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Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas. (442) 294-1704
Ridgecrest Fence & Deck builds pergolas, custom decks, and covered patios for homeowners in Mojave, CA, using materials designed for the extreme heat, Tehachapi Pass winds, and below-freezing winter nights at this elevation. We know Kern County permits and respond within 1 business day.
Mojave homeowners who want usable outdoor space in the summer need shade, and a pergola is one of the most practical ways to create it on a desert property. Our pergola installation service uses materials rated for sustained UV exposure and high winds, so the structure holds up through years of Mojave weather.
A solid patio cover turns an otherwise unusable midday space in Mojave into a comfortable outdoor room. With temperatures routinely above 100 degrees from June through September, shade is not optional for anyone who wants to spend time outside.
Ranch-style homes in Mojave were built for practicality, and a custom deck designed to match the way you actually use your backyard adds real value to an older desert property. We account for wind direction, sun angle, and the freeze-thaw cycle in every design.
UV radiation in the Mojave Desert strips sealers and stains from wood faster than in most California climates. Mojave decks need resealing on a more aggressive schedule - typically every 1 to 2 years - to prevent cracking, splintering, and moisture infiltration during the winter freeze cycles.
Heavy winds off the Tehachapi Pass make fence durability a real concern in Mojave. Vinyl fencing is rated for high-wind installation and does not absorb the blowing dust and sand that wears down painted wood surfaces over time.
Most homes in Mojave were built between the 1950s and 1980s. If a deck was installed during that era, it is likely past its useful life and showing the effects of decades of desert heat, wind exposure, and freeze-thaw cycling. We assess the structure honestly and tell you exactly what needs to be done.
Mojave sits at nearly 2,800 feet elevation in the high Mojave Desert, and the climate here is genuinely demanding in both directions. Summer temperatures regularly push above 100 degrees, with UV radiation intense enough to fade composite decking, crack unsealed wood, and break down caulking faster than in most of California. The winds that come through the Tehachapi Pass are not occasional gusts - sustained high winds are a regular feature of life in Mojave, and outdoor structures that are not anchored and built correctly can fail prematurely. A deck that would last 20 years in a mild coastal town may need its first major repair in 8 to 10 years here if the materials and construction methods are not matched to the climate.
Winter adds another set of challenges that many contractors unfamiliar with the high desert overlook. Hard freezes happen multiple times each winter in Mojave, and the freeze-thaw cycle is hard on concrete footings, wood framing, and fasteners. Shallow footings that work fine in warmer parts of Kern County are not adequate here. The housing stock in Mojave is mostly mid-century ranch homes, and the soil is sandy and dry - it shifts under extended drought and then briefly saturates when the rare hard rain arrives. Every one of these factors needs to be built into the design before a post is ever set.
Our crew works in Mojave on a regular basis, and we pull permits through Kern County Building and Planning for every structure we build here. Because Mojave is unincorporated Kern County, there is no city building department - all permit applications, plan reviews, and inspections go through the county. We know the Kern County permit process well and handle every step for our customers.
Mojave sits where Highway 58 and Highway 14 meet in the high desert, and most of the homes we work on here are single-story ranch-style houses built between the 1950s and 1980s. The Mojave Air and Space Port brings a mix of aerospace and aviation workers to the area, and homeowners here tend to take their properties seriously. We also notice that many Mojave homes have significant outdoor space that has never been developed - large backyards with no deck, no shade structure, and no usable outdoor living area despite the value that would add.
We regularly serve Rosamond to the west along the Highway 14 corridor, and the California City area is also part of our regular service territory. If you live in Mojave or anywhere in the surrounding high desert, we will come to you.
Reach out by phone or through the contact form and we will get back to you within 1 business day. We are flexible on scheduling and can often meet you in the evening if that is easier.
We come to your Mojave property, walk the space with you, and give you a written estimate covering materials, labor, and permit costs. There are no hidden fees and no pressure to commit on the spot.
We file your permit with Kern County Building and Planning and order materials after approval. County review for standard residential projects typically takes 1 to 3 weeks.
We build your project, schedule and pass the Kern County inspection, and walk you through the finished work before we leave. You get a structure that is permitted, inspected, and ready to use.
We serve Mojave and all of Kern County's unincorporated high desert communities. Free estimates, no obligation, and we handle the permits.
(442) 294-1704Mojave is an unincorporated community in Kern County at roughly 2,762 feet elevation, situated at the junction of Highway 58 and Highway 14 in the high Mojave Desert. The town grew up alongside the BNSF Railway and the aerospace industry, and today it is home to the Mojave Air and Space Port - a working airport and one of the first FAA-licensed commercial spaceports in the country. The housing stock is predominantly single-story ranch-style homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s on modest lots, with a mix of owner-occupied homes and some rentals tied to the aerospace and wind energy workforce.
Most Mojave residents are long-term homeowners who take care of their properties and are accustomed to the demands of desert maintenance. The community has a tight-knit, working-town character shaped by decades of railroad history and the aerospace presence. Nearby California City to the east and the Tehachapi area to the west are both communities we serve regularly, and all three share the same Kern County permit jurisdiction and high-desert building conditions.
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