The Highlands, KY Contractor
The Highlands — Bardstown Road, Bonnycastle, Cherokee Triangle, and Tyler Park — is one of Louisville's oldest neighborhoods, and the lots show it. Tight access, mature trees, original 1900s foundations, narrow alleys, and historic-district considerations. We've poured driveways behind shotgun houses on Bonnycastle and dug footings beside 100-year-old retaining walls. We bring the right size machine.
About The Highlands
The Highlands — Bardstown Road, Bonnycastle, Cherokee Triangle, and Tyler Park — is one of Louisville's oldest neighborhoods, and the lots show it. Tight access, mature trees, original 1900s foundations, narrow alleys, and historic-district considerations. We've poured driveways behind shotgun houses on Bonnycastle and dug footings beside 100-year-old retaining walls. We bring the right size machine.
Soil & Bedrock
Highlands lots sit on a mix of mature topsoil over dense Jefferson County clay, with limestone outcrops close to the surface in spots near Cherokee Park. Mature tree roots are a real factor on every dig.
Permits & Inspections
Louisville Metro Develop Louisville handles permits. Cherokee Triangle properties fall under historic preservation review for visible exterior work. We coordinate when required.
What We Do Here
Tear-out and replacement of cracked 100-year-old driveways. Detached garage pads behind shotgun houses. Stamped concrete patios in tight backyards. Drainage correction along Cherokee Park's grade. Cedar pergolas and screen porches that match the historic character.
Landmarks & Areas We Work Around The Highlands
Landmarks
Cherokee Park and Hogan's Fountain, Bardstown Road corridor, Cherokee Triangle Historic District, Bellarmine University.
Neighborhoods & pockets
Cherokee Triangle, Tyler Park, Bonnycastle, Original Highlands, Deer Park.
ZIP codes
40204, 40205
Services Available
Every service below has a dedicated The Highlands page with local scope, pricing drivers, and process.
Concrete in The Highlands
Driveways, pads, sidewalks, foundations, and flatwork — poured straight, finished clean, built to last on Kentucky soil.
Excavation in The Highlands
Basements, footings, ponds, trenches, and dig-outs. Real excavators, real operators, real day-rates without the surprise add-ons.
Grading in The Highlands
Rough grade, finish grade, drainage correction, and lot leveling. Water flows where you want it — away from the house.
Land Clearing in The Highlands
Lot clearing, brush hogging, stump removal, and forestry mulching. From overgrown weed lots to building-ready acreage.
Utility Installation in The Highlands
Water lines, sewer laterals, drainage, and underground utility trenching. Buried at the right depth, bedded in the right material.
Site Prep in The Highlands
Full site prep for new builds — clear, strip, cut, fill, compact, and stub utilities. Building-pad ready when we leave.
Decks in The Highlands
Custom wood and composite decks built on real footings — multi-level, wraparound, screened, or simple. Built to outlast the neighbors.
Pergolas in The Highlands
Cedar, PT, and aluminum pergolas — freestanding or attached. Real footings, real beams, built to handle Kentucky wind and snow.
Covered Porches in The Highlands
Roofed back porches, screen porches, and three-season rooms. Tied into your house's roofline like it was always there.
Patios & Outdoor Living in The Highlands
Paver patios, fire pits, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens. Built on a real base so your patio doesn't shift in two winters.
Driveways in The Highlands
Concrete, asphalt, and gravel driveways built on a real base. Proper grading, drainage, and a finish that lasts decades — not a couple winters.
Retaining Walls in The Highlands
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.
Working With Us in The Highlands
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, fully licensed and insured. Certificates available before any job begins — just ask.
Do you give free estimates?
Yes, every estimate is free and on-site. Usually scheduled within 48 hours of your call.
What's your service area?
Louisville and Jefferson County, all of Bullitt County, Nelson County (Bardstown, Cox's Creek, Boston), and Hardin County (Elizabethtown corridor).
Do you handle small jobs?
Yes — we'll do single-pad concrete pours, short driveways, and small trench work. If it's truly tiny, we batch it with nearby work to keep cost down.
Do you do emergency work?
When we can. Sewer lateral failures, sinkholes, washouts after storms — call us first thing and we'll see what we can do.
What's the timeline from quote to start?
Most jobs start within 1–3 weeks of accepting the written quote, depending on weather and current schedule.