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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.

Milestown Construction, Inc

PO Box 344
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Milestown Construction, Inc

PO Box 344
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15 years of experience

We are a small construction corporation with a range of equipment including an excavator, skid steer, dump trucks and trailers, conveyors, concrete finishing tools, concrete cutting and demolition tools, etc. We perform specialized excavation and demolition.

We are a small construction corporation with a range of equipment including an excavator, skid steer, dump trucks and trailers, conveyors, concrete finishing tools, concrete cutting and demolition tools, etc. We perform specialized excavation and demolition.

Massey Excavating

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Massey Excavating

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45 years of experience

For over 30 years, Massey Excavating has been your local, family owned and operated excavation service and contractor, proudly serving Bigfork, Kalispell, Flathead Valley, and the surrounding areas with high quality, reliable excavating. As a fully licensed, bonded, and insured business, the experts at Massey Excavating are dedicated to providing complete customer satisfaction on each and every one of our projects. We specialize in installing septic tanks, road construction, digging of foundations, clearing and grading of land, digging ponds, and rock wall construction. For the best service and pricing on thorough and reputable excavation, call Massey Excavating TODAY! We look forward to assisting you!

For over 30 years, Massey Excavating has been your local, family owned and operated excavation service and contractor, proudly serving Bigfork, Kalispell, Flathead Valley, and the surrounding areas with high quality, reliable excavating. As a fully licensed, bonded, and insured business, the experts at Massey Excavating are dedicated to providing complete customer satisfaction on each and every one of our projects. We specialize in installing septic tanks, road construction, digging of foundations, clearing and grading of land, digging ponds, and rock wall construction. For the best service and pricing on thorough and reputable excavation, call Massey Excavating TODAY! We look forward to assisting you!

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Endeavour construction group

715 Electric Ave.
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Endeavour construction group

715 Electric Ave.
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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

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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