"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
Jefferson County • Kentucky
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.
TL;DR — The Highlands, KY
- •Family-owned contractor serving The Highlands, KY (Jefferson County).
- •All 12 core services available — concrete, excavation, grading, clearing, utilities, site prep & more.
- •Local conditions: 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.
- •Permits: Louisville Metro Develop Louisville handles permits.
- •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 The Highlands
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.
Services Available in The Highlands
Concrete in The Highlands
Driveways, pads, sidewalks, foundations, and flatwork — poured straight, finished clean, built to last on Kentucky soil.
DetailsExcavation in The Highlands
Basements, footings, ponds, trenches, and dig-outs. Real excavators, real operators, real day-rates without the surprise add-ons.
DetailsGrading in The Highlands
Rough grade, finish grade, drainage correction, and lot leveling. Water flows where you want it — away from the house.
DetailsLand Clearing in The Highlands
Lot clearing, brush hogging, stump removal, and forestry mulching. From overgrown weed lots to building-ready acreage.
DetailsUtility Installation in The Highlands
Water lines, sewer laterals, drainage, and underground utility trenching. Buried at the right depth, bedded in the right material.
DetailsSite Prep in The Highlands
Full site prep for new builds — clear, strip, cut, fill, compact, and stub utilities. Building-pad ready when we leave.
DetailsDecks in The Highlands
Custom wood and composite decks built on real footings — multi-level, wraparound, screened, or simple. Built to outlast the neighbors.
DetailsPergolas in The Highlands
Cedar, PT, and aluminum pergolas — freestanding or attached. Real footings, real beams, built to handle Kentucky wind and snow.
DetailsCovered Porches in The Highlands
Roofed back porches, screen porches, and three-season rooms. Tied into your house's roofline like it was always there.
DetailsPatios & 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.
DetailsDriveways 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.
DetailsRetaining 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.
DetailsSoil & Site Conditions
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.
Local Landmarks
- Cherokee Park and Hogan's Fountain
- Bardstown Road corridor
- Cherokee Triangle Historic District
- Bellarmine University
Neighborhoods Served
Cherokee TriangleTyler ParkBonnycastleOriginal HighlandsDeer Park
The Highlands — Frequently Asked
Yes — The Highlands is part of our regular service area. We're in Jefferson County every week.
Reviews from The Highlands-Area Customers
Recent jobs and what The Highlands 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
The Highlands, KY Office
E & J General Contracting
Mobile contractor — service area only
The Highlands, KY 40202US
The Highlands, KY 40202US
- Eric: 502-498-3173
- Jerry: 307-360-3336
- EandJgeneralcontracting@gmail.com
- Serving The Highlands, KY & surrounding counties
- Mon–Sat, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ready to Start Your The Highlands 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.