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JB Earthwork
4.8(
5
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Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this service provider for a major Grading project, i needed an excavation for dirt removal, the service provider started the job but he did not finish and there is a lot of dirt that needs to be haul and a parts that needs to be leveled, the service provider is not returning my calls and i need to have this job done asap."
Response time5 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Valley Fixer
5.0(
6
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Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dante has removed a sink from my garage, has started up my master cool for summer and has replaced a pump. He is always quick to respond to text and he arrives quickly to do the work. He is always professional and honest. I highly recommend him for work."
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Response time4 hrs
Handy Andy & Sons - Unlicensed Contractor
4.3(
4
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Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have agreed to Andy completing several small jobs for us which we estimate will take probably 8 hours. I am in the process of obtains the necessary parts and other materials before setting a definite date. We are communicating directly with each other and estimate it will take 10-14 days to receive the needed materials. I will keep you posted."
Response time40 mins
Response rate94%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Quick Jet
New to Angi

Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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