Fixing A Bad Drainage Problem

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  • @johndaviscosmo1594
    @johndaviscosmo1594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love it , I'm an aussie, and wake up everyday to breakfast hoping that dig18 has posted something new .I find this channel motivational, I don't own an excavators licennce or even a bobcat . But you motivate me to do so many jobs around my house and within my community . Thumbs up 👍letsdig18 ,great attitude good man ..

  • @scragmanw
    @scragmanw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Man, if you put a brush on the end of that boom you could paint a masterpiece. I always enjoy watching you work. Not all channels show the end product.

  • @myrtleman9623
    @myrtleman9623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Been watching you load trucks for a few years and dont remember you ever touching a truck with your bucket. I like watching you operate your equipment. I watch others too but your are the best operator Ive seen. thks

  • @YooToobz
    @YooToobz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Who would’ve thought watching these types of videos would be so relaxing? Since finding your channel Chris, I’ve been binge watching. My wife thinks I’ve lost my mind 😂 you are one talented man with your equipment. Outstanding job on all the pond builds and driveway work also 👌🏽 I subbed

  • @jamjames1971
    @jamjames1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Hey Chris just wanted you to know. I spend alot.of time in the hospital and your one of a few peoples TH-cam that has gotten.me through the long boring stays.. thanks for all you do for all of our entertainment

    • @rhacker3058
      @rhacker3058 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you get better brother, I just did a 2 week stint in Rush university/ Chicago. I no the boredom. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @SomeAreGhosts
    @SomeAreGhosts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're like my Bob Ross. Dirt is your paint, and your equipment is your brush. You explain everything in a nice voice, its peaceful watching you work, its satisfying to see the end of the project.

  • @hyper-1
    @hyper-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just a beautiful job. That shovel is just an extension of your arm. Awesome work. God bless...

  • @buddhaboy10
    @buddhaboy10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best part of your videos are seeing finished product. Doing a review at the end is pure TH-cam gold. 👍

  • @jcadult101
    @jcadult101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I continue to be amazed at your attention to detail.

  • @pqworks9019
    @pqworks9019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Beautiful job! Not many people can do it a cleanly as you do!!!!! You cleaned those ditches perfectly and that new drainage system you installed will last for a very long time!!!!!!!!!

  • @jasonhansen6632
    @jasonhansen6632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am jealous of how easy you have it working in your area. If we touch any run off channels we have to have the river authority onsite to approve the repair and have to triple compact the base and the pipe has to be weight bearing of what the road is rated. Way too much government involved but on the other hand I have seen some repairs that should have landed people in jail. Keep them coming.

  • @paulkinnear705
    @paulkinnear705 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They say a good operator uses his machine as an extension of himself, and you sir are one with yours!! The diligence you have for knowing what can be done along with giving the customer a working outcome, then going the extra to grade for mowing was a pleasure to watch!

  • @rickirelan8385
    @rickirelan8385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That was rather therapeutic,I appreciate ya Chris,looks good!

  • @randycarpenter2914
    @randycarpenter2914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Looks really good. Having to work mud and make it look that good. I am always impressed at the details you take care of, that others do not. Quality of work is good business and brings business.

  • @gregbrechelt2295
    @gregbrechelt2295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best operators I’ve seen, this was meditative.

  • @TomTalley
    @TomTalley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grading bucket to the rescue. That is definitely the right tool here. Thanks for another great video. Always a pleasure to watch you apply he touch.

  • @makingithappen5178
    @makingithappen5178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Almost an hour with LD18.
    Perfect, the morning is saved.

  • @brianpatrick9480
    @brianpatrick9480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    "That was a heck of a storm we got the other day. I drove by Bob's house and the whole ditch slid 20 feet"

    • @iansmartel5473
      @iansmartel5473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow 🤩 the ditch slid, that must of been something to see.

  • @loverlei79
    @loverlei79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You sir, have turned into my Bob Ross. Thank you for curing my insomnia! I don't know what it is about watching you work. Straight Zzzzzz😴💤🛌

  • @JPGuay
    @JPGuay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Quite an artist you are ! Well done !

  • @everestyeti
    @everestyeti ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks so much better and has no doubt saved the farmhouse from bring deluged by water.

  • @robbnorth2243
    @robbnorth2243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome job!!! I love the attention to detail. If I was the customer I wouldn't hesitate to call you for future jobs.

  • @davehigginson949
    @davehigginson949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That’s how our county works around here. Pave the road first. Then cut up all the new pavement to replace all the culverts and do the ditch work. Then patch up the road and call it good.

