Serving Idaho Counties: Ada, Elmore, Boise, Gem and Owyhee

Meet The Atlas Earthmoving Team

About the Owners

LeeJoe Lay & Cameron Brown

Most people look at a stretch of ground and see dirt.

The team at Atlas Earthmoving sees possibility, structure, and the foundation of someone’s future.

As the owner operators of Atlas Earthmoving, LeeJoe & Cameron bring years of hands-on excavation and earthmoving experience to every project. Born and raised near Boise, they grew up learning the value of hard work, precision, and doing the job right the first time — long before heavy equipment became digital and GPS screens replaced hand-held grade rods.

You get contractors who know the land, the soil, the terrain, and what it takes to build something that lasts.

A Legacy That Started in 1966

Atlas Earthmoving has deep roots in Idaho.

The original Boise operation was founded in 1966, built on a commitment to craftsmanship, accuracy, and fairness.

Through decades of growth in the Treasure Valley, one thing has stayed the same:

Precision matters. Planning matters. People matter.

From big commercial builds to remote mountain projects, the company has always prioritized:

✅ Doing the job right

✅ Honest consultation up front

✅ Reducing unexpected costs

✅ Avoiding unnecessary work

✅ Standing behind every job

Customer trust isn’t a slogan here — it’s earned, project by project.

Experience That Stands Above the Competition

Idaho’s excavation industry has seen an explosion of new contractors over the last decade.

Some chase the lowest bid. Others cut corners to cut costs.

Atlas Earthmoving takes a different approach.

With an estimated 3,500+ completed projects and a team totaling over 120+ years of combined field experience, including:

✅LeeJoe Lay – 38 years

✅Steve – 60 years

✅Cameron – 25 years

You get a crew who brings real knowledge, proven skills, and serious pride in their work.

This isn’t fast-and-cheap contracting.

This is a built-to-last excavation done by people who know this valley better than anyone.

Our Services

We handle everything from residential land prep to large-scale commercial projects, including:

Commercial & residential excavation
Swimming pool & basement excavation
Large & small pond construction
Septic system installs, pumping & inspections
Aerobic, concrete & poly septic tanks
Drain fields & sewer repairs
Demolition for strip malls & commercial buildings
Grading, lot clearing & dozer work
Full site prep, trenching & utilities trenching
Retaining walls & French drains
Foundation repairs & drainage systems
Residential Water Replacement
Concrete Preparation.
Small Commercial Site-work.
Residential Gravel and Sight work.

From the first consultation to the final grade, the goal is simple: quality that holds up for decades.

Service Areas

Proudly serving Idaho communities, including:

Counties:

Ada County • Elmore County • Boise County • Gem County • Owyhee County

We know the local soil, slope challenges, water tables, and permitting requirements — and we build systems that work here, not just on paper.

Why Homeowners & Builders Choose Atlas

True Idaho-rooted experience

Honest guidance before we ever fire up a machine

No surprises, no shortcuts

Confidence in materials and workmanship

A reputation built over decades, not ads

Most trusted in the valley — because trust is earned

When you hire Atlas Earthmoving, you’re choosing generations of expertise and a commitment to

craftsmanship that sets a higher standard — especially in a market crowded with fast and cheap contractors.

A Final Word From The Owners

Dirt isn’t just dirt. It’s where homes are built, businesses grow, and memories begin. We don’t rush that. We don’t gamble with quality. We take the time to get it right — because what you build on needs to last.