Excavation & Utility Installation

Elevator Shaft Excavation

Project Description

Client: Iron Horse Design Build
Location: Driggs, Idaho
Year Completed: 2023

This project involved the addition of an elevator shaft to an existing custom home outside of Driggs, ID. Our scope included demolishing the CMU, removing stone, excavating for the elevator shaft and backfill/compaction and cleanup.

The Challenges

This excavation was tricky because of the timing (late fall). This lavish custom-home sits in the mountains, on a steep hillside. Transporting materials was difficult, combined with a small work area.

Complex Septic Install

Project Description

Client: Iron Horse Design Build
Location: Driggs, Idaho
Year Completed: 2025

This project included the installation of a complex septic system. This system utilized two tanks, with a 1.25″ pressureized discharge that crossed a county road to the drain field location.

The Challenges

This project was difficult because of tight space and groundwater. Otherwise, this was a straightforward installation!

Excavation for Addition in Tributary (Driggs)

Project Description

Client: Alpine Home Builders
Location: Driggs, Idaho
Year Completed: 2024

This project was comprised the excavation for an addition in a high-end golf-course community in Driggs, Idaho. It included the demolition of existing landscaping, installation of power/fiber utilities, cutting decorative concrete, and salvaging mature trees.

The Challenges

The challenges of this project included a very tight work area as well as protecting and conserving mature trees and boulders, while maintaining a job site that met community standards.

Foundation Excavation for Multi-Unit Residential Complex in Victor

Project Description

Client: Zip Kit Homes
Location: Victor, Idaho
Year Completed: 2024

This project included the excavation of a crawl-space foundation in Victor, Idaho. After the initial excavation, the customer decided to move the building footprint 8-feet.

The Challenges

This excavation was difficult due to tight spacing and schedule demands. Additionally, after the footprint was excavated, the customer decided to move the building 8-feet to allow clearance on the fire hydrant.

Relocate Water Meter Pit & Fiber

Project Description

Client: Alpine Home Builders
Location: Driggs, ID
Year Completed: 2023

This project required us to relocate the water meter and fiber to make room for the parking lot. We removed the 2″ meter pit and replaced with a 1″ line for irrigation.

The Challenges

This was a straightforward utility project with minimal complications.

Installation of Stormtech stormwater management chambers

Stormwater Drain & Parking Lot Driggs Idaho

This project involved the installation of a StormTech stormwater management system in Driggs, Idaho. Scope of work included the excavation and placement of StormTech chambers designed for efficient stormwater retention and treatment, as well as the installation of a large-diameter manhole for system access and maintenance. Upon completion of the underground infrastructure, the project area was backfilled, compacted, and paved to restore surface integrity and ensure long-term durability.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column]

The Challenges

Installing StormTech chambers in Driggs, Idaho, presented unique challenges, including managing high groundwater levels and working within a tight timeframe to achieve precise grading. Dewatering was essential to maintain stability during excavation and installation. Additionally, ensuring the proper slope in the parking lot required meticulous coordination to direct drainage efficiently into the manhole while meeting strict project deadlines. Despite these obstacles, the project was successfully completed with durable and effective stormwater management in place.

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Teton Springs Addition Demo & Excavation

Project Description

Client:   Iron Horse Design-Build
Location:   Teton Springs (Victor, ID)
Year Completed:   2024

This project involves the excavation of a foundation for an addition to a luxury residential home within a high-end golf course community. The scope included installation of a temporary access road, demolition of established landscaping and trees and careful excavation around live utility lines, including power, fiber optics, water, and sewer systems, requiring precise coordination and adherence to safety protocols.

The Challenges

Working inside of Teton Springs requires maintaining a visually appealing job-site with minimal disruption to the surrounding neighbors and golf course. This project included a plethora of unmarked/unidentified utilities, which required relocation and temporary bridging to allow the homeowner access to their residence.

Custom Home Foundation Excavation in the Mountains

Tractor and landscape showing Final grade, ready for forms

Project Description

Client: J. Plummer
Location: Victor, ID
Year Completed: 2022

The Challenges

A large and very complex dig with over 2500 cubic yards of excavation! This build was on an undeveloped lot. It required building a construction road and clearing the building site of hundreds of large trees. The build-site was on a heavily-sloped mountain, meaning the back side of the excavation was nearly 20-feet deep!

new road that's been built between trees

High-End Road Construction & Building Pad

Project Description

Client: J. Flowers
Location: Victor, ID
Year Completed: 2022

The Challenges

A very complicated road build. The engineers said we “couldn’t build the road with less than a 10% grade”. Not only did we come in at 9.8%, but we also managed to divert the route around several large trees, while maintaining a beautiful forest-feel!