We are a small, local business licensed only in Idaho. To create your envisioned oasis our services include excavation, irrigation, water features, and site cleanup by landscaping experts.
"We hired Black Mountain Ind. to plant 2 evergreen trees in our front yard. We were so impressed with the results that we called them back for a third tree in our backyard. TJ and Nick are hard working guys and do great work!"
Ken H on August 2021
We are a small, local business licensed only in Idaho. To create your envisioned oasis our services include excavation, irrigation, water features, and site cleanup by landscaping experts.
"We hired Black Mountain Ind. to plant 2 evergreen trees in our front yard. We were so impressed with the results that we called them back for a third tree in our backyard. TJ and Nick are hard working guys and do great work!"
Ken H on August 2021
Cornice Construction offers complete building site preparation, septic install, and snow removal for residential and commercial properties. Exceptional results and competitive pricing are at the core of what we do. We work directly with you to plan and price your project to fit your unique needs and deliver superior results. Serving all areas between Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, and Coeur d’Alene. Family owned and operated business based out of Sandpoint, Idaho. Licensed, bonded, and insured.
"I worked with Kyle to complete grading and site prep (including rock, compaction and drainage work) for a shop yard area on my property in Cocolalla, ID. Kyle put in two very long days, helped coordinate rock delivery, managed to get over 200 TONS of rock distributed, compacted and ready for my concrete pour. I really enjoy working with Kyle, was impressed by his abilities (he can make his CAT 306 Excavator DANCE!) and also how well he worked with others onsite, lending a hand or his equipment when needed. I can't recommend him highly enough, and suggest you consider him for your next project."
Tom D on May 2024
Cornice Construction offers complete building site preparation, septic install, and snow removal for residential and commercial properties. Exceptional results and competitive pricing are at the core of what we do. We work directly with you to plan and price your project to fit your unique needs and deliver superior results. Serving all areas between Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, and Coeur d’Alene. Family owned and operated business based out of Sandpoint, Idaho. Licensed, bonded, and insured.
"I worked with Kyle to complete grading and site prep (including rock, compaction and drainage work) for a shop yard area on my property in Cocolalla, ID. Kyle put in two very long days, helped coordinate rock delivery, managed to get over 200 TONS of rock distributed, compacted and ready for my concrete pour. I really enjoy working with Kyle, was impressed by his abilities (he can make his CAT 306 Excavator DANCE!) and also how well he worked with others onsite, lending a hand or his equipment when needed. I can't recommend him highly enough, and suggest you consider him for your next project."
Tom D on May 2024
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"He installed a roof on my porch and properly adjusted the pich . He also installed an outlet and fan outside. He was very professional and polite. He does great work and would use him again for future projects."
Robert K on March 2025
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"He installed a roof on my porch and properly adjusted the pich . He also installed an outlet and fan outside. He was very professional and polite. He does great work and would use him again for future projects."
Robert K on March 2025
Panhandle Junk Removal offers a variety of debris and junk removal services for all of North Idaho. Whether it’s residential, commercial, or construction we will haul your unwanted items away! We are happy to help with any project, big or small! Our dump trailer makes it easy for us to show up, load up, and head out all in the same day.
"He was polite professional , did the work he said he would on time and without fuss. i am very happy with this service."
kareem n on June 2024
Panhandle Junk Removal offers a variety of debris and junk removal services for all of North Idaho. Whether it’s residential, commercial, or construction we will haul your unwanted items away! We are happy to help with any project, big or small! Our dump trailer makes it easy for us to show up, load up, and head out all in the same day.
"He was polite professional , did the work he said he would on time and without fuss. i am very happy with this service."
kareem n on June 2024
Inovate LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Dustin and brothers in and Jack kept their word every step of the way. Completely forthright, attention to detail, on time, talented, industrious, and pull efforts until the job was well finished. They even came back to double check a couple of things and add Details that we thought of. Highly professional, and certainly exceptional. In todayâ s world. I think them very much. Duane and Trudy Grummons."
Duane G on May 2023
Inovate LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Dustin and brothers in and Jack kept their word every step of the way. Completely forthright, attention to detail, on time, talented, industrious, and pull efforts until the job was well finished. They even came back to double check a couple of things and add Details that we thought of. Highly professional, and certainly exceptional. In todayâ s world. I think them very much. Duane and Trudy Grummons."
