A tracked machine removing soil deposits from a concrete culvert beneath a road.

Mechanical culvert and drainage cleaning

We mechanically clean culverts and drainage systems using remotely operated equipment. We remove sediment that restricts flow, with the scope determined by the structure's dimensions and condition.

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What do you need to resolve?

A blocked culvert or channel needs an approach suited to its dimensions and access. GREON mechanically clears drainage structures using remotely operated equipment. Before work, we assess the structure and the accumulated material.

Culvert cleaning

We remove culvert sediment according to the dimensions and condition. We need to know the length, cross-section and access to the entrances.

Drainage channels

We assess blocked sections and access along the channel. The scope depends on the length and nature of the deposits.

Remotely operated equipment

We choose equipment for the individual structure. Its suitability is confirmed from the dimensions and site assessment, not simply the type of job.

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Culvert and drainage-channel cleaning

We remove sediment from culverts and drainage channels using remotely operated equipment, subject to dimensions and access. We confirm the clearance scope and handling of excavated material for each structure.

  • Sediment removal
  • Hard-to-reach drainage systems
Details and practical options
A tracked machine removing soil deposits from a concrete culvert beneath a road.
A clear brief from the start

Scope, pricing and handover

Each structure is quoted individually. For an initial assessment, dimensions, entrance photographs and the extent of sediment are more useful than an address alone.

When this service can help

  • Sediment is restricting flow through a culvert.
  • A blocked section of drainage needs clearing.

What we agree beforehand

  • The cross-section, length, entrances and exact section to be cleaned.
  • Sediment handling, removal and site handover.

The result and follow-up care

We define the cleaned section and how the excavated material will be handled. Remotely operated equipment is selected to suit the dimensions, condition and access.

The agreed section is cleaned and sediment removed within the assessed scope. We also agree how excavated material is handled and the condition in which the site is handed over.

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For site managers

Specifying a culvert cleaning job

Which section is blocked?

Mark the inlet and outlet on a map or photograph. For an open channel, mark both ends of the section requiring cleaning.

Culvert dimensions

Include the known length and internal dimensions. Photographs taken from the entrances help us assess the amount of sediment.

Machinery access

Show the approach and the working space at the entrance. These details help us check whether remotely operated equipment will fit.

Sediment handling

We distinguish extraction from subsequent handling in the quote. We agree where to place the sediment or whether it needs to be taken away.

Questions before booking

Frequently asked questions

What should I measure before enquiring?

If available, send the length and internal dimensions. Include photographs of both entrances and describe access to the structure.

Can you clean a narrow or low culvert?

We use remotely operated equipment, but suitability depends on the actual dimensions and condition. We will confirm feasibility first.

Will cleaning repair a damaged culvert?

Cleaning removes sediment. Please flag structural damage separately, as repairs are a different scope of work.

Enquiry form

Request a no-obligation quote

Tell us what you need. We will get back to you to discuss the next steps.

Details for a no-obligation quote

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