Driveway Contractor in Hardin County, KY

Looking for a driveway contractor in Hardin County? E & J General Contracting handles driveways jobs across Hardin 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 Hardin County property.

Why Hardin County Property Owners Call E & J for Driveways

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

Commercial concrete and sitework for apartment complexes, retail, restaurants, schools, and industrial property throughout the county, plus residential driveways, patios, pads, grading, and drainage. We also bid defined sitework and concrete packages as a subcontractor to commercial GCs and prime contractors working the corridor.

What's Included in Every Hardin County 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

Hardin County Local Knowledge

  • Soil & Bedrock

    Silt loam valleys over limestone, with shallow bedrock on the ridges and along the Muldraugh escarpment near Fort Knox. Rock on excavation is common, karst features show up in the western half, and Elizabethtown's clay holds water — grade and drainage design matter more here than machine size.

  • Permits & Inspections

    Hardin County Planning & Development permits unincorporated areas. Elizabethtown, Radcliff, and Vine Grove each permit inside their own limits. Entrances onto US-31W, KY-61, KY-144, and other state routes go through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Work inside Fort Knox is controlled by the Army through the prime contractor holding that award.

  • Areas We Cover

    Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove, Fort Knox, Cecilia, Rineyville, Glendale, Sonora.

  • Pricing in Hardin County

    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.

Driveways in Hardin County — FAQs

  • Do you do driveways work in Hardin County, KY?

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

  • How does Hardin County's soil affect a driveways project?

    Silt loam valleys over limestone, with shallow bedrock on the ridges and along the Muldraugh escarpment near Fort Knox. Rock on excavation is common, karst features show up in the western half, and Elizabethtown's clay holds water — grade and drainage design matter more here than machine size.

  • Do I need a permit for driveways work in Hardin County?

    Hardin County Planning & Development permits unincorporated areas. Elizabethtown, Radcliff, and Vine Grove each permit inside their own limits. Entrances onto US-31W, KY-61, KY-144, and other state routes go through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Work inside Fort Knox is controlled by the Army through the prime contractor holding that award.

  • How fast can you start a driveways job in Hardin County?

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

  • What does driveways typically cost in Hardin County?

    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.