Duane G on May 2023
Sandpoint Excavation Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Mac and his crew are very professional they did an amazing job on our septic and land clearing I would highly recommend them.Very fair prices and the work was done fast and extremely proficient.I would give 10 stars if I could"
Mike M on July 2020
Sandpoint Excavation Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Mac and his crew are very professional they did an amazing job on our septic and land clearing I would highly recommend them.Very fair prices and the work was done fast and extremely proficient.I would give 10 stars if I could"
Mike M on July 2020
We provide dirt work, site prep, excavation, land clearing, grading, drainage work, trenching, trucking/hauling, tree removal and many other specialized services. We provide an honest and dependable service. We provide free estimates. We have 20+ years of experience with land prep and construction in general. References provided upon request.
"Would definitely use this guy again. On time every day and finished the job a half day early."
Brandon S on February 2022
We provide dirt work, site prep, excavation, land clearing, grading, drainage work, trenching, trucking/hauling, tree removal and many other specialized services. We provide an honest and dependable service. We provide free estimates. We have 20+ years of experience with land prep and construction in general. References provided upon request.
"Would definitely use this guy again. On time every day and finished the job a half day early."
Brandon S on February 2022
Flathead Excavation is owner operated providing Excavation services. With over Flathead Excavation years of experience, we provide our clients with the best value for their construction dollar. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction and attention to detail should be our standard. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"Everything went as planned and he did a great job"
Amanda B on January 2025
Flathead Excavation is owner operated providing Excavation services. With over Flathead Excavation years of experience, we provide our clients with the best value for their construction dollar. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction and attention to detail should be our standard. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"Everything went as planned and he did a great job"
Amanda B on January 2025
Specializing in clearing, excavation, and grading. We have the equipment and experience to remove trees, brush, demo, dig trenches, house holes, driveways, and reshape or regrade your property. We love new challenging projects and coming up with unique solutions.
"They got the job done promptly. Of all the companies that gave me estimates the owner was the most thorough and explaining a variety of options fencing. They always came on the days and times they said they would and the fence looks great!"
Pamela L on November 2023
Specializing in clearing, excavation, and grading. We have the equipment and experience to remove trees, brush, demo, dig trenches, house holes, driveways, and reshape or regrade your property. We love new challenging projects and coming up with unique solutions.
"They got the job done promptly. Of all the companies that gave me estimates the owner was the most thorough and explaining a variety of options fencing. They always came on the days and times they said they would and the fence looks great!"
Pamela L on November 2023
We offer a wide variety of excavation services. From trenching to foundation footings we can get the job done. Our equipment is specialized to work in small spaces and can get into hard to access areas. Our goal is to do the job quickly and efficiently to save the customer money. With more than 25 years of experience operating equipment we can certainly do any job big or small.
"It went great! We had tried to do this project for 2-3 years and could not get return calls or estimates from the contractors we called. Nick retuned calls, got estimates done quickly and got the work scheduled fast! Aaron came and took care of the cottonwood trunks. Aaron and Nick accomplished the digging, grading, dry well and culvert in about two days. Thank you. And the starting point was much more rugged than those pictures FYI."
Rob H on August 2021
We offer a wide variety of excavation services. From trenching to foundation footings we can get the job done. Our equipment is specialized to work in small spaces and can get into hard to access areas. Our goal is to do the job quickly and efficiently to save the customer money. With more than 25 years of experience operating equipment we can certainly do any job big or small.
"It went great! We had tried to do this project for 2-3 years and could not get return calls or estimates from the contractors we called. Nick retuned calls, got estimates done quickly and got the work scheduled fast! Aaron came and took care of the cottonwood trunks. Aaron and Nick accomplished the digging, grading, dry well and culvert in about two days. Thank you. And the starting point was much more rugged than those pictures FYI."
Rob H on August 2021
Spring is the sweet spot for yard leveling. The soil has enough moisture to shape easily but is still firm enough to stay put once you finish grading. Tackle the project before summer downpours arrive, and you’ll improve drainage, reduce erosion, and give new grass time to take root. Leveling in early spring also helps pros schedule followup landscaping before the busy season hits.
A pro crew typically needs five to six days to level an average‑size yard. Smaller spots may wrap up in a single day, while a sprawling or steep property can stretch the timeline to a full week. Those days cover everything from prep and initial grading to final touch‑ups that leave the surface stable and ready for new landscaping. Building this window into your schedule keeps the project on track and ensures long-lasting results.
Leave a four‑inch gap between finished soil and both the top of the foundation and the bottom edge of the siding. That clearance lets water run off instead of slipping inside and keeps pests from finding an easy path indoors. Sticking to this measurement protects the structure, preserves proper drainage, and helps you avoid costly repairs down the road.
Grading tilts the ground so water flows away from your foundation; leveling smooths out bumps so you can mow, entertain, or add hardscaping with ease. Most projects need a mix of both—grade first for drainage, then fine‑tune the surface for a neat, user‑friendly lawn. Combining the two protects the house and boosts curb appeal in one pass.