Lifting Sunken Concrete Driveway Pads

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
  • The options? (1) remove and replace the sunken and cracked concrete pad for an estimated cost of $6,000 (I got three estimates), (2) lift the broken pads at a cost of $2,500, (3) do nothing and hope that no one gets injured. Easy decision, don't you think?
    Why repair? (1) Prevent possible injury from tripping, (2) stop the continued sinking and cracking of the concrete pads, and (3) improve the look of the driveway.
    I had tripped on the raised edge separating two concrete driveway pads while getting out of the car several times since we purchased this 40-year-old house, and I was concerned for the safety of myself, my wife, our friends, visitors and elderly members of our family (my father is 94).

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  • @arashghasemi
    @arashghasemi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1831

    I watched the entire thing just because the technician was such an amazingly hardworking and dedicated person ... 👌

    • @healthystyle
      @healthystyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Me too

    • @KCGADUDE
      @KCGADUDE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yeah, that guy kept getting more impressive as the video rolled.

    • @kmega215
      @kmega215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here

    • @mrzee5354
      @mrzee5354 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Arash Ghasemi deadass me to

    • @KeithsTVHD1
      @KeithsTVHD1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea that he has a video camera in front of his face!

  • @mxnfx
    @mxnfx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2905

    An employee who needs to be lauded for his knowledge and interaction with the customer....good job...hope his boss sees this PAY RAISE!...

    • @flash715
      @flash715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      why a pay raise, he is doing his job

    • @Bramon83
      @Bramon83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

      Because he helped promote his company, think they won't get more work over this? I get your point, but his boss will see more money because of this customer and his employee. A good bonus would be in order at least.

    • @Drakoman07
      @Drakoman07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      @@flash715 To reward good work?

    • @mercsan117
      @mercsan117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@flash715 I agree with you. There isn't anything here that indicates he is doing a better job, or a worse job than other employees. There is no control, thus, he shouldn't get a pay raise based on this video. I agree, he is a good employee though. It's kind of like (with the exception of the military), firefighters aren't heroes, they are just guys doing their jobs.

    • @ajcotroneo7710
      @ajcotroneo7710 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Gave away trade secrets. Probably got fired. (I am only kidding.) Good video.

  • @bmused55
    @bmused55 5 ปีที่แล้ว +894

    No idea why I watched this. I live in a flat, in Scotland. We don't do concrete driveways! But something about that guys enthusiasm for his job kept me here to the end!

    • @joshflynn2173
      @joshflynn2173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I live in Scotland too!

    • @healthystyle
      @healthystyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too

    • @joshflynn2173
      @joshflynn2173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@healthystyleScotland buddies👍😎

    • @FOREVERPIN
      @FOREVERPIN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@joshflynn2173 To all of you. I love the way ya'll talk. I'm from Texas...

    • @fuckyougoogle3328
      @fuckyougoogle3328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, i wanted to see what he had to say until the end too! lol very helpful information

  • @thomasdavidson7057
    @thomasdavidson7057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    What a professional company and employee. He certainly is a fine ambassador.

    • @adammarkevitch5095
      @adammarkevitch5095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      When you can perform your job and talk about it and be film at the same time,you my friend are ready for prime time and I raise....A big one at that.

    • @smallengines1018
      @smallengines1018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heck yes. Agreed.

    • @lewishaynes4176
      @lewishaynes4176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope he used a cable avoidance tool(cat scanner)before drilling into the ground like that

    • @jackshen9235
      @jackshen9235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No Hearing protection whrn drilling and inhaling the fumes .. (he admitted to the fumes). Bad practice...

    • @jessewerner4067
      @jessewerner4067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@lewishaynes4176 using common sense, he'd know when he's through the slab and stop. That's all that's needed

  • @semperparatus3685
    @semperparatus3685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +490

    I'd hire that company to fix my driveway JUST because of that young man. He's an OUTSTANDING worker and his attention to detail and politeness are 2nd to none!

    • @dropinabucket1484
      @dropinabucket1484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reminds me of Todd from Breaking Bad

    • @Wanda_Jannette
      @Wanda_Jannette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed !! And btw he is, must be a great company who cares about their employees.

    • @jefferycherrysr6568
      @jefferycherrysr6568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly

  • @glenjamindle
    @glenjamindle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +660

    Sadly this is one of those guys that's too smart for the job he has and won't be there long. He is definitely an asset to any company he works for.

    • @foadrightnow5725
      @foadrightnow5725 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Agreed!

    • @roguestatus9040
      @roguestatus9040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That is so naive. Ha, ha, ha! Trump is smart and he's making a horrible asset to the United States, which is a corporation.

    • @foadrightnow5725
      @foadrightnow5725 5 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      @@roguestatus9040 - Who said ANYTHING about Trump, you douche nozzle!?

