Excavation & Demolition Contractor in Louisville Metro, KY
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.
What We Cover
Excavation
Basements, footings, ponds, French drains, utility trenches. Skid steer to 35,000-lb class.
Demolition
House, garage, pool, barn, and slab tear-outs. Permits, asbestos screening, full haul-off.
Grading & Drainage
Rough and finish grading, swales, and corrective fixes for water sheeting at the house.
Site Restoration
Backfill in compacted lifts, broom-clean tracking, and seed or sod where we tore it up.
Areas We Serve
Every area page carries local soil, bedrock, and permit notes — the things that actually move a excavation & demolition quote.
What People Search For
- excavation contractor Louisville KY
- demolition contractor Louisville Metro
- basement excavation Louisville KY
- house demolition Jefferson County KY
- pool removal Louisville KY
- land grading Louisville Metro
- French drain installation Louisville
- utility trenching Jefferson County
- pond construction Bullitt County KY
- garage tear down Louisville
- excavating contractor near me Louisville
- rock excavation limestone Louisville
Guides Worth Reading First
Excavating Contractor Near Me: How to Pick One in Louisville & Kentucky
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.
Residential Demolition in Louisville, KY: Cost, Permits, Timeline (2026)
House demo, garage tear-down, pool removal, barn demolition — what each actually costs in Louisville, plus permits, asbestos, and what slows the job down.
Land Grading & Yard Drainage in Kentucky: Costs, Methods, When to Call a Pro
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.
Excavation in Kentucky: What Clay, Karst & Limestone Mean for Your Project
What every Kentucky property owner should know about local soil before digging — clay behavior, limestone shelves, sinkholes, and rock surcharges.
Site Prep Cost in Louisville, KY (2026): Per-Acre & Per-Lot Pricing
Real 2026 site prep pricing for Louisville and Jefferson County — broken down by lot size, slope, tree cover, and pad spec.
Excavation & Demolition FAQs
How much does excavation cost in Louisville?
Most residential excavation in Louisville runs $2,500–$15,000. Basement digs land $6,000–$12,000 depending on size, depth, and soil. Water line replacements run $2,800–$5,500. Rock surcharge for limestone hammer work is typically $100–$200 per hour and shows up on the written quote before we start.
How much does it cost to demolish a house in Louisville?
Most full house demolitions run $9,000–$22,000 for a typical 1,200–2,200 sq ft home with a slab or crawl, all-in with permits, NESHAP asbestos survey, utility disconnects, haul-off, and basic backfill. Older homes with full basements push toward $25,000+.
Do you call 811 before every dig?
Yes — at least 48 hours before a blade hits dirt, every job, no exceptions. Hitting an unmarked gas or fiber line is the contractor's liability and your headache. If a contractor offers to skip locates to start sooner, walk away.
Will you write a rock surcharge into the quote up front?
Yes. Limestone bedrock is the #1 surprise on basement digs in Louisville — especially on ridge lots in Prospect, Anchorage, and the Highlands, and across most of Bullitt and Nelson counties. We probe the soil before quoting and put the hourly hammer rate in writing on the original quote.
Do you handle pool demolition and removal in Louisville?
Yes. In-ground pool removal runs $6,500–$14,000 depending on size, access, and partial-fill vs. full removal. Above-ground pools are typically $1,200–$2,500. Demo permits and haul-off are included in every quote.