Spreading gravel and spliting wood

Dumping out two 16 ton loads with an International Paystar dump truck, then spreading it out on a muddy driveway with a Bobcat 864 tracked skid steer.
Then splitting some fire wood.

[@colinbarnett7441]

I swear Andrew could post a 2hr video about paint drying and Id watch to whole thing.

[@mgbeck98]

Right?

[@OFP]

Im down

[@pierceT77]

Something about him is really interesting, the vehicle overview video from the other day had my entire attention during the 2 hour video, most movies can’t even get me hooked for it’s entirety.

[@OFP]

@@pierceT77 oh I watched all 2 hours and 16 minutes smoked to fat dubbies I loved it..tried watching hellboy tonight couldn't sit still haha

[@alexred9693]

of course ya would.........

[@Box545x39]

Not boring at all, driveway repairs and gravel work are one of my favorite from you.

[@thenungzo]

right? one of the things I always look forward to on this channel.

[@kaffetrakter4174]

My favorite is drain pipes under roads.

[@tonybrooms]

My favorite was that whole project before, during, and after building the bridge.

[@TheGeezzer]

Yeah I like all the gravel laying vids.👍

[@machinemoverman4614]

One thing about Andrew, he ain’t lazy. He gets a lot done for a one man show.

[@pcpablo2]

Andrew has a crew of 30. Camera, makeup, lighting, catering, publicity staff, gaffers, drivers, animal wrangler. Don't forget the stunt double.

[@murkstalinskitm5334]

@@pcpablo2 Shhh. Don't let everyone know

[@johnjones4453]

For sure 👍

[@tramlethi4688]

2

[@hypercube33]

Figure out how many times he has to stop, move the camera, walk back to the skid steer, get back in, do whatever, stop and move it again...

[@michaelcimino7435]

The way he spreads out that gravel makes the machine seem like an extension of Andrew's body...simply awesome...

[@masonlynch1793]

I thought he’d back drag it.

[@OfficerDylan43]

0000⁰000⁰⁰90 pi

[@curtissmith3498]

"Ok, Levi And I are on this project".....Great, reliable opening.

[@robertt4239]

Levi has to supervise & manage customer relations.

[@curtissmith3498]

@Avser The kind of supervisor you'd do anything for.

[@rk22cc]

Love Levi

[@scottbaker1018]

Levi runs the show. Lmao 😁

[@curtissmith3498]

it will be a hard, sad day when Levi is not the supervisor any more.

[@joegamage3791]

I’ve started my own company cause of you and it’s going great thank you

[@carsonp.7009]

thats amazing, is it landscaping or something like that?

[@AndrewCamarata]

That is good to hear.

[@jasonnaso8175]

Same here. Just did one of those dig one hill, add parking spaces, use material to level the front yard jobs, as seen on one of his other videos.

[@blobby273]

I find your gravel videos genuinely therapeutic specially when you include the music and time laps . love it .

[@iranmihanemast7032]

I was thinking same, It seems his all videos have therapeutic effect as soon as he uploads a new video the first day more than 500000 people watch the video. it surely has healing effect.

[@alc7505]

My accountant told me, charge 10% more and you'll loose 10% of your worst customers. Best advice ever. Love your vids Andrew

[@alexanderx3554]

Learned about this in econ 101, I don't remember what it was called. Anyone?

[@djhart25]

I remember hearing an axiom about how most small businesses end up spending 90% of their time on the worst 10% of their customer base. Different saying but same moral: don't worry too much about losing that bottom 10%

[@RHEC1776]

Very true. When I raised my prices a lot of the "problem customers" disappeared. I was worried about losing customers but in fact I gained more customers than I lost.

[@56radioboy]

Got that from my ex-father-in-law....in the end my 10% was his daughter. I stopped negotiating with customers long ago.

[@aaabbott1383]

Yep. Craigslist Contracting is the fastest way to make yourself crazy

[@chinpipe378]

Hey Andrew,I’m a hood dude,but I watch your videos on the low,they’re are very informative,relaxing,and keep me outta trouble 🙌🏾

[@AndrewCamarata]

That's good to hear.

[@ranginrobert5455]

Buddy go do.something productive with your life

[@ohPokey]

Stay out of trouble buddy some of us care about you.

[@CullenLorsung42]

@@AndrewCamarata I only watch your videos while smoking crack and doing drive-bys. Keeps me grounded.

[@seds94]

Change the hood bro. These R new times

[@nick_1_uk]

Hey Andrew, i run my own business and have done for a very long time. One thing i've learnt when it comes to pricing is it doesn't matter what the others charge... if you're happy with what you are getting for that job that's all that matters .. honests days pay for a honest days work as the saying goes.... don't become that person that overcharges just because you can .. if you stick to this rule you will always have work

[@erikhuijsmans570]

That is also my opinion. If everyone involved is satisfied, you are always right at the right price.

