Grading Contractor in Nelson County, KY
Looking for a grading contractor in Nelson County? E & J General Contracting handles grading jobs across Nelson 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 Nelson County property.
- •Grading Contractor in Nelson County, KY — serving all of Nelson County.
- •Typical pricing: Small lot regrade and drainage correction typically runs $1,500–$5,000.
- •Local conditions: Classic karst — limestone close to the surface, occasional sinkholes, generally good drainage once past topsoil.
- •Permits: Nelson County Planning & Zoning for unincorporated areas.
- •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 Nelson County Property Owners Call E & J for Grading
Nelson County is the kind of market where you need a contractor who's actually worked the local soil, knows the Nelson County inspectors, and isn't going to disappear after the deposit clears. We do grading jobs in Nelson County regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.
Driveways, ponds, ag pads, building site prep, land clearing, and utilities throughout Nelson County. Long-driveway gravel installs are a specialty out here.
What's Included in Every Nelson County 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
Nelson County Local Knowledge
Soil & Bedrock
Classic karst — limestone close to the surface, occasional sinkholes, generally good drainage once past topsoil. Excellent ag and pond country.
Permits & Inspections
Nelson County Planning & Zoning for unincorporated areas. City of Bardstown handles its own permits. KYTC for state route entrances.
Areas We Cover
Bardstown, Cox's Creek, Boston, New Haven, Bloomfield.
Pricing in Nelson County
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 Nelson County
We handle the full site-to-finish work in Nelson County and across Nelson 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 Nelson County — FAQs
Grading Quote for Nelson County, 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.