How to Widen your Driveway DIY

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  • @skitzochik
    @skitzochik 3 роки тому +37

    so you went over & helped one of your viewers/subs ?? you are a gem David, thats the kindest gesture ever... you're such a sweetie pie 😉

  • @binthrdonthat
    @binthrdonthat 3 роки тому +7

    One of the many things I like about your channel is your willingness to share with us newbies

  • @homerdadon6363
    @homerdadon6363 2 роки тому +4

    This was the best DIY I've ever seen, now I can finally use my cement truck that has been sitting

  • @IAINoodle
    @IAINoodle 3 роки тому +9

    Hi David.
    I really appreciate the shots of the trowel work and the accompanying explanations of how it works.
    Thanks to your videos I'll be soon doing my first concrete project - just a small single step. Stay safe 👍

  • @taurus66
    @taurus66 3 роки тому +1

    I love it when i see a job come out so nice. It’s self satisfying I don’t care how many I’ve done.

  • @neatpleats11
    @neatpleats11 3 роки тому

    The little details you speak of, like talking about the piece of wood being white, are great pieces of information. Thanks for all the details. That is why I love your videos.

  • @MikeHarris1984
    @MikeHarris1984 3 роки тому +2

    New drone and editing is awesome. Looking awsome.

  • @sebasstuff8847
    @sebasstuff8847 Рік тому

    Thank you for explaining slump!! Never knew what that was.

  • @rebfan9200
    @rebfan9200 3 роки тому +1

    Wow!! first time watching. Y'all are good.

  • @johnstran
    @johnstran 3 роки тому +1

    Nice episode for DYI’er. Keep up the good work. Thank you

  • @genericwhitemale1114
    @genericwhitemale1114 3 роки тому

    The replies David leaves crack me up. Almost as much as when he said hello at the beginning of his video

  • @daviddinkha2811
    @daviddinkha2811 3 роки тому +1

    You are so detailed on explanation. Great job again.

  • @seekingtko3146
    @seekingtko3146 3 роки тому +4

    good video effects with the drone--nice!

  • @tinderbox218
    @tinderbox218 3 роки тому

    Your video quality is so much better lately than that other guy who shall remain nameless.

  • @tmacfan927
    @tmacfan927 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for teaching us about slump!

  • @gregsappington9991
    @gregsappington9991 3 роки тому

    Enjoy all your videos. Can’t wait till the next one

  • @charlesviner1565
    @charlesviner1565 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. Like 👍. Freezing cold here in Davenport Iowa so it's nice to see someone working outside

  • @mingliao4312
    @mingliao4312 3 роки тому +1

    Very enjoy what you done. Well done! Thanks !

  • @meatball6930
    @meatball6930 2 роки тому

    That’s awesome. If you’re a homeowner doing this make the sidewalk part flow into the entry. Having that hard right turn then a hard left turn to walk towards the door is dumb especially if you’re drunk,lol. This homeowner should have shaped it without having a corner at the end of sidewalk meeting the entry way. So basically a board done on this angle / to make it eliminate corner & make comfortable to approach entry and to make mowing grass easier. I’ve been a landscape designer/installer for 25 yrs( complete properties with grass,landscape,hard scape,waterfalls,pavers,tile,cement)and we get rid of just about any corners on a property. Looks better and is easier to maintain & in this case easier to walk to front door especially if you need to dolly cart anything into your house or a wheelchair.

  • @caroad2008
    @caroad2008 3 роки тому

    The finish looks excellent very very professional.

  • @T.E.P.
    @T.E.P. 3 роки тому +1

    great vid again ..... super nice production levels on vid and the project

  • @jeffreyrakas4314
    @jeffreyrakas4314 2 роки тому

    David = I enjoy your videos. I also like that you do some teaching of your craft.

  • @crazyhandshands9028
    @crazyhandshands9028 3 роки тому

    Nothing but the best check out that slump so smooth , these guys are amazing check out the darby guy so effortless..

