Excavation & Demolition Contractor in Louisville, KY

Same crew, same trucks, same written itemized quotes — now scoped for Louisville, KY. Driveways and patios in the Highlands and St. Matthews. Basement excavation and foundations across Prospect and Anchorage. Drainage correction in low-lying Fern Creek and Pleasure Ridge Park. Land clearing on east-end acreage. Utility trenches and water service replacements citywide.

Excavation & Demolition in Louisville

Louisville is our home market. From the Highlands to Prospect, from Fern Creek to Shively, we've poured driveways, dug basements, and graded lots on every kind of soil this city sits on. Jefferson County permitting and Louisville Water tap requirements are second nature to us.

Driveways and patios in the Highlands and St. Matthews. Basement excavation and foundations across Prospect and Anchorage. Drainage correction in low-lying Fern Creek and Pleasure Ridge Park. Land clearing on east-end acreage. Utility trenches and water service replacements citywide.

What We Cover in Louisville

  • 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 — Louisville

  • Soil & Bedrock

    Louisville sits on a mix of alluvial silt near the Ohio River, dense clay across most of the south and east, and shallow limestone bedrock in pockets along the eastern ridgelines. River-adjacent properties often need extra footing depth and waterproofing planning.

  • Permits

    Most excavation, grading, and driveway work in Jefferson County requires a permit through Louisville Metro Develop Louisville. We pull permits when needed and coordinate with the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) for any work that ties into the storm or sanitary system.

  • Areas We Cover Nearby

    Highlands, St. Matthews, Prospect, Fern Creek, Jeffersontown, Crestwood, Anchorage, Middletown, Shively, Pleasure Ridge Park.

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Louisville 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.

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