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Rocky Mountain Builders Inc

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Rocky Mountain Builders Inc

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31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 30 years of experience as a Custom Luxury Home Builder, Rocky Mountain Builders Inc 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! www.rockymountainbuilders.com

With over 30 years of experience as a Custom Luxury Home Builder, Rocky Mountain Builders Inc 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! www.rockymountainbuilders.com


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Granite Creek Construction, LLC

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Granite Creek Construction, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Granite Creek Construction LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Great work"

Derrick O on August 2023

Granite Creek Construction LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Great work"

Derrick O on August 2023


RKO Excavation

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RKO Excavation

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned company based out of Kalispell, Montana. We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs. With years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of 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 can do anything that you need us to do, please reach out today for a free estimate.

We are a locally owned company based out of Kalispell, Montana. We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs. With years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of 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 can do anything that you need us to do, please reach out today for a free estimate.


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Paradise Fencing and Construction Company, Inc.

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Paradise Fencing and Construction Company, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Paradise Fencing and Construction Company Inc. has been serving Montana since 1996. Our company is fully licensed and insured. Paradise main office is based out of Great Falls with crews traveling the state of Montana. The Fencing side of our business installs every type of fence available. If sprinkler work is needed we subcontract out the work to top rated sprinkler companies to make sure the project is done correctly. Paradise Construction performs all of the work from dirtwork to finish work. Paradise subcontracts its electrical, plumbing, and HVAC to top quality providers.

Paradise Fencing and Construction Company Inc. has been serving Montana since 1996. Our company is fully licensed and insured. Paradise main office is based out of Great Falls with crews traveling the state of Montana. The Fencing side of our business installs every type of fence available. If sprinkler work is needed we subcontract out the work to top rated sprinkler companies to make sure the project is done correctly. Paradise Construction performs all of the work from dirtwork to finish work. Paradise subcontracts its electrical, plumbing, and HVAC to top quality providers.


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A.T.F. Construction

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A.T.F. Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a Veteran owned and managed company. We take pride in being on time, honest, and trustworthy. We have an extensive amount of experience and several certifications; GC licensed and insured, septic design and install certification, low voltage certified, years of project management experience on a federal level and OSHA compliant. We take the time to build our tool box with the correct tools in order to provide you with the best experience. Good contractors are busy contractors so call us today to schedule your free quote. Don’t delay let us help you today.

"Highly recommend! Excellent communication, extremely accommodating to completing an ever growing list of items and quality work! Will definitely partner with on future projects."

terri S on August 2023

We are a Veteran owned and managed company. We take pride in being on time, honest, and trustworthy. We have an extensive amount of experience and several certifications; GC licensed and insured, septic design and install certification, low voltage certified, years of project management experience on a federal level and OSHA compliant. We take the time to build our tool box with the correct tools in order to provide you with the best experience. Good contractors are busy contractors so call us today to schedule your free quote. Don’t delay let us help you today.

"Highly recommend! Excellent communication, extremely accommodating to completing an ever growing list of items and quality work! Will definitely partner with on future projects."

terri S on August 2023


Gaddy Construction LLC is a full-service general contractor serving Western Montana. We provide customized solutions for your commercial contracting or residential building needs.


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Compass Property Service

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Compass Property Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Compass Property Service and Tree Removal. Small independent business owned and operated in the Snohomish and King County. Available year round for any property service, needs, or management. Specializing in tree removal, trimming and pruning. Call or text me anytime for a free estimate on your project. Hazard and Emergency tree removal as well.

Compass Property Service and Tree Removal. Small independent business owned and operated in the Snohomish and King County. Available year round for any property service, needs, or management. Specializing in tree removal, trimming and pruning. Call or text me anytime for a free estimate on your project. Hazard and Emergency tree removal as well.


Advanced Construction Concepts LLC

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Advanced Construction Concepts LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Advanced Construction Concepts LLC (dba Advanced Construction & Coatings) is based out of southwest Montana. Our company offers high quality polyurethane insulations, coatings, and remodel work.

Advanced Construction Concepts LLC (dba Advanced Construction & Coatings) is based out of southwest Montana. Our company offers high quality polyurethane insulations, coatings, and remodel work.


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Sussex Construction Inc

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Sussex Construction Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
30 years of experience

You could say we have a reputation for green building expertise and spectacular design – but we prefer to let our work speak for itself. We are dedicated to all those homeowners in search of a new home full of design, imagination, and make-you-swoon features. No doubt, Sussex will create the new home of your dreams (and of your neighbors’ dreams). At Sussex Construction, we are known leaders in the building industry. We combine good taste and getting things done with exceptional results. Because it is not just about what you build. It’s how you build it. All this without burning a hole in your pockets. If you are searching for new custom home builders in Helena, MT your search is over!

"We are one of a handful of new construction purchases (within the last year). During the build process, they were great to work with. Once we closed, all that changed. We have to run space heaters during the winter months (a brand new home) due to the design of the ductwork and Sussex wouldn't lift a finger, we have flooding at the entrance to our property, and once again, Sussex did nothing. We had fixtures in the wrong place, and some were not what we ordered at all, and guess what? they did nothing!!.. As we began to speak with others in the community, we learned of a horrible reputation throughout Helena, as well as, a horrible place to be employed. All in all, stay away from Suxxit construction at all costs. Money is their motivation, not happy families"

Eric S on June 2023

You could say we have a reputation for green building expertise and spectacular design – but we prefer to let our work speak for itself. We are dedicated to all those homeowners in search of a new home full of design, imagination, and make-you-swoon features. No doubt, Sussex will create the new home of your dreams (and of your neighbors’ dreams). At Sussex Construction, we are known leaders in the building industry. We combine good taste and getting things done with exceptional results. Because it is not just about what you build. It’s how you build it. All this without burning a hole in your pockets. If you are searching for new custom home builders in Helena, MT your search is over!

"We are one of a handful of new construction purchases (within the last year). During the build process, they were great to work with. Once we closed, all that changed. We have to run space heaters during the winter months (a brand new home) due to the design of the ductwork and Sussex wouldn't lift a finger, we have flooding at the entrance to our property, and once again, Sussex did nothing. We had fixtures in the wrong place, and some were not what we ordered at all, and guess what? they did nothing!!.. As we began to speak with others in the community, we learned of a horrible reputation throughout Helena, as well as, a horrible place to be employed. All in all, stay away from Suxxit construction at all costs. Money is their motivation, not happy families"

Eric S on June 2023


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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