I have been enjoying this father and son dynamic and learned a few things myself. I appreciate the willingness to say, "You know what? It doesn't make sense to keep sinking money when we can hire a pro and move dirt faster than us." That speaks of y'all characters.
I absolutely love your channel. Don’t hesitate to post things that you think are mundane, I’d watch you guys install a fence post. I wish I was your neighbor I’d be at the fence all day.
I genuinely love the transparency the stud pack family has the genuine run downs and struggles and decisions to cope with and trouble solve stressful situations. I'm also grateful for the content you provide I am 26 yo Male from Australia who's father passed away when i was 15 and I'm currently looking to buy my first house weather it be as a investment or it to be a home is undecided yet but i must admit i live vicariously through your videos as i know that if my old man was still around we most definitely would have tackled something like this as you both are as the father and son duo. please keep up the great content i wish you both all the best and cherish that relationship use have don't let the stress of the channel or the house get in the road of that. I am and always will be a loyal stud pack subscriber thank you for the amazing and most importantly informative content.
Ugh, MS In construction engineering / ground modification. Spent time as a Geotechnical Engineer. I've seen seasoned operators have to walk away and take 5 in soils like you have. It just becomes frustrating and you start hemorrhaging cash. Good fill and a good operator can be a lifesaver (and a budget saver). You guys do great work, and you know when to call in reinforcements. I am the same, I want to do it all myself. But a wise person knows when to get help. Your channel is wonderful, educational with what you are good at and knowing when to call in others.
Lake Stud Pack? More like a Swamp... That soil, if you can call it that, looked nasty. And that bulldozer was a beast! I think it was a good call to let someone do the earthworks for you... some big progress was made.
Had to do a basement foundation once on a lot that seemed to be 99% loose coarse sand. We ended up digging a hole, filling it with a clay plug, and digging the basement out of that. Luckily drainage wasn’t a problem. :) The joys of living near the shore margins of ancient glacial lakebed… you go from 40 feet of dense impermeable clay, to endless sand in a few miles.
My uneducated guess was that the quicksand might be deeper than two feet, but that really caught me off guard. Kudos to everyone for sticking with it for a long day to make sure it's done right! wow!
I'd recommend a yard drain system going into a cistern equipped with a pump to send the water into the storm sewer. Hopefully they're thinking about this, since it will be a lot easier to do now versus later once structures have been built.
You should now put in the hidden drainage pipes (with small holes) now so that those will keep the foundation dry. In Finland have to have the drainage pipes under the foundation surrounded with ruble, so that things keep dry over the years.
This is already the best build series. Awesome to see your positive attitudes and honesty with the challenges. Keep up the work, we're rooting for you!
I strongly recommend that whoever needs to rent/purchase any heavy machinery....you rent/purchase one with Tractor Tread like that as opposed to tires...as you can see...it rarely gets stuck regardless of the terrain!!! And YES...I know the tractor treads will rip up the lawn and everything around it...but with a little seed, it all grows back!
Chin up guys, it can only get better. Good catch on the contractor and realizing there's some things you're better off getting experienced pro's to do, there's no shame in realizing that.
Should probably dig a sump hole fill a bucked with stone for the pump to sit in. Man, that's always the way until you actually start digging. You just don't know. Goid luck Stud Pack
All I can say is WOW! Looks like one of my projects. This is going to be easy just do this that and the other thing and we are done. Nope it turns out to be just like your project and turns into a giant mess. Looking forward though after all is said and done you're going to have a great place and it's going to be done right. Keep plugging along it will be worth it all in the end. Great Job
In my town you have to control run off from your property without dumping it into a storm drain. You guy better make sure you control ground water so it doesn't come up into your living space once it's all done and I don't mean sump pump pits. You might need to elevate your foundation more than you want to.
Your content is so much more engaging and riveting than anything I see on the DIY Network or HGTV. I find myself glued to every new video put out. Great job you guys!
This is a mess on this property. I would have given this site another consideration. I've been lucky, I've only encountered clay once and ended up not buying the property. Damn stuff is like digging glue when it's wet and asphalt when it's dry.
