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Thrifty Tree Service logoHow 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%14+1Craft & service penalty71−2.9Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE

Thrifty Tree Service

Pasadena, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #108Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 129 tree removal services · 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other tree removal services (100 = best)Each 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: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Thrifty Tree Service is better than 84% of tree removal services.A
84
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Thrifty Tree Service is better than 87% of tree removal services.A
87
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Thrifty Tree Service is better than 71% of tree removal services.B
71
ValueValue · 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.Thrifty Tree Service is better than 100% of tree removal services.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Thrifty Tree Service is better than 100% of tree removal services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Thrifty Tree Service is better than 14% of tree removal services.F
14

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Customers hired Thrifty Tree Service for 3 kinds of job.

Thrifty Tree Service for tree removal

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 71/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree removal”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#73 / 81
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Tree removal”

Whitaker6 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Chris and his team were wonderful. Super reasonable quotes, really friendly, incredibly efficient and did a great job. Can't wait to have them continue doing work on our trees and property.

Great priceTree removal
DAL8 reviewsTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Job was perfect and fast. Pleasant crew that has a foreman who keeps everyone focused. Fast! Cleaned up my yard and left it as before. I took down a tree and they trimmed many others. They had to go to my neighbor to trim a large tree. Courteous. Left his yard clean. Would use again.

Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruningTree removal
Doreen6 reviewsTotal 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I met Cris Castaneda and was impressed by his manner and experience. He gave me a quote and said his team was already working in the neighborhood and could have them come over that same day. I had a dead tree in my backyard that needed to removed for safety reasons. His team was quick and polite. They removed the…

Reasonable priceTree stump removalTree removal
CLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

They were very professional, on time, and completed the task quickly and precisely. Very good communication. I highly recommend them.

Tree stump removalTree removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
ethan3 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

We would like to Thank David and his excellent and professional crew on saving our day. We are in the middle of redoing our back and front yard as it was discovered that 2 of our tree's must be taking down. We called few companies and David was the only one who was quick to respond and help us. The crew arrived…

Tree removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 33%Reasonable 56%Overpriced 0%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Tree trimming & pruning12—
Tree removal5—
Tree stump removal2—

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