Grading Contractor in The Highlands, KY
Looking for a grading contractor in The Highlands? E & J General Contracting handles grading 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 The Highlands property.
- •Grading Contractor in The Highlands, KY — serving all of Jefferson County.
- •Typical pricing: Small lot regrade and drainage correction typically runs $1,500–$5,000.
- •Local conditions: Highlands lots sit on a mix of mature topsoil over dense Jefferson County clay, with limestone outcrops close to the surface in spots near Cherokee Park.
- •Permits: Louisville Metro Develop Louisville handles permits.
- •Free written estimates within 48 hours. Licensed & insured, family-owned.
- Licensed & Insured
- Free Estimates
- Family-Owned
- 20+ Years Experience
- Written Quotes — No Hidden Fees
Why The Highlands Property Owners Call E & J for Grading
The Highlands 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 grading jobs in The Highlands regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.
Tear-out and replacement of cracked 100-year-old driveways. Detached garage pads behind shotgun houses. Stamped concrete patios in tight backyards. Drainage correction along Cherokee Park's grade. Cedar pergolas and screen porches that match the historic character.
What's Included in Every The Highlands 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
The Highlands Local Knowledge
Soil & Bedrock
Highlands lots sit on a mix of mature topsoil over dense Jefferson County clay, with limestone outcrops close to the surface in spots near Cherokee Park. Mature tree roots are a real factor on every dig.
Permits & Inspections
Louisville Metro Develop Louisville handles permits. Cherokee Triangle properties fall under historic preservation review for visible exterior work. We coordinate when required.
Areas We Cover
Cherokee Triangle, Tyler Park, Bonnycastle, Original Highlands, Deer Park.
Pricing in The Highlands
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.
Related Services in The Highlands
We handle the full site-to-finish work in The Highlands and across Jefferson County. Same crew, same written-quote process.
Nearby Cities — Grading
We bring grading crews to every market across the Louisville metro, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties.
Grading in The Highlands — FAQs
Grading Quote for The Highlands, KY
On-site, written quote — usually within 48 hours. Itemized pricing, no hidden fees, no surprise change orders. Tell us about your project and we'll come look.