  • @артур199
    @артур199 3 роки тому +2

    mr Odell im your big fan from Russia. You make a very good video. Thank you. P.S sory for my English))))

  • @sushilandia21
    @sushilandia21 3 роки тому +1

    No Rebar Necessary Dave?
    Good Work as always. Glad to see your staying busy in these times.

  • @GRUBB-MUDD
    @GRUBB-MUDD 2 роки тому

    Do u have to be licensed to use a drone in yur videos(on a monotized channel), even if it is a small drone

  • @paulsautocm
    @paulsautocm 3 роки тому

    Looks good, thanks for the demonstrations.

  • @adonaya.1594
    @adonaya.1594 7 місяців тому

    great video, I want to do something like the small area (left side of the garage) but my concern its how many concrete bag could be need and its not necessary put wires before the concrete and avoid cracks??? you know will be a DIY project , I will appreciate your comments,
    Thanks

  • @anuniki3616
    @anuniki3616 5 місяців тому

    Looks good 6+ inches is plenty deep. There is no need for additional reinforcement.

  • @MuffinMan0521
    @MuffinMan0521 3 роки тому

    This looks really nice. I would have torn out the driveway though and redone it. I love that look with the smooth borders.

  • @DavidRodriguez-wd2sz
    @DavidRodriguez-wd2sz 3 роки тому +1

    Great work

  • @Datoneguyfromstl
    @Datoneguyfromstl 3 роки тому

    I need a company like yours in St. Louis! I subbed to your channel just to learn how to lay my own concrete!

  • @youngedwards3265
    @youngedwards3265 2 роки тому

    Looks very nice! 👍

  • @mani5788
    @mani5788 9 місяців тому

    I’ve never seen concrete without rebar in Europe….And concrete in there,is considered the main building material,which is given a serious attention.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  9 місяців тому

      No worries in Southern California where it's beach weather everyday

  • @jamesmichon1425
    @jamesmichon1425 Рік тому +1

    I live in Michigan where the ground freezes 4 months out of the year. You used felt board down along the sidewalk, but not along the existing driveway. Is there a reason?

  • @ExperimentLife
    @ExperimentLife 3 роки тому

    Great video! I think I may try this.

  • @tetospewpews9644
    @tetospewpews9644 3 роки тому +10

    “So you gotta get down on your hands and knees and start rubbing it out” 😂😂😂 that’s what she said 😂😂 jk lol

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 роки тому +8

      When it gets that hard get down on your hands and knees and rub it out

    • @tetospewpews9644
      @tetospewpews9644 3 роки тому

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete love your vids man keep it up

    • @edgargarcia173
      @edgargarcia173 3 роки тому

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete LMFAO.

  • @GRUBB-MUDD
    @GRUBB-MUDD 2 роки тому

    Your a beast w that funny trowel, we don't have those in indy, (we do have funnyfloats)one of my viewers from Cali is sending me one, I thought that was pretty cool I wana show u my video of me using it. Is it OK if I send u a link? It's a really short video and funny too!

  • @BottleJackBuddy
    @BottleJackBuddy 3 роки тому

    Great work!

  • @Tomsfoolery.
    @Tomsfoolery. 3 роки тому

    Great video! That came out nice!

  • @dynamichue3787
    @dynamichue3787 2 роки тому

    Following, thank you!

  • @jaymann53
    @jaymann53 3 роки тому +5

    Would you have doweled into the existing slab? I definitely would have on the narrow strip

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 роки тому +1

      It's a good idea, but I think as deep as this went in I don't think it can move

  • @ExoDuzVidz
    @ExoDuzVidz Рік тому +1

    Just here to learn, so why do we not use rebar here ?