    • @Californians_go_home
      @Californians_go_home 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You must live in Washington.

    • @gravelydon7072
      @gravelydon7072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Californians_go_home It is universal. For some reason, freshly paved roads attract digging machines.

    • @davehigginson949
      @davehigginson949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m up in Canada!! But that’s how we roll up here too. Fresh pavement then water lines, culverts or road sensors all go in after!

    • @ryanwaltos2206
      @ryanwaltos2206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@gravelydon7072 utility companies and their diggin' machines are attracted to the smell of freshly laid blacktop!

    • @gravelydon7072
      @gravelydon7072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ryanwaltos2206 They are currently widening one of our main roads ( finally after nearly 60 years that we've lived here ) and even before they got finished, a crew was in and cut the fresh pavement. Work that should have been done before the paving was done in the first place. Didn't matter much as as soon as they had repaved it, they milled the pavement back down again to the rock so that they can put the final coat down to match the level with the side road.

  • @charleswilliams7766
    @charleswilliams7766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice work you are so precise on the sticks, that’s where I’m trying to get my skill level. You put out so much knowledge. It’s insane

  • @johndarin4582
    @johndarin4582 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are just so smooth in the way you work the machinery. Its like an extension of your arm. Great work

  • @murphy9591
    @murphy9591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job ! Truck driver is one of us old school guys, don't stand around because there's always something you can do. Grab a broom, shovel , pick some debris up. Good solid team here giving people their moneys worth.

    • @MyOLD36chevy
      @MyOLD36chevy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Truck driver is the owner.

  • @makingithappen5178
    @makingithappen5178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When someone digs or does something similar nearby,
    I usually go there and watch. It is always impressive to see
    a knowledgeable professional working with a large machine.
    This is an advantage though. I can sit on the couch and watch one of the best.

  • @jeffreyneihart1614
    @jeffreyneihart1614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I didn't know you had a Kenworth dump truck. Really nice job Chris.

  • @jodymitchell4020
    @jodymitchell4020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Wow. Gonna be a 4 beer video. Sweet!!

    • @jessewalley1529
      @jessewalley1529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s only two for me. I watch it at 1.5 speed

    • @Josh_D03
      @Josh_D03 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@simonsimon557 lol an hour long vid. Should be at least a six pack 😆

  • @wannabefulltimers
    @wannabefulltimers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe how many of us love to watch dirt being moved around. I've always been fascinated w/ heavy equipment and dirt. This guy is an artist.

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You do get some challenging projects,never boring but with all that rain y’all having at least your not building a pond.be a tad sloppy.good video stay safe 👍👍👍😎😎😎

  • @josephcarino5829
    @josephcarino5829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hey Chris, if anyone ever ask if you know how to shape a ditch. TELL EM YES

  • @jasonclayton7116
    @jasonclayton7116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I could find a crew that works like these 2. That would be a dream within itself. Work ethics are off the chart. Love this channel and whom all is involved.

  • @CokaCola1
    @CokaCola1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched more than a few of your videos so far and the last 19 mins of this video is the first time I've seen you dig relatively dry material. Does rain just follow you everywhere you go or do you just love chocolate pudding that much? I've been around my fair share of pipeline construction in Texas and those guys try to avoid digging mud. Also, the helper with the square-point in this video is a top-notch hand. I can tell he knows what needs to be done and doesn't mind doing it, even if it requires him to be under your boom with no safety equipment. That's some trust and I hope you appreciate it. Great vids. Keep it up!

  • @timgiven3826
    @timgiven3826 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is so cool to see the before and after from every job, that is why you are the best an always busy, definitely a great job

  • @rowlandclark1015
    @rowlandclark1015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another job done exceeding well. Always a pleasure to watch you work.

  • @MrHvanzetten
    @MrHvanzetten 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a craftsman. Great value for the money of your costumers.

  • @sylviaprudhomme5417
    @sylviaprudhomme5417 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job. So clean and smooth

  • @rebelliousmedic
    @rebelliousmedic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seeing your dump truck operator out there putting in some work with the shovel making everything clean. Good crew you've got in every video. You must be awesome to work for/with!

    • @larrykeenan598
      @larrykeenan598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That shovel operator owns the company. That his uncle John.

  • @hobbytowncrew8934
    @hobbytowncrew8934 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya know its really great to watch an operator who knows what he is doing. NICE JOB.

  • @eliteearthworksllc
    @eliteearthworksllc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Nicely done! Every time you use that tilt bucket I say to myself I’ve got to get one of those 🤣

    • @sparky178
      @sparky178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Just push the bucket pin out halfway, it should eventually tilt.You’re Welcome 😆

    • @michaelkoop6731
      @michaelkoop6731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I think u need one too there elite.

