Updated: May 05, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1169 E Butte Ave, Athol, ID, 83801
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Northwest Excavating
Complex & Basic Septic Systems - Foundations - Manufacture Home Sets - Site Prep - Sewer Hook-ups - All Underground Utilities - Retaining Walls - Gravel - Hauling - Roads - Driveways - Site Demolition - Tree Tripping - Fire Breaks
From BuildZoom: Northwest Excavating, 1169 E Butte Ave, Athol, ID (Owned by: Matthew Elliott, Ammar Alrubayee) holds a General Contractor Registration license and 4 other licenses according to the Idaho license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 89 does not rank in the top 50% of Idaho contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Northwest Excavating, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Northwest Excavating Contact Information
Phone Number: (208) 292-8037
Address: 1169 E Butte Ave, Athol, ID 83801
Northwest Excavating Athol
Quality
89
30th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Northwest Excavating has a BuildZoom score of 89, which places them above 30% of 53,194 contractors in Idaho.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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14 projects
|
2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Northwest Excavating has worked on at least
24.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $228,871. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Northwest Excavating Reviews
3 out of 5 stars, based on
2
reviews
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By Mark T.July 14, 2023Two Fire Hydrants installed$25,000
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By a user in LewistonJuly 23, 2017Considered for Skid Trail Work
I called once left detailed msg and 2 texts no respo se. The second one you sent me I have not heard from yet
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
No Description Available
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
138986-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,285
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$228,871
Permit #:
139990-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$10,969
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$460,000
Permit #:
138213-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$12,654
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$237,900
Permit #:
141874-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,572
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$234,580
Permit #:
141254-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,706
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$460,000
Permit #:
138213-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$12,654
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$460,000
Permit #:
138213-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$12,654
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$228,871
Permit #:
139990-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$10,969
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$228,871
Permit #:
139990-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$10,969
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$25,934
Permit #:
WEB2301-00173
Status:
issued
Fee:
$419
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sanitary sewer connection 3 times
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ROW-22-615
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water and sewer installation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-22-1070
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water and sewer installation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-22-1069
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water and sewer installation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-22-1068
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
142260-B
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,985
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water and sewer conncects
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-22-1311
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water and sewer utilities
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-22-1189
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water and sewer utilities
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLM-22-1188
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WEB2305-05086
Status:
final
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WEB2304-03942
Status:
final
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Recent Buildzoom Projects
Verified License
BuildZoom confirmed this contractor's license
Northwest Excavating License info
Verified License
| License # | RCE-59107 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Idaho |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Business Type | Excavating |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Northwest Excavating at the State of Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
License Not Verified
| License # | 012194 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Idaho |
| Type | Mfg |
| Business Type | Excavating |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2020. Check the current license status of Northwest Excavating with the Idaho Division of Building Safety
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| License # | AEC0599 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Kootenai County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Excavating |
- According to the Kootenai County, ID, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for Northwest Excavating at the Kootenai County, ID.
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Inactive License
| License # | RCE-58125 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Idaho |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Business Type | Excavating |
- According to the State of Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for Northwest Excavating at the State of Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| License # | RCT-35526 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Idaho |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Business Type | Excavating |
- According to the State of Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for Northwest Excavating at the State of Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
89
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Ohio Security Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Contractors Bonding & Insurance Co |
| Bond Value | $12,000 |
1.6K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Northwest Excavating has worked on 1583 permitted projects.
Northwest Excavating Employees
ME
Matthew Elliott
Owner
MA
Matthew Elliott, Ammar Alrubayee
Owner
Matt and his crew showed up on time, did an amazing job installing two new fire hydrants on our lot and were supper professional! I appreciate all of the continuous updates and great craftsmanship. Reasonably priced as well!! I highly recommend Elevated Excavation!