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Rocky Mountain Construction

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Rocky Mountain Construction

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Rocky Mountain Construction is a locally owned and operated construction company that specializes in excavation and grading. We handle projects of all sizes, from land clearing, trenching, septic installation, footing excavation and trenching. Contact us today for a free estimate!

"Peter has always been connected to our wishes. The crew put in long hours and worked hard to get the deck rebuild done before winter weather came."

Dale E on October 2025

Rocky Mountain Construction is a locally owned and operated construction company that specializes in excavation and grading. We handle projects of all sizes, from land clearing, trenching, septic installation, footing excavation and trenching. Contact us today for a free estimate!

"Peter has always been connected to our wishes. The crew put in long hours and worked hard to get the deck rebuild done before winter weather came."

Dale E on October 2025

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Rocking MT Excavation LLC

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Rocking MT Excavation LLC

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

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.

"We hired Rocking MT to replace the holding tank on our septic system. Stephen did an excellent job. He is a very skilled contractor who worked through several obstacles while communicating with us all along the way. The quality of his work was outstanding. He left the job site very clean. I would contract with him again in a heartbeat. His quote was reasonable and the final price was very close to what he quoted."

Bruce H on September 2023

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.

"We hired Rocking MT to replace the holding tank on our septic system. Stephen did an excellent job. He is a very skilled contractor who worked through several obstacles while communicating with us all along the way. The quality of his work was outstanding. He left the job site very clean. I would contract with him again in a heartbeat. His quote was reasonable and the final price was very close to what he quoted."

Bruce H on September 2023

RKO Excavation

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RKO Excavation

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4 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.

R & R Pump Company

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R & R Pump Company

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40 years of experience

We are a very diverse company. Tamer Rask founded the business 30 years ago, now he and his 3 kids run and operate it. R&R Pump is a very uniquely ran company. Every employee strives to satisfy the customer and not just provide him with the best product but the best way to do it also.

We are a very diverse company. Tamer Rask founded the business 30 years ago, now he and his 3 kids run and operate it. R&R Pump is a very uniquely ran company. Every employee strives to satisfy the customer and not just provide him with the best product but the best way to do it also.

Kemp's Construction & Excavation

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Kemp's Construction & Excavation

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42 years of experience

Kemp's Constuction & Excavation provides support and services to individuals, contractors, municipalities and government agencies.

Kemp's Constuction & Excavation provides support and services to individuals, contractors, municipalities and government agencies.

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Protech Surface

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Protech Surface

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8 years of experience

At Pro-Tech we treat every project with attention to detail, efficiency, and quality. Our goal is to be as transparent to the customer as we possibly can. From Start to Finish we communicate and update the customer to provide a high level of comfort to every client. We would love the opportunity to serve you!

At Pro-Tech we treat every project with attention to detail, efficiency, and quality. Our goal is to be as transparent to the customer as we possibly can. From Start to Finish we communicate and update the customer to provide a high level of comfort to every client. We would love the opportunity to serve you!

wildlife properties enhancement inc.

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wildlife properties enhancement inc.

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25 years of experience

Property Enhancement & Forestry , Trade & Bartering

Property Enhancement & Forestry , Trade & Bartering

Last Call Locating

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Last Call Locating

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14 years of experience

Underground utility locating

Underground utility locating

LMN Construction LLC

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LMN Construction LLC

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13 years of experience

Your Eco Friendly Building Solution

Your Eco Friendly Building Solution

EAGLE EXCAVATING INC

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EAGLE EXCAVATING INC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Kalispell, MT

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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