General Contracting
One owner-run crew managing the whole job, from dirt work to finish.
- Site work through finish
- Residential and commercial
- One point of contact
Missoula, MT · Western Montana · Owner-operated
General Contractor & Excavation in Missoula, MT
5.0 on Google from 11 reviewsHandy's Construction is a Missoula general contractor and excavating company run by owner Tyler Handy. One crew handles the whole job across western Montana: site prep, excavation and septic systems, concrete foundations and slabs, custom homes, pole buildings, remodels and demolition. Estimates are free and done on site.
- Owner on every job
- Own excavators & trucks
- Free on-site estimates
5.0 ★ Google11 reviews as of September 2026
20+ yearsTyler Handy’s hands-on building and dirt-work experience
15 townsMissoula, the Bitterroot, the Blackfoot and the Mission Valley
USDOT #4414052Company trucks haul our own equipment
What We Do
What construction services does Handy’s Construction offer in Missoula?
Handy's Construction covers a building project from raw ground to finished structure: excavation and site prep, septic systems, concrete foundations and slabs, custom homes, pole buildings and shops, remodels and additions, and demolition. General contracting ties it together, so homeowners and businesses around Missoula deal with one contractor instead of five.
Eight services, one crewThe first four are what most projects start with; the rest are what gets built on top of them.
Custom Home Building
Custom homes and cabins built from the foundation up in western Montana.
- Excavation and foundation in-house
- Built for snow load and cold
- Additions and ADUs too
Concrete & Foundations
Footings, foundation walls, slabs and flatwork poured below frost.
- Dig, form, pour, backfill
- Shop and garage slabs
- Patios and flatwork
Excavation & Site Prep
Clearing, grading, basement digs, trenching and driveways for build sites.
- Land clearing and grading
- Basement and footing digs
- Utility trenching
Septic Systems
Septic tank and drain field installation and replacement for rural homes.
- New installs and replacements
- Drain fields dug in-house
- Permit steps coordinated
Pole Buildings & Shops
Pole barns, shops, garages and accessory buildings on rural lots.
- Pad, slab and building
- Shops, barns and garages
- Sized for snow load
Remodeling & Additions
Kitchens, additions, decks, flooring and interior remodels.
- Kitchens and interiors
- Additions and decks
- Commercial remodels
Demolition
Building, structure and interior demolition with haul-off and site cleanup.
- Excavator demolition
- Debris hauled off
- Site left ready to build
The Handy's Ground-Up Process
How does Handy’s Construction take a project from bare dirt to finished building?
Handy's Construction runs every phase with the same owner-led crew and its own equipment. After a free site visit and written estimate, the job moves through four stages without waiting on a separate excavator, concrete company or framer to show up.
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Dig
Clearing, grading, basement and footing digs, and trenching with Handy's own excavators and trucks.
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Pour
Footings, walls, slabs and flatwork formed and poured on the ground the same crew prepared.
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Frame
Walls, roof structure and openings framed for Montana snow and wind.
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Finish
Siding, doors, interiors and a final walkthrough with you before the job closes.
Built for western Montana
What does western Montana ground and weather demand from a building?
Buildings here fail in predictable ways: shallow footings heave, roofs sag under snow, drain fields flood in spring, and lots with clay or cobble eat budgets that were planned for easy digging. Handy's Construction plans every job around these four conditions from the first site visit.
Frost and freeze-thaw
Footings have to sit below the frost depth your building department sets, or the ground lifts them each winter. Foundations are dug and poured to that depth, not to a number from a milder state.
Snow load
Roofs on homes, shops and pole barns carry the design snow load for their site, which climbs with elevation. Framing and trusses are built to the engineered load, not a generic one.
Clay, cobble and rock
Valley lots can be silty clay, river cobble or bedrock within a few miles. Reading the soil before digging keeps excavation bids honest and foundations on bearing ground.
Water and permits
Spring runoff and high groundwater shape grading, drainage and septic design. Septic systems need a county health permit, and building permits depend on whether you are in city limits.
She Brews Coffee · Anaconda, MT
Built from bare ground
Featured project
What does a ground-up commercial build by Handy’s Construction look like?
Handy's Construction built the She Brews Coffee location in Anaconda, Montana from bare dirt to open doors, and has since remodeled three more of the company’s locations in western Montana. The Anaconda build ran the full Handy's sequence under one contractor:
- Excavation and site work for the building pad and parking area
- Concrete foundation and slab
- Full framing, with electrical rough-in coordinated
- Interior finish carpentry through to opening
When a growing business brings the same contractor back for its next locations, that is the clearest reference a builder can have. See how general contracting works on commercial and residential jobs.
Recent work
What has Handy’s Construction built lately?
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Owner-operated
Who runs Handy’s Construction?
Handy's Construction is owned and run by Tyler Handy, who has more than 20 years of hands-on experience building, pouring and digging in western Montana. When you call, you talk to Tyler. When you visit the job, you see his crew, running the company's own excavators and trucks.
That structure is the whole point. The people who dig your foundation already know how the framing will land on it, because they are framing it too. There is one schedule, one estimate and one person accountable from the first bucket of dirt to the final walkthrough.
What you can expect
- A site visit, not a phone quoteTyler walks the property, checks access and ground, and talks through the plan.
- A written estimateScope, sequence and price in writing before any equipment shows up.
- Permits lined upBuilding and septic permit steps are coordinated before work starts.
- A final walkthroughYou walk the finished work with Tyler before the job is closed out.
1crew and one contract from dirt work to finish
Service area
Which western Montana towns does Handy’s Construction serve?
