Pad Installation (gravel or cement): RV Parking, Shed Pads, Driveway/Sidewalk Installation and Parking Lots

Stormwater Management System and Parking Lot in Victor Idaho

Installing the R-Tank
Foundation Excavation
Building the floor for the water storage tank
Installing the R-Tank
Setting rough grade
Repairing storm drains
Repairing storm drains
Tie-in of stormwater drains
Installation of man-holes
Asphalt prep with inspection ports

Project Description

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

This project included the excavation and installation of a stormwater management system in Victor Idaho. This stormwater management system used the R-tank style retention tank. This installation included the installation of two man-holes, inspection ports, and approximately 300 feet of 6-inch drain line.

The Challenges

This installation was difficult because of the tight space. The excavation footprint was encapsulated with power and fiber utilities while encroaching on the foundation.

Foundation Excavation for Multi-Unit Residential Complex in Victor

Excavation & prep of crawl-space
Excavation & prep of crawl-space
Foundation Excavation
Excavation was tight between buildings
Excavation was tight with road
Excavation Complete
Foundation Installed

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.

Driveway Design-Build

After
Before
After

Project Description

Client:   B. Snyder
Location:   Idaho Falls, Idaho
Year Completed:   2024

This project was a design-build for a driveway in rural Idaho Falls. This customer wanted a flat driveway to access their property. This driveway was built up several feet at the house.

The Challenges

This project did not face any challenges, and was a straightforward installation.

Final Grade, Curb & Gutter, Parking Lot for Multi-Unit Residential Complex

laser grading prep for sidewalks
Grading between buildlings
Laser-perfect sloping
laser perfect sloping
laser grading prep for sidewalks
Installation of irrigation & sprinklers
Final topsoil
Grading around utilities
Grading
Public Sidewalks
Curb and gutter
Paving
Paving

Project Description

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

This project encompassed the final grading, irrigation (sprinklers), curb & gutter, sidewalks, approach, and parking lot for a multi-unit residential complex.

The Challenges

This complex was a project that was transferred between general contractors. The buildings were built too low. This left minimal room for proper slope during grading. Laser-guided equipment was used to ensure accuracy and drainage.

Installation of Stormtech stormwater management chambers

Stormwater Drain & Parking Lot Driggs Idaho

Pre-grading the lot
Excavation and compaction of the drainage pit
Installation of geotextiles
Installation of storm water chambers
Installation of manhole and tie-in to chambers
Final paving

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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An aerial view of two diggers in field

Custom Home Foundation Excavation in the Mountains

Tractor and landscape showing Final grade, ready for forms
The build site, native
Excavating a septic test hole
Constructing a temporary road
Construction access road
Starting to work on the dig
Making some progress
The start of the deep cut
Moving overburden
Moving overburden
Machines at work
Machines at work
Going DOWN!
A birds eye view
Getting closer
A view from the top
An aerial view of two diggers in field
The scale of this project was HUGE!
It takes a team
SO MUCH overburden
An aerial view of two diggers in field
Another bird’s eye view
The dig site from the air
Moving dirt
A digger next to a prepared foundation area in the field
Final grade, ready for forms
Tractor and landscape showing Final grade, ready for forms
Final grade, ready for forms
Final grade, ready for forms
Final grade, ready for forms
Final grade, ready for forms
Prepared foundation area in the field
Final grade, ready for forms
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

Tractor and landscape showing Final grade, ready for forms
Starting to rough-in the route
Getting the path established
Final product with road base
Another bird’s eye view
Marking the route and clearing the forest
Marking the route and clearing the forest
Starting excavation
Digging out the large cuts
Making more cuts
Moving Material
Cutting in the route
The cuts needed to preserve <10% grade
Compaction prior to geo-fabric
Getting down to rough grade
Rough grade-road bed prior to compaction
Rough Grade
Compaction before geo-fabric
Compaction prior to geo-fabric
Cutting in a culvert
Culvert Installation
Starting to lay the geo-fabric
Culvert Installation
Hauling in 1-2 feet of pit run
Pit run over the geo-fabric
Second culvert installation
Second culvert installation
Starting to grade the pit run
Moving Materials
Pit Run looking better
Starting the road base
Starting to look like a road
new road that's been built between trees
Rough edging with topsoil, will be cleaned up after first run-off
Road base installed and working on landscaping the entrance
Moving boulders for landscape elements
Culvert dress-up
Natural products make a mountain road look so good!
Hiding ugly culverts
Look…you can barely see it!

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!

Compacted road base on a sunny day

Gravel Parking Lot

Compacted road base on a sunny day
Scraping the topsoil
Removing debris
Setting final grade prior to rock
Hauling in the pit run
More pit run
Compacted road base on a sunny day
4″ Road Base, compacted

Project Description

Client:  Top Notch Plumbing and Heating
Location:   Driggs, ID
Year Completed:   2022

The Challenges

Customer wanted a staging yard for a connex and trailer parking

A compactor in the garden with an excavator in the entrance

Concrete Patio Extension

A compactor in the garden with an excavator in the entrance
Geofabric keeps the foundation solid
Compaction and elevation are key
A compactor in the garden with an excavator in the entrance
Compaction

Project Description

Client:  Tim M.
Location:   Idaho Falls, ID
Year Completed:   2022

The Challenges

Customer wanted to extend their existing patio and connect it back to the driveway for RV Storage

Ditches created on a field

Excavate Foundation & Install Utilities

Ditches created on a field
Excavating for commercial building
Prepping for foundation
Ready for forms
Installing conduit for power and fiber
Fiber conduit installation
Fiber and Power Conduit
Fiber conduit into the pedestal
Excavating for water connection
Excavating for water connection
Installing manifold for potable and irrigation water
Running the water line with padding sand
Installing compression fittings for frost-free hydrants
Installing sewer

Project Description

Client:  Stephen C.
Location:   Victor, ID
Year Completed:   2022

The Challenges

New construction of a commercial shop with living quarters. We excavated the foundation for Teton West (to their spec). We installed conduit for power and fiber. We excavated for and installed water and sewer as a Public Works Contractor