    • @larrykeenan598
      @larrykeenan598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A few candlelight dinners might just get your a tilt bucket if you play your cards right.

    • @uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759
      @uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@larrykeenan598 Some nice wine also then he maybe can have even a tiltrotator as Christmas present :D

    • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
      @jenniferwhitewolf3784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Check out the Hedblom channel for more tilt and multi-functions from Scandinavia. 👍.

  • @shawnford2607
    @shawnford2607 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've got to be in the Carolina's south to have a pipe that high in the ground. If you were up north the frost would send that pipe through the pavement before the first winter! The project looks good though. I like how clean you keep your site as you work.

  • @GaryAllpike
    @GaryAllpike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn, that soil cuts and grades nice! Nothing much but loose sand here. Very different to work with. Excellent job as always!

  • @Mike7478F
    @Mike7478F 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm convinced you would have been a smooth and superb pilot. Fine motor skills right there. Nice job. Your hired!!

  • @frankpristov9745
    @frankpristov9745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another job well done that's why I watch them all the way from Australia

  • @dburto13
    @dburto13 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work Chris! Y’all always do excellent work

  • @williamfree787
    @williamfree787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy watching you work an the though you put into it .

  • @FSEAirboss
    @FSEAirboss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Anyone else have the song Smooth Operator going through their head while watching Chris grade that ditch?

    • @jasonstarr6419
      @jasonstarr6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was hearing "slow hands"... although the rest of the song didn't fit..

    • @robertmerrill621
      @robertmerrill621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      First time I've seen this particular video of Chris' and just a few seconds before I scrolled thought the comments I was thinking the same damn thing!! Should be his theme song but I'm sure the licensing would be a bitch.

  • @SmithyScotland
    @SmithyScotland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Turned out swell. Great work as always.

  • @Tiffy552
    @Tiffy552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Top quality work as always, well done Chris and Uncle John.

    • @mikeanderson6422
      @mikeanderson6422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wouldn't a dozer have been a better piece of equipment for that job ?

  • @GlenSRII
    @GlenSRII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chris beautiful job man very neat and tidy work

  • @fish509b
    @fish509b 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't know how satisfying it is to watch an operator who can handle more than one stick at a time and doesn't have the bucket jerking all over the place.

  • @haroldinnerarity1478
    @haroldinnerarity1478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes indeed Chris is one heck of a Smooth Operator.
    I have been watching his videos for about a week now and Chris is so far the Best i have seen.
    Fantastic work there Chris I have enjoyed watching your work. Keep the video`s coming.

  • @jambocoo
    @jambocoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent job Chris, you are a master at this stuff.

  • @odiekivarkis8193
    @odiekivarkis8193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man Chris! You have such a control over that bucket like it was your own hand! You must love what you do.

  • @aaronburford5701
    @aaronburford5701 ปีที่แล้ว

    This another favorite of mine. Very relaxing...

  • @jamesbreault5762
    @jamesbreault5762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great looking job chris

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Take the dirt from this ditch and use the dirt to fill that ditch....got it!! that sounds like a plan, lets get after it! Damn it! I came to work again and forgot to bring my lunch. No worries.., I'll call out to my wife in the living room and see if she can drop something off on her way to the bathroom. No sense in putting the video on pause and stopping work.

    • @Chrislimey38
      @Chrislimey38 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You sound like my ex 😊

  • @dpaquin58
    @dpaquin58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very professionnels job thums up. Love it

  • @marymullings3823
    @marymullings3823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That looks beautiful. Lot of work. Stay safe. Hugs to Winston

  • @kerryyoung3220
    @kerryyoung3220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks really really good you done a hell of a job

  • @ronaldmcallister6091
    @ronaldmcallister6091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great job brother! Love the grading bucket! Wish I had one

  • @MySynthDungeon
    @MySynthDungeon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well ,,you know when the job is done right!! Tight, straight ..!!Got to love it !! Cheers! Enjoyed!!

  • @davidmckinzie6009
    @davidmckinzie6009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made a difficult job look so simple, thanks for allowing us to come along

  • @derrickpettit3489
    @derrickpettit3489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work chris, man you guys do awesome work, good job bud, thanks for sharing. Look forward to the next video.

  • @drmckinley
    @drmckinley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos. Recording your work. legal protection if any issues pop up. They can't claim you did it wrong.. admire your gift from God. Smooth operator.

