🎉 Start the New Year Strong with Expert Excavation & Septic Services in Butte, Helena & Bozeman

As we ring in the New Year, it’s the perfect time to move forward with construction, land improvement, and property upgrades. Whether you’re building your dream home, clearing land, or upgrading an outdated septic system, Schaefer Excavating is your trusted excavation and septic contractor in Butte, Helena, and Bozeman, Montana.

With over a decade of hands-on experience and a reputation built on precision, safety, and local expertise, our team is ready to help you break ground on your 2026 goals.

🏗️ Complete Excavation Services — Site Prep, Grading & More

We offer comprehensive excavation services tailored to your project and location. From foundation excavation and driveway construction to utility trenching and land clearing, Schaefer Excavating is equipped to handle projects big and small.

🔨 Common Excavation Projects We Handle:

🔹 Foundation & Concrete Prep

• Foundation excavation for new homes, garages, barns, or shops

• Slab preparation with compacted gravel base

• Frost wall excavation and shop foundation excavation

• Grading for concrete pours

🔹 Driveways & Access Roads

• Driveway excavation and culvert installation

• Gravel driveway installation and regrading

• Private road building and rural site access prep

🔹 Land & Utility Work

• Land clearing and lot grading

• Trenching contractors for water, gas, sewer, and electric

• Utility trench excavation, power trenching, and waterline installation

• Pond or ditch excavation for drainage or aesthetic purposes

📍 Bozeman | Site Prep & Land Clearing with a View

Bozeman’s growth means land development is booming. We specialize in site prep Bozeman MT for both residential and commercial builds—especially in rural areas where uneven terrain, elevation shifts, and runoff management require experienced crews.

Planning to build on the outskirts of town? We’ll ensure your house pad prep or shop pad excavation is level, secure, and built to last.

📍 Helena | Foundation & Utility Trenching

In Helena, tight timelines and historic neighborhoods often mean that foundation digs or frost wall excavations must be precise and well-coordinated. Whether you’re prepping a build site on the valley floor or upgrading septic systems on the hillside, Schaefer Excavating is familiar with the terrain, soil conditions, and permitting process required for every job.

📍 Butte | Grading, Driveways & Rural Access

In Butte, we’re known for reliable grading and leveling, building durable gravel driveways, and ensuring proper drainage with culverts and ditch work. Projects in the Highlands, Ramsay, or Rocker? No problem. We handle property development Butte MT projects of all sizes.

💧 Septic System Installation & Repair — Montana Code Compliant

We’re also certified for septic system installation and repair throughout Southwest Montana. Whether you’re installing a brand-new system or upgrading to meet Level 2 Treatment System standards, we follow all DEQ and county guidelines.

💡 Septic Services Include:

• Perc tests and soil evaluation

• Septic tank install and sizing

• Drain field excavation and design

• Mound system installation for difficult sites

• Eljen GSF systems and advanced filtration options

• Septic repair and replacement

• Frozen septic line repair and thawing

• Backup prevention and inspection

From septic backup Butte MT to drainage issues in Helena, we’re on call to diagnose and resolve issues quickly.

🚛 Equipment & Material Hauling Available

We also provide material hauling services for clients needing:

• Gravel delivery

• Topsoil delivery

• Dump truck hauling

• Compacted gravel base

Need dozer work or mini excavator services for a tight backyard trench in Bozeman? We’ve got you covered.

🌧️ Solving Water Drainage Issues

Montana’s freeze-thaw cycle often causes drainage problems. We specialize in:

• Driveway washout repair

• Standing water after rain

• Foundation drainage problems

• Wet basement fixes

• Drainage excavation to redirect water properly

If you see water pooling in your yard or notice soft spots in your driveway, call us before spring thaw causes further damage.

✅ Licensed. Insured. Experienced. Local.

Schaefer Excavating isn’t a fly-by-night outfit. We’re a locally owned and operated business serving the excavation and septic needs of:

• Butte, MT

• Helena, MT

• Bozeman, MT

• Belgrade, MT and surrounding areas

When you hire us, you’re working directly with owner Trevon Schaefer, who brings real-world experience and pride in every project.