  • @jesuslovesyou8280
    @jesuslovesyou8280 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos

  • @vincevince3856
    @vincevince3856 7 місяців тому

    Looks great Wonder if you need any approval from HOA to make any extensions like this, thanks

  • @MrTooTechnical
    @MrTooTechnical 3 роки тому +2

    great vid. how come you didnt pin the new to old slab with dowels? thanks

  • @gudukassa6045
    @gudukassa6045 Рік тому

    Great work. This looks amazing and thank you for sharing. I'm just curious if the new driveway will slide out from the existing driveway? Can a rebar be used to connect the existing driveway with the new one, or is that not necessary?

  • @ThanhHoai-e6x
    @ThanhHoai-e6x 11 місяців тому

    How about the wire mesh, should we need some cuz a normal is about a ton heavy or even heavier

  • @juanrecinos6613
    @juanrecinos6613 3 роки тому +1

    I see some people drill a hole on the side of the old concrete and stick some pieces of rebards I think is for the old and new concrete stay even all the time

  • @HaloGTMaster94
    @HaloGTMaster94 3 роки тому +1

    Nice 👍

  • @kaycox5555
    @kaycox5555 3 роки тому

    AWESOME!

  • @janqs2459
    @janqs2459 9 місяців тому

    Does pieces of rebars drilled into old slab and extended t a new concrete help with keeping them even flat with time ?

  • @themarine09
    @themarine09 Рік тому

    would it make a difference if i drill some rebars in the existing concrete to connect with the new?

  • @7oblivion360
    @7oblivion360 8 місяців тому

    Do you know about how wide this driveway was before and after? I'm thinking about widening mine to accomidate 2 cars, my driveway is currently 13' 8". Curious how much to add on.

  • @jakel3424
    @jakel3424 3 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @mike01166
    @mike01166 Рік тому

    I need to extend my driveway 2 feet on one side. If I did the prep work of removing grass and dirt, building the forms, what do you think a local contractor would charge for the concrete and finish work?

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  Рік тому +1

      1500

    • @mike01166
      @mike01166 Рік тому

      Nice. Not too bad. I'd consider trying it myself, I love all things diy. But after purchasing or renting the specialty concrete tools, I probably wouldn't save much doing it myself and would spend a considerable more amount of time

  • @jennabobenna3631
    @jennabobenna3631 2 роки тому

    Hey there, great videos! So I'd like to widen my driveway (like most *other* human beings - when contractors will finally catch on & widen from the jump, idk). At any rate, I also think I'd like to paver it. Isn't it possible to paver over concrete & do you recommend taking the time & money to widen it with concrete before eventually pavering it all?
    Also, I'm ashamed I had *no* idea how much goes into the prep. 😔🤭

  • @beesybee8921
    @beesybee8921 3 роки тому

    I would do a sand wash just to match the old Concrete would look nicer (just an opinion) keep up good work

  • @SelaLucero
    @SelaLucero Рік тому

    I noticed this video is 2 years old... so hopefully you see my question. How much would a small project like adding a small addition to the driveway be? Like what you did on the left side of the garage only? What was the a two foot wide addition? I need that for the same reason so my husband and I can park comfortably in the driveway. We got a 1950s house and their two car garage driveways and garages are a bit tinier than most 2 car garage driveways. I'd like a quote of what you would charge to come in and do it... just so I can prepare myself. Thanks

  • @MrWTFish
    @MrWTFish Рік тому

    How long should i wait after is done to leave my car there

  • @dinomusi1982
    @dinomusi1982 Рік тому

    Do you need to add wire mash or anything like that if you plan on parking a car on it

  • @temujinkhan6326
    @temujinkhan6326 10 місяців тому

    Just wondering shouldn't it be tied to the existing driveway?

  • @gcposeidon0800
    @gcposeidon0800 Рік тому

    Sir I noticed there was no rebar used. Why ? I’m researching for my driveway in Fl.

