Excavating contractor in Lufkin, TX

Most driveway washouts in Lufkin trace back to two problems: an undersized or blocked culvert at the road entrance, and a driveway surface that was not graded to shed water to the sides. When the culvert cannot pass the volume of water flowing in the roadside ditch, water backs up and runs across or under the driveway surface, eroding the base material. Proper culvert sizing and surface grading prevent this.

Yes. Wooded lots in Lufkin's western and southern corridors typically carry pine and hardwood growth with established root systems. We clear the trees and brush, grind or remove stumps, and grade the site so it drains correctly before construction begins. Proper site preparation at this stage prevents foundation and drainage problems later.

If water pools in the same spot on your lot after every significant rain and drains slowly, the issue is usually a combination of low grade and poor surface drainage rather than a culvert problem alone. Regrading the lot surface to direct water toward the street or a defined drainage channel is often the most effective fix. We assess the existing grade before recommending a solution.

Yes. Fencing installation is a natural follow-on after clearing and grading, once the lot boundaries are visible and the ground is stable. We can handle both the clearing and the fence installation so you are not coordinating two separate contractors on the same project.