[@kameljoe21]

The guy in my area does cheap work when he can, In some cases if it is a quick hour or 2 job that does not have a time constraint will do it dirt cheap. Some jobs can be done cheaper if you know they will be repeat business. My guy has done work cheap or free for me. I also have access to equipment and can do said work my self.

[@dokmanian]

well said

[@kodaktrucker]

That is a sound business plan

[@kodaktrucker]

@@kameljoe21 I agree 100% and that's what I do

[@tenjuna]

your gravel videos are my favorite, I find them oddly satisfying to watch especially in time lapse. please do more, NOT BORING lol

[@kevinosteen8898]

Thank you so much for talking about pricing, no one ever does, and it's the most important part of the work!

[@umpireoba]

What a pro spreading that gravel

[@phillipbrooks2534]

Love your videos, I live in Mississippi just had a load of gravel tailgated covered half a hundred yard driveway and they charged me 1k

[@bennym1956]

Pro would have spread it with dump truck.

[@skitzochik]

,these gravel spreading ones are always my FAVE...something about the process is very meditative & relaxing...keep em coming Mr. C !!!!!

[@dtrlfilms]

Zen.

[@TheGeezzer]

You ain't so Skitzo then! 😀😁💨😜💨👍

[@skitzochik]

@@TheGeezzer well thnx Geezer, I guess i am normal once in a while ;)

[@TheGeezzer]

@@skitzochik Oh I bet its more than once! Have a nice life Chik.😀😁😎

[@alittlesarcasm2812]

aahhhh.... the feeling you get when the gravel is spread.... andrew's magic

[@yepperbgolley8215]

It's never boring to watch spreading gravel, digging, fixing stuff, welding, etc. THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT VIDEOS!!!🙂

[@eggman077]

Thanks for including Levi. He's like getting old but a great friend.

[@brandonbenjamin9452]

:(

[@Biggyniner]

Good to see your old man out there with you. My dads birthday would be coming up on November 5th. I miss him dearly, cherish your time together.

[@mobilepolice]

Having some experience with contractor pricing, I think you should be targeting about $95 an hour on labor. This should give you a good margin on all of your incidental expenses and give you some left over for heavy equipment maintenance. I estimated your labor at about 12 man-hours (you may have taken longer, but a bigger contractor would have done your work in about 6 clock-hours with two guys). Given your materials cost, this put your labor rate around $60/hr. If you had billed out at $95 the job would have cost the customer $1,600 and I would doubt they would be able to get a bid cheaper than that on the work you did. The firewood after cut and seasoning was worth maybe $150. Of course, keep billing the customer a flat rate for the job, don't itemize unless they ask for it, and if they do, don't inflate the price of your materials. Show them what it costs you, and put the extra in labor. It will make you seem more trustworthy in your billing.

[@MAGWolf]

I think he also factors in Diesel and equipment costs to haul it hence why it was $600. Either way his rates are very reasonable plus it seems he gets a lot in trade to in a lot of videos. Here it looks like he got free firewood.

[@derekcomingo2197]

i go with this guy

[@nathan4919]

Always love hearing "Levi and I are on this job", Levi the supervisor keeps Andrew in check.

[@grantflavel9822]

Ok your too cheap. But you have a castle. Equiment. And a happy life.🙌

[@f0rumrr]

Its called spending your money wisely. Also helps when you have a great shop to repair old things you get for cheap.

[@bananasEveryday]

Gravel jobs are one of my favorite videos from you and they are NEVER boring.

[@williammassey8514]

Road repair and spreading gravel are some of my favorites. Pricing is fine. Maybe a little low but it helps with repeat customers. Nice seeing Levi & Sadie. Price quote for that tree is spot on. Thanks for the VIDEO.

[@jimwampler6210]

Andrew, I had my 850 driveway smoothed and topped with 3/4 rough roadbase (that what they call it in western Colorado). Also about 32 tons. Total cost with delivery of the rock, taxes and tips $1800. It took the guy about 4 hours total. And by the way, I was completely happy with both the job and cost.

[@roblov13]

Andrew, you always have great videos. Thanks for always Educating and teaching us how to do things. I know its not always easy, but you make it seem so. You give us all encouragement, and show us the correct way things should be done. Thanks for always sharing, and allowing us to be part of your life. I especially like when you use the drone at the end of all your jobs to allow us to see from an Ariel view the finished project, as well as the beautiful scenery. Keep up the good work! Thanks!

[@robj2704]

You charged a fair price. Some might charge more, don't think anyone would charge less.

