Serving Paducah & Western Kentucky
Excavating & Site Work in Paducah, KY
Site prep, grading, trenching, land clearing, demolition, and ponds — done with our own equipment, on schedule, at a fair price.
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Excavating Services
Dirt work, done right
We handle all the standard excavation and site work — and because we own the equipment, you're not waiting on rentals or paying a markup on a subcontractor.
Site preparation
Clearing and prepping a lot or pad so it's ready to build, pour, or set on.
Grading
Leveling, sloping, and shaping ground for drainage, driveways, and building pads.
Trenching
Clean trenches for utilities, water lines, drainage, and footings.
Land clearing
Removing brush, trees, and debris to open up usable ground.
Demolition
Tearing down and hauling off old structures, slabs, and concrete.
Pond construction
Digging and shaping farm and recreational ponds on your property.
Footings excavation
Digging footings and foundations to spec, ready for the concrete crew — us.
Dirt work & hauling
Moving, placing, and hauling dirt and material to get the site right.
How It Works
Our process
Excavation is about doing it right the first time so what comes next sits on solid, well-drained ground. Here's how we approach a job.
- 01
Walk the site
We come out, look at the ground, talk through access and drainage, and give you a free, competitive estimate.
- 02
Plan the dig
We figure out the right approach and the right machine — track loader, skid steer, or mini excavator — for your site.
- 03
Do the work
We clear, dig, grade, or haul with our own equipment, keeping the site clean and the job on schedule.
- 04
Finish & grade out
We leave the site graded, cleaned up, and ready for the next step — including concrete, if that's next.
Owned & Operated
Our Equipment
We own and run our own machines — no waiting on rentals or subcontractors. That keeps your project on schedule and the price competitive.
Cat 259D3
Compact track loader for grading, hauling & site work
John Deere 35G
Mini excavator for tight digs, trenching & footings
Mini excavator
~7,500 lb machine for digging and material handling
Skid steer
~10,000 lb loader for moving dirt and prepping pads
Run by a 4-person crew, including owner Laramie Gaither.
Excavating FAQs
What kind of excavating do you do?
All the standard work: site prep, grading, trenching, land clearing, demolition, pond construction, and footings excavation. If it involves moving dirt to get a site ready, we handle it.
Can you do both the excavation and the concrete?
Yes — that's a big advantage of hiring Four Rivers. We can clear and grade the site, dig the footings, and pour the concrete, so you're not coordinating two separate contractors.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Cunningham, KY and work across Paducah and about 50 miles around — Western Kentucky, plus Southern Illinois, Southeast Missouri, and Northwest Tennessee.
Do you build ponds?
We do. We dig and shape farm and recreational ponds, and handle the grading and dirt work around them.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Four Rivers Excavating, LLC is licensed and insured and carries workers' compensation, so you're covered while we're on your property.
Need dirt work done?
Get a free on-site estimate for site prep, grading, clearing, demolition, a pond, or footings. We'll walk the site, give you a straight quote, and show up when we say we will.
- Free on-site estimates
- Licensed & insured · workers' comp carried
- Owner answers the phone 24/7
Request your free estimate
The fastest way to get started is a quick call — Laramieanswers directly, 24/7. Tell us about your project and we'll set up a free on-site estimate.
Online estimate form coming soon.