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Thrive Fencing 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE

Thrive Fencing

Ankeny, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #5Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 13 fence rental · 5.0★ from 204 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other fence rental (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: craft & service.

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.Thrive Fencing is better than 97% of fence rental.A
97
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.Thrive Fencing is better than 98% of fence rental.A
98
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.Thrive Fencing is better than 90% of fence rental.A
90
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.Thrive Fencing is better than 100% of fence rental.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.Thrive Fencing is better than 100% of fence rental.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.Thrive Fencing is better than 100% of fence rental.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Thrive Fencing for 8 kinds of job.

Thrive Fencing for custom fabrication

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.2
★ 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.—
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 2 Google reviews tagged “Custom fabrication”

Greg3 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 months ago★★★★★

Thrive Fencing responded quickly to my requests and were very thorough in addressing my fencing needs. The finished product looks great and their follow up was very complete. Totally satisfied.

Great priceCustom fabricationChain link fence installationDog fence installation
AbigailLocal Guide · 38 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★★★★★

As a REALTOR® in Central Iowa, I’ve referred Thrive Fencing Company to many of my clients over the years, and I have consistently heard amazing feedback about their professionalism, communication, and quality of work. Recently, I had the opportunity to use them at my own personal residence, and they absolutely…

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Great priceCustom fabricationFence designOrnamental iron fence design & installation

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Not enough reviews with a price yet.

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

Great price 50%Reasonable 50%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Chain link fence installation43—
Vinyl fence installation21—
Wood fence installation18—
Aluminum fence installation10—
Privacy fence installation7—
Fence installation7—
Dog fence installation6—
Ornamental iron fence design & installation5—

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