STRATUM EXCAVATION
605-549-5136605-549-2220
SPEARFISH · BELLE FOURCHE · BLACK HILLS
Excavator bucket moving soil in daylight — illustrative stock photography.

BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

MAKE WAY.FOR WHAT’SNEXT.

From the first cut to the final grade.
Excavation and site work for the place you call yours.

EXCAVATIONGRADINGDRIVEWAYSDRAINAGERETAINING WALLS

01 / WHAT WE DO

Practical solutions.
Built around your property.

A SOLID START.
A BETTER FINISH.

Whether it’s a new driveway or preparing for your next build, it starts with understanding the ground—and what you need it to do.

01

Driveways & gravel

A better way in. New driveways, gravel placement, reshaping and repairs that address the surface and the ground beneath it.

New accessGravelRepairs
TELL US ABOUT YOUR DRIVEWAY
02

Grading & drainage

Give water a better way out. We look at elevations, slopes and runoff to plan grading and drainage around your property.

ReshapingRunoffCulverts
TALK THROUGH THE PROBLEM
03

Excavation & site prep

Make room for the next step. Excavation, stripping and site preparation, with access, ground conditions and the finished plan in mind.

EarthworkSite preparationAccess
LET’S LOOK AT YOUR SITE
04

Trenching

Get below the surface. Trenching for planned utility and drainage routes, with the scope, access and site requirements confirmed before work begins.

Utility routesDrainageBackfill
PLAN YOUR TRENCHING
05

Concrete-block walls

Put your slopes to work. Concrete-block retaining walls planned around usable space, drainage and the requirements of your site.

Usable spaceBlock wallsSite planning
DISCUSS A RETAINING WALL
06

Pads & finish grading

Bring the site together. Pad preparation and final shaping to get the ground ready for the next part of your project.

PadsFinal shapingSite cleanup
GET THE GROUND READY
Gravel access road winding through South Dakota grassland — illustrative stock photography.
DRIVEWAYS & GRAVELA better way home.01
SOUND FAMILIAR?

YOUR DRIVEWAY
SHOULDN’T NEED 4WD.

LET’S FIX THAT

02 / THE GROUNDWORK

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IT STARTS WITH
THE GROUND.

Earthwork, access and site preparation.
The kind of work that sets everything else in motion.

03 / OUR APPROACH

GOOD WORK.
NO GUESSWORK.

You shouldn’t have to guess what happens next. Start with a conversation, work through the details, and get a clear scope before the dirt moves.

TELL US WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND
01
START WITH THE SITE

LET’S TALK IT THROUGH.

Tell us what needs to change, where the property is, and what you’re working toward. Photos are a helpful start.

02
GET THE DETAILS RIGHT

MAKE A CLEAR PLAN.

We review the access, conditions and scope. When needed, a site visit helps turn an idea into a practical estimate.

03
MOVE FORWARD

GET TO WORK.

Once the scope and schedule are agreed, we get the project moving and keep the next steps clear.

04 / CLOSE TO HOME

BLACK HILLS GROUND.
LOCAL GET-IT-DONE.

Serving Spearfish, Belle Fourche and the Northern Black Hills. Tell us where your project is, and we’ll confirm the service area and scope.

Outside these areas? Give us a call.

WHERE’S YOUR PROJECT?

01Spearfish02Belle Fourche03Northern Black HillsSelect an area to start your request.

YOUR PROJECT

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WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

Pick the closest fit. We’ll work out the details together.

TELL US ABOUT THE SITE.

A location, a little context, and a photo go a long way.

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Site photos only—no IDs or sensitive documents. Email plans separately.

HOW CAN WE REACH YOU?

We’ll use these details to talk about your project.

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Your information is used to respond to this inquiry. Privacy details

NO NEED TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT.

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

A FEW GOOD
QUESTIONS.

What should I include in an estimate request?

The location, a description of the work, approximate dimensions and your preferred timing. Photos of the area and the access are useful. You don’t need every detail figured out.

Can you estimate from photos?

Photos are a starting point. Access, elevations, drainage and ground conditions may need a site visit before the scope and price can be confirmed.

Can I request several services together?

Yes. Choose “A few things / not sure yet” and describe the work you have in mind. We’ll discuss how the different parts of the project fit together.

Does submitting a request book the work?

No. It starts a conversation. Scope, pricing and scheduling need to be agreed before the work is booked.

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