Concrete Contractor in St. Matthews, KY

Looking for a concrete contractor in St. Matthews? E & J General Contracting handles concrete jobs across Jefferson County every week. We know the local soil, the local permit office, and what it takes to get the job done right the first time on a St. Matthews property.

Why St. Matthews Property Owners Call E & J for Concrete

St. Matthews is the kind of market where you need a contractor who's actually worked the local soil, knows the Jefferson County inspectors, and isn't going to disappear after the deposit clears. We do concrete jobs in St. Matthews regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.

Driveway tear-out and replacement on the older brick ranches. Basement excavation and exterior waterproofing. Detached garage pads. Composite decks, screen porches, and stamped patios for the steady tear-down-rebuild market. Drainage correction for the creek-adjacent lots.

What's Included in Every St. Matthews Concrete Job

  • Site layout, formwork, and grade verification
  • Compacted gravel base sized for your slab and soil
  • Rebar or wire mesh per spec — we don't skip steel
  • 4,000 PSI mix as standard for driveways and pads
  • Broom, smooth, or stamped finish
  • Control joints cut at the right depth and spacing
  • Curing compound and cold-weather protection when needed

St. Matthews Local Knowledge

  • Soil & Bedrock

    St. Matthews soil is the classic east-end profile — silt loam over Jefferson clay, with Beargrass Creek tributaries running through several pockets. Some properties have known basement-water issues that need real drainage planning, not band-aids.

  • Permits & Inspections

    City of St. Matthews handles its own building and grading permits separately from Louisville Metro. Driveway aprons on Shelbyville Road and other state routes need a KYTC entrance permit.

  • Areas We Cover

    Beargrass, Bellewood, Browns Lane, Springhurst-adjacent, Norbourne Estates.

  • Pricing in St. Matthews

    Most residential driveways in Kentucky run $7–$12 per square foot installed depending on thickness, base condition, and reinforcement. A standard 24x24 garage pad with proper base typically lands between $4,500 and $7,500. Tear-out, hauling, and stamped finishes add cost. Every quote is in writing — no surprises.

Concrete in St. Matthews — FAQs

  • Do you do concrete work in St. Matthews, KY?

    Yes. St. Matthews is part of our regular service area. Concrete jobs in St. Matthews get the same crew, machines, and written-quote process as every other job we do.

  • How does St. Matthews's soil affect a concrete project?

    St. Matthews soil is the classic east-end profile — silt loam over Jefferson clay, with Beargrass Creek tributaries running through several pockets. Some properties have known basement-water issues that need real drainage planning, not band-aids.

  • Do I need a permit for concrete work in Jefferson County?

    City of St. Matthews handles its own building and grading permits separately from Louisville Metro. Driveway aprons on Shelbyville Road and other state routes need a KYTC entrance permit.

  • How fast can you start a concrete job in St. Matthews?

    Most St. Matthews projects start within 1–3 weeks of accepting the quote. Free estimates are usually scheduled within 48 hours of your call.

  • What does concrete typically cost in St. Matthews?

    Most residential driveways in Kentucky run $7–$12 per square foot installed depending on thickness, base condition, and reinforcement. A standard 24x24 garage pad with proper base typically lands between $4,500 and $7,500. Tear-out, hauling, and stamped finishes add cost. Every quote is in writing — no surprises.