COST of LARGE Septic System DIY | Did We Save $$$

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  • @richardperry9095
    @richardperry9095 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Perseverance. Muscles. Blisters. It all builds character. You all won! Congratulations.

  • @ericgervase
    @ericgervase หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great family. I’m sure their kids are going to appreciate just flushing the toilet and knowing the amount of work that goes into building your own house. What a wonderful experience for them and what a great job that family did. Good for them.

  • @joanpodmjerski9330
    @joanpodmjerski9330 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It cost a lot but you have a working toilet now and you have water.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😉👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @rubybirdseye1503
    @rubybirdseye1503 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    $8,500 no bad!! Job well done!! Kids are adorable as always. Can’t wait to see your next project!!

  • @robfox5892
    @robfox5892 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You guys did awesome! Besides the actual real money you saved, you also have to remember the tremendous value of knowing what you have. Not to mention the value of the DIY skills learned that can be applied to both maintenance, and other projects down the road. GOOD JOB!

  • @robertbass5283
    @robertbass5283 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was very glad, to see this project successfully finished ! It was a little stressful just watching you guys. That was a lot of work. And I give you a great deal of respect for accomplishing it !
    All of your kids, did so much to help…You have a Great Family !!

  • @kcarrot2002
    @kcarrot2002 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can’t wait for the next projects. 😊

  • @scottmcintyre5543
    @scottmcintyre5543 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    $8,500 is an excellent price given the rock issues you ran into. Excellent job. The knowledge that it was done right is invaluable. Thanks for sharing the details.

  • @cchambers8632
    @cchambers8632 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perseverance to an art form!
    What a fight to get that last trench dug. Flush on!

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the update.

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You did an AWESOME job and WOW alot of dang Boulder! Always Love watching you guy's! Love your family! God Bless y'all!

  • @mikeohl424
    @mikeohl424 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    enjoyed every minute of your build and I hope the next phase goes well.

  • @ranakia543
    @ranakia543 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy that you're done.

  • @Extranjera76
    @Extranjera76 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m glad that you finish. Thanks for inspiring us to work with the family. Your kids are a blessing for me. God bless you and your family.

  • @buskerjames
    @buskerjames ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can't wait to see you get started on your new home, regards from Calgary Canada

  • @Monkeemama
    @Monkeemama ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve enjoyed every video! I’m living vicariously through you doing what I’d love to do (if I were 20 years younger)! Thank you, as always, for sharing your adventures and your family with all of us! Looking forward to the next project! ❤

  • @janetkoball44
    @janetkoball44 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for all the info. You are getting it done. That is what counts. See you on your next visit to us.

  • @Mr.SuperDuper-idk
    @Mr.SuperDuper-idk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice job!
    I’m doing a 2-3 55 gallon illegal septic YAY

  • @wadeprior5203
    @wadeprior5203 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey good morning you guys hope you guys are having a good time hey I'm glad you got that part done now you guys got a bathroom now you need to build a house 🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏡 have a good day😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @mosbysmen
    @mosbysmen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    y'all will always look back on this project with pride. i am getting ready to do the same thing in the ozarks , hope i dont have the boulders yall had

  • @SJC49
    @SJC49 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s your personalities and perseverance that really make these videos. Congrats on the amazingly hard work involved and the spirit it takes to tackle these projects. Still so impressed with your solar build!

  • @margaretbishop637
    @margaretbishop637 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the cost info. Your work...priceless. You did the work, no short cuts, hope it will last a long time.

  • @marshalldavis4455
    @marshalldavis4455 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on the completion of the septic

  • @itsjubilee2012
    @itsjubilee2012 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It may have cost $8500 but it is a million-dollar septic system. 😍😍😍Congratulations on a job well done.

  • @davidgetchell3633
    @davidgetchell3633 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just watched this video, thanks for all the updates. Your boulders look like lava, ours here in new england are more rounded. If you watch Lumnah acres, in N.H. you will see BIG boulders, they put in their own septic system .

  • @FirstSuiGeneris
    @FirstSuiGeneris ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the breakdown on your septic system!

  • @D-rizzy31
    @D-rizzy31 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was my first video of your guys that I have watched... It was great! You two seem great for one another! I look forward to your other videos!

  • @myrigarou
    @myrigarou ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video! I really appreciate your channel, you're a nice family and I learn a lot. Congratulations friends!

  • @juanitaespiricueta3863
    @juanitaespiricueta3863 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great experience down! Congrats and enjoy that toilet!!

  • @kathybrunson2390
    @kathybrunson2390 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job guys! So happy for you that it’s done! I look forward to the next project!

  • @QuietCottage
    @QuietCottage ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am happy for all of you! Have a wonderful 4th of July holiday.

