"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
Louisville, KY Contractor
Louisville is our home market. From the Highlands to Prospect, from Fern Creek to Shively, we've poured driveways, dug basements, and graded lots on every kind of soil this city sits on. Jefferson County permitting and Louisville Water tap requirements are second nature to us.
TL;DR — Louisville, KY
- •Family-owned contractor serving Louisville, KY (Jefferson County).
- •All 12 core services available — concrete, excavation, grading, clearing, utilities, site prep & more.
- •Local conditions: Louisville sits on a mix of alluvial silt near the Ohio River, dense clay across most of the south and east, and shallow limestone bedrock in pockets along the eastern ridgelines.
- •Permits: Most excavation, grading, and driveway work in Jefferson County requires a permit through Louisville Metro Develop Louisville.
- •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 Louisville
Driveways and patios in the Highlands and St. Matthews. Basement excavation and foundations across Prospect and Anchorage. Drainage correction in low-lying Fern Creek and Pleasure Ridge Park. Land clearing on east-end acreage. Utility trenches and water service replacements citywide.
Services Available in Louisville
Concrete in Louisville
Driveways, pads, sidewalks, foundations, and flatwork — poured straight, finished clean, built to last on Kentucky soil.
DetailsExcavation in Louisville
Basements, footings, ponds, trenches, and dig-outs. Real excavators, real operators, real day-rates without the surprise add-ons.
DetailsGrading in Louisville
Rough grade, finish grade, drainage correction, and lot leveling. Water flows where you want it — away from the house.
DetailsLand Clearing in Louisville
Lot clearing, brush hogging, stump removal, and forestry mulching. From overgrown weed lots to building-ready acreage.
DetailsUtility Installation in Louisville
Water lines, sewer laterals, drainage, and underground utility trenching. Buried at the right depth, bedded in the right material.
DetailsSite Prep in Louisville
Full site prep for new builds — clear, strip, cut, fill, compact, and stub utilities. Building-pad ready when we leave.
DetailsDecks in Louisville
Custom wood and composite decks built on real footings — multi-level, wraparound, screened, or simple. Built to outlast the neighbors.
DetailsPergolas in Louisville
Cedar, PT, and aluminum pergolas — freestanding or attached. Real footings, real beams, built to handle Kentucky wind and snow.
DetailsCovered Porches in Louisville
Roofed back porches, screen porches, and three-season rooms. Tied into your house's roofline like it was always there.
DetailsPatios & Outdoor Living in Louisville
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 Louisville
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 Louisville
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
Louisville sits on a mix of alluvial silt near the Ohio River, dense clay across most of the south and east, and shallow limestone bedrock in pockets along the eastern ridgelines. River-adjacent properties often need extra footing depth and waterproofing planning.
Permits & Inspections
Most excavation, grading, and driveway work in Jefferson County requires a permit through Louisville Metro Develop Louisville. We pull permits when needed and coordinate with the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) for any work that ties into the storm or sanitary system.
Local Landmarks
- Cherokee & Iroquois Parks
- University of Louisville campus
- The Highlands and Bardstown Road corridor
- Churchill Downs neighborhood
- Ohio River floodplain along River Road
Neighborhoods Served
HighlandsSt. MatthewsProspectFern CreekJeffersontownCrestwoodAnchorageMiddletownShivelyPleasure Ridge Park
Louisville — Frequently Asked
Yes — Louisville is part of our regular service area. We're in Jefferson County every week.
Reviews from Louisville-Area Customers
Recent jobs and what Louisville 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
Louisville, KY Office
E & J General Contracting
Mobile contractor — service area only
Louisville, KY 40202US
Louisville, KY 40202US
- Eric: 502-498-3173
- Jerry: 307-360-3336
- EandJgeneralcontracting@gmail.com
- Serving Louisville, KY & surrounding counties
- Mon–Sat, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ready to Start Your Louisville 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.