    • @gawdat3859
      @gawdat3859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      He didn't say all smart people are assets... he said THIS guy is smart and an asset and will move on to bigger things. Your logic is weak.

    • @coldelement
      @coldelement 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Actually this is a guy who takes pride in his work. He's the kinda guy you want to keep in your company because one day when you want to retire you have someone you can count on to run things for you. Anything worth doing is worth doing right.

  • @csederlund
    @csederlund 5 ปีที่แล้ว +614

    The worker was very camera friendly. He explained everything in good detail but not so a layman couldn't understand.

    • @daftnord4957
      @daftnord4957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      He was probably stoked that somebody had a genuine interest in what he does for a living lol

    • @chbrules
      @chbrules 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What was particularly confusing about this? Dude squirts in expanding foam concoction, it expands, and then he fills the holes.

    • @Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure
      @Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not so a layman couldnt understand it.. that means a layman CAN understand it. Right?

    • @jaZZjaZZ54
      @jaZZjaZZ54 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great guy.

    • @steved8714
      @steved8714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure Yes lol

  • @jasonwilliams6005
    @jasonwilliams6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Every company should take notes. That guy was excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and thorough.

  • @johnnyringo765
    @johnnyringo765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    That guy did a great job. Great attitude also. That's real customer service that you rarely see anymore these days.

    • @mzimasprings3217
      @mzimasprings3217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      When cameras are rolling and video going on YT every repair man behaves and gives his best.
      Take away cameras aand its another story

    • @weip9328
      @weip9328 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mzimasprings3217 Maybe true to some extent, but some manners are not easy to hide even they wanted to in front of cameras.

  • @jaydenms2840
    @jaydenms2840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2573

    That's one of the friendliest employees I've ever seen

    • @divan_d5039
      @divan_d5039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      @Anthony Townsend he does mentions something about a boss around 2:15 mark

    • @253gaming8
      @253gaming8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Dutch Power Concrete doesn't expand and as you saw in the video the foam poured out everywhere. Meaning you would never get any pressure for concrete to build up pressure under the slab.

    • @ozelot1175
      @ozelot1175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Anthony Townsend whatever, i dont care about the reason, he is handsome and he explains everything very good.

    • @user-fr4cg2xj2w
      @user-fr4cg2xj2w 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Anthony Townsend he said when his boss started he had 10 employees also I think with a 70 employee company makes way more than 500

    • @hisnameisiam808
      @hisnameisiam808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @Anthony Townsend nah, he's probably just a minimum wage that actually is an upstanding citizen that doesn't think the world owes him something.

  • @UntouchableNYsee
    @UntouchableNYsee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +821

    Damn I'm really impressed with the friendly employee...and how knowledgeable he was. Thank you for sharing this video!

    • @phlatphour4285
      @phlatphour4285 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      DJ GIOVANNI you can tell he finds some type of satisfaction and passion in fixing people’s drive way.

    • @UnvisitedProfile
      @UnvisitedProfile 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The customer was just as friendly. Loved seeing how they clicked

    • @justinmcnamara5013
      @justinmcnamara5013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Give him a raise he's worth 25hr

    • @cheetahobx
      @cheetahobx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Days work....$2,500.00.......wouldn't you be friendly too?!??!? Ask for referrals!!!

    • @aphysique
      @aphysique 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @The Oracle spot on wit that analysis

  • @kingdomfor1
    @kingdomfor1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Good to see the employee engaging with the client , I can tell he enjoys his job , a true professional.

  • @danielarias8311
    @danielarias8311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +665

    Great customer service skills. That should be their certified trainer

    • @Locutus
      @Locutus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Perhaps he is...

    • @jaredturner4089
      @jaredturner4089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      His heath and safety rules would be crap and he be deaf soon.

  • @cooperfellows3500
    @cooperfellows3500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    What a knowledgeable guy! Definitely someone you want to have working for you!

    • @mg2380
      @mg2380 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep! Unfortunately, finding people like this guy is hit or miss.

  • @stldavid
    @stldavid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I really appreciate that guy's patience and willingness to explain in great detail what's happening.

  • @wilshirestrasse2220
    @wilshirestrasse2220 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Watching this fellow work was a pleasure. Focused, professional, skilled - a joy to behold.
    What he demonstrated can't be taught. You either have that pride in workmanship or you don't.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @barnshopproductions7132
    @barnshopproductions7132 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    MATVEY, you must be very pleased to have an employee that's so highly qualified in so many areas. A pleasure to watch and learn. Thank you for this really informative and well made video.

  • @averagejoehandyman1078
    @averagejoehandyman1078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The tech is the man! Purest form of loving what you do is not a job! Keep up the superior customer service and home grown personality!

  • @dm7097
    @dm7097 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Thumbs up for giving us the cost of the job! So many videos out there don't say how much they paid.

