When the ground isn't level, nothing else goes right. BCF Earthworks provides excavation and grading services across Owensboro, KY and Daviess County — site prep, land leveling, drainage work, building pad construction, and more. We use a mini excavator and skid steer to get the ground shaped the way it needs to be.

Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call 270-316-4658.

What Excavation and Grading Work Involves

Excavation is moving earth — digging, cutting, and removing soil to shape a site. Grading is getting the surface to the right elevation and slope. Most jobs involve both: dig out what needs to come out, then grade the surface for drainage, a pad, or a level base.

We handle:

• Site grading — shaping ground for proper drainage and finished grade
• Land leveling — evening out uneven terrain on residential and agricultural properties
• Building pad construction — prepping a level, compacted base for a home, shop, barn, or garage
• Drainage solutions — cutting swales, regrading problem areas that hold water
• Driveway prep — grading the base before gravel or pavement goes down
• Excavation for utilities — digging for footings, foundations, and underground line installation

Who Calls for Excavation and Grading

Most jobs come from one of these situations:

• Building something. A home, detached garage, shop, barn, or outbuilding needs a solid, level pad before anything goes up. Get the grade right now and you won't deal with drainage problems later.
• Fixing drainage issues. Water pooling in yards, around foundations, or across fields is almost always a grading problem. We regrade the surface to redirect flow away from where it's causing damage.
• Prepping a driveway. Whether you're putting in a new driveway or rebuilding an old one, the base grade determines how it holds up. We grade the subbase before material goes down.
• Post-clearing grade work. If you just had land cleared, grading is usually the next step. We handle both — land clearing first, then grade the site to the final elevation you need.
• Agricultural and field work. Farmers and landowners across Daviess County call us for field leveling, terrace work, and drainage improvement on working land.

Site Grading for Drainage — Getting It Right the First Time

Drainage problems are usually visible fast. Water sits in low spots, runs toward the foundation, or crosses the yard where it shouldn't.

Fixing it means getting the grade right — sloping the surface so water moves away from structures and toward the right outlets. We grade driveways, building pads, and yard areas to establish proper drainage before anything is built or seeded on top.

If you're already experiencing drainage issues on a developed property, we assess the existing grade and regrade what's causing the problem. This is often less work than people expect — targeted regrading in specific areas can redirect water without disturbing the whole site.

Call 270-316-4658 and describe what you're seeing. We'll tell you what we can do about it.

Building Pads — What We Do and Why It Matters

A building pad is the prepared, level area where a structure sits. Done right, it provides a stable base, supports proper drainage around the footprint, and prevents settling over time.

We excavate to depth, remove unsuitable material if needed, and grade the pad to the specs required for the structure going on it. For larger buildings or structures that need a compacted subbase, we can spread and compact fill material to build the pad up to grade.

Every pad is different depending on structure size, soil conditions, and site slope. When you call, we come out and look at the site before we quote. That's the only way to give you an accurate number.

What Affects the Cost of Excavation and Grading

• Site size. A building pad for a shed is a different scope than grading 5 acres for a home site.
• Existing grade. A relatively flat site needs less work than one with significant elevation changes.
• Soil conditions. Rocky or clay-heavy soil takes more time and equipment wear than loose or sandy soil.
• Cut vs. fill. If material needs to be brought in or hauled off, that adds to the scope.
• Drainage complexity. A simple slope-and-drain is faster than cutting swales and shaping complex drainage patterns.

We don't quote from a formula. We come out, look at the ground, and give you a number based on what the work actually involves. Call 270-316-4658 to set up a site visit. Free estimate, no obligation.

What to Expect When You Call

Tell us what you're trying to accomplish — a building pad, drainage fix, driveway prep, or general site grading. Let us know the approximate size of the area and where the property is located.

We'll come out, look at the site, and give you a straight quote. No hidden fees — the number we give you is the number you pay. We serve Owensboro, Henderson, Lewisport, Utica, and the surrounding counties in Western Kentucky.

Equipment We Use

• Mini excavator — Precise digging, trenching, and material removal. Better control than a full-size machine on residential and mid-size commercial sites.
• Skid steer — Fast and efficient for grading, backfill, material spreading, and finish work.

We own our equipment. No rental markup passed along to you.

If your project also involves land clearing before grading, we handle both. We can clear the land and move straight into the excavation and grading phase without you coordinating a second contractor.