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Arrow Restoration and Construction

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Arrow Restoration and Construction

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15 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

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.

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.


LB Asphalt & Construction Inc

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LB Asphalt & Construction Inc

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26 local quotes requested
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We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Lane and his team were great to work with. After a quick site inspection of my driveway, I received a competitive quote for crack repair and seal coating, next day. Thunderstorms caused the cancellation of our initial work day, but Lane quickly got me back on the schedule. My driveway was a year or two overdue for repair, but LB Asphalt & Construction has it looking new again. I?ll be calling Lane for future work without hesitation."

Casey H on June 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Lane and his team were great to work with. After a quick site inspection of my driveway, I received a competitive quote for crack repair and seal coating, next day. Thunderstorms caused the cancellation of our initial work day, but Lane quickly got me back on the schedule. My driveway was a year or two overdue for repair, but LB Asphalt & Construction has it looking new again. I?ll be calling Lane for future work without hesitation."

Casey H on June 2025


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Valler services

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Valler services

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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


L&M Contracting

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L&M Contracting

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2 years of experience

L&M Contracting is fencing and land improvement company serving Montana. We are here to help you with your fencing and excavation needs at an affordable price. L&M Contracting is a Montana family owned and operated business. We started our business in 2023 but are no Strangers to the fencing and excavation world. Between the two owners we have 10+ years in fencing and Excavation.

L&M Contracting is fencing and land improvement company serving Montana. We are here to help you with your fencing and excavation needs at an affordable price. L&M Contracting is a Montana family owned and operated business. We started our business in 2023 but are no Strangers to the fencing and excavation world. Between the two owners we have 10+ years in fencing and Excavation.


Superior Excavation

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Superior Excavation

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10 years of experience

We are a family run excavation, septic and landscaping company in Bozeman, Livingston, Big Sky and Big Timber. We have impeccable references, answer the phone, and give realistic estimates and timelines. Our motto is "on time, on budget, with a smile!" We are happy to discuss your project and if we are not the right fit we can provide other options of reputable sub contractors!

We are a family run excavation, septic and landscaping company in Bozeman, Livingston, Big Sky and Big Timber. We have impeccable references, answer the phone, and give realistic estimates and timelines. Our motto is "on time, on budget, with a smile!" We are happy to discuss your project and if we are not the right fit we can provide other options of reputable sub contractors!


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Burnt Creek Construction

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Burnt Creek Construction

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3 years of experience

Burnt Creek Construction builds small roads for residential and commercial businesses across Park County Montana. Burnt Creek Construction also has a high focus on flooding clean up, ditch clean up, bank repair and tree clean up.

Burnt Creek Construction builds small roads for residential and commercial businesses across Park County Montana. Burnt Creek Construction also has a high focus on flooding clean up, ditch clean up, bank repair and tree clean up.


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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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Patriot Earthworks LLC

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Patriot Earthworks LLC

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Patriot Earthworks is a Veteran & Family Owned excavation company here in the Gallatin Valley. We specialize in all excavation and grading. (Building footings, driveways/sidewalk prep, underground utilities, roads and septic systems) Between both owners Patriot Excavation has 21 years of experience in the industry.

"It went great."

Kent S on August 2023

Patriot Earthworks is a Veteran & Family Owned excavation company here in the Gallatin Valley. We specialize in all excavation and grading. (Building footings, driveways/sidewalk prep, underground utilities, roads and septic systems) Between both owners Patriot Excavation has 21 years of experience in the industry.

"It went great."

Kent S on August 2023



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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