    • @dm7097
      @dm7097 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Your Mums HITACHI ohh yeah, I never said that I would ever think about paying that price for a job like that. I just stated nobody else ever puts the amount they pay in their videos!
      But I guess if someone has the money and is wanting their concrete perfect, at least they have a ballpark price they are going to pay per slab.

    • @user-ut9ln4vd5m
      @user-ut9ln4vd5m 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dm7097 I didn't even notice the price mentioned, but it was a slow video so I watched it at 2x speed. How much $ was it?

    • @HighTechSon
      @HighTechSon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-ut9ln4vd5m 2500$ its in the description

    • @georgegibson707
      @georgegibson707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Your Mums HITACHI Grinding down would create a sunken dip and thin further a thin slab, much better to lift back to the original correct level IMO.

    • @Plexico41522
      @Plexico41522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      all seems really expensive. where i am you could have the concrete delivered for $500 which is more than you need for this but thats the minimum order and you could buy or rent all the tools you need for $100 at it only being 3 inchs thick you could bust the old slab out with a sledge hammer in a few hours or spend 60 bucks and rent a saw and cut it up in to manageable squares. so if someone quoted me $6000 I'd laugh in there face. which is well over 5000 in labor for what anyone could do in a weekend if not a day. say a crew of 3 men that done this work daily 5 hours would be a long time for them to finish this .

  • @hookedonthebay3890
    @hookedonthebay3890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fixing the sunken slab is a job itself, but to clean up the excess and even plug those tiny holes like that is professionalism at its finest!

    • @DMUSA536
      @DMUSA536 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The devil is in the details

  • @richrap84
    @richrap84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    One of the best live demo's of any sort that I've ever seen.

  • @nuranichandra2177
    @nuranichandra2177 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy is a genuine professional. He seems to know the reason behind every step during the fix. Fine work. Never knew that drive way slabs could be lifted and evened out. Great job.

  • @pacojav31
    @pacojav31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +949

    I should be sleeping but here I am for some reason watching how driveways are lifted

    • @1995--
      @1995-- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same lol

    • @Gav-O22.
      @Gav-O22. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same

    • @diegoramos1468
      @diegoramos1468 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ...same...

    • @Simnettnutrition
      @Simnettnutrition 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too! Haha, it was an interesting video though.

    • @holewijn
      @holewijn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

  • @brussell639
    @brussell639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    It's really amazing how strong that foam is. The house I just sold needed some foundation repairs and the people buying it were talking about using the foam. It's cool to actually see it in action.

    • @wthomas5697
      @wthomas5697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't think the foam is all that strong. It's just that it provides consistent support over an entire area. Instead of point loading, so to speak.

    • @CKLee-rs4kl
      @CKLee-rs4kl ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wthomas5697 True; but think about driving a 3k lb vehicle over the slab; the foam has to have some compressive strength -- in fact, that's the best application for a rigid foam. In the Pacific NW, we have that sort of slab cracking and settling everywhere thanks to weather conditions and inexpensive ground preparation by home building contractors.

    • @frandanco6289
      @frandanco6289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CKLee-rs4kl - Great information, thank you ! My concern, (that was not addressed here), is how long does this foam last, before it flattens, etc., under there??? Since the only known thing is still great cement/rebar over properly prepared ground, is this foam supposed to have the same or more longevity???

    • @kooale
      @kooale ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CKLee-rs4klhow do we know that this isn't an inexpensive (or expensive) equally short term approach to a decades long set of circumstances?

    • @kooale
      @kooale ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frandanco6289 excellent point. so many YT videos lack detail & are so very short sighted, lacking information about longevity &/or future cost to repair/replace/tear out. DISCOURAGING!

  • @mrbosshogtone375
    @mrbosshogtone375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That's guy was super professional and knowledgeable at his job. It's refreshing to see someone so into what they do for a living. Excellent video thank u for sharing

  • @pixelpatter01
    @pixelpatter01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    The guy knew what he was doing. Good video.

  • @andrewmclellan8635
    @andrewmclellan8635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Great job by that young man. It makes me happy to see the younger generation taking pride in their work and from his explanations - also thinking about the process

  • @davidjung3819
    @davidjung3819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow...a breath of fresh air to see a young person not afraid to use power tools or get his hands and pants dirty...welcome to the mens club! Very smart employee.

  • @foadrightnow5725
    @foadrightnow5725 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Never heard of this process. It's ingenious! The technician seemed knowledgeable and was quite pleasant. All in all, a very informative and satisfying video!

    • @alwaysopen7970
      @alwaysopen7970 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder how long that temporary patch lasts? Long enough to sell the house? He will need a new DW in 10 years.

    • @ryancleland3351
      @ryancleland3351 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alwaysopen7970 the foam lifting will last a life time. As long as there is no wash out of the soils underneath it the foam will not break down or degrade.

    • @ryancleland3351
      @ryancleland3351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You try and eat a 4lb density lifting foam and tell me if insects will eat it. The process has been used by DOT across the US for over 20 years. Pretty sure if it didn't work or failed after 6 months they wouldn't still be doing it.

