Covered Porch Builder in St. Matthews, KY
Looking for a covered porch builder in St. Matthews? E & J General Contracting handles covered porches 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.
- •Covered Porch Builder in St. Matthews, KY — serving all of Jefferson County.
- •Typical pricing: A 12x16 covered porch with shingled roof, T&G ceiling, and ceiling fan rough-in typically runs $22,000–$35,000.
- •Local conditions: St.
- •Permits: City of St.
- •Free written estimates within 48 hours. Licensed & insured, family-owned.
- Licensed & Insured
- Free Estimates
- Family-Owned
- 20+ Years Experience
- Written Quotes — No Hidden Fees
Why St. Matthews Property Owners Call E & J for Covered Porches
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 covered porches 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 Covered Porches Job
- Engineered or code-compliant roof framing
- Tie-in to existing roofline with proper step flashing and ice/water shield
- Matched architectural shingles (or metal roof if specified)
- Tongue-and-groove or beadboard ceiling — stained or painted
- Recessed lighting and fan box rough-in
- Screen panels with kick rails (for screen porches)
- Permit, structural sign-off, and final inspection
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
A 12x16 covered porch with shingled roof, T&G ceiling, and ceiling fan rough-in typically runs $22,000–$35,000. Screen porches add $3,000–$6,000. Three-season rooms with windows run $40,000+. Existing porch roof replacement runs $8,000–$15,000.
Related Services in St. Matthews
We handle the full site-to-finish work in St. Matthews and across Jefferson County. Same crew, same written-quote process.
Nearby Cities — Covered Porches
We bring covered porches crews to every market across the Louisville metro, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties.
Covered Porches in St. Matthews — FAQs
Covered Porches Quote for St. Matthews, KY
On-site, written quote — usually within 48 hours. Itemized pricing, no hidden fees, no surprise change orders. Tell us about your project and we'll come look.