Handy's Construction works out of Missoula across 15 towns in Missoula, Ravalli, Mineral and Lake Counties: the Missoula Valley, the Bitterroot Valley south to Hamilton, the Blackfoot and upper Clark Fork to Seeley Lake and Clinton, west to Superior, and north through the Mission Valley to Polson. Each town page covers the ground, lots and projects common there.
See all service areasMissoula Valley
Clark Fork & Blackfoot
Bitterroot Valley
Mission Valley
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C & T Starkela month ago
Great company! We needed a truck load of topsoil quickly. Our neighbors had gotten some topsoil from them before and said how awesome they were and the quality of topsoil amazing. So, I thought we would give them a try. Our neighbor was right! Not only was the quality of topsoil rich, dark, clean, and free of rocks, the customer service was even better. Tyler was super helpful, squeezed us in his busy schedule, delivered as promised, and is a very nice person! I would recommend this company to everyone!
Read moreGreat company! We needed a truck load of topsoil quickly. Our neighbors had gotten some topsoil from them before and said how awesome they were and the quality of topsoil amazing. So, I thought we would give them a try. Our neighbor was right! Not only was the quality of topsoil rich, dark, clean, and free of rocks, the customer service was even better. Tyler was super helpful, squeezed us in his busy schedule, delivered as promised, and is a very nice person! I would recommend this company to everyone!
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George Hacker2 months ago
I hired Handy's Construction to do a demo project on my ranch outside of Missoula. Tyler provided a quote right away, showed up on time, did the project, graded the site and did an exceptional job. I would highly recommend his company. He did such a great job that I hired him to do some follow up work, and again they showed up when they said they would, did the job much faster than I expected and left the site in exceptional shape.
Read moreI hired Handy's Construction to do a demo project on my ranch outside of Missoula. Tyler provided a quote right away, showed up on time, did the project, graded the site and did an exceptional job. I would highly recommend his company. He did such a great job that I hired him to do some follow up work, and again they showed up when they said they would, did the job much faster than I expected and left the site in exceptional shape.
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MC Jenni3 months ago
We are so lucky to have met Handy Construction. We had a whole list of projects on our property and they not only showed up with great energy and enthusiasm, they were able organize the different projects to make it efficient and economical. They balance getting the work done and making sure we were both on the right track with expectations and possibilities. Such a kind and thoughtful team….with a sense of humor too. I’m hiring them again soon.
Read moreWe are so lucky to have met Handy Construction. We had a whole list of projects on our property and they not only showed up with great energy and enthusiasm, they were able organize the different projects to make it efficient and economical. They balance getting the work done and making sure we were both on the right track with expectations and possibilities. Such a kind and thoughtful team….with a sense of humor too. I’m hiring them again soon.
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Jordan Brown8 months ago
The pictures don't do either bathroom remodels any justice. They're completely new and fresh!
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Yolanda L9 months ago
Huge difference new windows can make! Handy's Construction not only upgraded the windows but offered suggestions to keep the prices down which ended up adding curb appeal. Highly reccomend for home renovation projects.
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Kaelyn Mccullar9 months ago
They built my barndominium did a beautiful job! Nicest people definitely would work with them again!
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Kenny Fox9 months ago
Handy construction did an amazing job with my deck. Hard workers with amazing experience and even better product. Would recommend!!!
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Alex Bingel9 months ago
Handys construction did a great job they built my shop from start to finish. Would recommend for all building needs!
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Shelly LeDuca year ago
Handy's Construction came out and built a beautiful deck for me. I would highly recommend them for a building project. Very knowledgeable and hard working. They have great communication and are very reliable. Give them a call for your next project.
Read moreHandy's Construction came out and built a beautiful deck for me. I would highly recommend them for a building project. Very knowledgeable and hard working. They have great communication and are very reliable. Give them a call for your next project.
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Straight answers
What do people ask before hiring a contractor in Missoula?
How much does it cost to build in Missoula with Handy's Construction?
It depends on the size of the building, the foundation it needs, how much excavation and grading the lot takes, access for equipment, finish level and the season. Handy's Construction does not quote from a phone call: Tyler Handy walks the site and gives you a free written estimate. Our Montana foundation cost guide explains the biggest price factors.
Does Handy's Construction install septic systems?
Yes. Handy's Construction installs and replaces septic tanks and drain fields for homes and cabins across western Montana, and digs the whole system with its own equipment. New and replacement systems need a permit from the county health department before work starts; in Missoula County that is the Missoula City-County Health Department. See septic systems.
What towns does Handy's Construction serve?
Handy's Construction is based in Missoula and works in Missoula, East Missoula, Bonner-West Riverside, Clinton, Seeley Lake, Lolo, Florence, Stevensville, Victor, Corvallis, Hamilton, Superior, St. Ignatius, Ronan and Polson. Each town has its own page under service areas.
Can one company handle the excavation, the foundation and the building?
Yes. That is how Handy's Construction works. The same owner-run crew clears and grades the site, digs the foundation and utility trenches, pours the concrete, builds the structure and finishes it, so there is one schedule and one phone number from dirt work to walkthrough.
Does Handy's Construction build pole barns and shops?
Yes. Handy's Construction builds pole barns, shops, garages and accessory buildings on rural and in-town lots, including the pad, the concrete slab and the building itself. See pole buildings & shops.
Is Handy's Construction licensed and insured?
Handy's Construction LLC is a licensed and insured Montana contractor, owner Tyler Handy is a licensed septic contractor, and the company's trucks and equipment run under USDOT #4414052. Ask for current certificates with your estimate and Tyler will provide them.
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