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    Jefferson County · Excavation & Demolition

    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.

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    Itemized written quote for your Louisville job. On-site within 48 hours — most Jefferson County requests scheduled the same week.

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    What We Cover in Louisville

    All four scopes under one contract — quoted up front, no change-order traps.

    Excavation

    Basements, footings, ponds, French drains, utility trenches. Skid steer to 35,000-lb class.

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    Demolition

    House, garage, pool, barn, and slab tear-outs. Permits, asbestos screening, full haul-off.

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    Grading & Drainage

    Rough and finish grading, swales, and corrective fixes for water sheeting at the house.

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    Site Restoration

    Backfill in compacted lifts, broom-clean tracking, and seed or sod where we tore it up.

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    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.

    Most Relevant Guides for Louisville

    Written for Louisville Metro pricing, permits, and soil — applies directly to Louisville jobs.

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    Louisville Excavation & Demolition FAQs

    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.

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    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.

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