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.

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.

Decks in St. Matthews — FAQs

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

    Yes. St. Matthews is part of our regular service area. Decks 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 decks 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 decks 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 decks 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 decks typically cost 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.