[@bobcranberries5853]

Nicely put thought the same thing maybe a little too cheap

[@superdutyscaler6823]

I feel he want way too cheap on that tree removal price. Around me that would go for 1,000 to 1,200

[@robj2704]

@@superdutyscaler6823 Maybe I didn't notice, but I was thinking the tree was already on the ground.

[@vxnova1]

Thanks for sharing the pricing.. always interesting to see.

[@fullstridepropertymaintena3776]

skid steer rate $ 90.00 to $130.00 per hour add 10% for used of attachments ,Gravel price if includes hauling is Ok , tree price is good - because of angle and location,danger of doing the job . Most companies would have had 3 to 4 staff at the job site . Then if you have your county licence , WCB- workers comp , 5 million insurance . Andrew you are very talented and get the job done .You make it look easy !! You gave your clients the best service ever . Great Job !!!!

[@metalman065]

Awesome job as always Andrew. 1200 bucks for all the work you done plus hauling off the old tank and wood, that's cheap and fair. You always go above and beyond on your jobs. I enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@colinbyrne7535]

Well I was planning on sleeping but never mind

[@brad-my2xq]

now i have to watch this before i go to bed, with work tomorrow morning. way to go!

[@briansierzega]

It’s 24 minutes....you got this bro...lol

[@garrettscott9427]

For my fellow facebook users please consider joining the Fan Club. In the group we talk about our own projects and discuss these videos. facebook.com/groups/706776989790221/

[@Gglock45]

Lol dawm I swear i was about to do the same thing but once I seen the video I said ooh boy and start watching right away

[@NickyB389]

Every night.

[@jnuz65]

Hi Andrew, I have property in Sullivan County NY, when I get stone delivery, its usually 22 tons and I pay $500- $600 per delivery, and I have to spread it myself with my tractor. Thats what I'm paying here. You should always start high and then make the customer chew you down, but stay firm. Remember its your time, your equipment , gas, etc. Hope this helps.

[@fritzie1968]

I learn more in watching one video with Andrew, than I do watching 5 videos somewhere else. I love how you stop what you are doing and fix stuff that you find broken, even in the middle of other work. That is how I work and I appreciate those who do the same. I also very much enjoy how you handle not getting involved with the troll comments and just refer to everything as youtube. You have calm, patient demeanor that makes watching your videos enjoyable and relaxing. Keep up the great work. PS, love seeing your dogs along with you in everything you do. Although I am not a pet owner myself, I can tell how you treat people based on how you treat your animal friends.

[@leeutubegmail]

Man none of these gravel videos are boring, they are all incredibly satisfying!

[@jacksonmcghghy4773]

Hey Andrew I love the videos u remind me of my dad and I want to be like him I’m 15 and use your videos for assistance when he’s not around

[@carsonp.7009]

same, love these videos, they need more stuff like this in school instead of teaching us about graphing functions and useless stuff

[@cadenberiman9300]

Jackson Mcghghy though I was the only 15teen year old that would watch this videos 😂😂 nice to know I’m not

[@cuztanksrule4774]

16 but same

[@Freeagent-4-life]

50 and I agree Andrew rocks

[@brainclerk4431]

@@carsonp.7009 please understand that school is indoctrination ! all your taught is to comply, dont question authority and lies, especially history ! history is simply his-story and it's kept in a lie-brary, words are spells ( spellings ) curses ! you must understand this and choose you're spoken words carefully ! also music is toxic to the body and mind through the frequencies its tuned to 440htz and unfortunately the spells you sing are crafted to bring you harm via demonic attachments, listen to the words of your favourite song and you'll begin to understand it's all about Lucifer! especially love songs . i hope this helps you grow into manhood a wise seeker of truth! "know Thy Self"

[@tropicanacoughsyrup]

No call no show.. really good. Splitting that firewood looked like a real workout.

[@outoftime788]

really wat kind of a friend is that lol

[@michaelscott-joynt3215]

I just realized this and then Andrew mentioned how the guy hasn't gotten back to him about the tree removal. Wonder if the that changed the homeowner's mind about staying with Andrew for the rest of the work on the property.

[@paulcollins9397]

I don't know but...Give the homeowner enough time to get ten more bids on that tree removal, then he’ll call Levi... ahh... Andrew back!

[@Melicoy]

Im glad he didnt show now I watch Andrew do the work !!!

[@peterwill3699]

Now you can sell your friend that wood for 240 a cord.

[@bhogg92]

356k KZbin subscribers and counting! No ads, no sponsors, great videos with really good content. Keep doing what you're doing... it's obviously working.

[@andreakeeling9217]

1.38M today!

[@PRACTICALBUSHCRAFTSURVIVAL]

THIS IS THE ONLY CHANNEL I CAN WATCH FROM START TO FINISH, HE HAS ALL RIGHT QUAILTY'S . PATIENT'S, HE KNOWS HIS STUFF, GREAT A CAM WORK, AND MAKES IT VERY INTRESTING TOO , WHAT A TALENT....

[@Africanfrogs]

That property owner* chose an interesting front yard design, I can’t quite make out what’s going on or why

[@RangieNZ]

Once the trees in the berm grow, the house/ courtyard will be nearly hidden from the road.

[@TexasStormChaser]

Privacy berm so once the trees grow in you can't see inside the house from the road.

[@warrenmichael918]

big berm to hide behind from view of the road maybe ? I think his wife tans behind there in the nude !! LOL well maybe Andrew will get some drone footage next summer to verify haha

[@ggsmith099]

There is a pond with waterfall and landscape around pond look at drone video at the end of the video later brocephus! 😎💨

[@renof2505]

IF they do not upgrade the stone around the edges it will just keep washing into the driveway.

[@vivianolivares1422]

It’s wasn’t boring Andrew, I love to see you work, you always get your job done perfect,I’m always amazed by how you word things out.

[@dloglesby57]

Always amazes me at the eye Andrew has for doing this, every video I have ever watched of him landscaping or digging out driveways, or anything, he just has the talent. Looked Beautiful when he was done! Great Job, Andrew!. The less you relay on " Friends" the better off your business will be, cause you have to always think of the reputation you are showing to customers..

[@neil426]

Does anyone else click the thumbs up button as soon as you open the video because you already know you'll like it?

[@domesticelectricinthekeys]

You need to remember, insurance, maintenance costs, experience level... all goes the price... there not just buying the work. But purchasing a piece of yourself

[@DoRC]

Makes sense. I always feel like Iose a piece of myself when I work:)

[@InsideAlan]

They're not just buying the work, they're buying the years of experience that make it a one day job instead of a week long project.

[@edicostantini5020]

Watching from Croatia 3:46 am!

[@youbadolivez]

Hi from New York 11:21 pm

[@dilbotmacguillacutty4849]

Hi from Calgary, 9pm

[@armandogonzalez6822]

Hi from Oregon 8:36 pm

[@ohPokey]

Hi from California 8:15 pm

[@16toni125]

Portugal 3.50 am 😂

[@tom42bates]

Dude, you are an animal! You get it done and nothing stops you. You're like a human machine.. I work hard too, but seeing your vids makes me really believe in,, you can do anything you set mind to. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@stevelawrence233]

First of all, you do an amazing job on every project! As far pricing, I knew, when you didn’t blow away the leaves and debris before spreading the gravel, this was a low budget job.....availability of the rock in your area makes the material cost very low, compared to my location in north Mississippi. Looks like you spent the better part of a full day in total, so $1200 looks too cheap to me.....here, I would have to pay about $480 per load for stone and delivery....operator and skid steer runs about $120/ hour. Based on that, a reasonable market price to the homeowner would be Around $1800-$2000..... but, finding someone who will throw in the woodpile cleanup and be as conscientious as you......not likely 😎

[@jeffreid3341]

Your numbers are spot on.

[@davidcormier8570]

You are timeless, as far as KZbin goes! Awesome

[@curtissmith3498]

it will be a hard, sad day when Levi is not the supervisor any more.

[@Edwardreynoldshd]

Curtis Smith yep, but he’s had a mighty fine life with Andrew, no abuse, no hunger, and no lack of companionship. All and all, a perfect dog life. 😍😍😍

[@brandonbenjamin9452]

You’re quite right.

[@TheJanvicgwaps]

Every video you put out is a banger.. Theyre never boring.

[@rightsideupvt]

I keep watching these videos, Andrew Camarata is some sort of wizard. Levi is clearly one good dog. What a loyal friend. Spent a summer running a Komatsu excavator, front end loader, and a bulldozer while helping build a shooting range in Vermont. Mostly pulled stumps and buried them. Only drove the dozer once, hardest thing ever to do right. Lucky some old timer showed me how on his equipment. Good times.

[@stephenrickettsNL]

Always a pleasure to watch you work. Hands down one of the most skilled equipment operators in the biz. Hardworking and able to think on your feet. Keep it up Andrew.

[@chrisward405]

Thanks for the prices. I'm not charging enough. always love the videos no matter what. Keep them coming

[@bigdognance]

Andrew ....You charge what You charge based on: 1. Your gut feeling about the customer and job. 2. Current competition pricing in your area, which you should know. 3. Your insurance, gas, diesel, and time are relevant to Your bottom line. I agree with Matt that You are worth a $1000 day above and beyond material costs, but then again only YOU know what You need to make to be happy.... MAYBE...a good rule of thumb would be 150% of material costs when materials are a good part of the job, but since some jobs are are more labor intensive than others...again... only You can gauge the abstracts of You work and what to charge....I enjoy Your videos and You are a very talented young man...ALL THE BEST!!

