Concrete Contractor in Louisville, KY
Family-owned, licensed, and insured. 20+ years combined experience pouring concrete on Kentucky soil across Louisville, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties.
- Licensed & Insured
- Free Estimates
- Family-Owned
- 20+ Years Experience
- Written Quotes — No Hidden Fees
Most concrete in Louisville cracks inside three years. It's not the mix and it's not bad luck — it's the freeze-thaw cycle on Kentucky clay with a base that was never compacted right. We've torn out enough cracked driveways to know exactly where corners get cut, and we've poured enough good ones to know what holds. We're Eric and Jerry Orm, and we've run E & J General Contracting for two decades on this ground. As a concrete contractor in Louisville, we pour driveways, patios, foundations, sidewalks, and slabs the way they need to be poured here — deep base, real rebar, control joints cut on time, and protection when the weather turns. No verbal quotes, no surprise bills, no "we'll be there tomorrow" that turns into next month.
Call Eric at 502-498-3173 or book a free estimate.
Who Hires a Concrete Contractor in Louisville
Most folks who call us are homeowners with a driveway that's spider-cracked, sunken at the apron, or pushing up against the garage door. Some have water in the basement and a slab that pitches the wrong way. Others are builders on a schedule who need footings poured Friday, period. We also pour for homeowners adding a garage, RV pad, or detached shop. Patio replacements after the original stamped job failed. Sidewalk repairs for older Highlands and Crescent Hill homes where the city flagged a trip hazard. Small commercial work too — dumpster pads, ADA ramps, equipment slabs, and church or office sidewalks. If your concrete is cracked through, sinking, or just past its life, we'll come look at it. The estimate is free, on-site, and in writing — usually within 48 hours.
What's Included in Our Concrete Contractor Services
Foundation Installation
Concrete Driveway Installation
Concrete Patio Installation
Concrete Repair
Sidewalk Installation
Stamped Concrete Installation
Concrete Slab & Pad Pouring
Our Process
Straight process. No surprises. No hidden fees.
Free Estimate
We walk the site, check existing grade, look at drainage, probe the soil, and measure the access for the truck or pump. We talk through finish options and reinforcement. The visit is free and you're not committed to anything.
Written Quote
Itemized scope of work, materials, thickness, reinforcement, finish, and timeline — all in writing. No verbal numbers, no add-ons mid-pour, no surprise tear-out fees.
Schedule & Show Up
Most pours are scheduled within 1-3 weeks of a signed quote, weather permitting. We start when we say we'll start. Eric or Jerry is on site every day the work is happening.
Job Done Right
We cut control joints within 24 hours, apply curing compound, and protect the slab from frost or rain if the weather turns. Final walkthrough with you before we leave. Cleanup is part of the job, not extra.
Concrete Contractor Pricing in Louisville (2026)
Real 2026 market ranges across Louisville, Bullitt, Nelson, and Hardin counties. These are market-wide ranges, not E & J quotes — your project may fall outside these depending on site specifics.
Concrete Pricing in Louisville (2026)
| Project | Typical Louisville Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway (standard, 2-car, 600 sq ft) | $3,600 – $7,200 ($6–$12/sq ft) | Base prep, thickness, rebar, removal of old slab |
| Concrete driveway (decorative, stamped or stained) | $7,200 – $15,000 ($12–$25/sq ft) | Pattern complexity, color, sealing |
| Concrete patio (200 sq ft, broom finish) | $1,500 – $3,500 ($7–$17/sq ft) | Base prep, edge detail, finish |
| Stamped concrete patio (200 sq ft) | $2,400 – $5,200 ($12–$26/sq ft) | Pattern, color, multi-tone |
| Concrete sidewalk (50 linear ft) | $400 – $1,200 ($8–$24/linear ft) | Width, base prep, demo of existing |
| Concrete slab/pad (garage floor, 400 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,000 ($5–$12/sq ft) | Thickness, rebar, vapor barrier |
| Foundation pour (residential) | $8,000 – $25,000 | Footing depth, soil, square footage |
| Concrete repair (per project) | $300 – $3,500 | Crack repair vs. full slab replacement |
| Concrete demolition & removal | $1.00 – $1.50 per sq ft | Disposal fees, access, slab thickness |
Kentucky note:Freeze-thaw cycles and clay soil are the #1 reason Louisville driveways fail in 3 years. Proper base prep — 4 to 6 inches of compacted gravel — is what separates a 30-year driveway from a 3-year driveway. Most failed concrete jobs we tear out skipped the base.
For pricing across every category we work in — concrete, excavation, demolition, and outdoor living — see our complete Louisville general contractor pricing guide.
Pricing ranges reflect 2026 market data for Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding counties. Sources include HomeGuide, Angi, Concrete Network, Mattingly Concrete (Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky regional contractor data), Sanctuary Forestry Mulching, and Kentucky regional cost calculators. Kentucky construction costs typically run approximately 18% below the national average. Your specific project may fall outside these ranges based on site conditions, access, materials, and scope. For a written, itemized quote on your specific project, call Eric at 502-498-3173.
Pricing & Cost Factors for Concrete Contractor in Louisville
Every job is different. We don't quote dollars over the phone — but here's what actually moves the price on a concrete contractor project in Kentucky:
- Square footage of the pour and slab thickness (4 inches for cars, 5-6 inches for trucks or RVs)
- Access difficulty — tight backyards, terraced lots, or pours that need a concrete pump add cost
- Soil conditions — Kentucky clay swells, limestone bedrock means hammer work, alluvial soil near the river needs deeper footings
- Reinforcement — wire mesh on small patios is fine, but driveways on clay need #4 rebar on 18-inch grids
- Finish — broom is standard, smooth costs slightly more, stamped adds $4-$8 per square foot
- Tear-out and haul-off of existing concrete — typically $2-$4 per square foot
- Permits — Jefferson County requires a permit for new driveway aprons; Bullitt and Nelson are usually simpler
- Time of year — winter pours need hot-water mix, blankets, and accelerator, which adds 5-10% to the bill
Most residential driveways in Louisville run $7-$12 per square foot installed. A standard garage pad lands $4,500-$7,500. Patios run $7-$10 plain or $11-$18 stamped. We always quote in writing, itemized, with no surprises.
For a written, itemized quote on your specific concrete contractor project, call Eric at 502-498-3173.
Service Areas
We pour concrete across Louisville and the surrounding KY counties. In the Highlands and Crescent Hill we replace a lot of older driveways and city sidewalks where the original 1940s pour has cracked through. In Prospect and Anchorage we do larger drives, walkout-basement aprons, and stamped patios on ridge lots. In Fern Creek, Jeffersontown, and Pleasure Ridge Park we pour driveways and garage pads on the heavy clay that gives most contractors trouble. Outside Louisville we work Shepherdsville and Mount Washington in Bullitt County, Bardstown and Cox's Creek in Nelson County, and Elizabethtown in Hardin County. The freeze-thaw and clay story is the same across all of them — base prep wins.
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