  • @freepress8451
    @freepress8451 3 роки тому

    Another interesting video and thanks for sharing, I see 3 competitors already dislike

  • @thomasrossi31
    @thomasrossi31 3 роки тому

    Would it be better to pin into existing concrete? And/Or under dig the existing slab and pour under neath?

  • @h2oskiaddict
    @h2oskiaddict 3 роки тому

    The newest Odell Complete Concrete t-shirt, "you gotta get down on your hands and knees and start rubbing it out!"

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 роки тому

      My favorite, what about a image with that

    • @h2oskiaddict
      @h2oskiaddict 3 роки тому

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete Gonna have to go with a funny trowel and an edger, just to keep it PG. :D

  • @DarinWixon
    @DarinWixon 3 роки тому

    Thanks for explaining slump. Do you actually do slump tests or do you just ask for the desired slump?

  • @bigmikey1906
    @bigmikey1906 2 роки тому

    How much did you charge for this job? I need to have mine done as well but don't want to be ripped off. How many yards of concrete was used?

  • @robertskinner8477
    @robertskinner8477 3 роки тому +1

    no steel or dowels. not your usual style. although this is a great service as finishing is the skill that takes practice and has to be done with timing.

    • @keegangold9765
      @keegangold9765 Рік тому

      Agreed. I think mesh should have been used here.

  • @EzeeSKANKIN
    @EzeeSKANKIN 2 роки тому

    I would like to do this. Why would you not have rebar or some other sort of wire mesh?

  • @bryanv2983
    @bryanv2983 2 роки тому

    How much did this cost pretty much need the same thing

  • @RHEC1776
    @RHEC1776 3 роки тому

    Best in the west

  • @CAR-tt4uo
    @CAR-tt4uo 3 роки тому

    Hi David, do you guys service the San Bernardino and inland empire area??thanks great videos.

  • @roybanker
    @roybanker 3 роки тому +1

    I'll ask again...can you mention some "ballpark" pricing for these jobs. Lots of us here are probably thinking about concrete jobs around our homes, and it sure would be nice to have some kind of idea of cost

    • @22pnc37
      @22pnc37 3 роки тому

      I would be charging around 3000-4000 for this job I’m from California concrete is expensive here and homeowners usually complain about the price but the reality is you only make around 300 profit in these small jobs

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 роки тому +4

      I have some good news.
      I will have a cost estimator within my website probably by the end of next week

    • @roybanker
      @roybanker 3 роки тому

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete That will be epic! Thank you.

    • @alblack3425
      @alblack3425 3 роки тому

      @@22pnc37 Another thing homeowners don't understand is that they're paying for the expertise of the finishers and concrete pourers. Until they attempt to pour it themselves they don't realize how much work goes into it and even worst when their DIY pour goes bad an they're paying for a truck on standby with drying concrete in the barrel or chute.

  • @Aphxphotog
    @Aphxphotog 3 роки тому +1

    No rebar? Or will mesh be enough?

  • @carbindallas
    @carbindallas 3 роки тому

    Do you do mostly residential work or more commercial or about the same amount

  • @erikhartwig6366
    @erikhartwig6366 3 роки тому

    do you do the slump test before pouring or does the plant that makes the concrete do it? cool video!

  • @ripleesmusic
    @ripleesmusic Рік тому

    how come you did not use rebar to tie into the existing driveway and reinforce the concrete?

  • @rufinoalonzo8260
    @rufinoalonzo8260 3 роки тому

    This jobs is easy peasy

  • @NAK100100
    @NAK100100 2 місяці тому

    Do you do a slump test or does the concrete company does it for you and you take their word for it?

  • @firegrillin365
    @firegrillin365 8 місяців тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @kettlekorn471
    @kettlekorn471 3 роки тому

    Nice job! You usually always mention straight sack mix, no fly ash. Is there any time you'd ever want fly ash in the concrete mix?

  • @julietphillips1991
    @julietphillips1991 3 роки тому

    How long would it be before you can actually drive/park on it?