  • @bobferranti5222
    @bobferranti5222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chris, not to take away from your expertise, but if more contractors worked as great as you do, there would be a lot less messed up jobs to have to fix. You set a high bar for other contractors to meet. Keep up the great work you do!

  • @chrissheathewoodguy
    @chrissheathewoodguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love those grading buckets, can't tell you how many times i had to dig out so i could get the skid steer on the angle i wanted then dig it out.

  • @American_Made
    @American_Made 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually love listening to hydraulics work. I can tell your machines are still really tight. I love the sounds of when you hit the bucket down too. It's totally where they got the sound of the AT-ATs in Empire strikes back. awesome. Oddly satisfying watching dirt get tossed like water.

  • @jamorjr1
    @jamorjr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's always a pleasure to watch an artist at work

  • @jamodrummer
    @jamodrummer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. Fun watching!

  • @jackiesiebrass3321
    @jackiesiebrass3321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just like a fine artist....your talent is unbelievable...

  • @janespal2729
    @janespal2729 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Chris! love watching you ; race driving the ~kid~ steer!!

  • @bobbikuhn3496
    @bobbikuhn3496 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have good equipment and you obviously know how to use it. Nice job.

  • @MrDavey99
    @MrDavey99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work, Chris!

  • @keithdunlap2701
    @keithdunlap2701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Hell Yeah !! That turned out really Nice Chris !! Ought to work really well now , water should shoot right on out of there !! You can sure slick her up with that mini..... Have a Great Evening Man !!On to the Next....

  • @waynekeeler1442
    @waynekeeler1442 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do amazing work and make it look easy keep it up

  • @fwflyer78
    @fwflyer78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Chris! You are a magician with them diggers!

  • @devon9712
    @devon9712 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir are a sculpture artist of the earth

  • @nicholasbuotte9060
    @nicholasbuotte9060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You do such a good job grading out man.

  • @444gtb
    @444gtb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive work!

  • @jwg19444
    @jwg19444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍Looks like a win for both driveways. Only thing missing is a decorative flat stone to cover the shallow conduit near the final curve at the street.

  • @mikegallimore4208
    @mikegallimore4208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Run back by there on a big rain and show us how it's working. Really nice!

  • @johndonohoe3778
    @johndonohoe3778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do nice work sir! Professional

  • @takesonetoknowone2080
    @takesonetoknowone2080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it look so effortless!

  • @michaelweatherhead9470
    @michaelweatherhead9470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent job Chris.

  • @Dudleymiddleton
    @Dudleymiddleton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful piece of ditch cutting. You would be truly valued here in the UK Cambridgeshire/Lincolnshire fens where ditching was invented I think! So great to see an accomplished person doing what they are good at, it's sooo satisfying! Keep up the good work , Chris love your vids! :)

  • @gregorytoddsmith9744
    @gregorytoddsmith9744 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done!!💪

  • @martinmitchell1048
    @martinmitchell1048 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iv seen videos like this and this man is very skilled and i enjoy watching him do what he does best

  • @davehamilton2225
    @davehamilton2225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am more and more convinced you are taking lessons from a Swedish guy with a TH-cam channel called Hedblom. Great stuff!

    • @george8873
      @george8873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's multiple guys who run the machines on that channel. It's always in the description who is operating what machine.

  • @billbo1852
    @billbo1852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s nice to see you went that extra mile to do the right job 😉🙃😉😉

  • @shawnmccormick9990
    @shawnmccormick9990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work!

  • @jeffreyrogerkelly3751
    @jeffreyrogerkelly3751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks good .nice job

  • @robertclark1668
    @robertclark1668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was ONE NICE JOB!

  • @josianrodriguez1249
    @josianrodriguez1249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NICE JOB CHRIS ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO.

  • @douglasrichardson6195
    @douglasrichardson6195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    General Lee driving by at 50:05. I have truck just like it.

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      haha didnt even see it!

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job 👏

  • @littlefinkle7757
    @littlefinkle7757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Utilities companies are always in the way. For instance, our city natural gas company is the strictest in our state but they have ran a gas line through a culvert and one through a main sewer line just because it was easier. The sewer line we found right after building a spec house on the golf course. Luckily we discovered the problem before placing the house on the market. Used a camera inside the sewer and took a picture of the situation to the gas company along with a bill for the repairs. Gov't regulators at their finest! Good job!

  • @georgezgreek
    @georgezgreek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That yanmar is super quite , awesome machine but my fav is the big Volvo of yours, i like how the bucket has that ball joint allowing your bucket to cut into banks and hill at weird angles

  • @bobbydawson7706
    @bobbydawson7706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Great job 👍👌