"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
Nelson County, KY Contractor
Nelson County — Bardstown, Cox's Creek, Boston, New Haven, Bloomfield. Bourbon country with deep agricultural roots and steady residential growth. We work the whole county and we're comfortable on the long rural driveways and farm projects that come with the territory.
TL;DR — Nelson County, KY
- •Family-owned contractor serving Nelson County, KY (Nelson County).
- •All 12 core services available — concrete, excavation, grading, clearing, utilities, site prep & more.
- •Local conditions: Classic karst — limestone close to the surface, occasional sinkholes, generally good drainage once past topsoil.
- •Permits: Nelson County Planning & Zoning for unincorporated areas.
- •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 Nelson County
Driveways, ponds, ag pads, building site prep, land clearing, and utilities throughout Nelson County. Long-driveway gravel installs are a specialty out here.
Services Available in Nelson County
Concrete in Nelson County
Driveways, pads, sidewalks, foundations, and flatwork — poured straight, finished clean, built to last on Kentucky soil.
DetailsExcavation in Nelson County
Basements, footings, ponds, trenches, and dig-outs. Real excavators, real operators, real day-rates without the surprise add-ons.
DetailsGrading in Nelson County
Rough grade, finish grade, drainage correction, and lot leveling. Water flows where you want it — away from the house.
DetailsLand Clearing in Nelson County
Lot clearing, brush hogging, stump removal, and forestry mulching. From overgrown weed lots to building-ready acreage.
DetailsUtility Installation in Nelson County
Water lines, sewer laterals, drainage, and underground utility trenching. Buried at the right depth, bedded in the right material.
DetailsSite Prep in Nelson County
Full site prep for new builds — clear, strip, cut, fill, compact, and stub utilities. Building-pad ready when we leave.
DetailsDecks in Nelson County
Custom wood and composite decks built on real footings — multi-level, wraparound, screened, or simple. Built to outlast the neighbors.
DetailsPergolas in Nelson County
Cedar, PT, and aluminum pergolas — freestanding or attached. Real footings, real beams, built to handle Kentucky wind and snow.
DetailsCovered Porches in Nelson County
Roofed back porches, screen porches, and three-season rooms. Tied into your house's roofline like it was always there.
DetailsPatios & Outdoor Living in Nelson County
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 Nelson County
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 Nelson County
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
Classic karst — limestone close to the surface, occasional sinkholes, generally good drainage once past topsoil. Excellent ag and pond country.
Permits & Inspections
Nelson County Planning & Zoning for unincorporated areas. City of Bardstown handles its own permits. KYTC for state route entrances.
Local Landmarks
- Bardstown — Bourbon Capital of the World
- My Old Kentucky Home
- Heaven Hill, Willett, Barton 1792, Maker's Mark (Loretto)
- Bluegrass Parkway
Cities Served
BardstownCox's CreekBostonNew HavenBloomfield
Nelson County — Frequently Asked
Yes — Nelson County is part of our regular service area. We're in Nelson County every week.
Reviews from Nelson County-Area Customers
Recent jobs and what Nelson County 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
Nelson County, KY Office
E & J General Contracting
Mobile contractor — service area only
Nelson County, KY 40202US
Nelson County, KY 40202US
- Eric: 502-498-3173
- Jerry: 307-360-3336
- EandJgeneralcontracting@gmail.com
- Serving Nelson County, KY & surrounding counties
- Mon–Sat, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ready to Start Your Nelson County 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.