Excavation Contractor in Shepherdsville, KY
Looking for a excavation contractor in Shepherdsville? E & J General Contracting handles excavation jobs across Bullitt County every week. We know the local soil, the local permit office, and what it takes to get the job done right the first time on a Shepherdsville property.
- •Excavation Contractor in Shepherdsville, KY — serving all of Bullitt County.
- •Typical pricing: Most residential excavation in Kentucky runs $2,500–$15,000.
- •Local conditions: Bullitt County sits on a band of limestone karst — that means thin clay topsoil over fractured bedrock in many spots.
- •Permits: Bullitt County Planning & Zoning issues building, grading, and driveway entrance permits.
- •Free written estimates within 48 hours. Licensed & insured, family-owned.
- Licensed & Insured
- Free Estimates
- Family-Owned
- 20+ Years Experience
- Written Quotes — No Hidden Fees
Why Shepherdsville Property Owners Call E & J for Excavation
Shepherdsville is the kind of market where you need a contractor who's actually worked the local soil, knows the Bullitt County inspectors, and isn't going to disappear after the deposit clears. We do excavation jobs in Shepherdsville regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.
Lot clearing and building-pad prep for the steady stream of new homes off Highway 44 and Mt Olive Road. Driveway grading and stone for the rural lots east of the city. Utility trenches for the new commercial buildouts near the I-65 exits. Drainage correction for properties along Salt River tributaries.
What's Included in Every Shepherdsville Excavation Job
- 811 utility locates before any blade hits dirt
- Layout from your stakes or surveyor pins
- Excavation to depth and grade per plan
- Spoils hauled off or stockpiled on-site per your call
- Backfill and rough grade after foundation/utility work
- Erosion control (silt fence, straw wattle) when required
Shepherdsville Local Knowledge
Soil & Bedrock
Bullitt County sits on a band of limestone karst — that means thin clay topsoil over fractured bedrock in many spots. Rock surcharges on excavation are common, especially east of I-65. Salt River bottoms drain slowly and need real attention to grade and silt control.
Permits & Inspections
Bullitt County Planning & Zoning issues building, grading, and driveway entrance permits. Driveway tie-ins to state routes (KY-44, KY-61) require a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet entrance permit. We handle the paperwork.
Areas We Cover
Hillview, Brooks, Lebanon Junction, Cedar Grove, Beech Grove, Mount Olive.
Pricing in Shepherdsville
Most residential excavation in Kentucky runs $2,500–$15,000. Basement digs typically land $6,000–$12,000 depending on size, depth, and soil. Rock surcharge is real — limestone shelves under Bullitt and Nelson counties can add $100–$200 per hour for hammer work. Every quote is itemized so you see exactly what you're paying for.
Related Services in Shepherdsville
We handle the full site-to-finish work in Shepherdsville and across Bullitt County. Same crew, same written-quote process.
Nearby Cities — Excavation
We bring excavation crews to every market across the Louisville metro, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties.
Excavation in Shepherdsville — FAQs
Excavation Quote for Shepherdsville, KY
On-site, written quote — usually within 48 hours. Itemized pricing, no hidden fees, no surprise change orders. Tell us about your project and we'll come look.