About Us
Built by People Who Work This Ground
Montana Ranch & Land Improvement Service was founded by Cole Belt and Steven Tovatt. We're a Bozeman-based crew building fences, entrances, barns and stonework for ranches and rural properties across Southwest Montana.
Who We Are
The Founders
Cole Belt and Steven Tovatt started Montana Ranch & Land Improvement Service to do ranch and property work the way it should be done in Montana: built for frost, wind, snow load and rough ground, and explained honestly before any money is spent.
You'll find them on the job, not just on the phone. Clients mention them by name in their Google reviews. Sharon Henderson wrote that "Cole and Steven were very responsive and completed the job quickly and professionally."
How we run a project, from the first call to the final walkthrough, is laid out on How We Work.
What We Build
One Crew for the Whole Property
Fencing, gates & entrances
Jackleg, split rail, pipe, panel and wire fence, automatic gates, cattle guards, log and timber archways, and ranch brand signs.
Barns & structures
Pole barns, hay sheds, livestock shelters and lean-to additions sized for Montana snow and wind.
Outdoor living & stone
Decks, patios, flagstone steps, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, stone masonry and retaining walls.
Land & property work
Excavation, ranch roads, demolition, custom sawmilling, welding and snow plowing.
The Details
Licensed and Local
- Montana Independent Contractor Exemption Certificates #387299IC, #402027IC
- Montana Construction Contractor Registration #281253
- Office: 280 W Kagy Blvd STE D212, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Rated “Excellent” across 24 reviews on our Google Business Profile
- Free site visits, measurements and written estimates
Where We Work
Southwest Montana
Based in Bozeman, working across Gallatin, Park, Madison and Sweet Grass counties.
Google Reviews
Trusted by Montana Landowners
Rated “Excellent” — based on 24 Google reviews.
“The jackleg fence gives our property that classic Montana look we were hoping for. Both fences are built solid and straight, even across the uneven terrain.”
Cole and Steven were very responsive and completed the job quickly and professionally. The crew did outstanding work — our horses are more safe and secure.
The quality of the craftsmanship is top-notch, and it's made a huge difference in the overall look and feel of our property.
Efficient, affordable, and incredibly nice to work with. The crew, led by Cole, did an outstanding job.
Free Estimates & Measurements · Bozeman, MT
Tell us about your property
Site visits and estimates are free. We'll walk the ground with you and tell you what it actually needs.