  • @karl39100
    @karl39100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Informative video. Well done guys:)

  • @rockysplace6012
    @rockysplace6012 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you all did a amazing job keep it going can’t wait to start watching the house build

  • @richardzahn7570
    @richardzahn7570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great time. What a project. Great determination. What an accomplishment. Love the takes at the end....the kids are awesome....even the big one named Jacob 😅

  • @joet068
    @joet068 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a great video and showing the process.

  • @guylocation9823
    @guylocation9823 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bless your soul ..
    U all did an amazing job!

  • @johntoczek3621
    @johntoczek3621 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I spent the last 2 weeks watching all of your videos. I've been a subscriber for several months and decided to watch everything you've posted. I must say your entire family is fantastic! Love your channel and continue to wish your joy and continued success.

  • @harleysmith3479
    @harleysmith3479 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVED WATCHING U AND YOUR FAMILY LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE SHOWS U HAVE A GREAT FAMILY GOD BLESS

  • @RyanOutdoors84
    @RyanOutdoors84 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad I found your video! I am going to be doing the same thing here in a couple months.

  • @kevroodenman3283
    @kevroodenman3283 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Weld metal fence posts together for probe and poke

  • @mikefinnerty1852
    @mikefinnerty1852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great recap! Congratulations.

  • @bama_buck0745
    @bama_buck0745 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s a great price y’all! Great job

  • @Step-n-Wolf
    @Step-n-Wolf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate all the details.

  • @ambrosemachiavelli
    @ambrosemachiavelli ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Videos like this are so helpful

  • @julianmonceaux476
    @julianmonceaux476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job Guys- glad to see that you both are open to learning and doing these projects. Good Luck

  • @n164bj
    @n164bj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job. It looks like your bucket is invisible just like mine and just as hard :)

  • @loucinci3922
    @loucinci3922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It all adds up thanks for breaking it down. What’s next?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  ปีที่แล้ว

      We have 875 feet of driveway to gravel. Should go quick. Thanks.

  • @dionh70
    @dionh70 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To be precise, you STILL have to tie the main house into the septic system, but obviously, that is pretty much negligible in terms of materials cost and the labor will be part of the foundation prep in any case. Now that I know the cost per yard on the gravel, I concede that buying a jaw crusher isn't necessarily the best purchase, especially since you'll be able to haul your own gravel from here on out. I'm sincerely hoping that Jacob has a set of rough drawings/plans showing all the components of the septic system for the eventual repairs/maintenance.

  • @blackturtleshow
    @blackturtleshow ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting presentation! I have a septic tank and of course I know where it's located, but I have no idea how far the leach lines extend.

  • @vlogfamous8049
    @vlogfamous8049 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the video 😊

  • @ritameek3353
    @ritameek3353 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job!! ♥️👍🏼♥️😁

  • @jamestrinh867
    @jamestrinh867 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👍👍👍

  • @meglange3595
    @meglange3595 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So when do you think you'll start the house build? And when the house is done there's gotta be a BIG family celebration!!! 🎉🎆 😁👍

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  ปีที่แล้ว

      We're still waiting on the architect. Seems to be taking his time. Then after that, our plans need to be reviewed and approved by the county. We're still hoping to start building later this summer. Maybe fall 😥.

  • @denniswray470
    @denniswray470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here is a tip for if the backo is your own weld the teeth on they will last many years without problems you have the equipment to DIY it.

  • @yorotirb3941
    @yorotirb3941 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You cant count the welder cause that was a mothers day gift, Hee Hee!

  • @willglueck3156
    @willglueck3156 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍

  • @jamesleavy128
    @jamesleavy128 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Behind every great man is a greater woman, be thankful every day with a grateful heart for your wife

  • @mikelondakos9723
    @mikelondakos9723 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a thought, hind sight is 20/20, why not just dig a spot further down and roll the big rocks into the holes so you don't have to remove them?

  • @rudyfisher7660
    @rudyfisher7660 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You gotta figure the whole total system with electrical and everything probably cost you around 9005. Is what I'm saying because I was kind of watching close? You got. Around? Ten thousand dollars total and everything

  • @rbo350
    @rbo350 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the first time I'm watching your channel did you have to buy a generator along with that welder,

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No generator to run it. Our solar system puts out 240 volts so we can run large appliances. Thanks 🙂

  • @gregorysampson8759
    @gregorysampson8759 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was really something seeing the footage of you and your kids walk around in those unbraced excavations. Really glad there weren't any collapses causing injury or death. That was extremely risky.

  • @marcbee1234
    @marcbee1234 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video with so much helpful information!!! How long did the project take from the day you first broke ground after perc tests?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      About 12 weeks, but that's mostly because of how rocky the ground was.