I was thinking you should have called Apple Drains. Looks like your house is gonna need a pier foundation, though. Can’t wait to see the foundation in and your work start. 🙂
Pick a spot to the side, front or back of the pad pour location. Dig 2 ft deeper than the bottom of your pit. Put 1 ft of gravel in. Drop in a PVC pipe and fill around it with gravel Put a sump pump in the pipe. Keep pumping the water out until the foundation is done.
As somebody who was part of a 3 to 4 person team putting a foundation in who is never laid block before and was told oh just watch a UA-cam video. And as much as I think there's good stuff on UA-cam. This was not the answer because it took far longer and far more money than having the block layers come in and get us up to floor level straight and level and plum. It took us a month I think and they did two stories in three days. Meanwhile the boss wanted it done this way because it was cheaper then he wanted it done quick because it was costing too much and taking too long. Meanwhile I had two ER visits out of pocket with no insurance. And I am IT Computer video contractor consultant and was hired to Live stream his events, just a slight amount of change of scope of work.
what is different with the lot that the existing house is build upon? That surely cannot be the same as the part you want to build your garage? Maybe there was a good reason there was nothing build on the part you now have excavated.
You should have that sandy soil removed completely and replaced with some sort of top soil or fill. It is just going to be a swamp in your back yard until you do.
Are the slopped area outside of the foundation of the garage? I Would move all the dirt in the back, out once you demo the house, not drive the dozer over the driveway.
Tell all your friends about the Dirt Guy, he deserves the publicity and potential future work from referrals. So you dug a hole, going to fill in a hole and then dig the same hole some more to install the concrete footer. then fill in the remaining trench again! Don't you love construction.
LMFAO. Really dude? That was hilarious! I was wondering if he was going to have the spark plug unplugged, or the fuel shut off or something. Once you were 2 or 3 pills in I started laughing my ass off.
Oh joy, standing around and watch water drain from Stud Lake. Kind-of like watching paint dry, right? Since you are so far down, why not include a basement for the garage studio?
Um, yea... there is no way I'd have bought that place. It's a swamp. Laughed like crap at the pump switch thing! And I'd really, really recommend using some good fill and having that pad up high so it doesn't flood. I thought with soil samples they take from more than one spot? And man, you need some sort of loader to get that crap out of there, now. Why wait? Edit: I've seem quite a few garages with underground 'basements'. Many auto repair shops and dealers have two level service areas around here.
That has to be the worst soil in America. I feel bad for you guys as you are so excited to get building. Looks like the worst is behind you. Go get 'em!
Hey, Jordan, if by chance you have an iPhone, I know you can check your recently deleted tab in your photos app and you can recover the footage of you digging and almost getting stuck again!
I would build the foundation extra high and then use all the extra dirt to slope away from the building. Looks like the property is so flat that there is no drainage. SLOPE WAY FROM THE HOUSE!!!
From the video that showed the start of this colhannel and its progression. Your dad was definitely shy on camera at first and has come a long way. Each hey gang reminds me of the simpsons when the kids tell there parents that its what parents say when trying to be cool or something. lol. I could probably make a drinking game out of the hey gangs in the vids. lol.
Seeing you guys meet Matt Risinger and Home Renovision guy made my day. These are the few guys I follow on YT and it's cool to see the builder community come together.
You guys should check in with the French Drain Man here on UA-cam, he would probably have some advice on a drainage plan for the property, which will be crucial to not have ongoing water issues down the line. With so much clay and a seemingly high water table, the water won't percolate through the soil fast enough to effectively drain, so you'll require a yard drain to divert the water elsewhere, such as into the storm sewer. By doing this, you'll ensure you have a nice solid lot to enjoy for all the years to come, rather than a lot that is often swampy and a breeding ground for bugs and mosquitoes.
Where is any indication of high water table? They are on solid clay and there are street storm drains. It appears they had excessive rain which was contained by clay. If not for the hole they dug, the rainfall likely would have run off.
All 5 houses up hill from me now have water in their crawl space. I was lucky and put in a French drain a decade ago so the water was not getting to my foundation perimeter drain. It seems like it took 25 years of constant water for all the perimeter drains to clog. Mine is only dealing with water from storms that happen 3-4 times a year. So it is now only a backup for when my French drain gets overwhelmed.
I was knocking on my screen trying to point out that red switch to them, but nobody paid me any attention! I about fell off my stool when Jordan finally got the hint! FR
Wow. The amount of dirt that had to be removed was massive. That said, this place is very unlikely to have foundation problems like 80 percent of the homes in Houston.
