce and had a wide variety of weeds. Today, the grass has taked over and the lawn is looking much better. Can't wait to see what it'll look like after another summer of lawn care from SMLW.
MMichaelLocal Guide · 24 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
I wasn’t happy with my previous lawn care company, so I decided to make the switch to Southern Minnesota LawnWorks, and I couldn’t be happier with the results!
They’ve completely taken over my fertilization and weed control, and I haven't had a single issue. They just finished up with the fall core aeration and…
Reasonable price
BBrad2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
We have loved working with Southern Minnesota LawnWorks this past year. It is so nice being told a day ahead when they will be here to treat the yard. They do an amazing job and our yard has never looked better. We will definitely use them again next year.
Great price
CCarolee1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
So MN LawnWorks has been the best service, by far, with my lawn fertilization and weed care. I've had TruGreen, and two other services - none of which have made my lawn look as green, lush, and weed-free as this company has. Techs not only cruise on motorized lawn sprayers, but I watch the technicians stop, get…
Excellent company owner & employees. Did excellent work & completed when they said it would. Cleaned up around where they worked & left area better than when they started. Would recommend this company for all of your landscaping projects.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Stone landscaping
Response from the owner · 4 days ago
Thank you!
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Tim O'Connor5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Another season of lawn care with SM Lawn Works. One less thing to think about. I know they'll do a good job ! Lawn has looked great. We look forward to 2027. Thanks SMLW !
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Lawn care, Groundskeeping
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thanks!!!
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Steve RobbLocal Guide · 106 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Just had our final treatment of the season today, a fall fertilizer and our lawn looks 100% better than when we moved into our home 5 mos ago. It was sparce and had a wide variety of weeds. Today, the grass has taked over and the lawn is looking much better. Can't wait to see what it'll look like after another summer of lawn care from SMLW.
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Michael HeinLocal Guide · 24 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I wasn’t happy with my previous lawn care company, so I decided to make the switch to Southern Minnesota LawnWorks, and I couldn’t be happier with the results!
They’ve completely taken over my fertilization and weed control, and I haven't had a single issue. They just finished up with the fall core aeration and overseeding, and the grass is already looking noticeably greener and healthier before winter hits.
If you are tired of dealing with unreliable lawn services, I highly recommend checking out Southern Minnesota LawnWorks LLC—they've been fantastic to work with!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
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Brad and Robin Eder2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have loved working with Southern Minnesota LawnWorks this past year. It is so nice being told a day ahead when they will be here to treat the yard. They do an amazing job and our yard has never looked better. We will definitely use them again next year.
Price assessment: Great price
J
Joan Erdman5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
So MN LawnWorks has been the best service, by far, with my lawn fertilization and weed care. I've had TruGreen, and two other services - none of which have made my lawn look as green, lush, and weed-free as this company has. Techs not only cruise on motorized lawn sprayers, but I watch the technicians stop, get out a hand-sprayer and get at the corners, edges and hard-to-reach areas of our lawn.
We are so grateful for this company. Every technician that comes out to do our lawn is kind, friendly, and really cares about the quality of work they do. You will not regret going with this company for your lawn care.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Grass seeding, Lawn care
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Karmel Reeble7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Karmel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This team has been perfect. Firstly the pricing was unbeatable, what a great value! The communication is great, I'm being updated about every application. I have already recommended Southern MN Lawn works to my friends. I'll will be trying some landscaping next!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you for the review!
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Paul Enter10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
