Looking for an excavation contractor in Fleming-Neon, KY? Describe your project once and up to five excavation contractors who work in Fleming-Neon and Letcher County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Fleming-Neon is home to about 545 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−5.7% since 2020). With 338 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Fleming-Neon at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 545 (−5.7% since 2020)
- Rank in Kentucky
- 291st of 417 cities and towns
- Land area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Population density
- 338 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- City (Fleming-Neon city)
- Main county
- Letcher County
What to check before hiring in Fleming-Neon
- Call 811: required before digging, in Kentucky as everywhere.
- Permits: grading, foundations and utility work may need permits from the city or county.
- Soil and rock: ask how unexpected rock or poor soil is priced.
- Price drivers: volume, depth, access, haul-off and backfill.
Useful official resources
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Call 811
Official information and guidance.
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OSHA: trenching and excavation
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Fleming-Neon
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Foundation and basement excavation
Digging for a foundation, basement or addition, with backfill.
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Utility trenches and site work
Trenches for water, sewer and power, building pads, driveways and grading.
Frequently asked questions in Fleming-Neon
How much does excavation cost in Fleming-Neon, KY?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Fleming-Neon reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
A house foundation often takes a few days; larger site work longer.
Who hauls the dirt away?
Ask: haul-off and disposal are often priced separately.
Which excavation contractors will contact me?
Up to five independent excavation contractors who serve Fleming-Neon and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.