Deck Builder in St. Matthews, KY
Looking for a deck builder in St. Matthews? E & J General Contracting handles decks 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.
- •Deck Builder in St. Matthews, KY — serving all of Jefferson County.
- •Typical pricing: Pressure-treated decks in Kentucky run $35–$50 per square foot installed.
- •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 Decks
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 decks 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 Decks Job
- Concrete pier footings dug below 30-inch frost line
- Pressure-treated framing with hot-dip galvanized or stainless hardware
- Composite, cedar, or PT decking — your call
- Hidden fasteners on composite for clean board faces
- Code-compliant railings, stairs, and guard heights
- Permit pulling and final inspection coordination
- Stain or sealer on wood decks at completion
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
Pressure-treated decks in Kentucky run $35–$50 per square foot installed. Cedar runs $45–$65. Composite (Trex, TimberTech) runs $55–$85 per square foot depending on board line. A standard 16x20 PT deck typically lands $11,000–$16,000. Multi-level, screened, or roofed adds significantly. Footings, permit, and finish are always included in our number.
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 — Decks
We bring decks crews to every market across the Louisville metro, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties.
Decks in St. Matthews — FAQs
Decks 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.