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Rocky Mountain Construction

306 Stoner Loop, Suite 2
5.00(
25
)
•Approved Pro

Rocky Mountain Construction

306 Stoner Loop, Suite 2
5.00(
25
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
37 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!

"Our retaining wall had degraded after 10’years. Rocky Mountain identified the problem and came up with a reasonable solution Rocky Mountain was prompt professional and did an outstanding job My wife and I are very happy with the results We highly recommend Rocky Mountain Construction for any of your land improvement jobs Andy B"

Andy B on September 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!

"Our retaining wall had degraded after 10’years. Rocky Mountain identified the problem and came up with a reasonable solution Rocky Mountain was prompt professional and did an outstanding job My wife and I are very happy with the results We highly recommend Rocky Mountain Construction for any of your land improvement jobs Andy B"

Andy B on September 2025

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R Rhodes Construction, Inc.

P.O. Box 389
4.90(
5
)
•Approved Pro

R Rhodes Construction, Inc.

P.O. Box 389
4.90(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

At R Rhodes General Engineering we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Ryan has been a pleasure to work with. He provides excellent service and communication. He is a man of his word. His team works hard and does a great job. They clean up every day after they finish and show up when promised. We are extremely pleased with our backyard and driveway. They go above and beyond. We had an emergency water leak of which they not only did the temporary fix, but the final repair to the streets main value. We would recommend RRhodes in a heartbeat."

Melanie T on April 2022

At R Rhodes General Engineering we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Ryan has been a pleasure to work with. He provides excellent service and communication. He is a man of his word. His team works hard and does a great job. They clean up every day after they finish and show up when promised. We are extremely pleased with our backyard and driveway. They go above and beyond. We had an emergency water leak of which they not only did the temporary fix, but the final repair to the streets main value. We would recommend RRhodes in a heartbeat."

Melanie T on April 2022

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TRK Contracting LLC

380 Lilac Loop Apt 304
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro

TRK Contracting LLC

380 Lilac Loop Apt 304
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are professionals in the hardscape and excavating business. Whether you need an outdoor kitchen designed and built or a site excavated or a retaining rock wall in we can help! We have the equipment and skills to do the job right and satisfy any client. With lots of references and jobs completed we are sure we can help you with your landscape/ hardscape or excavating needs.

"Tate was great to work with. He worked quickly and efficiently! Appreciated that he cleaned up after himself each day."

Emily C on December 2024

We are professionals in the hardscape and excavating business. Whether you need an outdoor kitchen designed and built or a site excavated or a retaining rock wall in we can help! We have the equipment and skills to do the job right and satisfy any client. With lots of references and jobs completed we are sure we can help you with your landscape/ hardscape or excavating needs.

"Tate was great to work with. He worked quickly and efficiently! Appreciated that he cleaned up after himself each day."

Emily C on December 2024

R & R Pump Company

907 Euclid Ave
1.00(
1
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R & R Pump Company

907 Euclid Ave
1.00(
1
)
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

Unknown
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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.

Protech Surface

Servicing Around
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Protech Surface

Servicing Around
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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.

Unknown
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25 years of experience

Property Enhancement & Forestry , Trade & Bartering

Property Enhancement & Forestry , Trade & Bartering

LMN Construction LLC

1956 T St
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LMN Construction LLC

1956 T St
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13 years of experience

Your Eco Friendly Building Solution

Your Eco Friendly Building Solution

Last Call Locating

1504 Golden Blvd.
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Last Call Locating

1504 Golden Blvd.
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14 years of experience

Underground utility locating

Underground utility locating

EAGLE EXCAVATING INC

4861 US Highway 93 S
5.00(
1
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EAGLE EXCAVATING INC

4861 US Highway 93 S
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor 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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