Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Professional Excavation Services in Havre, MT
Lakeside Excavation has been a trusted excavation contractor in North Central Montana since 1975. Our commitment to safety, knowledge, workmanship, and innovation drives our provision of heavy civil construction services. With expertise in dirt, water, sewer, and civil maintenance projects, we serve both government and private clients. Our second-generation family ownership ensures continuity of Richard Smith's founding philosophy of hard work, fair pricing, and top-quality work. We utilize advanced GPS technology for earthwork and maintain specialized equipment for remote locations. Our team guarantees workmanship and prioritizes customer satisfaction through prompt service.As the only highline contractor recycling asphalt and concrete, we combine environmental responsibility with practical solutions. Our 40 years of wet utilities experience and 20+ years in pipe bursting demonstrate technical proficiency. We offer municipal services including lift station cleaning and sewer line jetting. Our gravel work leverages local sources to create tailored products for client needs. This combination of experience, technology, and community focus makes us a reliable partner for underground construction projects.
Services
Excavation Services
Wet Utilities
Pipe Bursting
Earthwork
Municipal Services
Gravel Work
Concrete Recycling
Asphalt Recycling
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized excavation experience in Montana's challenging terrain
- Our GPS-guided earthwork technology ensures precise project execution
- 24/7 emergency response for critical sewer and utility issues
- Only highline contractor with concrete and asphalt recycling capabilities
- Family-owned business maintaining founding principles of quality and integrity
Associations and certifications
- Hill County Certified Septic System Installer
What people say
Quality workmanship
Job knowledge
Guarantee their work
Satisfy the customer
Services
Excavation Services
Lakeside Excavation provides comprehensive excavation solutions for North Central Montana's challenging terrain. Our GPS-guided earthwork technology ensures precise grading and material movement. We handle projects from small utility trenches to large-scale infrastructure development. Our experienced team combines traditional excavation methods with modern technology to deliver efficient, cost-effective results while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Pipe Bursting
Our specialized pipe bursting service replaces underground pipes with minimal surface disruption. Using the Ditch Witch P-80 System, we install new PVC pipes while maintaining standard connections. This method solves space constraints and reduces restoration costs. With over 20 years of experience, we handle water service lines to mainline sewers for residential and commercial clients.
Municipal Services
We provide comprehensive municipal infrastructure services including lift station maintenance, sewer line jetting, and gravity flow system inspections. Our team handles emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance for water and sewer systems. As local experts, we understand Montana's unique challenges and maintain specialized equipment to ensure reliable public infrastructure performance.
Concrete Recycling
Our concrete recycling service transforms demolition materials into usable gravel through impact crushing technology. This sustainable approach reduces landfill waste while providing cost-effective aggregate solutions. As Montana's only highline recycling contractor, we help clients meet environmental goals while maintaining material quality for construction projects.
Gravel Work
We provide customized gravel solutions for drainage, road construction, and site preparation. With multiple local sources, we select materials matching project requirements and budget constraints. Our expertise ensures optimal performance in Montana's variable climate conditions, delivering durable, functional gravel installations for residential and commercial applications.
People
Tyler Smith
Owner
Second-generation owner continuing family legacy since 1973. Combines inherited work ethic with modern technology to lead excavation projects. Maintains focus on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction while expanding service capabilities.
Questions
What excavation services do you offer in Northern Montana?
We provide complete excavation services including earthwork, pipe bursting, wet utilities, municipal infrastructure, and gravel work for both public and private projects.
How does your pipe bursting technology work?
Our Ditch Witch P-80 System replaces underground pipes with minimal excavation, allowing standard connections while avoiding space constraints.
Do you handle emergency sewer repairs?
Yes, we prioritize sewer emergencies and maintain equipment to address urgent issues affecting public health and safety.
Can you recycle concrete and asphalt materials?
We operate Montana's only highline asphalt and concrete recycling service using impact crushing technology for sustainable gravel production.
What municipal services do you provide?
We offer lift station cleaning, sewer pump replacement, high-pressure line jetting, pipe inspection, and gravity flow system maintenance for municipal clients.
How do you handle large earthmoving projects?
We use GPS-guided 3D rendering technology to optimize dirt movement methods, ensuring efficient and precise execution of large-scale earthwork projects.
Reviews (3)
Robert Bear
Dec 19, 2020
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Fast, professional, reliable service. Called late Saturday night and the job was complete by early Monday morning. Would highly recommend Tyler and his crew.
Cole Jordon
Dec 09, 2020
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Great work, timely and affordable. The guys were very professional and went above and beyond what I neede. My new driveway looks great. Definitely gonna call for my next project!
Brad Lotton Construction
Nov 19, 2020
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I have used Lakeside for our excavation needs for many years now. Always excellent service with decent equipment operated by experienced hands.