Driveway Contractor in Louisville, KY

Looking for a driveway contractor in Louisville? E & J General Contracting handles driveways 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 Louisville property.

Why Louisville Property Owners Call E & J for Driveways

Louisville 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 driveways jobs in Louisville regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.

Driveways and patios in the Highlands and St. Matthews. Basement excavation and foundations across Prospect and Anchorage. Drainage correction in low-lying Fern Creek and Pleasure Ridge Park. Land clearing on east-end acreage. Utility trenches and water service replacements citywide.

What's Included in Every Louisville 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

Louisville Local Knowledge

  • Soil & Bedrock

    Louisville sits on a mix of alluvial silt near the Ohio River, dense clay across most of the south and east, and shallow limestone bedrock in pockets along the eastern ridgelines. River-adjacent properties often need extra footing depth and waterproofing planning.

  • Permits & Inspections

    Most excavation, grading, and driveway work in Jefferson County requires a permit through Louisville Metro Develop Louisville. We pull permits when needed and coordinate with the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) for any work that ties into the storm or sanitary system.

  • Areas We Cover

    Highlands, St. Matthews, Prospect, Fern Creek, Jeffersontown, Crestwood, Anchorage, Middletown, Shively, Pleasure Ridge Park.

  • Pricing in Louisville

    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 Louisville — FAQs

  • Do you do driveways work in Louisville, KY?

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

  • How does Louisville's soil affect a driveways project?

    Louisville sits on a mix of alluvial silt near the Ohio River, dense clay across most of the south and east, and shallow limestone bedrock in pockets along the eastern ridgelines. River-adjacent properties often need extra footing depth and waterproofing planning.

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

    Most excavation, grading, and driveway work in Jefferson County requires a permit through Louisville Metro Develop Louisville. We pull permits when needed and coordinate with the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) for any work that ties into the storm or sanitary system.

  • How fast can you start a driveways job in Louisville?

    Most Louisville 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 Louisville?

    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.