That was rental dozer- he had rented it for the day to do a one day job he thought. Justin is solid gold- he stuck to his contract and delivered the job, period stop. Hope he gets lots of love and seat time- he's worth what he charges. FR
Respect for Brock!! Being videoed for hundreds of thousands of viewers and future customers... potentially millions of views.. That was a real gamble on his part! I would definitely give him a call if I lived in the area!
@@StudPack Hey guys, it looks like someone is using your name on telegram offering prizes. Please, check my comment on the water disaster video. I've got a warning email on my gmail account if you would like me to forward it to you. Take care and keep the working flowing!
Big respect to Justin the Bulldozer guy. Being a solo contractor you end up having to work at least twice as hard to make sure clients are happy, because you're not well known, which means you're always going to be working harder than everyone else for possibly less.
Damn Jordan those camera shots of the dirt getting pushed were on point man, loving the series so far. Also I'm upset with youtube for not notifying me properly when this video was released. "18 Hours Ago" WTF IS THAT UA-cam. THE BELL IS CHECKED DANGIT. Also don't worry about the price if it's a place you plan on living in man. You only live once so let's make it right the first time. Love you guys love the content can't wait for the next video brother.
It made me happy to see so many other people I recognized from UA-cam. Jeff Thorman looked very happy. Soil guy is nice to let you use the pump even if you decided not to hire him. Love the shot of the dog looking out the window. LOL. Justin was a trooper. I'm glad to see progress. Hope it didn't rain again before they fill could be put in.
Justin is awesome! What a trooper. I'm sure he was re-thinking what he got himself into but he didn't back down from that challenge. I hope everyone shows him some love. That is one good and very knowledgeable man!
Time laspe is THE way to go with this type of work. The close -ups don’t do justice 😢 Long shots really show the amount of work these machines can do Love it! ❤
100% getting in a pro was the smart thing to do. Being honest with your self about what skills you have and what jobs you can do effectively is going to save you a ton of money and stress in the long run. Keep at it guys... looking good.
Absolutely this! I love the Stud Pack, but you guys can't possibly do everything and do it well. Your skills will definitely pay off in the long run, but it's wise to know your limitations.
All I can say is welcome to Houston Soil....it sucks. Word of advice ..... the foundation costs in that part of texas are tough......Always and I mean ALWAYS do more than one bore hole. It pays to know . As you found out your excavation costs are totally out of line with projections based on what you thought. It also screws up your disposal plans. once the selct fill is in place I would strongly suggest getting rid of the soil at that point. that way it wont mess with your construction of the garage and demo of the old house. This is the rainy season and if you thought Louisiana was wet, Houston can be just as bad
Man I am so glad you guys finally decided to sub that digging out. You seriously picked like the world’s worst site to learn how to dig a foundation on. Bet you’d like to be back in SoCal right about now lol
Not sure why you'd haul off the top soil instead of using it to raise the grade for the entire property.. You're almost at water level so going higher would be beneficial.
They can't go so far above grade with regards to their neighbors fences. Probably some regulations regarding diverting water onto neighbor's properties as well, which raising the grade would do.
@@anonanon8252 there isn't that much dirt when spread equally across the entire proper to divert water to the neighbors as most is on ground and not on ground run off. The property also needs tile/drainage pipe installed on ground.
about 8 hours in watching the pro struggle had to be a good feeling. Not because its hard for him, but because you realize you were right in hiring this out. You guys were getting pretty comfortable on the machine, but there's no replacement for years of experience and the knowledge of what to look for and when to adjust based on ever changing conditions. Coming along nicely boys!
This guy needs a link to his company. He did a great job.
I have been enjoying this father and son dynamic and learned a few things myself. I appreciate the willingness to say, "You know what? It doesn't make sense to keep sinking money when we can hire a pro and move dirt faster than us." That speaks of y'all characters.
When dad was trying to pull start the pump wearing out his arm, and son goes I remember how to start it. On off switch 😂
@@LCCJ82 Then the dad go, "Really?" That was the best moment.
@@LCCJ82 that was golden😂
@@LCCJ82 As soon as I saw Predator, I thought: Oh no, I hope he doesn't do what I have done with my Predator engines....yep! He did.......
@7:26 "Really Dude??" I actually laughed out loud. Great video.
