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    Louisville Metro KY

    Louisville Site Prep, Demolition, Grading & Excavating

    E & J General Contracting is a family-owned site work crew based in Louisville, KY. We clear lots, tear down structures, grade for drainage, and dig basements, ponds, and utility trenches across Jefferson, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties. Written quotes, itemized pricing, no surprise change orders.

    • Licensed & Insured
    • Free Estimates
    • Family-Owned
    • 20+ Years Experience
    • Written Quotes — No Hidden Fees

    Four Site Work Services Under One Roof

    Same crew, same trucks, same accountability — from the first tree clearing to the final finish grade.

    Site Preparation

    Clear, cut, fill, compact, and stabilize before the first footing. Residential lots and commercial pads across Louisville Metro.

    Site Prep Details
    Demolition

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

    Demolition Details
    Land Grading

    Rough grade, finish grade, swales, and drainage corrections on Jefferson County clay. Laser-shot when accuracy matters.

    Grading Details
    Excavating

    Basements, footings, ponds, utility trenches, French drains. Soil probed and rock surcharge written before we sign.

    Excavating Details

    Louisville Metro Service Areas

    Cities and neighborhoods we cover daily for site prep, demolition, grading, and excavating.

    Site Work Cost & Hiring Guides

    Real Louisville pricing, permit notes, and what to ask before you sign.

    Site Prep · 7 min

    Site Prep Cost in Louisville, KY (2026): Per-Acre & Per-Lot Pricing

    Real 2026 site prep pricing for Louisville and Jefferson County — broken down by lot size, slope, tree cover, and pad spec.

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    Site Prep · 7 min

    Residential Demolition in Louisville, KY: Cost, Permits, Timeline (2026)

    House demo, garage tear-down, pool removal, barn demolition — what each actually costs in Louisville, plus permits, asbestos, and what slows the job down.

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    Excavation · 7 min

    Land Grading & Yard Drainage in Kentucky: Costs, Methods, When to Call a Pro

    Wet yard or basement? A guide to land grading and drainage in Kentucky — what works, what doesn't, and what it costs to fix it right.

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    Excavation · 6 min

    Excavating Contractor Near Me: How to Pick One in Louisville & Kentucky

    Searching 'excavating contractor near me' in Kentucky? Here's how to tell a real one from a guy with a rented mini-ex — by a Louisville contractor.

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    Site Prep · 7 min

    Commercial Site Prep in Louisville Metro: Pad-Ready Services for GCs & Developers

    Commercial site prep services in Louisville Metro — what GCs and developers should expect on schedule, MSD compliance, and pad-ready specs.

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    E & J General Contracting
    Mobile contractor — service area only
    Louisville, KY 40202US

    Frequently Asked Questions

    All of Jefferson County — including Louisville, Prospect, Anchorage, Middletown, Jeffersontown, Fern Creek, St. Matthews, Pleasure Ridge Park, and Shively — plus Bullitt County (Shepherdsville, Mount Washington), Nelson County (Bardstown, Cox's Creek), and Hardin County (Elizabethtown).

    Book Your Free Estimate

    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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