  • @jonmclain3288
    @jonmclain3288 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It was really fun listening to this dude talked about his job he handled himself well

  • @MaN-pw1bn
    @MaN-pw1bn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm very impressed with the technical skill of the employee, he did a really great job!

  • @nancyw8828
    @nancyw8828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is an amazing video. The the technician made it interesting. He literally explained the company he works for and his "job description". Yes TH-cam you recommend something worth watching.

  • @raulruiz1922
    @raulruiz1922 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Most driveways are 3.5 in because thats what a 2x4 has and what most people form it with

    • @paulc8581
      @paulc8581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes but a lot of contractor have 2*4 metal forms

    • @obsoleteprofessor2034
      @obsoleteprofessor2034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Most driveways are 3-1/2" thick because the homeowner turned his back and the contractor took the rebar and wire out for the next job. I saw a guy in a 100 home subdivision use the same wire at least 25 times.

    • @paulc8581
      @paulc8581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@obsoleteprofessor2034 yes I know this I do concrete work myself

    • @Iaapwm
      @Iaapwm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      CRAP, Concrete cost money, so the less concrete the contractor uses,,, the more money he makes. The only correct size driveway that exist is when the HOME OWNER is a tradesman and standing there when the job is done.

    • @skoronesa1
      @skoronesa1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@obsoleteprofessor2034 And you're a bad person too for not reporting them.

  • @Scott-eo7lj
    @Scott-eo7lj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Give that kid a raise. Good employee and knows what he's doing

    • @latengocomoburro
      @latengocomoburro 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He probably got fired for revealing company's trade secrets.

    • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
      @InsideOfMyOwnMind 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@latengocomoburro Sadly you're probably right. I know I have never seen that jack before and I need one.

    • @latengocomoburro
      @latengocomoburro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@InsideOfMyOwnMind Go to Harbor Freight, they sell them there. its a very common jack.

    • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
      @InsideOfMyOwnMind 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@latengocomoburro The ram part or the lever part?

  • @Buskieboy
    @Buskieboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great employee. He is making himself invaluable and trustworthy to his boss. Probably make him part of the business over time. His boss should be proud of him. He is a reflection of his boss and the company.
    I would have liked to see an "before & after" shot when he finished filling in the cracks.

  • @alienc
    @alienc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This guy is such a role model and who I aspire to be.

    • @christophersmith2871
      @christophersmith2871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You certainly set your standards high.

    • @lunapetunia3778
      @lunapetunia3778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is just a guy who is nice enough to let a customer film him and go through the process of the job. It was definitely nice of him to allow it and all but nothing crazy impressive lol its stuff this guy does almost everyday. Its 2nd nature to him

  • @nkyryry
    @nkyryry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    That’s a good employee. Personable, knowledgeable, and to the point.

  • @cabinlife1886
    @cabinlife1886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This employee is the the greatest! Also thank you for including the cost for replace/repair. That would definitely be everyone’s first question. Now to find a repair company near me in Illinois.

  • @PerrynBecky
    @PerrynBecky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Very good job he did there. My friend had his drive done last summer, and he has not complained once about hitting a hidden crack or seam with his snow blower now.

  • @gorillius
    @gorillius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good work . There are very uniquely skilled stone masons that can inject those cracks, patch and make them disappear. My father was a master at this particular skill .He also taught my older brother who has also become just as respected a master as our dad was.

  • @orazal99
    @orazal99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Other employees would rather have them be left alone but this guy seems to like interacting with clients. He needs a raise.

  • @angelisone
    @angelisone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The young man done a wonderful job plus PR interactions with the owner.
    Hope the owner gave him a nice tip.

  • @colinfloyd2385
    @colinfloyd2385 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Being a service guy for a plumbing and heating company. Wish I had a gentleman like this in our company. Wtg

    • @mactheslovac8673
      @mactheslovac8673 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      FART

    • @cheetahobx
      @cheetahobx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hire the best....get the best!!! Winners surround themselves with winners....

    • @alienc
      @alienc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtg = where's the gay

  • @unclefuddelmer8611
    @unclefuddelmer8611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very meticulous man who has done a Great job in hiding all evidence of the repair!!!
    He even trimmed off the foam along edges which could've been simply covered with dirt. Well Done sir.👍✔️

  • @brianmurphy1661
    @brianmurphy1661 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Seems like a great employee. I would like to point out that the concrete has not sunk at the garage door, it is set lower so water will not run into to garage. Same as the siding/trim, it is intentionally kept at least 1/2” from the concrete so water don’t soak into it and cause it to rot.

