Getting the ground ready.
Digging, grading, hauling and utility trenches. The work that has to happen before anything gets built.
- Typical jobs
- Foundation digs, building pads, utility trenches, driveway base
- Where
- Southwest Montana: Bozeman, Big Sky, Butte, Helena, Livingston and nearby towns
- Getting a price
- We walk the site first. Ground work gets priced once we've seen the ground.
What site work covers.
Digging footings and basements, building up a pad for a house or a shop, trenching for water, power and sewer lines, grading so water runs away from the building, and a gravel base for the driveway.
Raw land comes first.
On raw land, the driveway, power, well and septic all have to line up before the foundation does. We line the ground work up with the rest of it, so the trenches are open when the utility crews need them.
Priced once we see the ground.
Rock, groundwater and slope change the cost more than anything else, so we get a look at the ground before we give you a firm number.
What clients say when the trucks leave.
★★★★★Dan Frey built our dream home in 2025 and what a phenomenal job he did. His attention to detail is amazing. We couldn’t be happier with the finished product.
★★★★★From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, their team showed professionalism, transparency and a genuine commitment to quality craftsmanship.
★★★★★Dan is very smart and knows how to put quality work behind his projects. Great work ethic and always willing to work with the customer.
Site work questions.
Do you take excavation as a standalone job?
Yes, when the schedule allows. We walk the site before we price it.
Do you put in wells and septic systems?
A well is drilled by a licensed driller, and a septic system needs a permit and a licensed installer. We line those up and handle the ground work around them.
Can you build a pad for a shop or pole barn?
Yes. A compacted gravel pad, graded so water runs off it, ready for the slab or the posts.
Tell us about the site.
Tell us what the job is, where it is and when you need it. We'll call you back to talk it through and set up a time to see it.