Grading Contractor in Mount Washington, KY

Looking for a grading contractor in Mount Washington? E & J General Contracting handles grading jobs across Bullitt 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 Mount Washington property.

Why Mount Washington Property Owners Call E & J for Grading

Mount Washington is the kind of market where you need a contractor who's actually worked the local soil, knows the Bullitt County inspectors, and isn't going to disappear after the deposit clears. We do grading jobs in Mount Washington regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.

Custom-home site prep on the ridgelines, basement excavation through limestone, garage and shop pads, driveway installs and regrades, drainage swales for the valley lots. Lot clearing for the steady new construction.

What's Included in Every Mount Washington 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

Mount Washington Local Knowledge

  • Soil & Bedrock

    Mount Washington's ridges sit on shallow limestone — expect rock on most basement digs and deeper utility trenches. The valley properties have heavier clay and slower drainage. Grade matters here.

  • Permits & Inspections

    City of Mount Washington and Bullitt County both have a hand in permitting depending on whether you're inside city limits. We confirm jurisdiction before we quote.

  • Areas We Cover

    Wooded Glen, Cedar Grove Estates, Stallings Cemetery area, Highway 44 corridor, Old Mill.

  • Pricing in Mount Washington

    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 Mount Washington — FAQs

  • Do you do grading work in Mount Washington, KY?

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

  • How does Mount Washington's soil affect a grading project?

    Mount Washington's ridges sit on shallow limestone — expect rock on most basement digs and deeper utility trenches. The valley properties have heavier clay and slower drainage. Grade matters here.

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

    City of Mount Washington and Bullitt County both have a hand in permitting depending on whether you're inside city limits. We confirm jurisdiction before we quote.

  • How fast can you start a grading job in Mount Washington?

    Most Mount Washington 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 Mount Washington?

    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.