[@mismas81]

Ooo, that time of year when the dark starts almost in the middle of a day.

[@WhitehouseFarmVet]

Your right around target I charge 150.00 for 5 tons delivered, 150 x 7 loads equals 1,050.00 plus spreading it (your time) etc and I live about 2 hours north west of you , I have a 10 ton dump but a old 78 C50 that has juice brakes and a v8 350 gas so 5 tons safely!!! Lol keep up the good work my son and I love the videos and Levi, we have a goat named Olaf in our videos Whitehouse Farm on KZbin you inspired us and it's a blast!!!!

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

You forget that he pulled half a dozen tree stumps. Cleaned up the other tree crap and hauled it out.

[@WhitehouseFarmVet]

@@SteveP-vm1uc 100% agree but you also have to look at to get the jobs people always ask if you can clear some brush move stumps ,move downed trees etc along with the initial intended job and if you already got the equipment there and as you saw in the video doesn't take much to do, the best thing from doing the extra stuff is they will most likely recommend you to friends or other people and you'll get more jobs and money out of doing the extra work, some contractors have alot of work and give high estimates because if they don't get the job it's no big deal because they have so many other jobs but if they do get it they are making more money from the high estimate, for smaller guys on there own this is a way of making decent money with a little extra work but hopefully will pay more with future jobs and money!

[@howardmassengale7937]

That's a very reasonable price. I was thinking 1800. Good video

[@capconserv]

Hello, Andrew. I like a lot of your viewers have been in business a lot of years. When I price a job I keep in mind that I have to earn loyalty, not just with price but performance and friendly service. I know my costs and work up from there but there is always the ones that are out there that work only on price and forget the other parts of the equation and will undercut my bids. I have learned that if I get a shot at a return job it is probably because of this ethic that has kept me in business for fifty years. What you charge is probably moot if th customer is happy. Thanks for another great video. Pet Levi for me.

[@malinjayaweera2754]

I can't stop watching your project videos. Loving it, every single minute.👏

[@gr8fulride]

Great video. I'm guessing the two loads + cost for delivery+ cost for spreading out, and cost for cleanup and disposal . $1200 total seems like the customer got a $15 hundred dollar job for a bargain price

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

You may be right. A bunch of the comments are saying that was a $1,500 or $1,600 job. So he left a couple hundred on the table. Plus he did that tree stump cleanup? Sounds like cust got a good deal. Also he bid $800 for the tree and didn’t hear back. I bet the cust finds someone cheaper to do it. The customer could just be that type. No loyalty, Just always go with the cheapest.

[@jamesshearon5933]

Agree 1600 a bargain. Makes for a probable repeat client or one for years ...

[@donf3739]

@@ChunkyMonkaayyy Let's just hope the tree guy is better than the landscape guy.

[@Ray_Sellner]

In typical fashion, Andrew under promises and over delivers.

[@armymastersgt]

Your pricing is about right son for the job. I live in Eastern Kentucky and that's about what people around here would charge. You payed $460 for the stone , add $100 for each load haul bill, then $125-$150 per hour for the Skid Steer , depending on how long it took you to spread the gravel. Also the removal of the fire wood added to that , so I would say that was a good price. You are a hard working young man, and seem to be an honest one. You go above and beyond what lot of people do when doing a job for people.I'am 68 years old and I have 4 sons and 1 daughter, I have been a Mechanic all my life. I sort of do things the way you do...a lot of people find fault with the way you do some things but son don' t let them bother you. I have done it that way for years and it works. I read one comment on your video about welding.......the person commented that ( It's evident that you were not a certified welder ) well my response to that is this .....Being certified is well and fine but it's like being ASC certified as a mechanic......most people go 3 or 4 times to take the test to be ASC certified and finally pass......This doesn't make them a good Mechanic just means he or she has a piece of Paper.......Two of my son's are mechanics and I' am proud of them and if you were my son I would be Proud of you.....keep up the good work and remember this the customer comes first.

[@danielguadian2716]

And of course you have to add in for Levi & Cody's expertise & managerial skills. They both deserve only the best treats....

[@bigredracer7848]

👍's up Andrew thanks for taking us along with you

[@gavinhirt6994]

You are lowballing yourself at least 1500 for the driveway you have to pay your foreman Levi also lol

[@denniswinspear7478]

I would of went with $1500 for that job and took the wood home first to split it, so the job would look more complete quicker. For me personally, you price the job "what you can get" people that price to low, are there own worst enemy. Business owners price the job based on what they would pay for the work themselves, and most times are only hurting themselves. There is nothing wrong with getting paid. Price to cheap and you'll never get that brand new equipment that you deserve to have = missed opportunities...

