Driveway Contractor in St. Matthews, KY

Looking for a driveway contractor in St. Matthews? 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 St. Matthews property.

Why St. Matthews Property Owners Call E & J for Driveways

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 driveways 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 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

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

    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 St. Matthews — FAQs

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

    Yes. St. Matthews is part of our regular service area. Driveways 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 driveways 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 driveways 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 driveways 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 driveways typically cost in St. Matthews?

    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.