Compact track loader grading a long gravel driveway through pine woods

Gravel Driveways · Drainage · Grading

Your Driveway
Might Not Need
More Gravel.

Most driveway problems aren’t a gravel problem. They’re a grade and drainage problem. We fix the shape, move the water, and reclaim what you already have so your driveway stays in good shape.

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Better
drainage.
A stronger
driveway.
A drier
property.

Same Problems. A Better Solution.

Water-filled potholes in a worn gravel driveway

Potholes Keep
Coming Back.

It’s not just traffic. It’s water and poor grade. We fix the root cause so they stay gone.

Eroded gravel driveway edge after runoff washed material away

Gravel Keeps
Washing Away.

Without proper drainage, new gravel won’t last. We fix the grade and water flow so your gravel stays put.

Deep muddy tire ruts holding water on a gravel drive

Mud Keeps
Coming Through.

Standing water and poor drainage turn your driveway into a mess. We reshape, drain, and fix it right.

Our Services

Practical Solutions for Your Property.

Compact track loader restoring the crown of a gravel driveway

Gravel
Driveways

Build, restore, and maintain driveways that last.

 Excavator shaping a drainage swale beside a rural property

Drainage

Move water the right way and protect your property.

 New culvert installation carrying runoff beneath a driveway

Culverts

Install and replace culverts for better water flow.

 Track loader grading and smoothing a residential yard

Yard Grading

Level, shape, and improve your property.

 Level compacted building pad prepared for construction

Pads

House pads, shop pads, barn pads and more.
Example gravel driveway before restoration with low spots and standing water
Before: low spots collect water

The Difference Good Grading Makes

Same Driveway.
A Big Difference.

Correcting the crown, drainage, and material placement creates a smoother surface that sheds water instead of holding it.

Example finished gravel driveway with a smooth crowned surface
After: a crowned surface sheds water
Power box rake reclaiming and reshaping gravel

The Right Tool for the Job

The Harley Rake
Makes a Difference.

Our Harley rake lets us reclaim your existing gravel, remove embedded rocks, loosen and level, and put the right shape back on your driveway. It’s not just spreading gravel. It’s restoring the foundation.

Fix
the grade.
Not just
the surface.

Meet the Owner

Travis Hale

Owner / Operator
Backline Grading Co.

I’m Travis Hale, and I’m the one who answers the phone, gives you a quote, and does the work. Backline stays small on purpose so the person you talk to is the person responsible for getting it right.

Travis Hale
Travis Hale standing beside a gravel drive with a compact track loader

Our Equipment

Bobcat T76 compact track loader fitted with a power box rake

Bobcat T76
with Harley Rake

The right combination for reclaiming and reshaping driveways.

Orange compact mini excavator with grading blade and digging bucket

Kubota KX040

For drainage, culverts, grading and precision work.

Power box rake attachment with rotating drum and gauge wheels

Harley Rake
Attachment

Reclaim. Level. Grade. Built for practical results.

Backline grading equipment working on rural Alabama property

Proudly Serving

Wetumpka, Alabama
and Surrounding Areas

We work throughout Elmore County and beyond, helping homeowners and landowners with driveways, drainage, culverts, and grading.

Map showing Backline's service area around Wetumpka and Elmore County Wetumpka Millbrook · Deatsville · Eclectic
Tallassee · Elmore · Coosada

Ready to Fix Your Driveway?

Show Travis
What’s Going On.

Describe the driveway or property problem and what happens when it rains.

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(334) 555-0173 travis@backlinegrading.example

Text or email a few photos of your driveway or problem area.

Get honest advice and a clear plan.

Let’s fix the grade and get it done right.