    • @JoeDiGiovanniIV
      @JoeDiGiovanniIV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same with cement board in a shower stall, or drywall over a slab. The water will just wick up into the material, rotting it out, causing mold and such. There needs to be a gap between the two, with proper flashing between depending on what exactly is being done and where, in a shower stall for example, or exterior trim on on a roof that's abutting for example a dormer

    • @kerryclark1926
      @kerryclark1926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ICode states, it's an 1/8 inch between the trim and the concrete. Not "at least a 1/2 inch" What you're saying would be anywhere between a 1/2" and up. That huge gap would look terrible to the eye.

    • @danielyork5219
      @danielyork5219 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I wasn’t the only one who caught that

  • @RickyDownhillRDH
    @RickyDownhillRDH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent. I've always wondered how this was done. The employee was very knowledgeable and informative, and did a great job.

  • @smeghead666
    @smeghead666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I wish he got out of the van like "So, you wanna experience TRUE level?"

  • @wizardsleeve8651
    @wizardsleeve8651 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great employee . As much as customers who want to talk non stop are annoying , this guy was fantastic at his job and certainly was a great representative of that company . I’m in Australia and found myself wishing this guy was here to fix my driveway .

  • @charlie2639
    @charlie2639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    you can tell this is the "Train the new guy" guy.

  • @angelaevans2699
    @angelaevans2699 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow love the interaction and knowledge this employee shares with the client, technics was simply amazing to watch for a 56 year young lady, always been a tomboy in theory but a pretty tomboy ha ha love the video. Thanks for sharing !!!

    • @danielmasilionis6874
      @danielmasilionis6874 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where can I buy or rent that 12 ton jack and leverage tool that he uses? I've looked everywhere to find one....Is it a certain brand?

  • @danimaljjmnhj4308
    @danimaljjmnhj4308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Good to see there’s still some great employees/ homeowners out there.👍

  • @WunKoolKat
    @WunKoolKat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool video showing the process as well as the young man explaining it at each step, responding to good inquiries made by the person recording.

  • @beefcakes0623
    @beefcakes0623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1449

    Me:
    TH-cam algorithm: here take this
    Me: uh what
    TH-cam: just take it
    Me: ey that's pretty good

    • @TheAdriennoel
      @TheAdriennoel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      so im not the only one xD

    • @_ohmz_electric
      @_ohmz_electric 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Fr

    • @mclovin9151
      @mclovin9151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i hope that was a eh not a aye

    • @coltenfike4272
      @coltenfike4272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is so accurate

    • @sgrecni
      @sgrecni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol, I came here after a Smithsonian video on Elephants... not sure why it was recommended, but eh, kinda cool.

  • @micheleworrell8307
    @micheleworrell8307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What was the bar thing called that he slipped under the edge of the driveway slab and then used the 12 ton bottle jack to lift the slab most of the way before using the foam?

  • @KGisthename
    @KGisthename 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Excellent employee here folks. Good company doing business locally.
    👍👍👍

  • @TimothySmithii
    @TimothySmithii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whatever they're paying the guy shooting the foam isn't enough. If I had $75k lying around I'd buy a pumping rig, give this guy a huge raise, and make him the general manager of my soon to be foam jacking empire. This guy nails it.

  • @TheAverageNooob
    @TheAverageNooob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    i like that he took the time to clean up and make it look as if nothing happened

    • @cheetahobx
      @cheetahobx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hmmmmm.....that is what a GREAT contractor does......you are not in this category....

  • @Boxingbpr
    @Boxingbpr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +635

    Employee any company in this industry would die to have!

    • @josecolon8143
      @josecolon8143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pato hell YES

    • @kelcritcarroll
      @kelcritcarroll 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree! He should run for president someday!

    • @m0tbaillie
      @m0tbaillie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @cicloturista You know the union guys are almost all democrats, right? Who the hell do you know think has supported unions and workers' rights historically?

    • @Jacaerys1
      @Jacaerys1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@m0tbaillie right!

    • @MrDaredevilfly
      @MrDaredevilfly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What does this comment mean

  • @Double.J
    @Double.J 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Who actually searched for this? But then still continued to watch because it was cool and the employee was a real cool professional 😎 👌 👍

    • @Marie-ib9wc
      @Marie-ib9wc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      People who have driveways. Hence the 10 million views.

  • @LFGM24
    @LFGM24 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed the overall attitude of this worker. He was so cool and calm throughout the process. Never got hot or frustrated. These guys like this make it so easy for home owners. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jackfallat9516
    @jackfallat9516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I over heard you mention about the moles . I recently had the same mole problem and got rid of them by spreading coffee grounds in the entrance and exit holes of the moles. Got most of my coffee grounds from the local Sheetz. It worked like a charm.........Make sure you use the used grounds . It also fertilizes the earth. Don't be stingy with the coffee grounds.

    • @kcjones679
      @kcjones679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      How do you tell the difference between the entrance and exit holes?

    • @Stephen2846
      @Stephen2846 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@kcjones679Entrance is marked, "In." The exit is marked "Out."

    • @bcapa217
      @bcapa217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What is a Sheetz?

