Driveway Contractor in Nelson County, KY

Looking for a driveway contractor in Nelson County? 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 Nelson County property.

Why Nelson County Property Owners Call E & J for Driveways

Nelson County 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 Nelson County regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.

Driveways, ponds, ag pads, building site prep, land clearing, and utilities throughout Nelson County. Long-driveway gravel installs are a specialty out here.

What's Included in Every Nelson 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

Nelson County Local Knowledge

  • Soil & Bedrock

    Classic karst — limestone close to the surface, occasional sinkholes, generally good drainage once past topsoil. Excellent ag and pond country.

  • Permits & Inspections

    Nelson County Planning & Zoning for unincorporated areas. City of Bardstown handles its own permits. KYTC for state route entrances.

  • Areas We Cover

    Bardstown, Cox's Creek, Boston, New Haven, Bloomfield.

  • Pricing in Nelson 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 Nelson County — FAQs

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

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

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

    Classic karst — limestone close to the surface, occasional sinkholes, generally good drainage once past topsoil. Excellent ag and pond country.

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

    Nelson County Planning & Zoning for unincorporated areas. City of Bardstown handles its own permits. KYTC for state route entrances.

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

    Most Nelson 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 Nelson 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.