I attempted to dig mine by hand. Same size, same trampoline even. It took 60 wheelbarrows full to get 1 foot down. (3.5 cubic yards per wheelbarrow). On top of that, the ground was solid and rocky where I am at (also in Utah). I had a tiller to work the dirt and make it easier to dig, but with the clay and rocks, it pretty much killed the tiller. So I will say, if you are trying to do it by yourself by hand, stop and think about all of the other ways you can invest your time and energy. Find someone who can dig the hole for you and take away the dirt (something no one really tells you about and the average person doesn't think about - where to put the dirt). It doesn't have to be expensive. Just do it right the first time. Great video by the way! I wish I could post pictures here so you all could see exactly what I am talking about with the good, the bad, and the ugly. :D
I have a pet pig. Tell you what those animals can root up ground something amazing. She's dug out a 2m by 3m garden bed in half a day and she's only 4 or 5 months old!
Definitely consider an in ground trampoline. We had a standard above ground with sides attached and a neighborhood child was using it with our daughter. Both girls are very athletic and our daughter used it primarily to hone her diving skills. Our neighbors daughter bounced and fell into the netting then down through where the netting and the trampoline meet, then onto the ground-yikes! She suffered a concussion and was air lifted from our local hospital to Johns Hopkins where she stayed for 3 days. The remaining months of summer were frustrating for her being an active child. We removed and got rid of the trampoline immediately. This was 15 yrs ago before this system was available that I’m aware of. We did everything right and an accident still occurred.
I'm 18 and it took my 16 yr old brother and I 4 days to dig this by hand with shovel and pickaxe. In Las Vegas, NV so the dirt was super Rocky and hard. So it's possible to do it by hand.
I have been trying to find a guy like that for weeks. I live in Scotland and can’t get one so I had to get a ground worker who hasn’t done a inground trampoline before. Thanks for this video it really helped.
Great vid. A few comments from me to add to the discussion: (1) Inground tramps are also great for high wind areas like mine. It doesn't take much for a strong wind to whip an unsecured trampoline into your neighbor's house (2) Trampoline Down Under has a rare spring count - 104 total so you are largely limited to their $250 pad when replacing which is much more expensive than a standard mat. Solutions are to get a more standard tramp installed in the hole or find one of the few alternatives (like TrampolineUSA - even though their website looks sketchy, it's just because they are largely a wholesaler and don't market well to the public, OR like the video says, make sure to remove the mat and pad in snow to extend the life.
How about the massive amounts of perforated pipe drainage required to drain away water from the soil. Would actually make sense to do an actual concrete drain for best drainage but doesn’t seem to be anywhere large main drains nearby
Cool idea, BUT how can you make sure water does not collection underneath the jumping pad? What type of drainage system is required and estimated effort/cost?
Water will drain itself with that kind of rocky soil. If you have clay soil you would need to dig a deep hole and and pit run then fill back with dirt.
I have a question about the water…What happens when it rains? Any drainage? I live in Florida and we get a lot of rain the summer, plus some storms Thanks
What brand is this trampoline? Others I’ve looked at don’t have the retaining wall, only a steel tube frame. Which I’d think wouldn’t work well in holding the soil in place.
I found my one wasn't as springy as the normal trampolines it's a smart idea but when it comes to old buildings an their weird sized gardens they have bearly any room to fit their giant diggers. (I used to have one). Also water build up is terrible and I'm the type of person who hates summer and the heat so it wouldn't work In my favour for the winter. I'd give it 3/5 I personally think it's overrated
Wouldn't installing the trampoline below the soil level be a better option? Foe safety reasons I would rather have the trampoline a little deeper but I've never seen anyone do this...
We have been busy traveling and building new projects to share. TH-cam videos have been really hard to produce lately due to lack of helpers to get them done. Thank you for asking about the videos though. The girls are back in school tomorrow so now we should be able to have a better video schedule happening. We have lots of exciting things to show with what we are doing in the house so stay with us and please come back to watch when they come out. Thanks for being a great subscriber and supporting us.
I have one, they are overrated and a huge waste of yard space unless you have 2-3 acres. Actually getting ready to cover it to get some yard back. Plus don't get me started on all the insects it provides a home for.
In ground: permanent. Soooo make sure ITS YOUR FOREVER HOME with plenty of yard so when kids are so over it you still have plenty of land for the other outdoor crap they want and you don’t have to worry right away about digging it out for the space to be used let’s say… a pool.
