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I heard that, it’s bigger than my house. Haha yes it can definitely be done, I’d check local prices because some guys on here said concrete was 120 per yard in there area. Around here it’s 200-220 with a 4-6 week wait. Contractors have lost their minds as well wanting between 14k-20k to do what I did for 3800 with bags and 100 ton of rock.

I saved even more than that which is insane. The lowest quote we received was 14000, up to around 20000. I have 3800 in a little over 100 ton of rock and the concrete. I don’t remember exactly but I know I spent somewhere around 60 hours. So the minimum I made was 166 dollars an hour and I can tell you if i made that much money throughout my life I sure wouldn’t be working anymore haha

Thank you! Based on the quotes we received I saved a minimum of 10,000. I don’t remember exactly on the time but know it was less than 60 hours. I made around 166 dollars per hour if I paid myself. That’s not too bad, I definitely don’t make that kind of money with my job (it would be nice though) lol

In my area at the time truck was 200-220 per yard depending on the day with a 4-6 week lead time. 80 lb bags were 3.20 each. Local contractors wanted a minimum of 14 k to do the work. In the first 30 seconds I said I saved 10k doing it myself. I have 3800 in the concrete and over 100 ton of rock.

There was some reason I had to do what I did. If I remember right I didn’t have anyone around to hold the other end of the line, I also think I only had the red permanent chalk at the time as well. Haha I was trying to show how to do it if you were alone and didn’t have any help as I’ve been chastised about “must be nice to have someone there to help” 🙃

At the time it was. This was during all of the Covid issues and I’m sure you can remember what that was like. Bags were 3.20 per #80 and truck was 220 per yard. Local contractors wanted 14k and up for this work. I have about 3800-4000 including concrete and over 100 ton of gravel.

Sorry to hear that. You’re right that could’ve ended up bad real quick. I’ve been extremely lucky as mines still kicking, but a lot of others are having similar results as you.

@@reallifetested2605 There is no room here for a single error. Even if gas isn't entering the battery compartment fumes are. And fumes ignite instantly when the on/off switch is pressed. Not worth a risk. Also, I noticed that sellers of these pumps leave no company name, and no phone number. Contact e-mail they leave is bogus. These people can not be tracked down. They know they are selling dangerous product.

I’ve done a 1 year update but I’m well over that at this point. So far not even a hairline crack anywhere. It’s actually holding up better than my driveway and front porch which was poured by “professionals”

So far my backs still holding up. Time will tell I suppose haha

You can get these at almost any farm supply store (from my experience) they’re called horse stall mats. Buy the width that fits your mower and cut / mount as shown in the video.

A really appreciate you brother

I don’t remember exactly but somewhere around 6x20. There were 6 sections and 820 bags so somewhere around 140 bags per section. The mixer could only hold (2) 80 on bags per batch. I wish I could have gotten a bigger mixer but the cost on those are insane. You’re welcome, Thank you!

I don’t blame you there. I do wish they made a mixer that could hold a little more concrete for an affordable price.

I don’t see why not. I’d definitely run some straps across it in the back, middle, and front though because it doesn’t have bunks to hold it in place.

In my area it’s hardly used in residential. We have good soil, rarely gets below freezing, and no natural disasters.

I said doing it myself saved 10k in the first 30 seconds of the video. Bags were 3.20, local plant wanted 200-220 per yard with 4-6 week wait. Local contractors wanted minimum of 14k for the work. I have 3800 in concrete and over 100 tons of gravel.

I just used a local metal building dealer. They all use the same company for the actual material I believe. It’s 41x24(or 26) I can’t remember exactly.

I was aiming for 4” but it ended up being closer to 6”

@@reallifetested2605 ok thanks. I’m thinking about doing a 3-4 slab on of the slab and 6” for the area where I want to put a lift. Just to save some money

It’s unbelievable how expensive things are today.

Haha devastator .

It took about a week overall. So far it was totally worth the work.

My luck half of it would blow away before I got a chance to wet it haha.

Thanks brotha!

For the 45 x 26ish slab I have right at 3800 dollars, that includes over 100 ton of gravel and concrete. Local contractors wanted a minimum of 14k and up. Some quotes were close to 20k

I will say I wouldn’t recommend it if you don’t have good balance. It gets tippy at times haha

@@reallifetested2605 And you bring kids out in it??!! I've seen a few drownings in my life at sea, doing search and rescue and recovery, and I'll let you into an obvious secret. NONE OF THEM WERE FUNNY!!!

In my area it’s rarely used unless industrial or commercial. We don’t have any natural disasters, we have good soil, and it rarely gets below freezing.

That’s amazing. Labor rates in the us have gotten out of control, that’s caused the prices of our goods to be out of control. I don’t understand how it’s gotten as bad as it has.

In my area rebar isn’t used usually unless industrial or commercial. We have good soil, no natural disasters, and it rarely gets below freezing. I’d check locally to see if anyone in your area is using it. So far I don’t have any cracks at all. I’ve done a one year update and will do another update in a few months. I think it’s coming up on 3 years but will have to check.

@@reallifetested2605 thanks for the update, this is super helpful

That’s awesome! As long as you plan ahead you won’t have any surprises. Good luck with your project I know you’ll do great!

That’s genius! I’ve seen a couple of people do it and see that it’s becoming more popular. We’re going to be building another metal building this year and will have to try that out. I bet it works great.

In my area rebar isn’t used usually unless industrial or commercial. We have good soil, no natural disasters, and it rarely gets below freezing.

@@reallifetested2605 ok, well I mean, it should be used, some form, esp for slabs, even in sidewalks it's good to use. Metal mesh or something so when it cracks it will be held together.

I didn’t. I poured what’s called a floating slab. It might not be allowed in your area so I’d definitely check. Around here people do it everyday.

It might be in your area. In my area it’s not required as we have stable soil, rarely gets below freezing, and no natural disasters like earthquakes.

You’re very welcome.

Bought a few weeks of gas and groceries.

It is slower than the tool that’s for sure.

Thank you!

Codes require a lot of things that pass inspection when they’re not done. Not sure if you’ve ever worked in construction but it happens everyday. Especially when it’s hot, there’s a lot of money involved, and people are lazy.

That’s awesome I wish it was like that around here. We recently were going to build a 24x24 workshop and the lowest quotes received were in the high 90s low 100s range. That’s with me doing the grading, electrical and drywall. Prices in my area have gone insane.

Thank you!

Somewhere between 6-7 thousand dollars.

Yes, because of time (I was working night shifts at the time) I only did 1 section per day.

@@reallifetested2605 How have they held up? Thank you! Blessings.

Thank you! So far so good on the post. I still haven’t gotten around to painting them. I mentioned it to the wife but the natural color of the wood has grown on us. Good luck with your project!

Thank you! I’ve always wondered about dry pour concrete. I’ve seen tons of videos about it and from the results and what people are saying it works great! Let me know how it goes. Good luck with your project.

You can definitely do it! You’d be surprised, once you get going it’s not as bad as you think. I’d imagine you’ll be able to finish this before lunch if you get started early, or break it up into two short days. Good luck with your project!

Good point! It seems like the mat material gets hard and starts breaking apart after 2 years or so no matter what you do. Fender washers definitely help especially if you get it hung up in a ditch haha

It seems like in the past year the quality on these has went downhill. Mine is still working but everyone I talk to says the same thing as you.