Culvert Repair, Replacement & Installation in Hendricks County Indiana

Driveway culvert installation, replacement and repair for residential driveways, farm entrances and private lanes — correctly sized culvert pipe, stone backfill and grading — throughout Hendricks County and surrounding Central Indiana counties.

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Mann Excavation & Sitework provides culvert repair, replacement, and installation services for residential driveways, farm entrances, and private roads throughout Hendricks County and surrounding areas. Whether you need a collapsed culvert replaced, a new driveway culvert installed, or erosion damage repaired, we handle the job from start to finish with proper drainage grading and stone bedding.

Our culvert services include replacing collapsed or rusted culverts, installing new driveway culverts, extending existing culverts to widen driveways, repairing washouts and erosion around pipe openings, and ensuring proper stone bedding and drainage grading for long-lasting results.

Driveway culvert pipe installed under gravel driveway with rip-rap stone protection

Our Culvert Services

Culvert Repair

Repair washed out driveways, erosion damage, and damaged culvert pipes. We restore proper drainage flow and protect your driveway from further deterioration.

Culvert Replacement

Remove collapsed or undersized culverts and install new properly sized culvert pipes. We ensure the replacement pipe handles your drainage volume correctly.

New Culvert Installation

Install culverts for new driveways, property entrances, and private roads. Proper installation includes stone bedding, correct pipe sizing, and drainage grading.

Culvert Extensions

Extend existing culverts to widen driveways or improve drainage flow. We match pipe size and material to your existing installation for a seamless extension.

Drainage and Erosion Control

Rip-rap placement, grading, and proper drainage shaping around culverts. Erosion control protects your culvert investment and prevents washout damage during heavy Indiana rains.

Drainage culvert pipe with stone rip-rap erosion protection
Newly installed culvert pipe under rural gravel driveway entrance

Our Culvert Installation Process

1

Site Evaluation and Drainage Assessment

We inspect your property's drainage patterns, measure water flow, and evaluate existing culvert condition to determine the right approach.

2

Proper Culvert Sizing and Placement

Based on drainage volume and driveway width, we select the correct pipe diameter and determine optimal placement for maximum water flow.

3

Stone Bedding Using #53 or Similar Base Material

A proper stone bed supports the culvert pipe, prevents settling, and promotes drainage around the installation.

4

Culvert Pipe Installation and Alignment

The pipe is set at the correct grade and alignment to ensure water flows freely through the culvert without pooling or backflow.

5

Backfill, Compaction, and Driveway Shaping

We backfill around and over the pipe, compact the material in layers, and shape the driveway surface for a smooth, stable driving surface.

6

Rip-Rap or Erosion Protection if Needed

Stone rip-rap is placed at pipe inlets and outlets to prevent erosion and protect the culvert from washout during heavy rain events.

Why Choose Mann Excavation & Sitework

  • Local Hendricks County contractor — veteran-owned and locally operated
  • Experienced with rural driveways, farm entrances, and drainage challenges
  • Proper culvert installation methods with stone bedding and compaction
  • Reliable scheduling — most jobs completed in one day
  • Gravel driveway work and driveway repair available as part of your culvert project

Ready to Fix Your Culvert?

Call us today or book online for a free site evaluation and quote on your culvert repair or installation project.

Culvert Service Areas

We provide culvert repair, replacement, and installation throughout Hendricks County and surrounding counties:

DanvillePlainfieldAvonBrownsburgMooresvillePittsboroClaytonCoatesvilleNorth SalemStilesvilleAmoBainbridgeGreencastleFillmore

We also install and replace driveway culverts throughout Morgan County, IN — including Martinsville, Mooresville, Monrovia, Brooklyn, Paragon, and Eminence. This culvert service covers excavation, pipe placement and stone bedding, not building construction. See our Morgan County page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Culvert Services

Common signs include water pooling on your driveway, visible rust or collapse in the pipe, driveway sinking over the culvert, or water flowing over the road instead of through the pipe. If your culvert is crushed, rusted through, or undersized for the drainage it handles, replacement is usually the best option.

Culvert sizing depends on the volume of water the drainage ditch carries. Most residential driveways in Hendricks County use 12-inch to 24-inch diameter culverts, though larger properties or areas with heavy runoff may need 36-inch or larger pipes. We assess your site drainage to recommend the correct size.

Most residential driveway culvert installations are completed in one day. This includes removing the old culvert if applicable, preparing the stone bed, installing the new pipe, backfilling, compacting, and shaping the driveway surface.

Corrugated HDPE (plastic) and galvanized steel are the most common options. HDPE is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and typically more affordable. Galvanized steel is stronger under heavy loads. We help you choose the right material based on your driveway traffic and drainage needs.

Service Service Area

Serving Central Indiana including Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Mooresville, Monrovia, Martinsville, Pittsboro, Lebanon, Crawfordsville, and surrounding communities.

Mann Excavation & Sitework provides services throughout Central Indiana and does not currently serve projects outside Indiana.

We serve Hendricks County, Morgan County, Boone County, Putnam County, and surrounding Central Indiana communities. Hendricks County · Morgan County