Culverts
Private entrance culverts (such as the culverts beneath your driveway) are owned by you - the property owner - even though they are part of the municipal drainage system. As a property owner you are responsible for the proper maintenance and upkeep of your private entrance culvert.
Learn more about what to do about different culvert issues:
I Need to Replace or Reset an Existing Culvert
Sometimes, due to the ground shifting, your culvert may heave and may need to be reset. In some cases, an existing culvert may need to be replaced due to damage, drainage issues or wear and tear. If you think an existing culvert needs to be replaced or reset, follow these steps:
- Review the information, options and approximate costs listed in the webpage below.
- If you want the city to replace or reset your culvert, submit an application through Pronto to request a quote.
Your Options for Culvert Installation, Extension, Replacement or Resetting
To replace or reset your culvert, you have the following two options:
Culvert Costs
Residential culverts installations/resets are based on time and material, as per the User Fees By-law (2026). These costs are estimated per meter as outlined below:
- The cost for a new 450-millimetre diameter culvert/replacement is $712 per metre.
- The cost for a culvert reset is $482 per metre.
- The above costs are based on a standard 450-millimetre diameter corrugated steel pipe culvert. If your culvert is deeper than 2 metres or is larger than 450 millimetres in diameter, the cost may be higher.
- All costs are estimates only and include 20 per cent contingency and 13 per cent HST.