Not worth the effort. I have a 14' and also a single person trampoline. I dug a hole for the small one to see what trampolining feels like at ground level vs up high. Bouncing at ground level was less enjoyable and even felt disorienting walking on the ground afterwards. I had to displace sooo much dirt and grass for even a small, one person trampoline. It was very destructive to the land. I also had to cover the ground level trampoline with a tarp so that dirt, leaves and mud stay off of it during weather changes. This means that at the beginning and at the end of each trampoline session, I had to spend time and effort to cover the trampoline and secure the tarp with objects. It was also unsightly. I much prefer trampolining above the ground. It stays cleaner and the view is so much better up there.
My father and i built a in ground tramp without money, only shovels and it only took a couple hours. Don't waste your money for someone to do it for you
I saw them install this in one day and it is worth it to me to not have to dig it out. Plus they have a good system to makes sure it lasts for a very long time.
@@Remodelaholic Later I heard you say all your neighbors have them. I think I'd leave it at that👍 Thanks for the video, tho. Well done.(sorry I left that out the first time)
I attempted to dig mine by hand. Same size, same trampoline even. It took 60 wheelbarrows full to get 1 foot down. (3.5 cubic yards per wheelbarrow). On top of that, the ground was solid and rocky where I am at (also in Utah). I had a tiller to work the dirt and make it easier to dig, but with the clay and rocks, it pretty much killed the tiller.
So I will say, if you are trying to do it by yourself by hand, stop and think about all of the other ways you can invest your time and energy. Find someone who can dig the hole for you and take away the dirt (something no one really tells you about and the average person doesn't think about - where to put the dirt). It doesn't have to be expensive. Just do it right the first time.
Great video by the way! I wish I could post pictures here so you all could see exactly what I am talking about with the good, the bad, and the ugly. :D
I have a pet pig. Tell you what those animals can root up ground something amazing. She's dug out a 2m by 3m garden bed in half a day and she's only 4 or 5 months old!
Definitely consider an in ground trampoline. We had a standard above ground with sides attached and a neighborhood child was using it with our daughter. Both girls are very athletic and our daughter used it primarily to hone her diving skills. Our neighbors daughter bounced and fell into the netting then down through where the netting and the trampoline meet, then onto the ground-yikes!
She suffered a concussion and was air lifted from our local hospital to Johns Hopkins where she stayed for 3 days. The remaining months of summer were frustrating for her being an active child. We removed and got rid of the trampoline immediately.
This was 15 yrs ago before this system was available that I’m aware of. We did everything right and an accident still occurred.
Looks awesome. I think if my girls were younger I would definitely consider doing this with ours.
How much is it
@@trevinthompson8922 to have someone do it? About 3k
I'm 18 and it took my 16 yr old brother and I 4 days to dig this by hand with shovel and pickaxe. In Las Vegas, NV so the dirt was super Rocky and hard. So it's possible to do it by hand.
Nice job. That must have been a lot of work.
Good idea to do it while we're all quarantined.
I just dug the whole thing just don’t know what to do with dirt
I have been trying to find a guy like that for weeks. I live in Scotland and can’t get one so I had to get a ground worker who hasn’t done a inground trampoline before. Thanks for this video it really helped.
Glad it helped. Fly us out there and we can take care of it:). Just curious, how will you deal with drainage
Believe you me if I could I would lol. Don’t have a clue it’s a ground worker doing the job. Does it need to have draining system. Thanks for info.
excellent. definitely the way to go dude. everybody should do this
Great vid. A few comments from me to add to the discussion: (1) Inground tramps are also great for high wind areas like mine. It doesn't take much for a strong wind to whip an unsecured trampoline into your neighbor's house (2) Trampoline Down Under has a rare spring count - 104 total so you are largely limited to their $250 pad when replacing which is much more expensive than a standard mat. Solutions are to get a more standard tramp installed in the hole or find one of the few alternatives (like TrampolineUSA - even though their website looks sketchy, it's just because they are largely a wholesaler and don't market well to the public, OR like the video says, make sure to remove the mat and pad in snow to extend the life.
Thanks a great comment. Thanks for adding your thoughts.
All that and you didn’t even show anyone jumping on it.
that's because he knew it was too shallow.
