Excavation & Demolition Contractor in Elizabethtown, KY

Same crew, same trucks, same written itemized quotes — now scoped for Elizabethtown, KY. Driveway and patio concrete throughout the Etown residential market. Building pads and basements for new construction in Glendale and Cecilia. Utility installs and drainage work for properties off Ring Road.

Excavation & Demolition in Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown — Etown to most folks — anchors Hardin County and sits at the junction of I-65 and the Western Kentucky Parkway. Steady residential growth, a strong contractor presence around Fort Knox, and a healthy mix of small commercial work. We make the drive from Louisville regularly.

Driveway and patio concrete throughout the Etown residential market. Building pads and basements for new construction in Glendale and Cecilia. Utility installs and drainage work for properties off Ring Road.

What We Cover in Elizabethtown

  • 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.

Local Conditions — Elizabethtown

  • Soil & Bedrock

    Hardin County soils run from deep silt loam in the river valleys to thinner clay over limestone on the ridges. Drainage is generally workable but Etown's clay holds water — grade for it.

  • Permits

    City of Elizabethtown handles permits inside the city. Hardin County Planning Commission handles unincorporated areas. Fort Knox-adjacent properties may need additional coordination.

  • Areas We Cover Nearby

    Glendale, Vine Grove, Radcliff, Cecilia, White Mills.

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Elizabethtown Excavation & Demolition FAQs

  • How much does excavation cost in Elizabethtown?

    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 Elizabethtown?

    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 Elizabethtown?

    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.

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