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Arrow Restoration and Construction

1375 New Holland Dr
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Arrow Restoration and Construction

1375 New Holland Dr
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Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

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

503 South Rodney Street
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Valler services

503 South Rodney Street
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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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


Jsr Excavation

8 Stekar Lane
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Jsr Excavation

8 Stekar Lane
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We do septic systems, driveways, land clearing, water and sewer line tie ins/repairs, dig house foundations, culverts pretty much anything that had to do with moving dirt. Look forward to working with you.

We do septic systems, driveways, land clearing, water and sewer line tie ins/repairs, dig house foundations, culverts pretty much anything that had to do with moving dirt. Look forward to working with you.


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Silver Creek Construction & Management

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Silver Creek Construction & Management

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5 years of experience

Silver Creek Construction is the premier home builder/developer and commercial general contractor in the inland Northwest. Our projects range from custom homes to hospitals and schools. When you hire Silver Creek Construction & Consulting, you are hiring the best there is. We deliver all of our projects on time and on budget, done right the first time

Silver Creek Construction is the premier home builder/developer and commercial general contractor in the inland Northwest. Our projects range from custom homes to hospitals and schools. When you hire Silver Creek Construction & Consulting, you are hiring the best there is. We deliver all of our projects on time and on budget, done right the first time


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Yellowstone concrete

218 W River ST
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Yellowstone concrete

218 W River ST
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3 years of experience

We specialize in concrete construction and also have many years of experience in excavating as well. We are an owner operated local company that covers a fairly large area. We are licensed and insured. Between the two of us we have over 25 years of experience in a wide variety of concrete. Ranging from large scale commercial to small backyard patios so there is no job to small or to big.

We specialize in concrete construction and also have many years of experience in excavating as well. We are an owner operated local company that covers a fairly large area. We are licensed and insured. Between the two of us we have over 25 years of experience in a wide variety of concrete. Ranging from large scale commercial to small backyard patios so there is no job to small or to big.



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

P.O. Box 813
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Bull Mountain Land Works

P.O. Box 813
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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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Hellroaring Excavation LLC

34 Stormitt Butte Rd
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Hellroaring Excavation LLC

34 Stormitt Butte Rd
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Hellroaring Excavation LLC will provide exceptional service on all projects, big or small. We are the excavation company that genuinely cares for our customers’ needs and wants. Our customers are our number one priority, and we will do what it takes to exceed your expectations. Whether it be clearing a lot, digging a foundation, or plowing snow, we have you covered.

Hellroaring Excavation LLC will provide exceptional service on all projects, big or small. We are the excavation company that genuinely cares for our customers’ needs and wants. Our customers are our number one priority, and we will do what it takes to exceed your expectations. Whether it be clearing a lot, digging a foundation, or plowing snow, we have you covered.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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