The city is gunna come knocking if you don't get some silt fence up around the lot. Keep up the work guys! Always happy when you upload.
I absolutely love your channel. Don’t hesitate to post things that you think are mundane, I’d watch you guys install a fence post. I wish I was your neighbor I’d be at the fence all day.
😄same, I'd be volunteering to help just to get the experience...and a return favor now and then😉
I genuinely love the transparency the stud pack family has the genuine run downs and struggles and decisions to cope with and trouble solve stressful situations. I'm also grateful for the content you provide I am 26 yo Male from Australia who's father passed away when i was 15 and I'm currently looking to buy my first house weather it be as a investment or it to be a home is undecided yet but i must admit i live vicariously through your videos as i know that if my old man was still around we most definitely would have tackled something like this as you both are as the father and son duo. please keep up the great content i wish you both all the best and cherish that relationship use have don't let the stress of the channel or the house get in the road of that. I am and always will be a loyal stud pack subscriber thank you for the amazing and most importantly informative content.
100% sorry for your loss NRNS Mike, but I agree the dynamic on this channel is great! Father teaching son and (sometimes) vice versa? lol
Joel Walsman, Perkins Brothers and the whole gang is here, this is just awesome!
Ugh, MS In construction engineering / ground modification. Spent time as a Geotechnical Engineer. I've seen seasoned operators have to walk away and take 5 in soils like you have. It just becomes frustrating and you start hemorrhaging cash. Good fill and a good operator can be a lifesaver (and a budget saver). You guys do great work, and you know when to call in reinforcements. I am the same, I want to do it all myself. But a wise person knows when to get help. Your channel is wonderful, educational with what you are good at and knowing when to call in others.
Lake Stud Pack? More like a Swamp... That soil, if you can call it that, looked nasty. And that bulldozer was a beast! I think it was a good call to let someone do the earthworks for you... some big progress was made.
Man…this just keeps getting better! It’s impressive how you’re navigating the hurdles as they come up. You’re going to have a great house!
Had to do a basement foundation once on a lot that seemed to be 99% loose coarse sand. We ended up digging a hole, filling it with a clay plug, and digging the basement out of that. Luckily drainage wasn’t a problem. :) The joys of living near the shore margins of ancient glacial lakebed… you go from 40 feet of dense impermeable clay, to endless sand in a few miles.
You put some valiant effort forth but happy to see you all went with a pro for foundation work. Everything starts with a reliable base.
Watching you start that pump was like me starting my brother’s chain saw a few weeks ago.
Definitely need some drainage in this yard. And I'm so glad you guys hired the professional help this time around.
My uneducated guess was that the quicksand might be deeper than two feet, but that really caught me off guard. Kudos to everyone for sticking with it for a long day to make sure it's done right! wow!
My guys! My day is always a little better when your video's drop!!
Good point-a pro was definitely needed here
Looking forward to see what you do drainage wise. Looks like a total nightmare for water management on that entire property. Love watching though
I'd recommend a yard drain system going into a cistern equipped with a pump to send the water into the storm sewer. Hopefully they're thinking about this, since it will be a lot easier to do now versus later once structures have been built.
@@anonanon8252 Yeah. Definitely something they wanna tackle soon, I'd say.
@@anonanon8252 this is the only option they have.
hey guys! you should mention using micropiles to your geotech/structural engineer. it will mitigate all these grading and drainage concerns.
You should now put in the hidden drainage pipes (with small holes) now so that those will keep the foundation dry. In Finland have to have the drainage pipes under the foundation surrounded with ruble, so that things keep dry over the years.
This is already the best build series. Awesome to see your positive attitudes and honesty with the challenges. Keep up the work, we're rooting for you!
I strongly recommend that whoever needs to rent/purchase any heavy machinery....you rent/purchase one with Tractor Tread like that as opposed to tires...as you can see...it rarely gets stuck regardless of the terrain!!! And YES...I know the tractor treads will rip up the lawn and everything around it...but with a little seed, it all grows back!
I'm glad you called in help. It looks like you really needed it tbh.
Chin up guys, it can only get better. Good catch on the contractor and realizing there's some things you're better off getting experienced pro's to do, there's no shame in realizing that.
