
Road Construction
Our current society uses roads, highways, freeways, and driveways daily. That’s why it’s important to be able to have roads that last for generations. Whether you’re constructing a new street, updating pavement, or maintaining a stretch of the freeway, hire us at Upper Valley Contracting for your excavation needs.
Proper Road Preparation
When preparing the area for new road construction, excavation helps to make the ground perfect for a new foundation.
- Site Preparation & Grading – The removal of unsuitable soil, rocks, and debris is essential for proper grading and leveling for a stable surface.
- Compaction & Soil Improvement – If there is loose soil around the area, then it can lead to cracking and uneven pavement. Through excavation, you can properly prepare and compact the soil.
- Rock & Obstruction Removal – Large rocks, stumps, and other structures need to be fully removed or relocated before construction begins.
- Utility Installation – To ensure that there is sufficient room for any underground utilities, such as power lines, drainage pipes, or water lines, excavation is necessary to make space.
- Foundation Stability – Excavation helps provide a stable foundation of dirt to help it be durable, stable, and able to bear heavy weight.
- Drainage & Erosion Control – Flooding, pooling, erosion, and improper drainage can cause damage to a road over time. Excavating the area to properly drain water will help maintain the roads.
- Cut & Fill Balancing – Through excavation, mounds can be cut into or divots filled. This “cut & fill” method helps to prepare the land for smooth road construction.

How We Can Help
At Upper Valley Constructing, we have provided high quality excavation services since 2000. With our wide supply of excavation equipment and machinery, we can easily accommodate and navigate the terrain of your site, ensuring a smooth, lasting finish.
Here are some of our prior projects where our excavation work benefitted road construction and maintenance:
- Road Maintenance (Challis, Willow Creek Summit, ID) (Medicine Lodge, KS)
Maintained 90 miles of dirt and gravel roads by cleaning ditches, re-establishing road crowns, hauling and compacting road base, and adhering to FP14 standards. - Pacific Creek Boat Ramp (Moran Junction, Teton National Park, WY)
Complete parking lot and boat ramp overhaul, including excavation, grading, asphalt and concrete work, and erosion control along the Snake River. - Seafoam Road Maintenance (Seafoam Road, Stanley, ID)
20 miles of road maintenance, including culvert replacement, grading, ditch cleaning, tree removal, and road widening to enhance public safety. - Cottage Grove Subdivision (Blackfoot, ID)
15-acre development including tree removal, utility installations, road construction, and coordination with engineers and city officials.


What They Are Saying
Why Hire Us
We are a small, family-run business that prioritizes hard work and customer satisfaction. We have been serving Idaho communities since 2000 and have steadily grown to be able to help residents and commercial businesses all over the country.
We value project control, cost-efficiency, timelines, regulation compliance, safety, and high production. Our company is committed to safety, using our experience and advanced equipment to give you the best services.

Our Other Services
We at Upper Valley Contracting provide a plethora of excavation services, including:
- Stream Improvement
- Retaining Walls
- Foundation Work
- Bridge Construction & Maintenance
- Highway Projects
- Road Maintenance
- Gravel Hauling
- Biomass Treatments
- & More!
Whether you are looking for excavation for new construction, maintenance for existing property, or long-distance hauling, we are ready to provide you with a job well done.
Let’s Get To Work!
If you need excavation services for your road construction and maintenance, let us know how we can best help you.
Give us a call or fill out our online form to get a free estimate today!
Phone: (208) 360-2661, (208) 390-9506
Email: uppervalleycontracting@gmail.com