Driveway Culverts Installed, Replaced & Cleared
New culvert pipe for gravel driveways that cross a ditch, replacements for crushed or rusted pipe, and clogged culverts cleared so water flows again.
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What we do
New driveway culverts
Pipe set at the ditch so a new gravel driveway can cross it without blocking water.
Culvert replacement
Crushed, rusted-out or collapsed pipe dug out and replaced.
Wider entrances
Extend an existing culvert to widen the driveway entrance or add a second one.
Clogged culverts
Dirt and debris cleared out so water can move again and the drive stops flooding.
Driveway + culvert together
We build the gravel driveway over the new pipe in the same job.
Ditch cleanup
Ditch reshaped on each side so water flows into and out of the pipe.
Why it's worth doing right
A culvert that's too small, set too high, or crushed will back water up into the yard or across the driveway, and eventually wash out the gravel. Doing it right means:
- The right size pipe for the ditch and how much water it carries.
- Set at the right grade so water flows through instead of sitting in the pipe.
- Solid backfill and cover so the pipe doesn't crush under trucks.
- Permits handled correctly: a driveway onto a state-maintained road needs an NCDOT driveway permit, and NCDOT sets the pipe size. We'll tell you what applies before we start.
How it works
- 1
Look at the ditch
Photos or a site visit to check the ditch, the road and the water flow.
- 2
Permit check
We tell you if your road needs an NCDOT or county permit.
- 3
Install
Old pipe out, new pipe set to grade, backfilled and compacted.
- 4
Finish
Gravel driveway built over it, ditch shaped so water keeps moving.
Recent work
Questions
Do I need a permit for a driveway culvert?
Can you replace an old culvert under my existing driveway?
My driveway floods when it rains. Is it the culvert?
Do you build the driveway too?
Reviews
What customers say
“I had a great experience working with Ryan and his team at Southern Hauling and Clearing. They installed a 100' gravel driveway for us using their skid steer, and the whole process was handled professionally from start to finish.”
“Ryan Reid our gravel driveway. It came out great. He was fast and definitely good at communicating and trust me. I've dealt with contractors that suck at both of those. I would definitely recommend him to family and friends.”
“Ryan fixed my gravel driveway and made me two new parking spots, He communicated and walked me through whole process, definitely recommend for any gravel work needed”
Service area
Our Service Areas
Serving homes and businesses across the region with fast, reliable hauling, cleanouts, and stress-free service you can count on. Service area is within 40 miles of Wilmington, NC.