This episode was very interesting thank you
Should probably dig a sump hole fill a bucked with stone for the pump to sit in. Man, that's always the way until you actually start digging. You just don't know. Goid luck Stud Pack
Awesome you met Jeff and the deleting part is exactly why phones need to have expandable storage.
All I can say is WOW! Looks like one of my projects. This is going to be easy just do this that and the other thing and we are done. Nope it turns out to be just like your project and turns into a giant mess. Looking forward though after all is said and done you're going to have a great place and it's going to be done right. Keep plugging along it will be worth it all in the end. Great Job
"Hey, Chucko, that doesn't smell like mud." -- Tommy Boy
Justin earned his keep today. Good luck guys, I'll be waiting for every new installment.
In my town you have to control run off from your property without dumping it into a storm drain. You guy better make sure you control ground water so it doesn't come up into your living space once it's all done and I don't mean sump pump pits. You might need to elevate your foundation more than you want to.
Your content is so much more engaging and riveting than anything I see on the DIY Network or HGTV. I find myself glued to every new video put out. Great job you guys!
Thank you Justin... the world needs more men like you.
This is a mess on this property. I would have given this site another consideration.
I've been lucky, I've only encountered clay once and ended up not buying the property. Damn stuff is like digging glue when it's wet and asphalt when it's dry.
on REALLY muddy ground here, they drive concrete pillars into the ground to anchor the foundation.
I was thinking you should have called Apple Drains. Looks like your house is gonna need a pier foundation, though. Can’t wait to see the foundation in and your work start. 🙂
Pick a spot to the side, front or back of the pad pour location.
Dig 2 ft deeper than the bottom of your pit.
Put 1 ft of gravel in.
Drop in a PVC pipe and fill around it with gravel
Put a sump pump in the pipe.
Keep pumping the water out until the foundation is done.
Oh, the joys of building on a swamp.
I'm speechless, all I can say is thanks for this awesome video.
As somebody who was part of a 3 to 4 person team putting a foundation in who is never laid block before and was told oh just watch a UA-cam video. And as much as I think there's good stuff on UA-cam. This was not the answer because it took far longer and far more money than having the block layers come in and get us up to floor level straight and level and plum. It took us a month I think and they did two stories in three days. Meanwhile the boss wanted it done this way because it was cheaper then he wanted it done quick because it was costing too much and taking too long. Meanwhile I had two ER visits out of pocket with no insurance. And I am IT Computer video contractor consultant and was hired to Live stream his events, just a slight amount of change of scope of work.
Love this series what a crazy adventure!
I get the feeling that Justin is going to be a key partner in this build. You can tell he's good people.
LMAO, that look when he turned the on switch on reminded me of not holding the flashlight right for my dad... Good times.
neighbor dog had me laughing
No way! A picture of Stud Pack with Jeff Thorman my Canadian DIYer homie!! You all help me so much in all my projects!
Keep digging Studpack u guys found th right guy shout to to him An his experience 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Its you guys, Jeff from HomeRenovision and Scott from Everydayhomerepairs
The ultimate trifecta of DIY
what is different with the lot that the existing house is build upon? That surely cannot be the same as the part you want to build your garage? Maybe there was a good reason there was nothing build on the part you now have excavated.
you guys admitted you were out of your depth (hole pun intended). that was honest integrity. i love this channel.
You should have that sandy soil removed completely and replaced with some sort of top soil or fill. It is just going to be a swamp in your back yard until you do.
Are the slopped area outside of the foundation of the garage? I Would move all the dirt in the back, out once you demo the house, not drive the dozer over the driveway.
He should of pushed the dirt back alot more when he first started. But you didn't know that extra dirt was coming out.
Well done to the dozer operator for trucking on and completing the job.
You're going to have to have some really strong concrete full bulldozer to go through on your concrete pad of a garage
Karen the Dog next door keeping tabs on you. 😆
Tell all your friends about the Dirt Guy, he deserves the publicity and potential future work from referrals. So you dug a hole, going to fill in a hole and then dig the same hole some more to install the concrete footer. then fill in the remaining trench again! Don't you love construction.
I would definitely put the whole house on piers. Especially if there are 100 year floods there.
Love your videos. Excited to see more
So, what fun did you have in Vegas that didn't happen, or have to stay there?
That dozer definitely backs up better than it does going forward. When in doubt, put it in reverse.
