Our Services

Excavation, landscaping, and septic solutions for residential and commercial properties across the Southwest Montana region.

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A freshly graded homesite on the outskirts of Bozeman, with smooth, level earth stretching toward distant snow-capped Montana mountains. In the foreground, a mid-sized excavator and a skid steer rest side by side, their tracks leaving clean, parallel impressions in the soil. Nearby, a tidy pile of river rock and stacked drainage pipe signal organized, professional site prep. Soft overcast light from a high, diffused sky eliminates harsh shadows, giving an even, detailed view of the textures in the dirt and rock. Photographic realism, captured from a slightly elevated angle with wide framing, conveying readiness, reliability, and top-tier excavation services for new construction.

Services

From new home site prep and utility trenching to landscape grading and septic installs, Iron Horn Excavation delivers reliable earthwork services tailored to Montana soils, slopes, and seasons.

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Pricing

Typical projects start at a few thousand dollars; final cost depends on site access, soils, permits, and scope.

Small Projects

Excavation projects typically start around $2,500 for small digs (like utility trenches or minor grading) and can range to $20,000+ for full site prep, road building, or large foundations. Final cost depends on site access, soil conditions, depth, hauling distance for spoils, and whether you need rock breaking or additional drainage work.

✓ Site visit

✓ Itemized bid

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Standard Projects

Landscaping and finish grading usually start near $1,500 for basic yard shaping or driveway tuning and can run $10,000+ for full property regrades, boulder placement, or drainage improvements. Your price is driven by slope, yard size, equipment needed, trucking for topsoil or gravel, and whether you add extras like retaining features or seeding.

✓ Trenching

✓ Driveways

✓ Final grading

✓ Sod prep

✓ Basic landscaping

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Complex Sites

Most septic services start around $500–$900 for inspections or small repairs, while full septic system installs commonly range from $8,000–$18,000+. Actual cost depends on your soil type, system size, permit requirements, depth of lines, tank location, and how much restoration is needed after excavation.

✓ Drainage fixes

✓ Utility digs

✓ Boulder placement

✓ Topsoil spread

✓ Septic installs

✓ Permit guidance

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