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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

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Customers hired Thrive Fencing for 8 kinds of job.

Thrive Fencing for privacy fence installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ 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: 87/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Privacy fence installation”: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.#2 / 4
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Privacy fence installation”

WILSON8 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

They take pride in the work they complete. They had mundane up quick and looks absolutely amazing and the team was very professional and great to work with

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Great pricePrivacy fence installation
TyLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

After another contractor failed to get permits/ utilities marked off and start the job on time we decided to reach out for other quotes. Micah was very prompt and within a day he met at our new home for a quote . The quote was fair in price and even offered a military discount and with a delay in another project he…

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Reasonable priceVinyl fence installationPrivacy fence installation
Jess9 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★★★★★

Very happy with how the fence turned out. Everything is very secure and I have peace of mind the dogs are safe and secure in the yard, also it looks great!!

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Privacy fence installationWood 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
Alec5 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Thrive did a fantastic job with our fence. They were incredibly flexible, professional, and accommodating. Our fence turned out even better than expected and despite poor weather, the crew got the job done quickly and efficiently.

Great pricePrivacy fence installation
Winter3 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

We had an accidental fire and it took out our fence. Thrive fencing came in and made it 10x better ! So happy with these results . Highly recommend to anyone looking for fencing !

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Reasonable priceFence designDog fence installationPrivacy fence installation
Tonya11 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Thrive Fencing did an awesome job!! They completed the job on-time and were very courteous. Cleaned up afterwards. Great quality and experience overall.

Reasonable pricePrivacy fence installation

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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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