Grading Contractor in Radcliff, KY

Looking for a grading contractor in Radcliff? E & J General Contracting handles grading jobs across Hardin 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 Radcliff property.

Why Radcliff Property Owners Call E & J for Grading

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

Apartment and duplex sidewalk, stoop, and dumpster pad replacement. Parking lot patching, curb repair, and ADA ramp corrections for retail along Dixie Highway. Driveway pours and replacements for off-post homeowners. Drainage correction on lots where shallow rock pushes water toward foundations.

What's Included in Every Radcliff 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

Radcliff Local Knowledge

  • Soil & Bedrock

    Hardin County limestone sits close to the surface through most of Radcliff, with silt loam in the low areas. Rock is common on utility trenches and footing digs, and the shallow bedrock means water tends to move sideways rather than down — drainage has to be designed, not assumed.

  • Permits & Inspections

    The City of Radcliff issues building, grading, and driveway entrance permits inside city limits; Hardin County Planning & Development handles unincorporated areas. Entrances onto US-31W and KY-1500 require a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet permit. Work on the installation itself is controlled by Fort Knox and is arranged through the prime contractor holding that work.

  • Areas We Cover

    Dixie Highway corridor, North Wilson Road, Rogersville, Vine Grove Road, Knox Village area.

  • Pricing in Radcliff

    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 Radcliff — FAQs

  • Do you do grading work in Radcliff, KY?

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

  • How does Radcliff's soil affect a grading project?

    Hardin County limestone sits close to the surface through most of Radcliff, with silt loam in the low areas. Rock is common on utility trenches and footing digs, and the shallow bedrock means water tends to move sideways rather than down — drainage has to be designed, not assumed.

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

    The City of Radcliff issues building, grading, and driveway entrance permits inside city limits; Hardin County Planning & Development handles unincorporated areas. Entrances onto US-31W and KY-1500 require a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet permit. Work on the installation itself is controlled by Fort Knox and is arranged through the prime contractor holding that work.

  • How fast can you start a grading job in Radcliff?

    Most Radcliff 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 Radcliff?

    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.