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Licensed General Contractors in Ridgecrest, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · B General Building Contractor

  • 50licensed general contractors
  • 47active (Clear)
  • 6%with a suspension
  • 60%workers' comp exempt
  • 20.5 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 46%corp / LLC / partnership (54% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

CSLB's public data lists 50 general contractors with a mailing address in Ridgecrest, and 47 of them (94%) show a Clear primary status.

60% report a workers' comp exemption, 2.3 points higher than the statewide figure for general contractors (57.7%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (6%) is close to the Kern County rate for the same license (5.6%).

Experience varies: 68% have been licensed 10+ years and 2 are new this year (median 20.5 years, vs 15.3 statewide).

General contractors hold CSLB's B (General Building Contractor) license, which covers projects that combine two or more unrelated trades. See the B General Building Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a general contractor's license in Ridgecrest

  1. Open the general contractor's profile from the table below (or search Ridgecrest listings by name). Check that B appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What B covers.
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 6% of Ridgecrest listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed general contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

All 50 general contractors in Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest general contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed general contractors in Ridgecrest
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Michael J's INC 421928 Clear 44 Insured On file
Unique Design 422741 Clear 44 Exempt On file
Tumbleweed Manufactured Homes 464834 Clear 42 Insured On file
Jackson K J Construction CO 468432 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Classic Construction 503367 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Siler's Construction 529497 Clear 38 Exempt On file
G Winters Construction INC 581559 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Swingrover Melvin G Construction 597958 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Flentye's Construction & Drywall 610190 Clear 35 Exempt On file
Cornerstone Construction and Electric 737030 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Recon Construction Company 750119 Clear 28 Exempt On file
Davis & Davis Drywall & Construction Services 783185 Clear 26 Insured On file
Christman Neil 784625 Clear 26 Exempt On file
Vaughn Carole 788917 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Porter Construction 798131 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Rana's HVAC & R General Construction 803537 Clear 24 Insured On file
Zissos Construction 831095 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Merati Construction 847765 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Evergreen Construction INC 855561 Clear 21 Insured On file
Wade Construction 858338 Clear 21 Insured On file
Griffin J W Construction 862336 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Stanphill Construction 870722 Clear 20 Exempt On file
Bringing the Good's Construction 882719 Clear 20 Exempt On file
T N T Western Homes INC 918663 Clear 18 Insured On file
Mower James Construction 933236 Clear 17 Exempt On file
R L S Construction Services INC 933088 Clear 17 Exempt On file
J M E Construction 938327 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Louer Construction 941049 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Newman Drywall Service LLC 943428 Clear 16 Insured On file
C C C Construction 946202 Clear 16 Exempt On file
Chavez Jcj Construction Incorporated 956881 Clear 15 Insured On file
Fix Construction Services INC the 1026495 Clear 9 Insured On file
Pro Plumbing 1030134 Clear 9 Insured On file
Grace Construction 1040724 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Kc Martin Construction LLC 1042185 Clear 8 Insured On file
Spear Point Construction 1056055 Clear 7 Insured On file
Mariposa Construction INC 1068407 Clear 6 Exempt On file
Santiago Construction 1068272 Clear 6 Exempt On file
House Improvement INC 1074187 Clear 5 Insured On file
Free Construction Enterprises INC 1095452 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Residential & Commercial General Contracting INC 1102827 Clear 3 Insured On file
Shermer Construction LLC 1120345 Clear 2 Insured On file
Wd-4d Builders 1120440 Clear 2 Insured On file
A & R Construction 1129217 Clear 2 Insured On file
Kevin Flentye Construction 1130245 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Drc Construction 1151889 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Jose A Vasquez Enterprises INC 1155893 Clear <1 Insured On file
Freund Drywall 606987 Susp: unresolved citation 35 Exempt On file
Garrison Brothers Well Service 673398 Susp: outstanding liability 33 None On file
Ldm Construction 863258 Susp: contractor's bond 21 Exempt On file

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed general contractors are in Ridgecrest?

CSLB's current public file lists 50 general contractors with a Ridgecrest mailing address. 47 have a Clear status, and 84% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a general contractor need in California?

General contractors hold CSLB's B (General Building Contractor) license, which covers projects that combine two or more unrelated trades. Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.

How do I check a general contractor's workers' comp?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Ridgecrest general contractors, 60% are exempt (no employees), 38% insured and 2% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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