Site prep work we can quote
- Lot clearing: removing brush, small trees, overgrowth, and debris.
- Excavation for garages and additions: digging and leveling for footers and slabs.
- Pool digs: excavation for in-ground pools, with dirt hauled off or spread on site.
- Pads for patios, sheds, and outbuildings: leveled, compacted ground ready for concrete or stone.
- Building lots: clearing and rough grading so your builder can get started.
Getting a Louisville property ready to build
Good site prep makes everything after it easier. A pad that is level, compacted, and graded to shed water helps your slab, footers, or pool sit right and stay dry. Skipping steps here can lead to settling and drainage problems later.
In Kentucky, anyone digging must contact Kentucky 811 before excavation so underground utility lines get marked. Larger jobs in Louisville Metro may also need permits depending on the scope. Talk through permits and utility locates with the pro when you get your quote.
What affects the cost of site prep
- Size of the area and how thick the brush or trees are
- How much dirt has to be dug, moved, or hauled off
- Rock found during excavation
- Access for equipment
- Whether fill dirt or stone has to be brought in
Common site prep projects
- Detached garages and pole barns
- In-ground pools
- Room additions and new homes
- Patios, sheds, and play areas
- Clearing overgrown lots before sale or building