Excavation & Demolition Contractor in Mount Washington, KY
Same crew, same trucks, same written itemized quotes — now scoped for Mount Washington, KY. Custom-home site prep on the ridgelines, basement excavation through limestone, garage and shop pads, driveway installs and regrades, drainage swales for the valley lots. Lot clearing for the steady new construction.
Excavation & Demolition in Mount Washington
Mount Washington is one of the fastest-growing zip codes in Kentucky, and we've watched it explode firsthand. New subdivisions off Bardstown Road and Highway 44, custom builds on the ridges, and a steady stream of homeowners adding shops, pools, and garages. We work here every week.
Custom-home site prep on the ridgelines, basement excavation through limestone, garage and shop pads, driveway installs and regrades, drainage swales for the valley lots. Lot clearing for the steady new construction.
What We Cover in Mount Washington
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 — Mount Washington
Soil & Bedrock
Mount Washington's ridges sit on shallow limestone — expect rock on most basement digs and deeper utility trenches. The valley properties have heavier clay and slower drainage. Grade matters here.
Permits
City of Mount Washington and Bullitt County both have a hand in permitting depending on whether you're inside city limits. We confirm jurisdiction before we quote.
Areas We Cover Nearby
Wooded Glen, Cedar Grove Estates, Stallings Cemetery area, Highway 44 corridor, Old Mill.
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Mount Washington Excavation & Demolition FAQs
How much does excavation cost in Mount Washington?
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 Mount Washington?
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 Mount Washington?
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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