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Flathead Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Shelby, 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
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H&H Excavation
5.0(
3
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Serving Shelby, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Will and Easton are professional, they overdeliver in quality and communication. Their work is excellent as they are very experienced. Will use them again."
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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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TCH Builders & Remodeling
4.0(
2
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Serving Shelby, 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
Diamond Back Excavating, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Shelby, 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

Wyrick Construction
5.0(
1
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Serving Shelby, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Wyrick Construction, is 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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