Pole barns and shops
Barns, equipment shops and garages on acreage, with the pad and slab by the same crew. See pole buildings & shops.
Ravalli County · Northern Bitterroot
Builder & Excavation Contractor in Florence, MT
Handy's Construction works in Florence, in the northern Bitterroot Valley along US-93 and the Bitterroot River. On acreage and home sites around town, one owner-run crew handles site prep, septic systems, foundations, pole barns, shops and custom homes, with free on-site estimates.
Handy's Construction is a licensed and insured Montana general contractor based in Missoula, owner-operated by Tyler Handy and serving Missoula, Ravalli, Mineral and Lake Counties.
Does Handy’s Construction work in Florence?
Yes. Handy's Construction works in and around Florence, the first Ravalli County community south of Missoula on US-93. The crew clears and grades acreage, installs septic systems, pours foundations and slabs, and builds pole barns, shops, garages and custom homes, starting with a free on-site estimate from owner Tyler Handy.
Florence marks the start of the Bitterroot Valley proper. The town sits along US-93 with the Bitterroot River to the east, the Bitterroot Mountains rising to the west and the Sapphire Range across the valley. Around it, the land opens up into acreage: small farms, horse property and home sites on the benches, many with a well, a septic system and room for outbuildings.
That is why a typical Florence project looks different from one in town. A buyer of raw acreage may need a driveway, a cleared and graded building pad, power and water trenched in, a septic system and then a house and shop. An owner who has been on their land for years may want a pole barn for equipment and hay, a bigger garage, or a new foundation under an addition. Handy's Construction handles the dirt work and the building with the same crew, which is especially useful on rural sites where coordinating several contractors eats up a building season.
Florence is also in a different county from Missoula, and that changes the paperwork. Septic permits in Ravalli County come from the county environmental health office rather than the Missoula City-County Health Department. Handy's Construction sorts out the right permit path before any equipment rolls south.
Florence projects
What does Handy’s Construction build most often in Florence?
Septic systems
New systems for home sites and replacements for aging ones on rural lots. See septic systems.
Acreage site prep
Driveways, clearing, grading and utility trenches that turn raw land into a building site. See excavation & site prep.
Custom homes
New homes built from the foundation up on Bitterroot acreage. See custom home building.
Ground & rules
What should Florence landowners check before they build?
Handy's Construction looks at three things first on Florence-area land.
- Well, septic and house layout. On acreage these are placed together with setbacks between the well and the drain field, and the layout decides where the house and shop can go.
- Bench or river bottom. Bench ground above the valley floor usually digs and drains differently than lots near the Bitterroot River, where groundwater can rise in spring.
- Ravalli County rules. Permits here run through Ravalli County offices, not Missoula’s, so the paperwork is confirmed early.
Florence site checklist
- Terrain
- Valley-floor acreage, benches and river-bottom ground
- Septic permits
- Ravalli County environmental health office
- Water
- Most rural lots are on private wells
- Access
- US-93 and county roads; long private drives on acreage
Services in Florence
Which Handy’s Construction services are available in Florence?
All eight. For owners searching for pole barn builders near me in Florence, these three are where most jobs start.
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
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
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
Nearby towns Handy’s Construction serves
Florence FAQ
What do Florence property owners ask Handy’s Construction?
Is there a contractor near me in Florence, MT?
Yes. Handy's Construction is based in Missoula, north of Florence on US-93, and works on Florence-area properties. Call (406) 491-6141 and owner Tyler Handy will set up a free site visit.
Who issues septic and building permits in Florence?
Florence is in Ravalli County. Septic systems need a permit from the county's environmental health office under Montana DEQ rules, and Ravalli County handles land-use and building questions for most rural parcels. Handy's Construction confirms the steps for your property before work starts.
Can Handy's build a pole barn or shop on acreage near Florence?
Yes. Handy's Construction prepares the pad, pours the slab and builds pole barns, shops and garages on Bitterroot acreage, with trusses and framing sized for snow load. See pole buildings & shops.
Get a free Florence construction estimate
Call Handy's Construction at (406) 491-6141 or send the form, and Tyler will set a time to walk your Florence property.