Analyzing 8,659,3178.7M ReviewsFor 24,72224.7K Experts
We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 7,659 Google reviews of 51 top-rated lawn mower repair services nationwide; 8 of them in Vacaville, CA. Updated November 6, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of lawn mower repair services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Affordable Lawn Service & Sprinkler RepairsVacaville, CA | B 77How 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%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Craft & service penalty31−6.9Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AADAAC | 4.73 | — |
| 2 |  Orchid Lawn CareVacaville, CA | B 75How 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%66+16Value 14%88+12.4Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBAAA | 4.70 | — |
| 3 |  Sea of Green Lawn Care and LandscapingVacaville, CA | B 72How 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%65+35.5Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAB | 4.72 | — |
| 4 |  SACRAMENTO FOR TRACTORS, INC.Vacaville, CA | B 71How 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 64%76+48.3Reliability 28%69+19.5Replies to reviews 8%34+2.8Experts Score= 71Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–––D | 4.74 | — |
| 5 |  Liaison LandscapesVacaville, CA | C 58How 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%67+36.5Reliability 24%52+12.6Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%34+2.4Craft & service penalty30−7Experts Score= 58Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCDAAD | 4.69 | — |
| 6 |  Horizon DistributorsVacaville, CA | C 58How 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 64%58+36.8Reliability 28%61+17.2Replies to reviews 8%50+4.1Experts Score= 58Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CB––AC | 4.50 | — |
| 7 |  Papé Machinery Agriculture & TurfVacaville, CA | C 55How 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 64%51+32.4Reliability 28%52+14.7Replies to reviews 8%95+7.8Experts Score= 55Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC–––A | 4.47 | — |
| 8 |  Green Valley Aloha Saw and MowerVacaville, CA | D 28How 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 64%43+27.3Reliability 28%11+3.1Replies to reviews 8%10+0.8Momentum penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 28Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CF––BF | 4.51 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How the 8 lawn mower repair services we rated in Vacaville, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 8 best-rated lawn mower repair services in Vacaville, CA average 4.6★ on Google across 379 reviews. Affordable Lawn Service & Sprinkler Repairs has the top rating (4.7★). Updated November 5, 2026.
8 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (379 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“I had a fantastic experience with this company! I accidentally ran over a sprinkler head and needed someone to check out the damage. When I called, they initially offered to come out the next day, but to my surprise,…” — Google review
“Orchid Lawn Care exceeded my expectations. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and quality of work really stand out. They take pride in what they do, and it shows in the final results. Highly recommended!” — Google review
“New LX is one sweet tractor and Mica was great help getting the new equipment I needed. Hope to get the field in tip top shape soon.” — Google review
“Hector is very professional, conscientious, and knows what he’s doing! He was able to overhaul our old sprinkler system and make it much easier to use at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend!” — Google review
“Markus and team did an awesome job on our backyard. We gave them a rough idea of what we wanted and they came up with a great design that fit our budget. They got the work done quickly and were very professional.…” — Google review
“The only place around warranties ariens ikon zero turn riding mowers. The warranty covered everything and the process was extremely smooth.” — Google review
“Very nice mechanics, they were very attentive to every detail and explained everything they were doing…they put me in an out very quick. Nice service.” — Google review
“Super helpful guys. Spent 20+ mins going over available products to find right what i need for a speciality project. Outstanding service 👍” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for lawn mower repair service listings in and around Vacaville, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Affordable Lawn Service & Sprinkler Repairs has the highest Google rating on our Vacaville list: 4.7 out of 5 from 83 reviews (as of November 5, 2026).
Affordable Lawn Service & Sprinkler Repairs has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 83, with a 4.7★ average.
Only open Vacaville-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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Analyzing 8,659,3178.7M ReviewsFor 24,72224.7K Experts