[@gavinhirt6994]

@@denniswinspear7478 yes and high quote on the tree. equipment involved aka man lift and other assorted assets plus their insurance would cover some if not all the costs if you are properly certified which meens fuckall in this business

[@timbuck2505]

@gavinhirt I think most people don't understand the sticker shock of living in the woods. Sure the taxes are lower than in developed towns and cities, but people need to realize that they need to set aside enough money for things like driveways that would normally be paid for in higher taxed municipalities. Upfront costs may seem high but they need to consider the lifespan of the driveway improvements and spread out that cost and save each year for it's eventual replacement. The spreading of the costs is called amortization. Just as the driveway depreciates every year so does Andrew's equipment and that also needs to be taken into account. Another thing, just because Andrew does his own work on his equipment doesn't mean he shouldn't get paid for it at the going rate for mechanics. All of these factors should be considered in the price of the job.

[@gavinhirt6994]

@@timbuck2505 you know we're he lives and works right. The Hudson river valley about an hr train ride to NYC they can afford it. Judging by the landscape and home design of the customer that person can afford it because they want a beach house in the biggest toxic waste dump in the US aka the whole river is one big super fund site. Google map Hudson NY turn west 1 hr drive to Albany go south 2 hr to never drive to the city

[@bobcranberries5853]

Tim Buck 2 I fucking love your comment! When I buy a house and it needs a new roof, A new air-conditioning system and electric work. I don’t ask the price to be lowered to what I can do the work for. I asked the price to be lowered to what the work costs to have done. Why cheat myself!!!

[@patriciabockenstette6550]

Andrew your work is satisfying to watch because you are competent and leave a work site cleaned up.. I also love your drone work. The views from top of the trees show the beautiful scenery in your part of the country. Thanks for sharing.

[@kylejones2075]

That price is very fair, for hauling, bringing skid steer and your time. Everyone sees you work and don't really know the time u put in learning how to be so proficient knowing how much gravel and skill with skid steer. U make it look too easy!!! Great job looking forward to the next project!!! Cheers!!!

[@jizzer6969]

Poor old Levi seems to be having some trouble getting out of the truck these days. I can sympathize being an old fart myself...,😏

[@RGSABloke]

Bill Kamp Hi Bill, all us old guys know that feeling, actually I am off the the osteopath today😳😁😎. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe

[@RangieNZ]

His legs/joints are starting to show the years. Much love to the coolest labrador on YT.

[@soulextracter]

It's going to be a sad day when Levi leaves us!

[@harryguy76]

@@soulextracter Come on man...Levi will live forever...

[@65895555]

Andrew get Levi some Generic Glucosamine with Chondroitin tablets and those will help. I started my 9 year old Lab and now he is walking and running. Stuff works for him!

[@michael7423]

I was watching another video of yours and I got this notification, I noticed the IHI machine sounds better and blue looks better too! Lol 😂 I hope you still have it. Thanks for another great video Andrew, you and Levi stay safe!

[@nicholasyoung3762]

No, it really wasnt boring, I love watching the gravel videos!

[@leeharris3061]

Good day my friend..love watching your vids from Minnesota here im 55 yrs old..i been watchin your vids a long time now and your a good workin young man!! The one that got me was the time your working on a oil change on your personal vehicle and you were talkin about why you dont have a helper employee..you told someone to change the oil and when he did he said it looks quite RED ...ohh shit that got me laughing (sorry for laughing)OMG some people's kids huh?? anyways i think your a great young man and very skilled on everything and love your dog levi the supervisor

[@randallhutchcraft4039]

I'm also thrilled these days being stuck inside and watching a grand master of anything at work. Would like to meet this young man some day ,should I live so long. He's one in a million and well worth the effort, bless your heart andrew and Levi.

[@TKCL]

Putting down gravel to me is like painting a room, it instantly makes everything look better.

[@gardenanswer]

Great video! $1200 doesn't sound super far off from what we've paid in the past. Every area is different though!

[@skidmark7845]

I watched a lot of your videos. It’s great to see another KZbinr watching Mr Camarata’s videos.

[@judah2006]

I love every video you put out Andrew! The gravel ones are always entertaining!

[@jarmstrong2843]

The thing I noticed about Andrew is that he is not afraid of work and does a nice job. He stays late to get the work done. I see a great work ethic that will definitely pay good dividends since others will noice it. My only concern is that he pushes too hard on the body by not lifting correctly with his legs. Back issues will creep into his life and will no longer be able to do the work once he reaches his 50s and 60s. Back pain will become the norm. Suggest Andrew being good to his back! If I were hiring people again, I would not hesitate to hire Andrew because of the work ethic, but also for many of the skills he has learned. Young people today could learn a lot from him since there is no free ride in life and you reap what you sow. Great Job Andrew!!!!👍👍👍 On another note. Andrew does a nice job using his drone on other videos to show the job sites and country side. His choice of music is good too.👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Definitely a man living the American dream!

