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Rocky Mountain Construction
5.0(
29
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lakeside, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very impressed with Peter and his team at Bridger Construction. They are hard working, responsible, and very thorough. Peter is an excellent communicator-very open and honest. His knowledge and experience with construction and land development are evident in the projects we have underway. We started with several excavation projects and are now moving forward to complete my House and Barn. Itâ s a pleasure to work with Peter and his team."
Metal Shop
Metal Shop Exterior
Metal Shop Interior
Metal Shop Interior
Metal Shop Interior

+12

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R Rhodes Construction, Inc.
4.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lakeside, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"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."
Slope Grading
Paso Wine Country
Paso Wine Country
Paso Wine Country
Slope Grading

+1

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Williams Dirtworks
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Lakeside, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Williams Dirtworks is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Slope work
Slope work
Shed pad
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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King Excavation LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Lakeside, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

We are a family-owned and operated excavation and fire mitigation company proudly serving Columbia Falls and the surrounding Flathead Valley. We specialize in providing high-quality dirt work and land management with the personalized service only a small-town family business can offer. Whether you are preparing a site for new construction or protecting your property with professional fire mitigation and tree thinning, we treat every project as if it were our own land. Our goal is to provide honest, dependable results that help our neighbors build and protect their Montana dreams.

Shop Building Prep
Foundation Prep
Gravel Driveway
Tree Clearing
Electrical Trench

+15

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A.T.F. Construction
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lakeside, MT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish super easy to work with. They worked around my schedule and kept me under budget. The crew from A.T.F Construction arrived on time they were knowledgeable and professional. They kept me well informed through the entire process. I can’t thank them enough for saving me money where I didn’t need to spend it. They were honest about products and which ones they recommended. I’m over the top happy with the turn out of the floors and paint. A.T.F construction made my home look like new again. Definitely without hesitation going to use them in the future."
Asphalt driveway
Old sliding door
Water line service and tap
Before
Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing Project

+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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. 

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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. 

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