Get Your Excavation Project Moving
Straightforward answers, clear timelines, and reliable excavation work from a crew you can count on.
Tell us what you’re planning—site prep, trenching, grading, utilities, or a full excavation—and we’ll follow up with a clear next step, usually within one business day.
Tell Us About Your Project
The more detail you share, the faster we can confirm scope, schedule, and a ballpark budget.
- Project type (new build, addition, utilities, repair, grading, demolition)
- Site address or nearest cross streets
- Desired start date and any deadlines
- Any plans, photos, or notes we should review
Call: (406) 539-6116
Email: [email protected]
Service Area: Montana region and surrounding communities.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Messages received after hours are returned the next business day.
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Why Builders and Property Owners Choose Cold Iron Excavation
Excavation is the foundation of your project. Our job is to keep it predictable—no surprises, clear communication, and clean, safe sites.
Licensed, Insured, and Safety-First
We maintain all required licenses, carry full liability and equipment insurance, and operate to strict safety standards on every job site.
Experienced in Residential & Light Commercial
From driveways and foundations to utilities, drainage, and grading, we’re set up for the type of excavation work most property owners need.
Clear Quotes, No Surprises
We walk you through scope, site conditions, and any assumptions up front so you understand how your quote was built and what’s included.
Serving the Greater Montana Region
Cold Iron Excavation provides excavation and site work throughout Montana, nearby suburbs, and surrounding rural areas. Not sure if you’re in range? Send your address and we’ll confirm quickly.
Questions About Working With Cold Iron Excavation
Here are direct answers to the most common questions we hear from homeowners, builders, and property managers.
How long does a typical excavation project take?
Timelines depend on the size and complexity of the job, soil conditions, access, and weather. Smaller residential projects—like a driveway, small foundation, or utility trench—can often be completed in a few days once we’re on site. Larger or more complex work may take one to several weeks. When we review your project, we’ll give you a clear target start date and an estimated duration before you commit.
What types of excavation work do you handle?
We focus on residential and light commercial excavation, including site clearing and prep, foundations and footings, basements, driveways and parking areas, trenching for water, sewer, power, and gas, grading and drainage work, backfill and compaction, and select demolition and haul-off. If you’re not sure whether your project is a fit, send us a quick description and we’ll let you know right away.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Cold Iron Excavation holds all required state and local licenses for the excavation services we provide. We carry appropriate liability and equipment insurance, and we can provide proof of coverage upon request. Safety and compliance are non-negotiable on every project we take on.
How do I get a quote or ballpark price?
Start by submitting the form on this page with your project type, location, and any available plans or photos. For straightforward work, we can often provide a ballpark range quickly. For more involved projects, we may recommend a site visit or review of your drawings before issuing a detailed quote. Either way, we’ll make the process simple and walk you through each step.
Still have questions? Use the form above, call (406) 539-6116, or email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you with clear, direct answers.
Cold Iron Excavation
Residential and small-scale excavation for driveways, foundations, and yard projects.
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