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LB Asphalt & Construction Inc
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Gardiner, MT and surrounding areas

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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
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Arrow Restoration and Construction
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Gardiner, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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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.

Stream Excavation
Stream Restoration
Irrigation
Bank Stablization
Foundation

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Response time8 hrs
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MSC Excavation Facebook
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gardiner, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The owner Thad did a great job! He trimmed my tree and also did yard cleanup and gutter cleaning! Was so nice to hire one person to take care of everything I needed done!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Cohesive Construction & Excavation LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Gardiner, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After researching multiple companies cohesive construction was always in contact and responded quickly to any questions or concerns. Tony was reliable and very informative of steps and procedures that needed to take place. Great customer service."
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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stonepoint Excavation LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Gardiner, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job, great response time and worked with in timely manner. Very professional with in the quality of their work ."
Mono Slab Site Prep
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KJV, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gardiner, 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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Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TCH Builders & Remodeling
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gardiner, 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
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Standish Excavation, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Gardiner, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chad, Dale, Andy, and the team were amazing. We had a super tight schedule, and they delivered! They excavated for a yurt (mountainyurt.com), septic, driveway, and even built a berm. Chad is a smart guy, and the whole crew are experts with their equipment. We would use them again no questions asked!!"
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Response time8 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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