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Rocky Mountain Construction
5.0(
29
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very impressed with Peter and his team at Bridger Construction. They are hard working, responsible, and very thorough. Peter is an excellent communicator-very open and honest. His knowledge and experience with construction and land development are evident in the projects we have underway. We started with several excavation projects and are now moving forward to complete my House and Barn. Itâ s a pleasure to work with Peter and his team."
Metal Shop
Metal Shop Exterior
Metal Shop Interior
Metal Shop Interior
Metal Shop Interior

+12

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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King Excavation LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

We are a family-owned and operated excavation and fire mitigation company proudly serving Columbia Falls and the surrounding Flathead Valley. We specialize in providing high-quality dirt work and land management with the personalized service only a small-town family business can offer. Whether you are preparing a site for new construction or protecting your property with professional fire mitigation and tree thinning, we treat every project as if it were our own land. Our goal is to provide honest, dependable results that help our neighbors build and protect their Montana dreams.

Shop Building Prep
Foundation Prep
Gravel Driveway
Tree Clearing
Electrical Trench

+15

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Husky Works
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Husky Works is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience. We are proud to provide Montana with exceptional earthwork services. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A.T.F. Construction
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish super easy to work with. They worked around my schedule and kept me under budget. The crew from A.T.F Construction arrived on time they were knowledgeable and professional. They kept me well informed through the entire process. I can’t thank them enough for saving me money where I didn’t need to spend it. They were honest about products and which ones they recommended. I’m over the top happy with the turn out of the floors and paint. A.T.F construction made my home look like new again. Definitely without hesitation going to use them in the future."
Asphalt driveway
Old sliding door
Water line service and tap
Before
Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing Project

+16

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 Whitefish, 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
JDR Excavating, LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JDR Excavating, LLC\n 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.

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

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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. 

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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