  • @rowangratz
    @rowangratz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s a lot of work! No contractor could afford to do that job for 11K

  • @JayJay-sf2wn
    @JayJay-sf2wn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Is this Arizona? It’s gotta be Arizona. I swear there isn’t any dirt in Arizona. It’s all rock.

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It sure is 😅

    • @dridimensional8753
      @dridimensional8753 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @aboulderlifeoffgrid what area in Arizona? I currently live in Phoenix and am planning for the off grid life and trying to decide what area to live in to be able to grow food…

  • @courtneyann1870
    @courtneyann1870 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How many weeks/months do you think it took? It's hard for us to tell watching your videos. Good job guys!! 👏

  • @PDZ1122
    @PDZ1122 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Permits: Local mafia bribes. If you get nothing tangible in return for your money, it's simple extortion, fraud, theft or bribery.

    • @Hinesfeet
      @Hinesfeet วันที่ผ่านมา

      In this county for sure😢

  • @rubybirdseye1503
    @rubybirdseye1503 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oops forgot to proofread
    ( not bad)

  • @alliewolf3392
    @alliewolf3392 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤😊❤😊❤😊

  • @arminallam2726
    @arminallam2726 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you gauge your septic tank size needs? Is there a rough calculation based on the amount of people that live on the property?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The guys who did our perk test designed the size of the system. Basically, it's based off of how many plumbing fixtures are going to be in the house. Thanks 🙂

    • @arminallam2726
      @arminallam2726 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aboulderlifeoffgrid Thanks for the info. Love your videos, very informative and entertaining! Best of luck with your build :)

  • @FourthWayRanch
    @FourthWayRanch 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you start excavating the tank hole after the perc test or do you have to wait for the permit?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As long as where you're digging the hole for the tank matches where they are putting it on the plans/permit. Then I'd say dig on. Thanks 🙂

    • @FourthWayRanch
      @FourthWayRanch 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aboulderlifeoffgrid but you can't get the permit til u have the perc test. They make you have to bring in equipment twice which really hurts if you are remote area. I'm getting a design from my peec test guy too. I might risk it and dig before I get the permit but I'll probably need the excavator a second time anyway unless I backfill by hand. I got a quote for $7500 installed. I think I can do it for $5000 renting equipment, maybe not. The concrete tank is $1700

  • @BetterDazeTV1
    @BetterDazeTV1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where were you able to purchase the cement septic tank please????

  • @ocean1233
    @ocean1233 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ok ....BUT YOU SAVED A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT

  • @medicinemom3620
    @medicinemom3620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you purchase the cement tank from?

  • @cottagekeeper
    @cottagekeeper 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How many bedrooms does this support?

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Our house is going to have 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. But we oversized the septic system just to have a little more breathing room, so I'm sure it could support more. Thanks 🙂

  • @glennwest4438
    @glennwest4438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you consider an aerobic system? Lots less work.

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  ปีที่แล้ว

      We hadn't heard of an aerobic system before, but it looks like they are more expensive to install and maintain.

    • @glennwest4438
      @glennwest4438 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aboulderlifeoffgrid you would not have that leach field.

  • @bobadams8818
    @bobadams8818 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    $12k for basic
    $25k for the now-required pressurized systems

  • @floridafam8365
    @floridafam8365 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is all expensive and fancy for being considered off the grid

  • @lyndamcclain8795
    @lyndamcclain8795 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All that just to go potty ! How come Natalie didn't just want an outhouse ?

  • @rishi505
    @rishi505 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you need city permit and health authorities permission in bc Canada 🇨🇦

    • @aboulderlifeoffgrid
      @aboulderlifeoffgrid  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We just needed a permit from the county here. Thanks 🙂

    • @rishi505
      @rishi505 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@aboulderlifeoffgrid thanks man
      Market quote is 45k in Victoria ,BC Canada
      Wonderful video . Please more knowledgeable videos

  • @RelentlessSavageryGaming
    @RelentlessSavageryGaming 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Found an asteroid ☄️ 😂

  • @natarinvanderby1847
    @natarinvanderby1847 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What state is this place?

  • @dylano7242
    @dylano7242 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Huh. Here in rural colorado mountains a new septic by professionals is $60-80k. Diy will be around $10k-20k.

  • @FourthWayRanch
    @FourthWayRanch 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have to factor in the hours on the backhoe. Just because you own it, it isnt free. Also have to pay your labor hours. You did it for the same cost as your lower priced installer pretty much.

  • @stuartlatham9814
    @stuartlatham9814 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🎂😍

  • @dougwalk8034
    @dougwalk8034 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You had to pay 'WHAT' for some overpaid bureaucratic hack to sign a piece of paper giving you 'permission' to dig your own hole in your own property, so you didn't have to go outside to pee, [$300.00] WTF ???????????

    • @SJC49
      @SJC49 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to 2023!7

  • @steveramirez1654
    @steveramirez1654 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍👍