frequently asked questions

Yes. We install complete septic systems, including tanks and drain fields, sized correctly for your household and installed to Ravalli County code. We coordinate inspections so your system is approved before backfill.

Warning signs include slow drains, sewage odors, soggy ground over the drain field, and backups. We inspect the system, identify the actual problem, and give you an honest recommendation on whether a repair or full replacement makes more sense.

We work with you to secure the required permits and ensure every project meets county and state requirements. Our familiarity with local regulations helps keep your project moving without compliance surprises.

Yes. We regrade problem areas, install drainage solutions, and reshape the land so water flows away from your home and outbuildings. Proper drainage protects your foundation and prevents long-term erosion damage.

Land clearing typically includes removing trees, brush, stumps, rocks, and debris from your property. We can clear an entire parcel or selectively clear around features you want to preserve, then leave the ground ready for construction or landscaping.

We handle both. We remove problem trees and then grind or extract the stumps so nothing is left in the way of your build, driveway, or landscaping plans. Debris hauling is included so your site is left clean.

We trench to the depths required for water, power, gas, communications, and irrigation lines, following code requirements for burial depth and separation. Every trench is backfilled and compacted properly to prevent settling.

Yes, always. We verify utility locates before any excavation begins. Protecting existing lines keeps your project safe and prevents costly damage and service interruptions.

Timelines depend on the scope, soil conditions, and weather. A simple trenching job may take a day, while full site preparation can take longer. We give you a realistic schedule up front and keep you informed throughout.

Frozen ground, snowmelt, and spring runoff in the Bitterroot Valley can affect scheduling. With 25+ years working in these conditions, we know how to plan around the seasons and will recommend the best window for your project.

Yes. We offer free estimates on all excavation, septic, grading, clearing, and trenching work. We walk the site with you, discuss your goals, and provide honest pricing with no obligation.

Yes. White River Excavation is fully licensed and insured, and all of our work is performed safely and up to code. We are happy to provide documentation on request.

Yes. We cut new driveways, regrade existing ones, and address washouts and drainage issues along the route. A properly graded driveway sheds water and holds up through Montana winters.

Simply contact White River Excavation to schedule a site visit. We will assess your property in Stevensville or the surrounding Bitterroot Valley, answer your questions, and provide a free estimate so you know exactly what to expect.