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Jones Excavation, LLC

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Jones Excavation, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality work and superior customer service. We at JONES EXCAVATION strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. The work we do is done right as if it was for ourselves and customers trust us to recommend us to their friends and family. Good at communication with customers for each project. 5 years of experience.

"Excellent, quick service. Very compassionate as the project was delicate. Will use again."

Suzette F on January 2023

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality work and superior customer service. We at JONES EXCAVATION strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. The work we do is done right as if it was for ourselves and customers trust us to recommend us to their friends and family. Good at communication with customers for each project. 5 years of experience.

"Excellent, quick service. Very compassionate as the project was delicate. Will use again."

Suzette F on January 2023


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HECKERS HAND BUILDS

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HECKERS HAND BUILDS

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We at Boundless Construction focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Hayden not only did an excellent job but he was so easy to work with. So flexible with what we needed. We were able to add things on and take things off. I cannot recommend him enough."

Kristin C on August 2025

We at Boundless Construction focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Hayden not only did an excellent job but he was so easy to work with. So flexible with what we needed. We were able to add things on and take things off. I cannot recommend him enough."

Kristin C on August 2025


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Paradise Fencing and Construction Company, Inc.

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Paradise Fencing and Construction Company, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Paradise Fencing and Construction Company Inc. has been serving Montana since 1996. Our company is fully licensed and insured. Paradise main office is based out of Great Falls with crews traveling the state of Montana. The Fencing side of our business installs every type of fence available. If sprinkler work is needed we subcontract out the work to top rated sprinkler companies to make sure the project is done correctly. Paradise Construction performs all of the work from dirtwork to finish work. Paradise subcontracts its electrical, plumbing, and HVAC to top quality providers.

Paradise Fencing and Construction Company Inc. has been serving Montana since 1996. Our company is fully licensed and insured. Paradise main office is based out of Great Falls with crews traveling the state of Montana. The Fencing side of our business installs every type of fence available. If sprinkler work is needed we subcontract out the work to top rated sprinkler companies to make sure the project is done correctly. Paradise Construction performs all of the work from dirtwork to finish work. Paradise subcontracts its electrical, plumbing, and HVAC to top quality providers.


"Orangeburg sewer line broke and line was totally blocked. Andre Excavation and Sewer excavated the line and burst the orangeburg pipe. The line was repaired followed by back fillng and compacting. We, ages 81 and 83, were able to remain in the home. We recommend Andre Excavation and Sewer Service most highly."

James S on March 2021

All your excavation needs, sewer, water, and septic systems.

"Orangeburg sewer line broke and line was totally blocked. Andre Excavation and Sewer excavated the line and burst the orangeburg pipe. The line was repaired followed by back fillng and compacting. We, ages 81 and 83, were able to remain in the home. We recommend Andre Excavation and Sewer Service most highly."

James S on March 2021


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Compass Property Service

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Compass Property Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Compass Property Service and Tree Removal. Small independent business owned and operated in the Snohomish and King County. Available year round for any property service, needs, or management. Specializing in tree removal, trimming and pruning. Call or text me anytime for a free estimate on your project. Hazard and Emergency tree removal as well.

Compass Property Service and Tree Removal. Small independent business owned and operated in the Snohomish and King County. Available year round for any property service, needs, or management. Specializing in tree removal, trimming and pruning. Call or text me anytime for a free estimate on your project. Hazard and Emergency tree removal as well.


Advanced Construction Concepts LLC

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Advanced Construction Concepts LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Advanced Construction Concepts LLC (dba Advanced Construction & Coatings) is based out of southwest Montana. Our company offers high quality polyurethane insulations, coatings, and remodel work.

Advanced Construction Concepts LLC (dba Advanced Construction & Coatings) is based out of southwest Montana. Our company offers high quality polyurethane insulations, coatings, and remodel work.


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Sussex Construction Inc

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Sussex Construction Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
30 years of experience

You could say we have a reputation for green building expertise and spectacular design – but we prefer to let our work speak for itself. We are dedicated to all those homeowners in search of a new home full of design, imagination, and make-you-swoon features. No doubt, Sussex will create the new home of your dreams (and of your neighbors’ dreams). At Sussex Construction, we are known leaders in the building industry. We combine good taste and getting things done with exceptional results. Because it is not just about what you build. It’s how you build it. All this without burning a hole in your pockets. If you are searching for new custom home builders in Helena, MT your search is over!

"We are one of a handful of new construction purchases (within the last year). During the build process, they were great to work with. Once we closed, all that changed. We have to run space heaters during the winter months (a brand new home) due to the design of the ductwork and Sussex wouldn't lift a finger, we have flooding at the entrance to our property, and once again, Sussex did nothing. We had fixtures in the wrong place, and some were not what we ordered at all, and guess what? they did nothing!!.. As we began to speak with others in the community, we learned of a horrible reputation throughout Helena, as well as, a horrible place to be employed. All in all, stay away from Suxxit construction at all costs. Money is their motivation, not happy families"

Eric S on June 2023

You could say we have a reputation for green building expertise and spectacular design – but we prefer to let our work speak for itself. We are dedicated to all those homeowners in search of a new home full of design, imagination, and make-you-swoon features. No doubt, Sussex will create the new home of your dreams (and of your neighbors’ dreams). At Sussex Construction, we are known leaders in the building industry. We combine good taste and getting things done with exceptional results. Because it is not just about what you build. It’s how you build it. All this without burning a hole in your pockets. If you are searching for new custom home builders in Helena, MT your search is over!

"We are one of a handful of new construction purchases (within the last year). During the build process, they were great to work with. Once we closed, all that changed. We have to run space heaters during the winter months (a brand new home) due to the design of the ductwork and Sussex wouldn't lift a finger, we have flooding at the entrance to our property, and once again, Sussex did nothing. We had fixtures in the wrong place, and some were not what we ordered at all, and guess what? they did nothing!!.. As we began to speak with others in the community, we learned of a horrible reputation throughout Helena, as well as, a horrible place to be employed. All in all, stay away from Suxxit construction at all costs. Money is their motivation, not happy families"

Eric S on June 2023




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Endeavour construction group

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Endeavour construction group

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Endeavour construction group prides itself on providing architects and clients superior service and quality. ECG's concept is to enter into a partnership with clients and our open book policy promotes trusting, comfortable and effective working relationships which allow us to peruse our clients' interests in quality, schedule and budget. We are proud of our team and invite you to learn more about our staff who are dedicated craftsmanship, open communication, safety, and a pleasurable building experience for our clients.

Endeavour construction group prides itself on providing architects and clients superior service and quality. ECG's concept is to enter into a partnership with clients and our open book policy promotes trusting, comfortable and effective working relationships which allow us to peruse our clients' interests in quality, schedule and budget. We are proud of our team and invite you to learn more about our staff who are dedicated craftsmanship, open communication, safety, and a pleasurable building experience for our clients.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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