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Oasis Landscape & Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ennis, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel and his crew did excellent work and in a timely manner. Daniel kept in constant contact with me thru out the project. Daniel installed a sprinkler system that was perfect for my yard. I would highly recommend Oasis Landscaping for all your Landscaping needs. Excellent company"
Before Front
After Back Yard
After Front
Back Yard Before
Fencing

+3

Response time3 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
LB Asphalt & Construction Inc
5.0(
10
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Serving Ennis, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolutely Outstanding Service! I hired Lane to handle trucking and dirt work to prep my yard for landscaping, and he went above and beyond in every way. From start to finish, his professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail was impressive. He didn?t just get the job done?he made sure it was done right. The crew was punctual, courteous, and clearly experienced. They tackled tough terrain, ensured proper grading, and even cleaned up better than expected. What really stood out was how proactive they were? offering helpful suggestions and making improvements I had not even thought of. It is rare these days to find a company that takes this much pride in their work. I am beyond pleased with the results and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing dirt work or site prep. Thanks again for exceeding expectations!"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAV Contracting
5.0(
5
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Serving Ennis, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was dependable and was very happy with the work performed. Prepped for asfault and for future lawn. Had his own equipment and the pricing was fair."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Big Mountain Trucking Excavating LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ennis, 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.

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Arrow Restoration and Construction
New to Angi

Serving Ennis, 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
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Simple Works
4.3(
15
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Serving Ennis, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Peter and Piper are true professionals who do fantastic work. I remodeled my entire townhouse, including the kitchen, bathrooms, floors, walls, railings, windows, and doors. I will be recommending them to all my friends and family. Thank you for changing my life, Simple Works!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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KJV, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Ennis, 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."
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After
Pond 1
Pond 2

+5

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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 states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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.

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