frequently asked questions

If you live in a rural area, receive no sewer bill, and often rely on a private well, you likely have a septic system. You may also spot a tank lid or access riser about ten feet from the house.

In most cases, yes. Larger and deeper ponds usually require permits, and rules vary by county and by nearness to streams or wetlands. We help you understand what applies to your site in western Montana and plan the pond to meet those requirements.

It depends on the purpose. Stock and recreation ponds often run six to twelve feet or deeper to stay healthy and resist freezing solid. We set depth, shelves, and slopes based on how you plan to use the water and your local conditions.

Late summer and early fall are often ideal, since the water table is lower and the ground is drier and easier to shape. Even so, we can plan pond work around your timeline and site conditions through much of the year.

A standard residential driveway usually takes one to three days once the route is cleared and the base is ready. Longer drives, soft soil, or tight access can extend that. We give you a realistic timeline before we start so there are no surprises.

Regular grading, crowning for drainage, and topping up worn gravel keep a road or driveway solid. Keeping ditches and culverts clear prevents washouts. When ruts or potholes appear, we regrade and add fresh aggregate so the surface drives smooth again.

Most gravel driveways need four to six inches of surface gravel over a compacted base, with the full build often reaching twelve inches or more. Heavier traffic and soft soil need more depth. We build each layer to match how the drive gets used.

A layered approach works best: larger crushed stone for the base, medium stone in the middle, and smaller angular gravel on top. Angular stone locks together and drains well. We choose and place the right material for each layer so the driveway stays stable.

It depends on traffic, weather, and how well the base was built. Many driveways benefit from a fresh top layer every few years as gravel thins or scatters. We regravel and regrade worn drives so they hold up and drive smooth once more.

We haul off demolition debris, brush, tree waste, rock, concrete, and excess soil from your project. Clearing this material keeps the site safe and ready for the next phase. Because we run our own trucks, removal stays on schedule and the ground stays clean.

Yes. We bring in fill dirt, topsoil, base rock, and surface gravel, then place and grade it where you need it. Handling both delivery and placement ourselves keeps your project moving without waiting on outside suppliers or extra coordination.

Excavation and site prep cover clearing, digging, grading, and shaping the ground before building begins. This includes removing topsoil and debris, setting proper grade and drainage, and compacting the base. Solid prep is what keeps foundations, driveways, and structures stable for years.

Most residential excavation takes a few days once permits are approved and the site is ready. Larger projects, rocky ground, or difficult access can push that to a week or more. We assess your site and give you a clear timeline up front.

Bohlander Construction serves Corvallis, Montana and the surrounding Bitterroot Valley, including Hamilton, Stevensville, Florence, Missoula, and Sula. If your project sits in western Montana and involves moving earth, we are glad to take a look and talk through the work.

Working directly with the owner keeps communication clear and decisions fast. You get one point of contact from the first walkthrough to final cleanup, honest answers about your project, and scheduling you can rely on. That direct line is a big part of dependable results.