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Hunter and Son Construction, Inc.

4.78(
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Hunter and Son Construction, Inc.

4.78(
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•Approved Pro
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

HUNTER AND SON CONSTRUCTION INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were prompt, courteous, very efficeint, and consciousness for future changes we may want to upgrade in electrical lighting."

Hadasah W on January 2023

HUNTER AND SON CONSTRUCTION INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were prompt, courteous, very efficeint, and consciousness for future changes we may want to upgrade in electrical lighting."

Hadasah W on January 2023

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Big Chunks Plumbing

5.00(
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Big Chunks Plumbing

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He was excellent! Did a great job!"

Patrick W on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He was excellent! Did a great job!"

Patrick W on October 2025

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Redwood Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

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Redwood Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner owned and operated company with 15 years of experience. We are a full service plumbing company-no job is too big or to small! Free estimates.

"They had to cut into our buliding, but put it all back together, before they left. There were two other systems that had previously been damaged, the guys fixed these, too."

Bob B on October 2021

Owner owned and operated company with 15 years of experience. We are a full service plumbing company-no job is too big or to small! Free estimates.

"They had to cut into our buliding, but put it all back together, before they left. There were two other systems that had previously been damaged, the guys fixed these, too."

Bob B on October 2021

Will's Rocks

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Will's Rocks

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

If it needs fixing call Will's Rocks (humboldt) Home and ranch repair or development,, roofing ,framing, electrical ,paint ,drywall and plumbing,,concrete foundations for your new building? Is it time to remodel your bath or kitchen or whole house? Tile always looks good. Radiant heat for your floors? Diesel repair, is your generator giving you problems? Do you need a road or ponds ? Do you need a spring developed for water? All heavy equipment qualified operator,when your not sure how to operate it, we are. If you appreciate quality work then please call your one stop shop ,we do it all,,,,references on request, call Will's Rocks

If it needs fixing call Will's Rocks (humboldt) Home and ranch repair or development,, roofing ,framing, electrical ,paint ,drywall and plumbing,,concrete foundations for your new building? Is it time to remodel your bath or kitchen or whole house? Tile always looks good. Radiant heat for your floors? Diesel repair, is your generator giving you problems? Do you need a road or ponds ? Do you need a spring developed for water? All heavy equipment qualified operator,when your not sure how to operate it, we are. If you appreciate quality work then please call your one stop shop ,we do it all,,,,references on request, call Will's Rocks

Van Note Construction

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Van Note Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Steven Van Note has been a licensed contractor since 1982 and personally oversees every project. He uses only legal workers and other licensed contractors to produce top quality craftmanship and takes pride in maintaining his excellent reputation. Van Note Construction is honest and dependable and will give you what you pay for. Licensed General Contractor, General Engineering Contractor, and Concrete Contractor. We have also recently started "disability remodeling" to help the disabled stay in their homes by adding ramps, widening doorways, etc.

Steven Van Note has been a licensed contractor since 1982 and personally oversees every project. He uses only legal workers and other licensed contractors to produce top quality craftmanship and takes pride in maintaining his excellent reputation. Van Note Construction is honest and dependable and will give you what you pay for. Licensed General Contractor, General Engineering Contractor, and Concrete Contractor. We have also recently started "disability remodeling" to help the disabled stay in their homes by adding ramps, widening doorways, etc.

Dave's Backhoe Services

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Dave's Backhoe Services

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We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial

We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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