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Arrow Restoration and Construction

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Arrow Restoration and Construction

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At Arrow Restoration, we specialize in general excavation, foundations, pipelines, underground utilities, and roads. We are a licensed contractor in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Arizona. Our dedicated team focuses on construction and environmental restoration. We have over 20 years of experience in the excavation and aquatic restoration field.

At Arrow Restoration, we specialize in general excavation, foundations, pipelines, underground utilities, and roads. We are a licensed contractor in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Arizona. Our dedicated team focuses on construction and environmental restoration. We have over 20 years of experience in the excavation and aquatic restoration field.

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Valler services

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Commercial and Residential Excavation. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"All went well. Professional work thru and thru...timely and efficient."

Paul M on November 2024

Commercial and Residential Excavation. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"All went well. Professional work thru and thru...timely and efficient."

Paul M on November 2024

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MT Dirt & Construction

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MT Dirt & Construction

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MT Dirt & Construction is a construction company specializing in site and civil work including grading, roadway construction, excavation, foundations, drainage/piping, demolition, septic systems, water service and cisterns, snow removal, retaining walls, frozen pipes/repairs, and much more! We strive for perfection in our everyday activities and pay special attention to the details of the project. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds in the construction industry and are always looking to find solutions for the entire project, not just the dirt.

MT Dirt & Construction is a construction company specializing in site and civil work including grading, roadway construction, excavation, foundations, drainage/piping, demolition, septic systems, water service and cisterns, snow removal, retaining walls, frozen pipes/repairs, and much more! We strive for perfection in our everyday activities and pay special attention to the details of the project. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds in the construction industry and are always looking to find solutions for the entire project, not just the dirt.

Torstenbo Excavating

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Torstenbo Excavating

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Torstenbo Excavating specializes in small scale dirt work and removal. Prepping foundations, dirt removal, grading, trenching, ditching, and specialized work are all accepted.

Torstenbo Excavating specializes in small scale dirt work and removal. Prepping foundations, dirt removal, grading, trenching, ditching, and specialized work are all accepted.

Bull Mountain Land Works

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Bull Mountain Land Works

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8 years of experience

We are a local land improvement company committed to delivering fast and effective solutions to customers throughout Montana. With over 7 years of experience, we have the equipment and specialized knowledge needed to create custom clearing services that boost the beauty, function, and accessibility of your land. We pride ourselves on being straightforward and reliable, always going the extra mile to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for. From full parcel clearing and mulching to individual stump removal and driveway laying, we are confident in our abilities to deliver high-quality results that you can rely on.

We are a local land improvement company committed to delivering fast and effective solutions to customers throughout Montana. With over 7 years of experience, we have the equipment and specialized knowledge needed to create custom clearing services that boost the beauty, function, and accessibility of your land. We pride ourselves on being straightforward and reliable, always going the extra mile to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for. From full parcel clearing and mulching to individual stump removal and driveway laying, we are confident in our abilities to deliver high-quality results that you can rely on.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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