⭐ GOOD — Essential Basin & Culvert Fix
Best for: Small homes with a single ditch crossing, mild flooding, or simple driveway culvert needs.
Includes:
· 10–30 ft culvert pipe (8–12" HDPE or PVC)
· 1 basic headwall (block or poured concrete)
· Excavation (5–10 cubic yards)
· Bedding + backfill: #57 gravel (0.5–1 ton)
· Riprap rock for inlet/outlet: 0.5–1 ton
· Minor grading to establish flow
· Topsoil & seed restoration (100–200 sq ft)
💲 Typical Investment: $6,000–$12,000
Perfect for areas where water crosses a yard or driveway and needs a simple, reliable structure to move underneath instead of over the surface.
⭐⭐ BETTER — Multi-Point Drainage Basin System
Best for: Medium homes with recurring runoff, erosion, or a full driveway or swale connection requiring more capacity.
Includes Everything in GOOD, plus:
· 30–60 ft culvert pipe (12" HDPE/PVC)
· 1–2 upgraded headwalls (concrete or block with wingwalls)
· 1–2 catch basins (12–18")
· Excavation (12–25 cubic yards)
· #57 gravel embedment (1–2 tons)
· Riprap inlet/outlet armoring (1–2 tons)
· Geotextile underlayment
· Regrading of swale to direct water
· Topsoil & seed (200–400 sq ft)
💲 Typical Investment: $12,000–$22,000
Ideal for properties where water flows from several angles and needs a controlled system to catch, channel, and release safely.
⭐⭐⭐ BEST — Full Property Culvert & Basin System
Best for: Large homes or properties with heavy runoff, long roadside ditches, steep slopes, or multiple low points needing engineered water control.
Includes Everything in BETTER, plus:
· 60–120 ft culvert pipe (12" HDPE/PVC or 15"+ RCP for heavy load)
· 2–3 concrete headwalls (premium, long life span)
· 2–3 catch basins (12–24" units)
· Excavation (30–50+ cubic yards)
· #57 gravel bedding (2–4 tons)
· Riprap stabilization (2–4 tons)
· Geotextile foundation fabric (200–400 sq ft)
· Major grading + slope shaping
· Topsoil & sod restoration (400–800 sq ft)
⭐ Optional Premium Add-Ons
· Decorative stone-faced headwalls
· Driveway replacement over culvert
· Gabion basket erosion control
· Overflow routing to retention pond
💲 Typical Investment: $20,000–$30,000+
A heavy-duty, engineered solution that completely corrects property-wide drainage issues with long-term stability and premium materials.