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Oasis Landscape & Excavation LLC
5.0(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Livingston, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 15 years of experience, Oasis Landscape & Excavation LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! \n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
LB Asphalt & Construction Inc
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Livingston, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Big Pine Concrete
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Livingston, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Big Pine Concrete & Dirt Works provides professional concrete installation services for residential and commercial projects. We specialize in driveways, patios, sidewalks, garage floors, and slabs, along with stamped and colored concrete to enhance curb appeal and value. From site preparation to final pour, our team focuses on quality workmanship, efficiency, and durable, long-lasting results.

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Oasis Landscape & Excavation LLC
5.0(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Livingston, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Daniel and Oasis Landscaping and Excavation for a fence build project. Daniel was very prompt with response to my inquiry. He shows up in time and was very professional and helpful. He provided a detailed quote and was available to discuss. Very pleased with quality of work and the crew left everything in good order. I am happy to recommend and would definitely hire him again."
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Response time3 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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4.5(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Livingston, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had an emergency issue where a very large tree broke over an existing structure. I did not know them prior to hiring them. Thad was amazing! I was contacted within 2 minutes of making initial contact. Thad was at my property within 20 minutes and I had a quote within the hour. All on a Sunday. Thad was honest, reliable and very trustworthy. He and his team did a great job and this project wasnâ t easy. We ran into some issues that couldnâ t be avoided, but Thad worked hard to come up with a solution. Wow! I would definitely hire them again and recommend anyone out there to give Thad and his team a chance. Great work guys!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Simple Works
4.3(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Livingston, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Peter and Piper are true professionals who do fantastic work. I remodeled my entire townhouse, including the kitchen, bathrooms, floors, walls, railings, windows, and doors. I will be recommending them to all my friends and family. Thank you for changing my life, Simple Works!"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Integrity Landscape, LLC
4.2(
42
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Livingston, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their work was excellent. I liked the text messaging and voice contacts that kept me up to date on the process. They removed a tall (dead) Aspen right next to my house and brought in the proper equipment to make sure everything went smoothly. I thought price/performance was first rate. The only reason I didn't give them straight 5.0s is a slight delay (unavoidable on their part) that I wasn't kept up to date on. I highly recommend them."
Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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