LMFAO. Really dude? That was hilarious! I was wondering if he was going to have the spark plug unplugged, or the fuel shut off or something. Once you were 2 or 3 pills in I started laughing my ass off.
0:41 yes, you got to meet Matt Risinger from The Build Show!
I say bulldoze the house now and get it out of your way
that guy was cool and tractor was serious business.
i laughed a little too hard at the 'Really dude?' when you flipped the switch to 'on'.
You found a solid brother in that dozer operator.
Hoping you don't end up with a swimming pool before filling in the hole!
Oh joy, standing around and watch water drain from Stud Lake. Kind-of like watching paint dry, right? Since you are so far down, why not include a basement for the garage studio?
Um, yea... there is no way I'd have bought that place. It's a swamp. Laughed like crap at the pump switch thing! And I'd really, really recommend using some good fill and having that pad up high so it doesn't flood. I thought with soil samples they take from more than one spot? And man, you need some sort of loader to get that crap out of there, now. Why wait? Edit: I've seem quite a few garages with underground 'basements'. Many auto repair shops and dealers have two level service areas around here.
I see you met Joel and Scott. Those two are behind the other two DIY UA-cam that I follow as I play Bob Vila (and not Tim Taylor) with my house.
That has to be the worst soil in America. I feel bad for you guys as you are so excited to get building. Looks like the worst is behind you. Go get 'em!
Hey, Jordan, if by chance you have an iPhone, I know you can check your recently deleted tab in your photos app and you can recover the footage of you digging and almost getting stuck again!
You didn't have a piece of wood or a pallet or something to put that pump on to keep it out of the mud.
No short cuts there!
The dozer operator is definitely going to have re-wax his tracks.
I guess you Cajuns are naturally drawn to swampland!! 🐊😜🤣
I would build the foundation extra high and then use all the extra dirt to slope away from the building. Looks like the property is so flat that there is no drainage. SLOPE WAY FROM THE HOUSE!!!
Piss funny...I'm in australia screaming ...turn on the kill switch..... 🤔😂🤣😎🇦🇺👌. Mate you fellas need to start selling water.
From the video that showed the start of this colhannel and its progression. Your dad was definitely shy on camera at first and has come a long way. Each hey gang reminds me of the simpsons when the kids tell there parents that its what parents say when trying to be cool or something. lol. I could probably make a drinking game out of the hey gangs in the vids. lol.
Seeing you guys meet Matt Risinger and Home Renovision guy made my day. These are the few guys I follow on YT and it's cool to see the builder community come together.
Matt Rinsinger is a schill.
You guys should check in with the French Drain Man here on UA-cam, he would probably have some advice on a drainage plan for the property, which will be crucial to not have ongoing water issues down the line. With so much clay and a seemingly high water table, the water won't percolate through the soil fast enough to effectively drain, so you'll require a yard drain to divert the water elsewhere, such as into the storm sewer. By doing this, you'll ensure you have a nice solid lot to enjoy for all the years to come, rather than a lot that is often swampy and a breeding ground for bugs and mosquitoes.
Thats what I was thinking
That is EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT. It just hit's hardpan and that is it... SWAMPVILLE.
Where is any indication of high water table? They are on solid clay and there are street storm drains. It appears they had excessive rain which was contained by clay. If not for the hole they dug, the rainfall likely would have run off.
All 5 houses up hill from me now have water in their crawl space. I was lucky and put in a French drain a decade ago so the water was not getting to my foundation perimeter drain.
It seems like it took 25 years of constant water for all the perimeter drains to clog. Mine is only dealing with water from storms that happen 3-4 times a year. So it is now only a backup for when my French drain gets overwhelmed.
@@roseymalino9855 It’s not just since this rainfall, the property has been very soft and wet in all of the videos.
I don’t know if I laughed harder at Jordan not flipping the On switch or Paul huffing and puffing trying to start that thing lol
I was knocking on my screen trying to point out that red switch to them, but nobody paid me any attention! I about fell off my stool when Jordan finally got the hint! FR
The look Paul gave Jordan was priceless
Wow. The amount of dirt that had to be removed was massive. That said, this place is very unlikely to have foundation problems like 80 percent of the homes in Houston.
I was amazed... exact opposite problem we have in SE Michigan! We even all (mostly) have basements!
Ditch the garage and have a duck pond instead.
