Do I need site prep before building?

Almost always. Even a lot that looks flat usually needs grading and a stable base so water drains away and the structure sits level.

How much fill or gravel will my project need?

It depends on your site and what you're building. We work that out during the site visit and include it in your estimate.

Can you prepare a pad for a barn or shop?

Yes. We clear, grade and prepare pads for barns, shops, garages and other buildings.

Site preparation and grading with compact track loader and gravel pad by Mattingly Excavating

Site Preparation & Grading

Name: Mattingly Excavating
Address: Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, US
Telephone: 502-671-3465

Every building, driveway and pad starts with the ground under it. We clear, shape and grade your site so it's level, stable and draining the right way before anything gets built.

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What We Handle

Mattingly Excavating prepares properties for new construction, driveways, access roads, and other improvements. Our services include site clearing, building pad preparation for homes, garages, barns, and shops, and rough or finish grading tailored to each project.

We also provide excavation and grading for driveways and access areas, along with placing and spreading gravel, soil, and other project materials. From relatively flat sites to properties with significant elevation changes, we establish grades and site conditions suited to the property’s intended use.