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.

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.

Grading in Nelson County — FAQs

  • Do you do grading work in Nelson County, KY?

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

  • How does Nelson County's soil affect a grading project?

    Classic karst — limestone close to the surface, occasional sinkholes, generally good drainage once past topsoil. Excellent ag and pond country.

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

    Nelson County Planning & Zoning for unincorporated areas. City of Bardstown handles its own permits. KYTC for state route entrances.

  • How fast can you start a grading job in Nelson County?

    Most Nelson County 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 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.