    • @toddkratzer7953
      @toddkratzer7953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bcapa217
      It's like a 7-11, gas station and food and drink

    • @jose3541
      @jose3541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KC Jones you can tell the entrance and the exit by the footprints on the ground 😂😂

  • @moktahgear5010
    @moktahgear5010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Highly recommend good eye protection. Had a friend lose his eye when an epoxy mix popped back on him just like that mix is doing coming out of those holes. Everything he went through was an utter nightmare. It happened on a roof of a building with a suicide ladder. He passed out from the pain several times as the other guys on the crew where trying to get him down and rush to the hospital. This epoxy also heated up when mixed. So his eye was being chemically cooked. He went through a couple surgeries to try to save his eye, but in the end he told them to take it out. He couldn't handle the pain any longer. It was also his good eye. They say that it puts a lot of stress on the eye he has left and he will go legally blind in a few years. And he was wearing glasses much like the guy lifting this concrete.

    • @SouthernCrossSailing
      @SouthernCrossSailing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds awful. Thanks for sharing. I'm usually pretty good about PPE, but hadn't really considered epoxy mixes that much even though I know they're exothermic.

    • @Goodwithwood69
      @Goodwithwood69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You only get two bulbs!

    • @Bramon83
      @Bramon83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I used to scoff at PPE because I thought it made me look like a pussy. An arborist I worked for years ago got me to start using my noggin not my dick. Needless to say it saved my eye one day when my handsaw decided my eye looked lovely. Avidly use all eye protection guys. Always.

    • @patrickcowan8701
      @patrickcowan8701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Framing nails do some pretty strange things,, learned quick and still have my eyes,if I wasn't wearing them I'd probably at least lost one.

    • @karbanatek99
      @karbanatek99 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why the helicopter won´t come? :O

  • @MrRussian2023
    @MrRussian2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    This is a good example of why you need rebar in your concrete driveway

    • @rodrigozelaya6424
      @rodrigozelaya6424 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really! The concrete works different in those slabs.

    • @n1ghtblur
      @n1ghtblur 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This is pretty good for 40 years.

    • @fidelgonzalez3987
      @fidelgonzalez3987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      MAAAANN!! You got the words out of my mouth. You get what you paid for. Who ever did this drive way, didn't do a good job.

    • @ksingleton101
      @ksingleton101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rebar or Wire Mesh will rust over time and the crack you claim is not there is surely there. If you don't think there is a crack watch it dry after a rain, the cracks will take longer to dry.

    • @shawncremer8127
      @shawncremer8127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Rip it out and do it correctly, 1/2 rebar on 2” chairs . Prevents shearing.

  • @TheHtmajeed
    @TheHtmajeed ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a four year old video and I sincerely hope that the young man in the video has a high ranking post in the company by now.......
    Home owner did a great job with this video....
    Thank you.....

  • @kevinbourke7800
    @kevinbourke7800 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Agree with all the kudos for this worker’s knowledge and interpersonal skills. As an occupational health physician (and user of power tools), it’s too bad he doesn’t use hearing protection when drilling holes in concrete.

    • @jasoncurtis4404
      @jasoncurtis4404 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's really not so loud. 120db or so. And in a wide open space.

  • @marklawrence343
    @marklawrence343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are an awesome technician, you are dedicated to your job and your clients. I do love your patience and your rapport with your client. Great job man.

  • @daniellooh2896
    @daniellooh2896 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm impressed with the quality of his service and knowledge, very well trained and an awsome job

    • @fresh2k2004
      @fresh2k2004 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's refreshing to see someone who thoroughly knows the work they are doing and can explain it so simply to the customer.

  • @TheBanjoShowOfficial
    @TheBanjoShowOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine if all your conversations with other people were as pleasant and informative as the one that these two fine gentlemen just had?

  • @RileyGoss
    @RileyGoss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    This is good quality content right here. This is what TH-cam was made for.

  • @IkethRacing
    @IkethRacing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I found this video way more interesting than I thought I would.

  • @ginginthing
    @ginginthing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice job. I hope this worker got a bonus for doing such a great job selling this product to the world for his company. The guy filming it should have gotten a big discount check also.

    • @Bramon83
      @Bramon83 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg your profile pic.... Hilarious....

  • @timbynum
    @timbynum ปีที่แล้ว

    I was most impressed by him cleaning up the mess of the job. Very impressive young man.

  • @RCVHX22
    @RCVHX22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The guy knew what he is doing. very goog job & Good video.

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1724

    Alright TH-cam, I clicked on it.

    • @RoyHinote
      @RoyHinote 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Same here. Why am I watching this?

    • @whatashame.6319
      @whatashame.6319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I didn't regret it, that was neat

    • @numbereightyseven
      @numbereightyseven 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      For once, no regrets

    • @smeghead666
      @smeghead666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      more than 1.5 million of us are right here with you.
      I don't even have a driveway... maybe I'm just living vicariously through this guy?