@@someoneyoushouldknow1733 Im cry
Smooth operator on that mini ex
Yes he is really good
i just got one question, HOW MUCH DID THIS ALL COST? (if you weren't friends with Sam)
I would definitely get a inground trampoline but i wouldn't have to worry about the snow the part of GA don't snow its to hot of a climate
How about the massive amounts of perforated pipe drainage required to drain away water from the soil.
Would actually make sense to do an actual concrete drain for best drainage but doesn’t seem to be anywhere large main drains nearby
Did you do all that? I live in Canada and gave had mine 6 years with gravel under. It has never had water
Cool idea, BUT how can you make sure water does not collection underneath the jumping pad? What type of drainage system is required and estimated effort/cost?
Water will drain itself with that kind of rocky soil. If you have clay soil you would need to dig a deep hole and and pit run then fill back with dirt.
French drain. $2000+
Thanks for sharing this! I heard these guys were pretty good. awesome work!
What did you do to prevent weeds from growing up? Great job!
Thanks!!
Some people do weed barrior and gravel.
Very Nice but waht about when it rains?
That was super interesting and helpful. Wow, thanks. Well done video.
I have a question about the water…What happens when it rains? Any drainage? I live in Florida and we get a lot of rain the summer, plus some storms
Thanks
We live in the desert. And the soil drains well. Defiantly would need to drain it differently there in Florida.
If installing in a urban/suburb backyard setting like that where would you lead the drainages to? Would you put in like a leachfield?
Depending on your soil, you might be able to drain in the hole.
Would be a project for the kids to dig a hole in the yard.
Roughly how much did the install cost? Wanting to know if this is even remotely possible on my budget...
Between $1500 and $2500 depending on the dirt removal or how many other issues that might come up in you yard due to drainage.
Remodelaholic
Does that include the trampoline itself, or is it separate?
That includes the trampoline.
Maybe show kids jumpin on it?
What brand is this trampoline?
Others I’ve looked at don’t have the retaining wall, only a steel tube frame. Which I’d think wouldn’t work well in holding the soil in place.
We have a link in the description.
You are one of the greatest dads ever. Yeah, having a little money helps but still... way to go Dad!
Thanks for watching, you are so kind, but I was at my neighbors house watching this get installed for them. He gets the dad award for this!
VERY NEAT😍😍😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I wish we had one of those things we had to dig ours by hand and had to take out tiles
Awesome Awesome
What about water accumulation underneath? And all that comes with THAT?
They covered that at 3:30
i- i think you have the best backyard in the world..
So what do you guys think they did with pile of dirt, hauled off themselves to save money or utilized the soil in some way?
They had it hauled off.
I found my one wasn't as springy as the normal trampolines it's a smart idea but when it comes to old buildings an their weird sized gardens they have bearly any room to fit their giant diggers. (I used to have one). Also water build up is terrible and I'm the type of person who hates summer and the heat so it wouldn't work In my favour for the winter. I'd give it 3/5 I personally think it's overrated
How long did it take your to complete the trampoline part and how deep did you dig please x
Contacted Sam and I’m ordering.
That's great! Have fun with it.
Can he recommend someone in Central California?
Wouldn't installing the trampoline below the soil level be a better option? Foe safety reasons I would rather have the trampoline a little deeper but I've never seen anyone do this...
Is that a garden hose at 4:09?
Yes
Is their access water underneath when it rains?
No it drains really well.
I watched this at times 2 speed and it sounded normal speed. What is happening here.
What do yo drain the waiter out the hole when raining?
No drainage issue Absolutely!. You could pump it out though if it's a problem.
Great Chanel
Thank you for videoing!
It took me around 3 days to dig and install one with a shovel
That's a lot of work.
How do you keep unwanted reptiles or wild animals from getting under it?
Set up booby trapes 😀
Hi i have a question. My inground trampoline Gets filled up with water how do you prevent that from happening
Add a drainage pipe. Add a soakaway. Use an electric pump and build a little access port to pump it away
What are the owners going to do with all that dirt?
Get it hauled away.
Will the grass grow back with that dirt outline around the trampoline?
Yes it grows back within a season.
Hi
Does anyone know any contractors in va Dc and MD area that would do this kind of work
Hi guys, no video for some time now, what's up ?
We have been busy traveling and building new projects to share. TH-cam videos have been really hard to produce lately due to lack of helpers to get them done.
Thank you for asking about the videos though. The girls are back in school tomorrow so now we should be able to have a better video schedule happening.