😆
Too Turnt Tony would approve
Kudos to Justin for seeing the job through the same day. Quite the change in scope of work.
That was rental dozer- he had rented it for the day to do a one day job he thought. Justin is solid gold- he stuck to his contract and delivered the job, period stop. Hope he gets lots of love and seat time- he's worth what he charges. FR
Respect for Brock!! Being videoed for hundreds of thousands of viewers and future customers... potentially millions of views.. That was a real gamble on his part! I would definitely give him a call if I lived in the area!
His name is Justin! Brock is the rental company. Justin had his J&J Biddy Dozer at another job. Busy dude but super motivated and humble.
@@StudPack
Hey guys, it looks like someone is using your name on telegram offering prizes.
Please, check my comment on the water disaster video.
I've got a warning email on my gmail account if you would like me to forward it to you.
Take care and keep the working flowing!
Big respect to Justin the Bulldozer guy. Being a solo contractor you end up having to work at least twice as hard to make sure clients are happy, because you're not well known, which means you're always going to be working harder than everyone else for possibly less.
It's hard work but it's honest work
Damn Jordan those camera shots of the dirt getting pushed were on point man, loving the series so far. Also I'm upset with youtube for not notifying me properly when this video was released. "18 Hours Ago" WTF IS THAT UA-cam. THE BELL IS CHECKED DANGIT. Also don't worry about the price if it's a place you plan on living in man. You only live once so let's make it right the first time. Love you guys love the content can't wait for the next video brother.
That dog in the window needs to become a continuous meme/mascot throughout the project.
It made me happy to see so many other people I recognized from UA-cam. Jeff Thorman looked very happy. Soil guy is nice to let you use the pump even if you decided not to hire him. Love the shot of the dog looking out the window. LOL.
Justin was a trooper. I'm glad to see progress.
Hope it didn't rain again before they fill could be put in.
Justin is awesome! What a trooper. I'm sure he was re-thinking what he got himself into but he didn't back down from that challenge. I hope everyone shows him some love. That is one good and very knowledgeable man!
I'd want him on my team. We'll see more of him on this series, welcome !
Good job and thanks for hanging in there with stud pack team. Kudos to Justin.
Time laspe is THE way to go with this type of work. The close -ups don’t do justice 😢
Long shots really show the amount of work these machines can do
Love it! ❤
Glad y'all connected with Matt Risinger in Vegas!
100% getting in a pro was the smart thing to do. Being honest with your self about what skills you have and what jobs you can do effectively is going to save you a ton of money and stress in the long run. Keep at it guys... looking good.
Absolutely this! I love the Stud Pack, but you guys can't possibly do everything and do it well. Your skills will definitely pay off in the long run, but it's wise to know your limitations.
All I can say is welcome to Houston Soil....it sucks. Word of advice ..... the foundation costs in that part of texas are tough......Always and I mean ALWAYS do more than one bore hole. It pays to know . As you found out your excavation costs are totally out of line with projections based on what you thought. It also screws up your disposal plans. once the selct fill is in place I would strongly suggest getting rid of the soil at that point. that way it wont mess with your construction of the garage and demo of the old house. This is the rainy season and if you thought Louisiana was wet, Houston can be just as bad
Wonder if it would have been easier to put a trailer or large shed at back of property for temporary living and clear the whole lot at once?
Man I am so glad you guys finally decided to sub that digging out. You seriously picked like the world’s worst site to learn how to dig a foundation on. Bet you’d like to be back in SoCal right about now lol
hahahaha loved that dog looking out the window
Not sure why you'd haul off the top soil instead of using it to raise the grade for the entire property.. You're almost at water level so going higher would be beneficial.
They can't go so far above grade with regards to their neighbors fences. Probably some regulations regarding diverting water onto neighbor's properties as well, which raising the grade would do.
@@anonanon8252 there isn't that much dirt when spread equally across the entire proper to divert water to the neighbors as most is on ground and not on ground run off. The property also needs tile/drainage pipe installed on ground.
about 8 hours in watching the pro struggle had to be a good feeling. Not because its hard for him, but because you realize you were right in hiring this out. You guys were getting pretty comfortable on the machine, but there's no replacement for years of experience and the knowledge of what to look for and when to adjust based on ever changing conditions. Coming along nicely boys!