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    Jefferson County · Excavation & Demolition

    Excavation & Demolition Contractor in Prospect, KY

    Same crew, same trucks, same written itemized quotes — now scoped for Prospect, KY. New-construction basement excavation on bluff lots. Concrete driveways with circle drives and stamped accents. Cedar pergolas, covered porches, and travertine pool decks for the high-end residential market. Retaining walls on the sloped river-adjacent lots.

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

    • 48-hour response
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    What We Cover in Prospect

    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 — Prospect

    Soil & Bedrock

    Prospect's bluff lots sit on alluvial soil over limestone, with the river-side properties needing real attention to footing depth and slope stability. Inland subdivisions have heavier clay and standard Jefferson County drainage profiles.

    Permits

    City of Prospect issues its own permits. Properties near the river floodplain need elevation and floodplain certifications. We coordinate with the surveyor when required.

    Most Relevant Guides for Prospect

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

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    Prospect 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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