Allens United Drainage & Earthworks has many years of experience and expertise in the preparation for, and installation of driveways and entranceways particularly in rural and remote access areas. Operating across Waikato, our driveway contractors are trusted by private landowners, commercial businesses, and subdivision developers, and we are council approved to construct driveways and entranceways.
Working with heavy machinery creates potential hazards, so we are Site Safe Gold members and nationally prequalified with SHE as part of our commitment to health and safety.
Contact us to find out more. We can come to your site, advise you on the best options, and give you a quote.
Expert driveway and entranceway installation with integrated drainage solutions
Drainage for rural driveways is crucial to prevent water damage and erosion, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall or runoff. Implementing appropriate drainage measures during driveway installation helps to mitigate water-related issues and ensures the longevity of the driveway surface.
Before installing drainage in rural driveways: Allens United Drainage will assess the natural drainage pattern of the land and look for potential drainage issues. We follow these steps next:
- When building the driveway a well compacted gravel base helps improve drainage, allowing water to gradually filter through the surface which reduced run off
- Having the driveway slightly sloped from the centre towards the edges helps direct the water away from the driving surface and towards the drainage features such as ditches
- Installing drainage pipes along the side or under the driveway can help collect and redirect excess water away from the surface
- Allens United Drainage will use French drains alongside the driveway can help manage water runoff by collecting it in gravel-filled trenches and directing it away from the property
- We will ensure that the driveway is graded to direct water away from buildings, and to drains and natural watercourses if possible.
- Planting vegetation along the edges of the driveway can help absorb excess water and reduce erosion.
Our services include:
- construction of new entranceways onto highways and roads
- rural and lifestyle block entranceways and driveways
- farm tracks or race construction
- effective integration of drainage
- chip seal and hot mix options
As a Council-approved contractor, Allens United Drainage & Earthworks provides a guarantee of superior service and adherence to quality standards for all projects we undertake. Contact us for a friendly chat about your requirements.
