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
Dirt work · Septic · Concrete · Building · Remodeling · Demolition
Construction & Excavation Services in Missoula, MT
Handy's Construction covers a building project from raw ground to finished structure across Missoula and western Montana. One owner-run crew with its own excavators and trucks handles excavation, septic, foundations, homes, pole buildings, remodels and demolition, and every job starts with a free on-site estimate.
What We Do
Which construction services does Handy’s Construction offer in western Montana?
Handy's Construction offers eight services: general contracting, custom home building, concrete foundations, excavation and site prep, septic systems, pole buildings and shops, remodeling and additions, and demolition. They can be hired one at a time or combined, so a single contractor carries a project from the first dig to the final walkthrough.
Eight services, one crewOwner Tyler Handy brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience to each one.
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
How it fits together
How do Handy’s services fit together on a typical project?
On a new home or shop, Handy's Construction usually runs the services in this order. Because the same crew does each step, there is no waiting for one company to finish before the next can be scheduled.
- Dig
Clearing, grading, driveway and utility trenches. Site prep
- Septic
Tank and drain field on rural lots, after the permit. Septic
- Foundation
Footings below frost, walls or slab, backfill. Concrete
- Build
- Finish
Interiors, decks, flatwork and a final walkthrough. Remodeling
Where to start
Which Handy’s Construction service do I need?
Handy's Construction can start wherever your project is. Match what you are planning to the service page that covers it, or call and describe it to Tyler.
| If you are planning to… | Start here |
|---|---|
| Build a new house or cabin on your land | Custom Home Building |
| Clear, grade or trench a lot, or put in a driveway | Excavation & Site Prep |
| Install or replace a septic system | Septic Systems |
| Pour a foundation, basement, slab or driveway | Concrete & Foundations |
| Put up a shop, garage or pole barn | Pole Buildings & Shops |
| Remodel a kitchen or bath, add on, or rebuild a deck | Remodeling & Additions |
| Tear down an old building before a rebuild | Demolition |
| Hand off a commercial or multi-trade project to one contractor | General Contracting |
Can Handy's Construction handle my whole project?
Usually, yes. Handy's Construction does its own excavation, septic, concrete, building, remodeling and demolition, so most projects run under one contract with owner Tyler Handy as the single point of contact. See general contracting.
Where does Handy's Construction work?
Handy's Construction is based in Missoula and works in 15 towns across Missoula, Ravalli, Mineral and Lake Counties, from the Bitterroot Valley to Seeley Lake, Superior and Polson. See service areas.
How do I get an estimate?
Call (406) 491-6141 or send the estimate form. Tyler Handy visits the site, looks at access, ground and scope, and gives you a free written estimate.
Do you work on commercial projects?
Yes. Along with homes, shops and rural property, Handy's Construction builds and remodels commercial buildings, including a ground-up coffee shop build in Anaconda and three remodels for the same business.
Free estimates
Tell us what you are building
Tell Handy's Construction what you are building and where. Tyler looks at the site, the access and the ground, then gives you a written estimate with no pressure and no obligation.
or call (406) 491-6141