Lolo, MT · Licensed · Bonded · Insured
Excavation Services for Missoula, the Bitterroot Valley & Surrounding Areas
Locally owned and operated excavation for homeowners and builders, from test pits and septic systems to foundations, utilities, roads and final grade.
Call today for a FREE on-site estimate: (406) 239-1799
- Free on-site estimates
- Foundations to final grade
- Ravalli County certified septic installer
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- Licensed · Bonded · Insured
- City of Missoula licensed contractor
- Ravalli County certified septic installer
- Free on-site estimates
Missoula Excavation, From Test Pit to Final Grade
Elevated Dirt Works is an excavation contractor based in Lolo, Montana. We handle the dirt side of building: digging and backfilling foundations, installing septic systems, running water and sewer lines, preparing sites for concrete and asphalt, building roads and driveways, and clearing lots so the work can start.
Our work runs from Missoula out to Clinton, Huson and Frenchtown, and south through the Bitterroot Valley to Florence, Stevensville and Hamilton. Lolo sits right between the two, so we're close to both. We're on the City of Missoula's list of licensed excavation contractors. We're also a Ravalli County certified septic installer, which matters because Ravalli County only lets certified installers put in septic systems.
We work for homeowners building or adding on, and for general contractors who need an excavation sub who shows up when they say they will. Either way, one crew can take the job from the first test pit to the final grade, so you're not coordinating three companies for one hole in the ground. See everything we do, or call for a free on-site estimate.
Services Offered
Thirteen kinds of dirt work, grouped into eight services. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate.
Foundation Excavation
Dig and backfill for homes, additions, shops and garages
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Septic Systems
Test pits, new systems and replacements from a certified installer
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Water & Sewer Lines
Waterlines, sewer services and utility trenches
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Site Prep & Grading
Grading, building pads, slab prep and asphalt prep
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Roads & Driveways
Gravel driveways, private roads and access roads
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Demolition
Tear-downs, haul-off and a clean, graded lot
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Egress Windows
Window-well digs, drainage gravel and backfill
Learn more →Lot Clearing
Trees, stumps, brush and slash cleared for building
Learn more →Why Builders and Homeowners Call Elevated Dirt Works
Scheduling you can plan around
A foundation crew can't pour until the dig is done. We give you a date, and we tell you early if weather or a locate pushes it.
Communication start to finish
You'll know what we found in the ground, what it means for the job, and what happens next, before it becomes a change order.
Licensed in Missoula, certified in Ravalli
City of Missoula licensed excavation contractor, Ravalli County certified septic installer. Licensed, bonded and insured.
One crew for the whole dirt scope
Test pits, septic, utilities, foundation, driveway and final grade, done by the same people, in the right order.
Tight sites, careful work
Compact excavators and a tracked skid steer fit where bigger machines can't: backyards, additions, lots with neighbors close by.
Free on-site estimates
We look at the site in person before we price it. Access, slope and what's underground all change the job.
How an Excavation Project Works
- Call or send a message
Tell us where the job is and what you're building. A rough idea is fine.
- Free on-site estimate
We walk the site with you, look at access, slope and drainage, and give you a clear scope and price.
- Permits, locates and scheduling
We call Montana811 to get underground utilities marked, coordinate septic permits with the county, and put the job on the calendar.
- Dig, build, backfill and grade
We do the work, keep the site tidy, and leave the ground graded for what comes next: concrete, gravel, landscaping or your builder's crew.
Client Testimonials
Elevated Dirt Works has been my go to for all excavation needs. EDW is always a pleasure to work with in the busy and challenging world of building and construction. EDW is truly elevated above the rest when it comes to scheduling and communication. Confident, patient and trustworthy is what you can expect from EDW. Doing business with EDW is a pleasure from start to finish.
Greg DuPontTradeworks ConstructionElevated Dirt Works is crushing it on our tight site. I continue to be impressed with these guys, and am so thankful they are on the dream team building our big addition!
Serving Missoula County and the Bitterroot Valley
From our base in Lolo we cover Missoula and the towns around it, plus the north and middle Bitterroot. If your project is somewhere nearby that isn't listed, call anyway. We'll tell you straight whether we can get there.
Ravalli County / Bitterroot Valley
Excavation FAQs
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Every estimate is free and done on site, because access, slope, soil and what's buried on the property all change the job. Call (406) 239-1799 to set a time.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Elevated Dirt Works is licensed, bonded and insured, and appears on the City of Missoula's list of excavation contractors with current business licenses.
Do you handle septic permits?
Septic systems in Montana need a county permit before installation. We work through the permit process with you, from test pits to the final inspection. In Ravalli County, septic systems must be installed by a county-certified installer, and we are one.
What areas do you serve?
Missoula and the surrounding area, including Lolo, Clinton, Huson, Frenchtown and Bonner, plus Florence, Stevensville and Hamilton in the Bitterroot Valley. See all service areas.
Do you work with general contractors?
Yes. A lot of our work is as the excavation sub for builders on new homes and additions. We know the framing crew is waiting on us, and we schedule accordingly.
Can you dig in the winter?
Sometimes. It depends on frost, snow and access to the site. Call us with the job and we'll tell you what's realistic.
Ready to Break Ground?
Call for a free on-site estimate. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.