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Rocking MT Excavation LLC

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Rocking MT Excavation LLC

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

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.

"We hired Rocking MT to replace the holding tank on our septic system. Stephen did an excellent job. He is a very skilled contractor who worked through several obstacles while communicating with us all along the way. The quality of his work was outstanding. He left the job site very clean. I would contract with him again in a heartbeat. His quote was reasonable and the final price was very close to what he quoted."

Bruce H on September 2023

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.

"We hired Rocking MT to replace the holding tank on our septic system. Stephen did an excellent job. He is a very skilled contractor who worked through several obstacles while communicating with us all along the way. The quality of his work was outstanding. He left the job site very clean. I would contract with him again in a heartbeat. His quote was reasonable and the final price was very close to what he quoted."

Bruce H on September 2023


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Rocky Mountain Construction

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Rocky Mountain Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
31 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Rocky Mountain Construction is a locally owned and operated construction company that specializes in excavation and grading. We handle projects of all sizes, from land clearing, trenching, septic installation, footing excavation and trenching. Contact us today for a free estimate!

"Peter has always been connected to our wishes. The crew put in long hours and worked hard to get the deck rebuild done before winter weather came."

Dale E on October 2025

Rocky Mountain Construction is a locally owned and operated construction company that specializes in excavation and grading. We handle projects of all sizes, from land clearing, trenching, septic installation, footing excavation and trenching. Contact us today for a free estimate!

"Peter has always been connected to our wishes. The crew put in long hours and worked hard to get the deck rebuild done before winter weather came."

Dale E on October 2025


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R Rhodes Construction, Inc.

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R Rhodes Construction, Inc.

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

At R Rhodes General Engineering we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Ryan has been a pleasure to work with. He provides excellent service and communication. He is a man of his word. His team works hard and does a great job. They clean up every day after they finish and show up when promised. We are extremely pleased with our backyard and driveway. They go above and beyond. We had an emergency water leak of which they not only did the temporary fix, but the final repair to the streets main value. We would recommend RRhodes in a heartbeat."

Melanie T on April 2022

At R Rhodes General Engineering we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Ryan has been a pleasure to work with. He provides excellent service and communication. He is a man of his word. His team works hard and does a great job. They clean up every day after they finish and show up when promised. We are extremely pleased with our backyard and driveway. They go above and beyond. We had an emergency water leak of which they not only did the temporary fix, but the final repair to the streets main value. We would recommend RRhodes in a heartbeat."

Melanie T on April 2022


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Valler services

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Valler services

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

Commercial and Residential Excavation. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"All went well. Professional work thru and thru...timely and efficient."

Paul M on November 2024

Commercial and Residential Excavation. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"All went well. Professional work thru and thru...timely and efficient."

Paul M on November 2024


Glacier 3D, LLC

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Glacier 3D, LLC

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11 years of experience

General Contractor & Construction Management services. Over 20 years of construction and management experience. Specializing in General Contracting & excavation services.

General Contractor & Construction Management services. Over 20 years of construction and management experience. Specializing in General Contracting & excavation services.


Ns Welding & Contracting

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Ns Welding & Contracting

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Ns Welding & Contracting Services General contracting- house repairs, siding, roofing, decks, additions, tiny home builds. Fencing-chain link, vinyl fence, wood fence, iron fence, metal fence. Tree removal, brush clean, hazardous clearing. Welding/mobile,fabricator.

Ns Welding & Contracting Services General contracting- house repairs, siding, roofing, decks, additions, tiny home builds. Fencing-chain link, vinyl fence, wood fence, iron fence, metal fence. Tree removal, brush clean, hazardous clearing. Welding/mobile,fabricator.



All work no play construction

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All work no play construction

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My name is James Ferguson I own All Work No Play Construction Registered with the state of MT, Insured and ICEC I have 15 years experience I specialize in pole barns, shops, storage buildings, tiny houses, remodels, framing, decks, roofing, siding, handyman, wood flooring, sheet rock, paint/stain, sub contractor, All phases of construction, etc just call/text Thanks (Flathead Valley and surrounding areas:)!! Four06three1four5703

My name is James Ferguson I own All Work No Play Construction Registered with the state of MT, Insured and ICEC I have 15 years experience I specialize in pole barns, shops, storage buildings, tiny houses, remodels, framing, decks, roofing, siding, handyman, wood flooring, sheet rock, paint/stain, sub contractor, All phases of construction, etc just call/text Thanks (Flathead Valley and surrounding areas:)!! Four06three1four5703


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Groom Creek Contracting LLC

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Groom Creek Contracting LLC

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2 years of experience

Groom Creek Contracting LLC is an Excavating and Masticating business that specializes in land restoration, wildfire prevention and clean up. If you are looking to get the most out of your property and acreage and want that park like setting or want to clean up and restore your forest for fire management and forest growth, then we are the ones for you.

Groom Creek Contracting LLC is an Excavating and Masticating business that specializes in land restoration, wildfire prevention and clean up. If you are looking to get the most out of your property and acreage and want that park like setting or want to clean up and restore your forest for fire management and forest growth, then we are the ones for you.


Oftedahl Land Mgmt

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Oftedahl Land Mgmt

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Specialize in driveway construction, foundation excavating, rock walls, and septic systems. I am an owner/operator with 10+ years experience. I focus on finding solutions and helping homeowners build their property to be beautiful and sound. I ask a fair price and take great pride in quality work. I enjoy creating lasting relationships and making friends. I will always stand behind my work.

Specialize in driveway construction, foundation excavating, rock walls, and septic systems. I am an owner/operator with 10+ years experience. I focus on finding solutions and helping homeowners build their property to be beautiful and sound. I ask a fair price and take great pride in quality work. I enjoy creating lasting relationships and making friends. I will always stand behind my work.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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.

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