    • @MrMrsregor
      @MrMrsregor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      now youtube will suggest more videos about driveways to you

  • @chopperhehehe
    @chopperhehehe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    A proud good worker who knew what he was doing
    👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

  • @Fingerpopper
    @Fingerpopper 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another video I didn’t need to watch, but still found very interesting. The guy doing the work did a great job at telling us all about the process. Good job videographer and especially contractor.

  • @evictioncarpentry2628
    @evictioncarpentry2628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Driveways should always have rebar and be poured 4-6inch thick for residential.
    For the cracks they have a synthetic material concrete patch that you can get different colors in that will last forever and it's got a bit of flex to it.

  • @cool7654321
    @cool7654321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    TH-cam and its odd recommendations having me watch it till the end again!! 😭😂

  • @jayuppercase3398
    @jayuppercase3398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    This company couldn't buy better advertising. This video should be on their website.

    • @mzimasprings3217
      @mzimasprings3217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is a professionaly created video specifically designed and scripted to advertise the company.

  • @interstellaraxeman4468
    @interstellaraxeman4468 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually need to do this on 2 small walkways, so it is remarkably helpful. Additionally, having been a provider of exceptional customer service for several decades,.....I can attest this gentleman is a rare but essential asset to the very preservation of a waning skill and neccesity,...Customer Service. No pun intended, people like this guy are the grouting between the tiles that make it all work....and there arent that many around.

    • @randallwingett
      @randallwingett  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree. Thank you for your comment!

  • @ericgarner2987
    @ericgarner2987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a great kid! Hardworking and knowledgeable.

  • @frankdberger
    @frankdberger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I got an estimate a couple of weeks ago to use this system to level three sidewalk slabs that are sunken make it difficult for pedestrians. Estimate was $2100. I thought that was high.

  • @meangreen7389
    @meangreen7389 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tried leveling a section of concrete a third this size and it broke/cracked. This was amazing.

  • @MolecularHeckler
    @MolecularHeckler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i do residential hvac so when i see the details and processes of random home improvement things like this it excites me.

  • @cappodon8914
    @cappodon8914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wonder why the cities don't do this for sidewalk repairs instead of grinding and ramping when the edges become trip hazards, this is a great way to repair.

    • @beerdeliveryguy9797
      @beerdeliveryguy9797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      City workers can't do anything that doesn't let them lean on a shovel @ the same time

    • @aaronsoto4622
      @aaronsoto4622 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know how expensive that would be .. and yeah the ramps don't look all that great.

    • @cappodon8914
      @cappodon8914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If your city depends upon tourist for revenue total replacements are the way to go plus it eliminates liabilities to a safer way.

  • @russellhacker6029
    @russellhacker6029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The reason this slab cracked so severely is because the original installation didn't install enough expansion joints and the pour was only 3". The correct driveway should be 6" in order to support the weight of a vehicle (let alone an 'RV') with "flags no larger than 8' x 8'. Certainly never 3". Even sidewalks are thicker at 4".

    • @jasoncurtis4404
      @jasoncurtis4404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No rebar in it is why it cracked with settling. Expanding had nothing to do with it. It's not wood or vinyl. 3 to 6 inches is typical, once again with rebar. Even commercial asphalt is minimum 3inches.

    • @stpbasss3773
      @stpbasss3773 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Concrete expert over here

    • @jaymes7521
      @jaymes7521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jasoncurtis4404 3" isn't suitable for a sidewalk let alone a driveway.

    • @epicrabid1857
      @epicrabid1857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Foo Me what's wrong with that?

    • @lamportnholt9509
      @lamportnholt9509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IRISH GYPO'S DID THE FIRST JOB.................

  • @concertslivehd3336
    @concertslivehd3336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    hahahahah I dont even have a sinking driveway and watched the whole thing..

    • @fairgamerhd6302
      @fairgamerhd6302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i dont even have a house or a driveway :PP

    • @girlsdrinkfeck
      @girlsdrinkfeck 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i never knew driveways even sink ,must be a usa only problem

    • @sebbekartellen6493
      @sebbekartellen6493 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol I live in a cardboard box and I watched this

    • @midas8877
      @midas8877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@girlsdrinkfeck in Australia you have to worry about your driveway falling into outer space.

    • @midas8877
      @midas8877 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@girlsdrinkfeck ?????

  • @lifeisonehugedream
    @lifeisonehugedream 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent idea. Good to see the tradie guy clean up after the job is completed. Shows he has pride in his work. Well done.

  • @untouchblz
    @untouchblz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's great to see skilled workers enjoy their work. Kudos!

  • @BuzzLOLOL
    @BuzzLOLOL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Did it myself for $10... lifted with car floor jack... threw some dirt/stone mix under it...

