Excavation, septic and grading in Stevensville and the Bitterroot Valley
4M Land Improvement is a family owned dirt work company based in Stevensville. Septic systems, foundations, sewer and water lines, driveways and gravel placed with our slinger truck, across Ravalli and Missoula counties.
- Free estimates
- Licensed and insured
- Family owned and operated
- Residential and commercial
What we do
Everything it takes to get a piece of Montana ground ready to build on, live on or drive on. If your project isn't listed, call anyway.
Septic System Installation
New septic system installation for homes and cabins in Stevensville and across Ravalli and Missoula counties. Tanks, drainfields and lift stations built to the county permit.
- New system installs
- Tanks and drainfields
- Lift stations and risers
Sewer & Water Line Installation
Sewer service lines, city tie-ins, water lines, and underground power trenching, bedded right and compacted right.
- City sewer tie-ins
- Waterline installs
- Underground power trenching
Site Prep & Excavation
Building pads, drainage ditches, subgrade for concrete and asphalt, and mass dirt moving for homes, shops and commercial projects.
- House and shop pads
- Drainage ditches
- Subgrade for concrete and asphalt
Foundations & Mono Slabs
New foundations and mono slabs for homes, additions, shops and barns. We dig and prep the site, and we pour mono slabs.
- New home foundations
- Additions, shops and barns
- Mono slabs
Commercial & Residential Demolition
Commercial buildings, homes, garages and outbuildings torn down, concrete and asphalt removed, and all debris hauled off.
- Commercial buildings
- Homes, garages and outbuildings
- Concrete and asphalt removal
Grading & Driveways
New driveways, private roads and potholed driveway repair. Graded to drain, built on a real base, finished with gravel.
- New driveways and roads
- Pothole and washboard repair
- Finish grading
Gravel Delivery & Hauling
Gravel delivered and placed with our slinger truck, dump truck hauling, dirt and debris hauled off, and hourly hauling for other contractors.
- Slinger truck placement
- Gravel delivery and dump truck hauling
- Hourly hauling for contractors
Land Clearing & Fire Mitigation
Land clearing and fire mitigation to protect your property and infrastructure, or to get a new piece of land ready for your future home or shop.
- Fire mitigation around structures
- Brush, tree and stump removal
- Clearing for homesites and shops
Why Stevensville calls us
4M is a family owned excavation and grading business with over 12 years of experience in the trade. We are equipped to take on big or small projects. We offer a wide variety of services in Ravalli and Missoula counties. When site prep starts, building on a solid foundation and excavating for utilities, planning and detail is what we take pride in.
- You'll know the plan and the price before we start
- Utility locates called in before we dig
- Trenches compacted and sites cleaned up before we leave
- Straight answers, even when it means a smaller job
Straightforward from start to finish
Call, text or send the form
Tell us what you need and where the property is. A quick description and a few photos go a long way.
We walk the site
We look at access, soil and drainage, talk through options and give you a free estimate. Nothing starts until you say go.
We do the work right
Our own crew and equipment get it done, then we compact, grade and clean up so the site is ready for what's next.
What our neighbors say
What homeowners and builders say about working with 4M.
"Dillon did everything he promised, when he promised, as he promised."
"4M Land Improvement rebuilt 1400 feet of steep road to my home."
"Excellent to work with, Honest and shows up when they are supposed to."
Recent projects
Real jobs, real photos, all from our own crew around Ravalli and Missoula counties.
Serving Ravalli and Missoula counties
Based in Stevensville, we cover every town in Ravalli County and Missoula County.
Common questions
All of Ravalli County and Missoula County. That covers the whole Bitterroot Valley from Florence to Sula, plus Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown and Seeley Lake. Projects outside those counties may carry a fee.
Yes. We walk the site, talk through what you need and give you an estimate at no cost and with no pressure.
Yes. 4M Land Improvement is fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial work.
Absolutely. A single load of gravel or a short trench matters to us just as much as a full site build.
We own full-size and compact excavators, a dozer, dump trucks and a slinger truck. For bigger grading jobs, we rent a motor grader and roller as needed.
Ready to get your project moving?
Tell us what you're building or fixing and where. We'll set up a time to walk the site and give you a free, no-pressure estimate.
Call (406) 490-0131 Or send us a message and we'll text you back.