[@alanharney5278]

2:30 Levi: "Nope, none of my friends have peed here".

[@bostedtap8399]

Cadaver, maybe 🤔

[@balconio1172]

levi looks happy and healthy! labs are the best dogs- no question.

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

Andrew... Nice job and fair price. I always enjoy watching you operate the equipment. People that haven't tried to run a machine and come up with nice results don't realize the talent and experience it takes. In my opinion, it's like a carpenter trying to frame a house, with only an 8lb sledge hammer. Thanks for all of the great videos.

[@plainsroamer405]

I love watching the gravel videos; not boring! More, please.

[@trexinvert]

The way you spread out the gravel is like mechanical spray painting. How do you know how much to tilt the bucket, how fast to drive to spread, and even the vibration from driving will shake off? Total control.

[@crazygsxr1]

trexinvert its very simple if you did it everyday like operators do ,I guarantee your would look just as good. it’s easy for me to say cause I can’t even count how many I have done it old saying goes practice makes perfect 👌.

[@chrislangdell117]

The only way to get that down is serious seat time. Lots of driveways. In the beginning it took him more time to do the same work. With expierence he has mastered his craft so to speak.

[@harrisjuan1564]

That should have been in the pricing too. Experience and knowledge is the what people pay for not just materials.

[@briangardiner1015]

Gravel like that is easier then finer materials,they tend to dump in clumps. But it comes with experience. Having the bucket high helps as opposed to low.

[@darkunicorn1208]

This guy is one of a kind.

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

YEP. If i wasnt broke atm from another Project i would buy a Tee shirt lol!! They look awesome and I would think help him support the channel.

[@lostinlife647866]

Great video Andrew !!! Your price seems a little low if you years ago I worked for Mastrocola Hauling a local Tri - axle Dump truck company outside Philadelphia. so you picked up 32 tons of three-quarter inch atone 32 tons $230 load $460 in materials. Total charge $1,200 so $740 profit Well not exactly there’s your time/ labor, fuel ⛽️ , maintence, insurance, Fuel being the most expensive so in all I think you probably made $300 or $400 profit. I definitely think you could’ve charged more somewhere around $1,400. Your price is good but I think the quality of your work you’ve could’ve charged more, Just my thought !!!

[@Mustafa-ue7is]

Yes the end out come was really good and if i was the customer even 1600 was a good deal since he also cleaned up the woods which was definitely quite a chunk of labour

[@KILAPH24471]

Michael Garofalo I was from outside of Philly too. AC has to tell himself how much HE wants paid each week for, say, a 50hr week. His equipment per hour is X-Dollars/. He has to get X% return on that metal investment..per hour. His maintenance estimate is so much per year divided by the work hrs per week..per year. REPLACEMENT of entire machines is X-Dollars per year. He divides THAT by his annual hours of machine time. Every machine chips into the replacement charity bucket. His real estate us an investment deserving of X% return on it too. All in all he has to charge X$/Hr per machine. Obviously the skid loader doesn't get what the Cat does etc. AC can "average" the ANNUAL NUT COSTS over the different size machines. It's an ART and a SCIENCE. This is where his accountant can indeed be helpful in ALLOCATING COSTS. BUT on any given day, AC knows whether he wants his assets 'to sit idle' or get out there and make revenue.

[@mattc3368]

@@Mustafa-ue7is I think Andrew lost money on the clean up part because his "Buddy" stood him up on the firewood

[@keithskustoms2311]

He is loving what he does, I think that KZbin revenue makes up way more then the money he makes for the jobs.

[@sgt_xs9905]

Thanks Andrew, last 2 videos have been great, the old footage too, was awesome. Thanks from London, UK.

[@jgonzz10028]

$1200 sounds fair, especially since it makes the property look so much nicer..

[@teamgreen02]

Around me that's about $800 delivered in rock alone. $1200 sounds more than fair.

[@bobcranberries5853]

teamgreen02 too fair!

[@dapappacn]

Another great video from Andrew. Makes my day!

[@Hoodedbuhda]

I am glad you told us the prices, I have no idea if its the right price to charge or not. Having said that I find knowing the prices to make the videos more understandable and your business more understandable. I am a Canadian living in Bangkok Thailand and I only watch KZbin and Netflix, out of all the videos I watch... yours are my favourite. Man you have a tool for everything, ha ha ha. Thanks for your efforts, I'm hooked.

[@brickriver9627]

he will get back to you on the tree once its in his living room

[@Highperff4x4]

lol

[@thasnuff1995]

Then it becomes a $1600 job instead of an $800 job.

[@RangieNZ]

@@thasnuff1995 No, then it becomes a $300 job as it's just clearup. There'll be many thousands in repairs paid to the builder though.

