"Eric quoted us a new driveway and a regrade for the wet side yard. Crew showed up on time, finished a day early, and the slab is dead flat. Best contractor experience we've had in 15 years in Louisville."
Mark D.
Louisville, KY
Nelson County • Kentucky
Bardstown, KY Contractor
Bardstown — the bourbon capital — sits on rolling Nelson County farmland with deep, well-drained soil and limestone bedrock close to the surface. We work the residential lots inside town, the rural builds out toward Boston and New Haven, and small commercial projects near the bourbon trail.
TL;DR — Bardstown, KY
- •Family-owned contractor serving Bardstown, KY (Nelson County).
- •All 12 core services available — concrete, excavation, grading, clearing, utilities, site prep & more.
- •Local conditions: Nelson County is classic Kentucky karst — thin topsoil, fractured limestone close to the surface, and the occasional sinkhole.
- •Permits: Nelson County Planning & Zoning handles building and grading permits outside Bardstown city limits.
- •Free written estimates within 48 hours. Licensed, insured, 20+ years experience.
- Licensed & Insured
- Free Estimates
- Family-Owned
- 20+ Years Experience
- Written Quotes — No Hidden Fees
What We Do in Bardstown
Driveway pours and gravel installs for the rural Nelson County lots. Foundation excavation through limestone. Lot clearing for new residential builds toward Boston and New Haven. Site prep for distillery-adjacent commercial.
Services Available in Bardstown
Concrete in Bardstown
Driveways, pads, sidewalks, foundations, and flatwork — poured straight, finished clean, built to last on Kentucky soil.
DetailsExcavation in Bardstown
Basements, footings, ponds, trenches, and dig-outs. Real excavators, real operators, real day-rates without the surprise add-ons.
DetailsGrading in Bardstown
Rough grade, finish grade, drainage correction, and lot leveling. Water flows where you want it — away from the house.
DetailsLand Clearing in Bardstown
Lot clearing, brush hogging, stump removal, and forestry mulching. From overgrown weed lots to building-ready acreage.
DetailsUtility Installation in Bardstown
Water lines, sewer laterals, drainage, and underground utility trenching. Buried at the right depth, bedded in the right material.
DetailsSite Prep in Bardstown
Full site prep for new builds — clear, strip, cut, fill, compact, and stub utilities. Building-pad ready when we leave.
DetailsDecks in Bardstown
Custom wood and composite decks built on real footings — multi-level, wraparound, screened, or simple. Built to outlast the neighbors.
DetailsPergolas in Bardstown
Cedar, PT, and aluminum pergolas — freestanding or attached. Real footings, real beams, built to handle Kentucky wind and snow.
DetailsCovered Porches in Bardstown
Roofed back porches, screen porches, and three-season rooms. Tied into your house's roofline like it was always there.
DetailsPatios & Outdoor Living in Bardstown
Paver patios, fire pits, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens. Built on a real base so your patio doesn't shift in two winters.
DetailsDriveways in Bardstown
Concrete, asphalt, and gravel driveways built on a real base. Proper grading, drainage, and a finish that lasts decades — not a couple winters.
DetailsRetaining Walls in Bardstown
Segmental block, boulder, and poured concrete retaining walls. Built with the right drainage and geogrid so they don't bulge or fail in five years.
DetailsSoil & Site Conditions
Nelson County is classic Kentucky karst — thin topsoil, fractured limestone close to the surface, and the occasional sinkhole. Building pads need careful evaluation for voids. Drainage is generally good once you're past the topsoil.
Permits & Inspections
Nelson County Planning & Zoning handles building and grading permits outside Bardstown city limits. The City of Bardstown handles work inside its boundary. State route entrance permits go through KYTC.
Local Landmarks
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Heaven Hill, Barton 1792, and Willett distilleries
- Historic downtown Bardstown
- Beech Fork & Cox's Creek waterways
Neighborhoods Served
Downtown BardstownCox's Creek areaBostonNew HavenBloomfield outskirts
Bardstown — Frequently Asked
Yes — Bardstown is part of our regular service area. We're in Nelson County every week.
Reviews from Bardstown-Area Customers
Recent jobs and what Bardstown homeowners and builders had to say.
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"Jerry dug our basement on a tight ridge lot — limestone everywhere. He hit rock on day one, called me before adding anything, and the final bill matched the written quote. Honest people."
Sarah K.
Mount Washington, KY
"Used E & J for site prep on a pole barn build. Pad was perfect, drainage swale exactly where we needed it. Fair pricing, no nickel-and-diming. Already booked them for the gravel drive."
Tom R.
Shepherdsville, KY
Bardstown, KY Office
E & J General Contracting
Mobile contractor — service area only
Bardstown, KY 40202US
Bardstown, KY 40202US
- Eric: 502-498-3173
- Jerry: 307-360-3336
- EandJgeneralcontracting@gmail.com
- Serving Bardstown, KY & surrounding counties
- Mon–Sat, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ready to Start Your Bardstown Project?
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.