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 Contractor in Louisville Metro, KY
E & J General Contracting clears, strips, cuts, fills, and compacts lots across Jefferson, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties. Residential infill lots, custom-build pads, small commercial sites — written quotes, MSD coordination, real schedules.
- Licensed & Insured
- Free Estimates
- Family-Owned
- 20+ Years Experience
- Written Quotes — No Hidden Fees
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Itemized written quote, written rock surcharges, real schedule. On-site within 48 hours for most Louisville Metro requests.
- 48-hour response
- Written, itemized quote
- Licensed & insured
What We Cover
Same crew, same trucks, written itemized quotes — all four scopes under one contract.
Lot Clearing
Trees down, stumps ground, brush hauled, topsoil stripped and stockpiled for finish grade.
Learn MoreCut, Fill & Compaction
Engineered subgrade in 6–8 inch lifts at 95% Standard Proctor on every building pad.
Learn MoreDrainage & Erosion
Silt fence, construction entrance, swales, and rough drainage tied to MSD storm where required.
Learn MorePad-Ready Delivery
Within 0.1 ft of plan elevation, utilities stubbed 5 ft inside the foundation, drive compacted.
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Common Louisville Metro queries this hub covers — every variation lands on the same crew.
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Service Areas
Cities and neighborhoods we run this work in every week across Louisville Metro.
In-Depth Guides
Real Louisville pricing, permit notes, and what to ask before you sign. Every guide ends with the same two next steps: Get a Free Written Estimate or Contact Eric & Jerry.
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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How to Prep a Site for a New Build in Kentucky (Builder's Checklist)
The site-prep checklist we follow before any new home build in Louisville, Bullitt, Nelson, or Hardin County — what to do, in order.
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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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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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Adjacent topics our site prep crew gets asked about every week. Same two next steps after each: Get a Free Written Estimate or Contact Eric & Jerry.
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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.
Read GuideExcavation · 8 min
Excavation in Kentucky: What Clay, Karst & Limestone Mean for Your Project
What every Kentucky property owner should know about local soil before digging — clay behavior, limestone shelves, sinkholes, and rock surcharges.
Read GuidePermits · 7 min
Permits & Inspections in Jefferson, Bullitt, and Nelson Counties (Plain English)
Plain-English permit guide for Louisville and surrounding KY counties. What needs one, who issues it, and how long the inspections actually take.
Read GuideFrequently Asked Questions
A typical 1/3 to 1/2 acre residential lot lands $8,000–$25,000 to pad-ready. Wooded acreage runs $12,000–$45,000 per acre depending on tree size, slope, and haul distance. Every quote is written and itemized line by line.
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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.