11 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ridgecrest: Michail's Handyman LLC, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews; open Sundays until 5:30 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lapham Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 11.
Most-reviewed: The Fix Construction Services, 30 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 11 ranked after Michail's Handyman LLC; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Ridgecrest general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michail's Handyman LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (42) | Ridgecrest | Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Matt Bird Engineering, LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (13) | Ridgecrest | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | American Iron | 88 | 4.7★ (12) | Ridgecrest | — | — |
| 4 | Shermer Construction, LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (13) | Ridgecrest | Sat | — |
| 5 | GP Excavation General Engineering Contractor | 84 | 5.0★ (9) | Adelanto, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Lapham Construction | 83 | 4.5★ (11) | Ridgecrest | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | The Fix Construction Services | 82 | 4.7★ (30) | Ridgecrest | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Frontier Construction | 80 | 2.3★ (3) | Ridgecrest | — | — |
| 9 | JCJ Chavez Construction | 79 | 4.6★ (9) | Ridgecrest | — | — |
| 10 | WD-4D Builders | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Ridgecrest | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (42).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgecrest
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgecrest
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ridgecrest
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Adelanto, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgecrest
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgecrest
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgecrest
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ridgecrest
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgecrest
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgecrest
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more general contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balaskovits Building Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Bernie's Landscaping | 4.1★ (23) | In Ridgecrest |
| Birch Specialty Woodworking | In Ridgecrest | |
| Burke Engineering-Construction | In Ridgecrest | |
| Caraway Construction | In Ridgecrest | |
| CHANNEL ISLAND CONSTRUCTION INC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Darin Lee Rogers Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Genesis plumbing services inc | 5.0★ (54) | In Ridgecrest |
| Greenzway Electric | In Ridgecrest | |
| HD Nissi Builders Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Ridgecrest |
| Jackson Installations | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| John Greer Construction | In Ridgecrest | |
| Mariposa Construction | In Ridgecrest | |
| Mark VII construction and remodeling | 24 mi | |
| Onstott Construction Grading and Paving | 5.0★ (1) | In Ridgecrest |
| Pro Plumbing & Construction | 4.7★ (140) | In Ridgecrest |
| South Bay Edc Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ridgecrest |
| SURVICE Engineering Company - Ridgecrest Area Operation | In Ridgecrest | |
| TLV Casners Construccion | 10 mi | |
| Valley Cabinet & Trim | 4.5★ (2) | In Ridgecrest |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $15,240 | $28,190 | $43,470 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.04 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,050 | $12,880 | $18,720 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.06 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses B General Building contractor license (B-2 for residential remodeling).
Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 11 Ridgecrest general contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ridgecrest data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |