"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
Prospect, KY Contractor
Prospect sits at the far northeast corner of Jefferson County — Glenview, Hunting Creek, Norton Commons just outside, and a lot of custom-built homes on half-acre-plus lots. We do new-construction site prep, basement digs through Ohio River bluff soil, and high-end outdoor living for the homes along U.S. 42 and River Road.
TL;DR — Prospect, KY
- •Family-owned contractor serving Prospect, KY (Jefferson County).
- •All 12 core services available — concrete, excavation, grading, clearing, utilities, site prep & more.
- •Local conditions: Prospect's bluff lots sit on alluvial soil over limestone, with the river-side properties needing real attention to footing depth and slope stability.
- •Permits: City of Prospect issues its own 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 Prospect
New-construction basement excavation on bluff lots. Concrete driveways with circle drives and stamped accents. Cedar pergolas, covered porches, and travertine pool decks for the high-end residential market. Retaining walls on the sloped river-adjacent lots.
Services Available in Prospect
Concrete in Prospect
Driveways, pads, sidewalks, foundations, and flatwork — poured straight, finished clean, built to last on Kentucky soil.
DetailsExcavation in Prospect
Basements, footings, ponds, trenches, and dig-outs. Real excavators, real operators, real day-rates without the surprise add-ons.
DetailsGrading in Prospect
Rough grade, finish grade, drainage correction, and lot leveling. Water flows where you want it — away from the house.
DetailsLand Clearing in Prospect
Lot clearing, brush hogging, stump removal, and forestry mulching. From overgrown weed lots to building-ready acreage.
DetailsUtility Installation in Prospect
Water lines, sewer laterals, drainage, and underground utility trenching. Buried at the right depth, bedded in the right material.
DetailsSite Prep in Prospect
Full site prep for new builds — clear, strip, cut, fill, compact, and stub utilities. Building-pad ready when we leave.
DetailsDecks in Prospect
Custom wood and composite decks built on real footings — multi-level, wraparound, screened, or simple. Built to outlast the neighbors.
DetailsPergolas in Prospect
Cedar, PT, and aluminum pergolas — freestanding or attached. Real footings, real beams, built to handle Kentucky wind and snow.
DetailsCovered Porches in Prospect
Roofed back porches, screen porches, and three-season rooms. Tied into your house's roofline like it was always there.
DetailsPatios & Outdoor Living in Prospect
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 Prospect
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 Prospect
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
Prospect's bluff lots sit on alluvial soil over limestone, with the river-side properties needing real attention to footing depth and slope stability. Inland subdivisions have heavier clay and standard Jefferson County drainage profiles.
Permits & Inspections
City of Prospect issues its own permits. Properties near the river floodplain need elevation and floodplain certifications. We coordinate with the surveyor when required.
Local Landmarks
- Norton Commons (just outside Prospect)
- Hunting Creek Country Club
- U.S. 42 corridor
- Ohio River bluffs and River Road
Neighborhoods Served
Hunting CreekGlenviewLake ForestRidgemoorOld Brownsboro Crossing
Prospect — Frequently Asked
Yes — Prospect is part of our regular service area. We're in Jefferson County every week.
Reviews from Prospect-Area Customers
Recent jobs and what Prospect 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
Prospect, KY Office
E & J General Contracting
Mobile contractor — service area only
Prospect, KY 40202US
Prospect, KY 40202US
- Eric: 502-498-3173
- Jerry: 307-360-3336
- EandJgeneralcontracting@gmail.com
- Serving Prospect, KY & surrounding counties
- Mon–Sat, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ready to Start Your Prospect 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.