E & J General Contracting digs basements, tears down houses and garages, grades wet yards, and trenches utilities across Jefferson, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties. Soil probed before we quote, rock surcharges in writing, 811 called every dig.
Itemized written quote, written rock surcharges, real schedule. On-site within 48 hours for most Louisville Metro requests.
Same crew, same trucks, written itemized quotes — all four scopes under one contract.
Basements, footings, ponds, French drains, utility trenches. Skid steer to 35,000-lb class.
Learn MoreHouse, garage, pool, barn, and slab tear-outs. Permits, asbestos screening, full haul-off.
Learn MoreRough and finish grading, swales, and corrective fixes for water sheeting at the house.
Learn MoreBackfill in compacted lifts, broom-clean tracking, and seed or sod where we tore it up.
Learn MoreCommon Louisville Metro queries this hub covers — every variation lands on the same crew.
Cities and neighborhoods we run this work in every week across Louisville Metro.
Real Louisville pricing, permit notes, and what to ask before you sign. Every guide ends with the same two next steps: Get a Free Written Estimate or Contact Eric & Jerry.
Searching 'excavating contractor near me' in Kentucky? Here's how to tell a real one from a guy with a rented mini-ex — by a Louisville contractor.
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House demo, garage tear-down, pool removal, barn demolition — what each actually costs in Louisville, plus permits, asbestos, and what slows the job down.
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Wet yard or basement? A guide to land grading and drainage in Kentucky — what works, what doesn't, and what it costs to fix it right.
Read GuideWhat every Kentucky property owner should know about local soil before digging — clay behavior, limestone shelves, sinkholes, and rock surcharges.
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Real 2026 site prep pricing for Louisville and Jefferson County — broken down by lot size, slope, tree cover, and pad spec.
Read GuideAdjacent topics our excavation & demolition crew gets asked about every week. Same two next steps after each: Get a Free Written Estimate or Contact Eric & Jerry.
Commercial site prep services in Louisville Metro — what GCs and developers should expect on schedule, MSD compliance, and pad-ready specs.
Read GuideThe site-prep checklist we follow before any new home build in Louisville, Bullitt, Nelson, or Hardin County — what to do, in order.
Read GuidePlain-English permit guide for Louisville and surrounding KY counties. What needs one, who issues it, and how long the inspections actually take.
Read GuideOn-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.
