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Avatar for Digger Dan Excavation and Landscaping, LLC
Digger Dan Excavation and Landscaping, LLC
3.4(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Philipsburg, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dan is probably the best equipment operator I have seen. When a project is described to him, he knows what he needs to do. Grader, excavator, dozer.....He can do them all with skill and confidence. Absolutely recommend!"
Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H&H 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 Philipsburg, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Job was done quickly and very much what I needed done. Easton was very professional and knowledgeable. I will be hiring this company again for my next project when it's time."
Road Development with John Deer 770BH
Road Development with John Deer 770BH
Road Development with John Deer 770BH
Road Development with John Deer 770BH
Road Development with John Deer 770BH

+30

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Woodside Excavation, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Philipsburg, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

We are a small business specializing in residential excavation services. From house foundation digs and building site prep to laser-graded building pads and driveway grading, we are committed to quality on every job.

Woodside Excavation, LLC
Woodside Excavation, LLC
Woodside Excavation, LLC
Woodside Excavation, LLC
Woodside Excavation, LLC

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KJV, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Philipsburg, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"They did exactly what they said. On time for the work, excellent quality. I had to travel across the country to be here and they met all time commitment s. I would not hesitate to use them again."
During tear down
Before
After
Pond 1
Pond 2

+5

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dirty Treasures Sewer and Septic - Home Facebook
3.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Philipsburg, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Misty was great! Thanks for the quick response."
Livingroom Before
Kitchen Before
Hallway Before
Entry Stairs
Entry Stairs Before

+24

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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TCH Builders & Remodeling
4.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Philipsburg, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

If you dream it, we can build it. What's the biggest difference between us and them? We build to last! We offer a full line of Green and Energy Star Certified products, backed by our labor and manufacturer's lifetime transferable warranties. Credit Cards Welcome Financing Available OAC.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diamond Back Excavating, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Philipsburg, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Grosvold Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Philipsburg, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Family owned. 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. Call us today!

Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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