Grading Contractor in Elizabethtown, KY

Looking for a grading contractor in Elizabethtown? E & J General Contracting handles grading 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 Elizabethtown property.

Why Elizabethtown Property Owners Call E & J for Grading

Elizabethtown 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 grading jobs in Elizabethtown regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.

Driveway and patio concrete throughout the Etown residential market. Building pads and basements for new construction in Glendale and Cecilia. Utility installs and drainage work for properties off Ring Road.

What's Included in Every Elizabethtown Grading Job

  • Site evaluation — we walk it before we quote it
  • Cut and fill calculations
  • Rough grading with skid steers and dozers
  • Finish grading with box blade or laser rake
  • Swales, berms, and surface drainage
  • Topsoil spread when imported or stockpiled on-site

Elizabethtown Local Knowledge

  • Soil & Bedrock

    Hardin County soils run from deep silt loam in the river valleys to thinner clay over limestone on the ridges. Drainage is generally workable but Etown's clay holds water — grade for it.

  • Permits & Inspections

    City of Elizabethtown handles permits inside the city. Hardin County Planning Commission handles unincorporated areas. Fort Knox-adjacent properties may need additional coordination.

  • Areas We Cover

    Glendale, Vine Grove, Radcliff, Cecilia, White Mills.

  • Pricing in Elizabethtown

    Small lot regrade and drainage correction typically runs $1,500–$5,000. Full lot rough grading on a quarter acre runs $3,000–$8,000 depending on cut/fill volume and haul-in topsoil. Finish grading for sod averages $0.10–$0.25 per square foot.

Grading in Elizabethtown — FAQs

  • Do you do grading work in Elizabethtown, KY?

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

  • How does Elizabethtown's soil affect a grading project?

    Hardin County soils run from deep silt loam in the river valleys to thinner clay over limestone on the ridges. Drainage is generally workable but Etown's clay holds water — grade for it.

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

    City of Elizabethtown handles permits inside the city. Hardin County Planning Commission handles unincorporated areas. Fort Knox-adjacent properties may need additional coordination.

  • How fast can you start a grading job in Elizabethtown?

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

  • What does grading typically cost in Elizabethtown?

    Small lot regrade and drainage correction typically runs $1,500–$5,000. Full lot rough grading on a quarter acre runs $3,000–$8,000 depending on cut/fill volume and haul-in topsoil. Finish grading for sod averages $0.10–$0.25 per square foot.