Services

Culvert Flushing

Culverts are critical infrastructure that allow water to flow beneath roads, railways, and embankments.

Over time, they can become blocked with sediment, vegetation, debris, or even collapsed materials—leading to flooding, erosion, or structural failure. Blocked or partially obstructed culverts can cause serious consequences, including:

  • Flooding of roads, paddocks, and infrastructure
  • Bank erosion and property damage
  • Undermining of roadways or rail lines
  • Risk to public safety
  • Increased maintenance costs if left untreated

    Routine flushing helps maintain stormwater flow capacity and extends the lifespan of the culvert system. Our Culvert Flushing service restores full flow and function using high-pressure water jetting and specialised flushing equipment.

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Contact us to make a booking. Call Now 0800 AQUAMAX (278 2629)

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Paint Spill Removal

Paint spills are unsightly and compromise traffic safety. Read about our high-speed removal service below or contact us.

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Vacuum Loading

Collection, disposal and certified treatment of all sorts of waste.

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Line Marketing Removal

Our line removal process leaves minimal ghosting, no waste and maximises road safety.

What is Culvert Flushing?

Culvert flushing is a process that uses high-volume, high-pressure water to clear blockages and sediment build-up from culverts of all sizes and materials. It is typically part of regular maintenance or emergency response to drainage failures.

We use purpose-built equipment such as:

  • High-pressure jetting trucks
  • Flushing nozzles selected for culvert work
  • Vacuum loaders (for debris removal where needed)

This method is highly effective, safe, and non-destructive—restoring water flow quickly with minimal environmental disruption.

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Why Choose Us?

  • Specialised culvert flushing equipment for small rural pipes to large urban culverts
  • Experienced crews with confined space and traffic management certification
  • Environmentally conscious – minimal disturbance, no harmful chemicals
  • Fast response for emergency or scheduled work
  • Documented result A post-flush inspection or optional CCTV survey is available to confirm condition.
  • We regularly work with councils, contractors & developers

Book a Culvert Assessment

Don't wait for a flood to find out there's a blockage. Regular culvert flushing ensures your drainage infrastructure is working when you need it most. Contact us today to discuss your site or request a free quote.

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Case Studies

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Wanganui Aeroworks

Wanganui Aeroworks, a company which specialised in all aspects of aerial applications such as fertiliser spreading and agriculture spraying, required removal of filiform corrosion and ceramic undercarriage coatings on an Ag-Aircraft.

  • No distortion to any surfaces
  • All rivets cleaned of edgeline coatings and oxides
  • Small amounts of water used easily contained and disposed of
Our Clients Are Saying
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“We have used Aquamax for over 15 years to deliver much of our hydrodemolition and scabbling requirements. We continue to find their approach and project delivery to be very reliable, productive and safety conscious. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other main contractors.”

– Mark Kurtovich, Business Development Manager, Contech
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Specialists in surface preparation, hydrodemolition and water blasting services.

0800 AQUAMAX (278 2629)
sales@aquamax.co.nz

Auckland Depot & Office

114 Rockfield Road, Penrose
PO Box 11322, Ellerslie
Auckland 1542

Wellington Depot

24B Peterkin St, Wingate
Lower Hutt 5019