Driveway Contractor in Bardstown, KY
Looking for a driveway contractor in Bardstown? E & J General Contracting handles driveways jobs across Nelson 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 Bardstown property.
- •Driveway Contractor in Bardstown, KY — serving all of Nelson County.
- •Typical pricing: Concrete driveways in Kentucky run $7–$12 per square foot installed depending on thickness and reinforcement.
- •Local conditions: Nelson County is classic Kentucky karst — thin topsoil, fractured limestone close to the surface, and the occasional sinkhole.
- •Permits: Nelson County Planning & Zoning handles building and grading permits outside Bardstown city limits.
- •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 Bardstown Property Owners Call E & J for Driveways
Bardstown is the kind of market where you need a contractor who's actually worked the local soil, knows the Nelson County inspectors, and isn't going to disappear after the deposit clears. We do driveways jobs in Bardstown regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.
Driveway pours and gravel installs for the rural Nelson County lots. Foundation excavation through limestone. Lot clearing for new residential builds toward Boston and New Haven. Site prep for distillery-adjacent commercial.
What's Included in Every Bardstown Driveways Job
- Demo and haul-off of existing driveway when needed
- Sub-base excavation and compaction
- Compacted crushed-stone base in lifts
- Forming, rebar or fiber mesh for concrete pours
- 4–6 inch concrete slab with proper control joints
- Asphalt binder and surface course laid hot, rolled to spec
- Long-driveway grading, crowning, and culvert installs
- Apron tie-in to county or city standards
Bardstown Local Knowledge
Soil & Bedrock
Nelson County is classic Kentucky karst — thin topsoil, fractured limestone close to the surface, and the occasional sinkhole. Building pads need careful evaluation for voids. Drainage is generally good once you're past the topsoil.
Permits & Inspections
Nelson County Planning & Zoning handles building and grading permits outside Bardstown city limits. The City of Bardstown handles work inside its boundary. State route entrance permits go through KYTC.
Areas We Cover
Downtown Bardstown, Cox's Creek area, Boston, New Haven, Bloomfield outskirts.
Pricing in Bardstown
Concrete driveways in Kentucky run $7–$12 per square foot installed depending on thickness and reinforcement. Asphalt runs $4–$8 per square foot. A typical 600 sq ft two-car driveway lands $4,500–$7,500 in concrete. Long gravel driveway installs run $4–$9 per linear foot for a standard 10-foot-wide drive with proper base.
Related Services in Bardstown
We handle the full site-to-finish work in Bardstown and across Nelson County. Same crew, same written-quote process.
Nearby Cities — Driveways
We bring driveways crews to every market across the Louisville metro, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties.
Driveways in Bardstown — FAQs
Driveways Quote for Bardstown, 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.