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Digger Dan Excavation and Landscaping, LLC
3.4(
5
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Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dan is probably the best equipment operator I have seen. When a project is described to him, he knows what he needs to do. Grader, excavator, dozer.....He can do them all with skill and confidence. Absolutely recommend!"
Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Big Mountain Trucking Excavating LLC
New to Angi

Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Townsend
Townsend MT
Radersburg
Radersburg
Radersburg

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Arrow Restoration and Construction
New to Angi

Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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.

Stream Excavation
Stream Restoration
Irrigation
Bank Stablization
Foundation

+1

Response time8 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H&H Excavation
5.0(
3
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Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Job was done quickly and very much what I needed done. Easton was very professional and knowledgeable. I will be hiring this company again for my next project when it's time."
Road Development with John Deer 770BH
Road Development with John Deer 770BH
Road Development with John Deer 770BH
Road Development with John Deer 770BH
Road Development with John Deer 770BH

+30

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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CR Excavation LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to CR Excavation LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n

Some of 2024 projects
Some of 2024 projects
Some of 2024 projects
Some of 2024 projects
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KJV, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"They did exactly what they said. On time for the work, excellent quality. I had to travel across the country to be here and they met all time commitment s. I would not hesitate to use them again."
During tear down
Before
After
Pond 1
Pond 2

+5

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TCH Builders & Remodeling
4.0(
2
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Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

If you dream it, we can build it. What's the biggest difference between us and them? We build to last! We offer a full line of Green and Energy Star Certified products, backed by our labor and manufacturer's lifetime transferable warranties. Credit Cards Welcome Financing Available OAC.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grosvold Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Family owned. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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