Dirt Work & Site Prep work by Wilson Way
Dirt Work & Site Prep pricing

How much does dirt work & site prep cost in Louisville?

Real 2024-2025 Louisville pricing, not national averages. 4 tiers, broken out.

Pricing tiers

The four scopes we see most often.

Lot clearing / light grading

$3K – $8K

What's included

  • Brush + tree removal
  • Stump grinding
  • Rough grading
  • Debris haul-off
  • Erosion control

Not included

  • Foundation excavation
  • Driveway installation
  • Utility trenching

Full site prep (new home)

$10K – $30K

What's included

  • Full clearing + grubbing
  • Rough + final grading
  • Soil testing
  • Utility stubs (water, sewer, elec)
  • Erosion + sediment control

Not included

  • Foundation work
  • Driveway
  • Landscaping

Excavation + foundation

$8K – $25K

What's included

  • Basement excavation
  • Footing trenches
  • Backfill + compaction
  • Drainage board + gravel
  • Foundation drain tie-in

Not included

  • Concrete work
  • Waterproofing membrane
  • Site clearing

Drainage + grading full

$15K – $35K

What's included

  • Full-site grading plan
  • French drains (3+ runs)
  • Catch basins
  • Downspout tie-ins
  • Sediment fencing

Not included

  • Retaining walls
  • Paving
  • Landscaping
Cost factors

What moves the number up or down.

Site access

$0-5K

Tight lots, existing structures, landscaping, narrow gates all limit equipment size and add time.

Rock/ledge removal

+$3-15K

East Louisville/Kelly line: hit limestone at 3-8 ft. Blasting or rock hammer required.

Haul-off

$500-5K

If tree debris, rocks or excess soil must be trucked off-site rather than re-graded or mulched in place.

Soil conditions

$1-10K

Clay-heavy soil needs stabilization. Sandy soil drains well but may need compaction testing. Unstable fill needs removal.

Erosion control plan

$500-3K

Required over 5,000 sq ft disturbance in Louisville Metro. Silt fencing, sediment basins, inspections.

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