Excavation & Demolition Contractor in Shepherdsville, KY

Same crew, same trucks, same written itemized quotes — now scoped for Shepherdsville, KY. Lot clearing and building-pad prep for the steady stream of new homes off Highway 44 and Mt Olive Road. Driveway grading and stone for the rural lots east of the city. Utility trenches for the new commercial buildouts near the I-65 exits. Drainage correction for properties along Salt River tributaries.

Excavation & Demolition in Shepherdsville

Shepherdsville is the seat of Bullitt County and one of the fastest-growing markets we serve. Between the I-65 corridor build-out and the steady residential growth off Highway 44 and Old Preston Highway, there's no shortage of dirt to move. We know the county inspectors and we know what the soil does after a hard rain.

Lot clearing and building-pad prep for the steady stream of new homes off Highway 44 and Mt Olive Road. Driveway grading and stone for the rural lots east of the city. Utility trenches for the new commercial buildouts near the I-65 exits. Drainage correction for properties along Salt River tributaries.

What We Cover in Shepherdsville

  • 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 — Shepherdsville

  • Soil & Bedrock

    Bullitt County sits on a band of limestone karst — that means thin clay topsoil over fractured bedrock in many spots. Rock surcharges on excavation are common, especially east of I-65. Salt River bottoms drain slowly and need real attention to grade and silt control.

  • Permits

    Bullitt County Planning & Zoning issues building, grading, and driveway entrance permits. Driveway tie-ins to state routes (KY-44, KY-61) require a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet entrance permit. We handle the paperwork.

  • Areas We Cover Nearby

    Hillview, Brooks, Lebanon Junction, Cedar Grove, Beech Grove, Mount Olive.

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Shepherdsville Excavation & Demolition FAQs

  • How much does excavation cost in Shepherdsville?

    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 Shepherdsville?

    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 Shepherdsville?

    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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