Bobcat T76 with Harley Rake
The right combination for reclaiming and reshaping driveways.
About Backline
You'll Deal With the Guy Doing the Work.
I'm Travis Hale, owner of Backline Grading Co. I answer the phone, look at the property, explain the work, and run the equipment.
How Backline started
Gravel Was Where I Started.
I grew up outside Prattville and started working around gravel and landscape materials before moving into residential grading. That taught me how different stone behaves, how much material a job actually takes, and how quickly poor drainage can undo good work.
In 2019, I bought a used skid steer and started taking weekend jobs. Driveway repairs, gravel spreading, and small grading work became the foundation of Backline.
More Gravel Is Not Always the Answer.
I kept seeing the same pattern: a homeowner wanted another load of gravel, but the driveway had lost its crown or the water had nowhere to go. Covering the rough spots would leave the real problem underneath. That is why I look at the grade and drainage first.
How we work
Three Things Backline Never Skips.
Grade First
We read the slope and the water before we touch the stone. Most fixes are grade and drainage problems wearing a gravel disguise.
Straight Answers
You get an honest explanation of what is wrong, what is optional, and what the finished ground is supposed to do.
Stay Involved
Backline stays small on purpose. The person you talk to is the person responsible for getting it right.
What to expect
When You Call Backline.
Send Details
Call or send a few photos with your property location and a note on what happens when it rains.
Get a Plan
Travis reviews the job and explains the likely scope, the approach, and whether a closer look makes sense.
Agree on the Work
You know who is coming, what is being fixed, and how the finished ground is supposed to work.
Get It Done Right
The crew shows up with the right equipment and fixes the grade, not just the surface.
Our equipment
Small Company. Practical Equipment.
The Harley rake joined the setup in 2020, and the mini excavator followed in 2022. Today, a small crew handles gravel driveways, drainage, culverts, yard grading, and pads with equipment that fits residential and rural jobs.
Kubota KX040
For drainage, culverts, grading, and precision work.
Harley Rake Attachment
Reclaim. Level. Grade. Built for practical results.
Proudly local
Based in Wetumpka. Working Close to Home.
Backline works throughout Elmore County and nearby areas, on gravel driveways, drainage, culverts, and yard grading. See where we work or how the work turns out.
Let's talk about your property
Show Travis What's Going On.
Text or email a few photos of your driveway or problem area. You will get honest advice, a clear plan, and the right fix for the ground you have.