Grading Contractor in Louisville, KY
Looking for a grading contractor in Louisville? 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 Louisville property.
- •Grading Contractor in Louisville, KY — serving all of Jefferson County.
- •Typical pricing: Small lot regrade and drainage correction typically runs $1,500–$5,000.
- •Local conditions: 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.
- •Permits: Most excavation, grading, and driveway work in Jefferson County requires a permit through Louisville Metro Develop Louisville.
- •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 Louisville Property Owners Call E & J for Grading
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 grading 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 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
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
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 Louisville
We handle the full site-to-finish work in Louisville 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 Louisville — FAQs
Grading Quote for Louisville, 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.