  • @Blching1231
    @Blching1231 3 роки тому

    Would you usually need a permit for a project like this ?

  • @DavidRodriguez-wd2sz
    @DavidRodriguez-wd2sz 3 роки тому

    Question when putting the stakes to form the 2x4 do u only put the out the outside ?What do u do If the 2x4 is twisted can a stake screw in the inside where cement goes?

  • @ricardocuevas7815
    @ricardocuevas7815 3 роки тому

    What does something like this cost? I've gotten several different prices locally for basically doing the same thing you did here. Thanks in advance.

  • @Flowing23
    @Flowing23 3 роки тому

    Great vid, thank you. Sometimes you use 3/8” and sometimes 3/4” stone in mixes for driveways and patio and walkways.
    I assume the 3/8 inch is easier to finish, so why use the 3/4 sometimes . Thank you.

  • @lolisaiahlol
    @lolisaiahlol 3 роки тому +1

    1:56 ballerina: construction edition 🩰

  • @evancobuilding
    @evancobuilding Рік тому

    how's that white lightning float?

  • @cerberus2881
    @cerberus2881 2 роки тому

    How long did you advise him not to park on it?

  • @rom14141
    @rom14141 3 роки тому +1

    How's the build on your land coming along?

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 роки тому +1

      I'm there right now.
      Hanging the big screen.
      Hooking up the washer dryer.

    • @antoniosmall4413
      @antoniosmall4413 3 роки тому

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete you’re reselling? Construction costs? Market Value?

  • @CarloTheSkunk
    @CarloTheSkunk 3 роки тому

    What determines the slump you need/want for a particular job?

    • @Rmz250ryder
      @Rmz250ryder 3 роки тому

      If something is sloped like this driveway or steps you want something stiffer so it doesnt fall. If something is more flat you can get away with a higher slump like a 5

  • @sean7193
    @sean7193 2 роки тому

    looks killer. with all that rock in there how do you not see it? how does the top smoothing make it not visible?

  • @Typersx1
    @Typersx1 3 роки тому +1

    I think the most intimidating problem with doing concrete is not knowing how to handle it when it comes off the truck, meaning has is it too hot? Or is it too wet? that's the stuff I would be concerned about

  • @unalcalskan371
    @unalcalskan371 3 роки тому

    Hi, why you did not put iron stick in ?

  • @kylehiltner4185
    @kylehiltner4185 3 роки тому

    I ddi the same thing to my driveway 6-7 years ago now, only I went stamped and colored to make it better match the front brick facade on my house. I never quite understood why they don't pour the driveway like this every time. Who wants to step out into a yard that might be wet/muddy for some reason.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 роки тому

      I concur

    • @rayphillips815
      @rayphillips815 Рік тому

      Did you pin your side extensions to the existing driveway using rebar?

    • @kylehiltner4185
      @kylehiltner4185 Рік тому +1

      @@rayphillips815 I did, and I also put welded wire mesh in before the poor as well.

    • @rayphillips815
      @rayphillips815 Рік тому

      @kylehiltner4185 yup, I've got the wire mesh spec'd, but realized that parking 2 SUVs on the driveway almost always requires one set of wheels to be on the grass, which will soon be concrete. Think I'll be adding the rebar pins across the cold joint to help transfer loads.

  • @jerryding6190
    @jerryding6190 6 місяців тому

    No rebar?

  • @antoniosmall4413
    @antoniosmall4413 3 роки тому

    Sometimes I see you use the long
    Arrow jointer and sometimes you don’t. Can you explain please?

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 роки тому

      The long jointer is just the first pass, goes deep and straight, then follow up with a shallow unit

  • @tiktoxic3533
    @tiktoxic3533 3 роки тому

    You should have a stamp with your logo on it! Sign your jobs discreetly somewhere.

  • @TribeJudah
    @TribeJudah 3 роки тому

    How much would a job like this cost ?