We have lots of exciting things to show with what we are doing in the house so stay with us and please come back to watch when they come out.
Thanks for being a great subscriber and supporting us.
@@Remodelaholic Glad you're all ok...
I live in the Augusta area of Maine. Any connections up here?
No sorry. Thanks for asking though.
Wait for water buildup
i saw this on a meme and then im like its real?
Oh it's real!
Can you share the meme with us?
I wish Sam lives in the Seattle area!!
Ame el vídeo muchísimas gracias!!
Always can convert it to a pool..
how many yards of dirt were removed?
They look like they finna hit the ground when they jump?
It's deep enough not to hit the bottom. Its tapered at the bottom.
What about rain water won't it pool up under the trampoline
Not in this soil
@@Remodelaholic so I'm assuming that the water absorbs into the soil
Yes. It drains well here.
Does no one worry about the critters that will find that cavity home...like snakes or hornets?
What happens when it rains and water is inside??
Good drainage here
I want one and I’m an adult haha
What about water in the hole after rain?
Our soil drains well here.
@@Remodelaholic Oh ok, I guess I was thinking it could fill up. lol
How much was it
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I have one, they are overrated and a huge waste of yard space unless you have 2-3 acres. Actually getting ready to cover it to get some yard back. Plus don't get me started on all the insects it provides a home for.
Turn it into a pond
What if I have a rectangle trampoline?
They can do this same technique with a rectangle. I don't know if you could use an existing trampoline though?
Just finished with a shovel
That sounds tiring.😫
@@Remodelaholic it was but satisfying after
I wanna do this
I'd spray paint it green let it blend with the ground
In ground: permanent. Soooo make sure ITS YOUR FOREVER HOME with plenty of yard so when kids are so over it you still have plenty of land for the other outdoor crap they want and you don’t have to worry right away about digging it out for the space to be used let’s say… a pool.
We have neighbors that just turned theirs in to a pool. Funny you mentioned that.
There goes the tree.
The tree has done really well.
Can I get Sam info?
In the description there is a link.
Inground
I’m I the only one who thinks about snakes and spiders hiding at the bottom
Easier to dig it out little by little
Not worth the effort. I have a 14' and also a single person trampoline. I dug a hole for the small one to see what trampolining feels like at ground level vs up high. Bouncing at ground level was less enjoyable and even felt disorienting walking on the ground afterwards. I had to displace sooo much dirt and grass for even a small, one person trampoline. It was very destructive to the land. I also had to cover the ground level trampoline with a tarp so that dirt, leaves and mud stay off of it during weather changes. This means that at the beginning and at the end of each trampoline session, I had to spend time and effort to cover the trampoline and secure the tarp with objects. It was also unsightly. I much prefer trampolining above the ground. It stays cleaner and the view is so much better up there.
Can I have the phone number of the contractor that did it?
Go to Sam's Facebook page link in the description. His number is there. Thanks for asking.
Can't flip on that tho
I'm not brave enough to even try a flip.
Looks like a ufo landed.
Definitely extra terrestrial.
My father and i built a in ground tramp without money, only shovels and it only took a couple hours. Don't waste your money for someone to do it for you
I saw them install this in one day and it is worth it to me to not have to dig it out. Plus they have a good system to makes sure it lasts for a very long time.
sam tedeschi ours took 3 days to dig up with shovels
A couple hours? What, did you put in a 3ft trampoline?
I hope wasp, bees, or yellow jackets don't find an area below the trampoline to build a nest
Get a trampoline for your kids 😂
Can I send you the medical bills.? ;)
No lol
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If u call 811?
Dude, it's way too shallow!!!
Scary might be snake 🐍 leave under trampoline.
Do you have a lot of snake where you live?
You don't want a trampoline. You'll find out soon enough.
We don’t have one. This is at our friends house.
@@Remodelaholic Later I heard you say all your neighbors have them. I think I'd leave it at that👍 Thanks for the video, tho. Well done.(sorry I left that out the first time)
No problem! Just wanted to clarify! I see the appeal to keep kids busy, but not when it comes to liability...
@@salmonline why?
Why do you say that? Because of broken bones? Or all the neighborhood kids wanting to be on it (liability) ?? What's your beef with trampolines?
That's the biggest waste of yard I've ever seen.
What else do you like about it?
@@Remodelaholic I liked the yard. Before you tore it up.