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Montana Excavation & Demo LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Missoula, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n \n \n \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ED Enterprises LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Missoula, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Founded in Montana, ED Enterprises LLC is committed to delivering high-quality construction services built on craftsmanship, reliability, and safety. We specialize in residential and commercial construction projects, offering dependable solutions tailored to each client?s vision, timeline, and budget. \n \nAt ED Enterprises LLC, we believe every project deserves attention to detail, honest communication, and superior workmanship from start to finish. Whether it?s new construction, renovations, remodeling, or custom improvements, our team works closely with clients to ensure every job is completed with precision and professionalism. \n \nOur mission is simple: to build lasting relationships through quality work, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Proudly serving communities across Montana, we take pride in helping homeowners and businesses bring their ideas to life with construction services they can trust.

Carlton Creek Shop
Carlton Creek Shop
Carlton Creek Shop
Carlton Creek Shop
Carlton Creek Shop

+50

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Williams Dirtworks
3.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Missoula, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JAG Grading & Paving
2.9(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Missoula, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Customers say: Quick response

Our goal is to provide honest and outstanding service through dedication, hard work, attention to detail, integrity and always focusing on our customers best interest at hand. We know that the secret to our success has and will continue to be our satisfied customers.

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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White River Excavation, LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Missoula, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We provide professionalism and quality workmanship that only comes from years of experience and a passion for this industry. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!\n

Cutting in New Road
Final Grade
Parking Pad
Prep for Block Wall
Concrete Demolition

+9

Response time2 days
Mountain States Construction
5.0(
26
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Missoula, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Clear Water Contracting is the premier plumbing, demolition and excavation company serving Oregon and Washington for over almost two decades. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you want the job done right, call Nate today!

Retaining wall install
Retaining wall install
Sidewalk fix
sidewalk fix
Tree removal off roof

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Paske Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Missoula, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in tree removal and site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Expedition Drive, Lolo MT
Beginning
Grantsdale Rd Demolition
Expedition Drive, Lolo MT
Beginning

+43

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Flathead Excavation
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Missoula, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently worked with Flathead Excavation and couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, their communication was outstanding—they kept us informed every step of the way, answering all of our questions promptly and clearly. The quality of their work was exceptional, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything was done to the highest standard. Their team demonstrated incredible professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to delivering results that exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a reliable, hardworking excavation company that truly cares about its clients and the work they provide, I highly recommend Flathead Excavation. A top-notch team that you can trust!"
Concrete Pad
Land Clearing
Laser Level Shop Floor and Patio
Concrete Pad
Land Clearing

+163

Recommended by66%of homeowners
SDH Excavation, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Missoula, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

SDH Excavation, LLC, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details, that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

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