    • @StreetKingz4Life
      @StreetKingz4Life 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      lol lol well done

    • @geoh7777
      @geoh7777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I hope you didn't leave any voids under the lifted slab. Slab could break with car going over it.

    • @clevelandmortician3887
      @clevelandmortician3887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      Mother in law is under mine

    • @rickblaine7463
      @rickblaine7463 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@clevelandmortician3887 🤣

    • @Dinkin_Flicka
      @Dinkin_Flicka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Your $10 "fix" will cost much more in a short times notice.

  • @yilancio
    @yilancio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    The 2.1k thumbs down are from concrete/masonry contractors

    • @GsL2I0B0R0A
      @GsL2I0B0R0A 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Exactly cuz it’s just a waste of money! All u neeed to do is re enforce it with rebar and it’ll last longer

    • @Idontlikeanyoneanywhere
      @Idontlikeanyoneanywhere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Have y’all even done concrete? Even with all of that you can NEVER be 100% sure that a slab won’t crack. Hence why we use expansion joints or cut joints out to encourage cracks to go to those areas.

    • @Fly_Nimbus
      @Fly_Nimbus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The issue with sinking to that degree has more to do with settlement of the subsurface, the best way to keep concrete from cracking are joints and even that isn't fool proof.

    • @pjgppjgp
      @pjgppjgp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’ve seen it happen due to ants digging underneath concrete. Rebarred concrete can only flex so much before it cracks.

    • @andydrew3320
      @andydrew3320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It’s shocking that whoever laid that down didn’t use rebar. Like mind numbing that some folks don’t use it when laying down driveways

  • @Gender1979
    @Gender1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    like how professional this worker acted and the knowledge base he had behind what he was doing.. amazing work ethic on this one.

  • @boblafountaine9560
    @boblafountaine9560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This employee is so proficient that he could run the company. Ive witnessed supervisors that have been threatened by an employee such as this gentleman. Sad but true.

    • @chriskozub8012
      @chriskozub8012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those are bad supervisors then.

  • @Eduarditooo
    @Eduarditooo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Right there a guy who likes and knows his job!!! I hope you give him a good tip!!!

    • @randallwingett
      @randallwingett  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His tip is being featured on this video!

    • @Eduarditooo
      @Eduarditooo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@randallwingett really... Randal? Really?...... Lol

    • @mrmustangman
      @mrmustangman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In this list of people that are supposed to be tipped, I do not see driveway pumper upper.........
      Waiter
      Wine steward
      Taxi driver
      House movers
      Pizza delivery
      Cruise steward
      Bartender
      Room service waiter
      Golf caddy
      Car wash worker
      Busboy
      Facials person
      Manicure/Pedicure
      Barber
      Newspaper boy
      Washroom attendant
      Tour guide
      Casino dealer
      Masseuse/Masseur
      Hotel chambermaid
      Gas station attendant
      Diving instructor
      Ski instructor

    • @Eduarditooo
      @Eduarditooo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrmustangman you right, but I guess anybody who does a great job deserves a gratification "tip" but that is my way to see it.😊

  • @aidan6492
    @aidan6492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I am so glad the recommendation section has brought us all together.

  • @diamoneglass2136
    @diamoneglass2136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I swear I feel like I can work with this kid for a lifetime and learn much from him outside of work🔥. Cool ass energy🤙🤙🏽

  • @mustanggarland24
    @mustanggarland24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He did a killer job! He definitely sold me! Looks amazing

  • @kidritalin1
    @kidritalin1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    At 1:40 ... I was waiting for the "snap" sound, and an "oh sh;t" !

    • @steveknight736
      @steveknight736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too. I'm a retired masonry contractor and how that slab didn't snap with no steel is amazing. He did say the concrete was forty years old so it must have been very brittle and hard and not prone to flexing.

    • @PlanetRockJesus
      @PlanetRockJesus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me, too!

    • @HobbyOrganist
      @HobbyOrganist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steveknight736 He said the HOUSE was 40 years old when he bought it;
      "I had tripped on the raised edge separating two concrete driveway pads
      while getting out of the car several times since we purchased this
      40-year-old house"
      He might be assuming the driveway is 40 years old too, but there's no way that's original to the house, and 40 years ago they would have made that concrete a lot thicker, this super thin cheap-ass slab has modern-day Mexican day labor contractor cutting corners written all over it! I would bet it's no older than 4-5 years before he bought the house, it might even had replaced the original damaged one in order to SELL the house since a broken heaved driveway is the first thing a potential home buyer would see and demand a reduced price or for it to be fixed before buying.

  • @amyanderson4522
    @amyanderson4522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I liked that he cleaned up everything

  • @Bunefoo401
    @Bunefoo401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a couple of slabs from my sidewalk that have sunk on the corner, near the downspout, And I envisioned something like this to fix them rather than jackhammering them up. I’m glad to see that there is a real thing out there like what I was imagining. I just need to find someone who can do something like this. Thank you for sharing