Excavation Contractor in St. Matthews, KY
Looking for a excavation contractor in St. Matthews? E & J General Contracting handles excavation jobs across Jefferson 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 St. Matthews property.
- •Excavation Contractor in St. Matthews, KY — serving all of Jefferson County.
- •Typical pricing: Most residential excavation in Kentucky runs $2,500–$15,000.
- •Local conditions: St.
- •Permits: City of St.
- •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 St. Matthews Property Owners Call E & J for Excavation
St. Matthews is the kind of market where you need a contractor who's actually worked the local soil, knows the Jefferson County inspectors, and isn't going to disappear after the deposit clears. We do excavation jobs in St. Matthews regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.
Driveway tear-out and replacement on the older brick ranches. Basement excavation and exterior waterproofing. Detached garage pads. Composite decks, screen porches, and stamped patios for the steady tear-down-rebuild market. Drainage correction for the creek-adjacent lots.
What's Included in Every St. Matthews 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
St. Matthews Local Knowledge
Soil & Bedrock
St. Matthews soil is the classic east-end profile — silt loam over Jefferson clay, with Beargrass Creek tributaries running through several pockets. Some properties have known basement-water issues that need real drainage planning, not band-aids.
Permits & Inspections
City of St. Matthews handles its own building and grading permits separately from Louisville Metro. Driveway aprons on Shelbyville Road and other state routes need a KYTC entrance permit.
Areas We Cover
Beargrass, Bellewood, Browns Lane, Springhurst-adjacent, Norbourne Estates.
Pricing in St. Matthews
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 St. Matthews
We handle the full site-to-finish work in St. Matthews and across Jefferson 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 St. Matthews — FAQs
Excavation Quote for St. Matthews, 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.