[@1foreman]

Andrew, I contract a lot of jobs similar to what you do but on a bit larger scale. Here in Texas at least where I am located, the price of gravel tends to be a fair amount higher. Pricing for most aggregate starts around $30 a ton for crushed concrete, limestone is around $32 a ton, and a number 2 stone like I see you use a lot tends to average around $38 a ton. That job here I would charge $2000-$2200, plus any additional cleanup, such as what you did, on an hourly basis. I believe your labor rates are fairly similar and accurate, the material cost here is the main difference. Great video as always, keep up the good work.

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

I was just watching your old videos waiting for you to upload

[@ryker1725]

Me to

[@carsonp.7009]

same, the dump truck video, this guy is badass!

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

Carson P. I was watching the one about his Mitsubishi brakes

[@jamesnm21]

If Andrew made a 5 minute video of clips of all the coolest stuff he's done from jumping waves to knocking trees down to spinning cars in the air with his excavator and titled it "a decade of fun" it would probably go viral.

[@davelindo3856]

Been watching a solid month now . This guy is amazing. The vid about all the vehicle’s he’s owned explained a lot!

[@martinh3453]

The more I see of the Bobcat, the more I want one... :) It's so versatile!

[@mikehomner4724]

"Levy and I are on the job today"... Enough said!

[@blk90s13]

You charged a little on the low side specially with a second day for the firewood haul away.

[@briangardiner1015]

I bet the firewood they gave Andrew if he took it away. So the splitting was on his dime.

[@shaverdave3644]

Disney Scoop wasn't his friend going to get it and didn't show up

[@davincrook9927]

To be fair he could have brought a mini and thrown it in a dump truck quicker. I see a meaner splitter in his future

[@MAGWolf]

Andrew your videos are relaxing in some weird way. I also like how you get the work done and are unlike most contractors willing to get your truck dirty and scratched for the job

[@badzioch64]

Love watching your videos. You get shit done! Nice seeing someone other than me fixing everything. Awesome you take Levi with you. I like the way you treat him. Keep it up. Peace

[@budsmokasreefer]

Dang, Ive always wondered about pricing and what you charge for your work. I legitimately think you are very fair in your pricing and could probably charge a tad more for most of your work, Tree quote was a little high but i agree, Risk vs Reward. Thanks Andrew always look forward to your vids!

[@StephenMortimer]

AGREED !! at least $400.00 more... he used FOUR vehicles... he must add in FAIR MARKET VALUE for the repairs he does on his old equipment .. those vehicles would cost others BIG BUCKS Andrew go out and check what it costs to RENT that equipment ... that's the price you need to charge for it's use

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

It can get pretty shocking what they charge to take down a tree. Insurance will go up if there is any problem. A neighbor got a quote for a similar tree and one service wanted $3,000. He and his son did it with the winch on his sons truck.

[@StephenMortimer]

@@tiredoldmechanic1791 I wish Andrew would charge for his labor like he had a WIFE and THREE KIDS Considering what a tree service pays for insurance it's understandable

[@williamarnn5240]

There's other ways of looking at it Andrew. If you charge more you have to pay more taxes. More social security, more fisa. If you can live on what you're charging, and your prices are reasonable, maybe even a bargain.I don't know how much advertising you do or if you depend on word-of-mouth for your work. Just a thought.

[@StephenMortimer]

@@williamarnn5240 You don't know tax law .... his place and lifestyle is one GIANT DEDUCTION !!

[@warren519]

Hey Andrew about a couple days ago I ordered your T-shirt(gray colored). I should receive it next sometime next week.. Will wear it to show Hawaii people that you have a fan in Hawaii. I always enjoy your video. Keep it up.

[@AndrewCamarata]

warren okano yeah. That’s in the mail already. Thanks.

[@Mowers11]

Less is more. I was thinking why do I enjoy watching Andrews videos so much. Much less empty banter and chit chat than other outdoor channels.. That may be part of the reason but I’m sure it’s only a small part of why his channel is enjoyable. By the way I’m glad he’s charging enough for his work $800 for that tree seems reasonable partly because he has to come along way for that job.

[@wayneheigl5549]

andrew you are the best, you make everything look so easy, it is so beautiful up by you in the hudson valley .

[@MarkRose1337]

I like seeing these job videos. There's an art to the way you use equipment.

[@dpaquin58]

I make always sure to watching all the commercial by respect for Is work

[@workinonitSurge]

I appreciated you sharing the pricing. Always nice to see that info due to my curiosity.

[@ArizVern]

You are an artist with a skid steer. Edit: How do I know, I've tried it.

[@Per409]

I've used a lot of different machinery for 40 years and on a skid steer once, that was the most awkward thing i'd ever tried. i told my nephew to get on this thing i'm outta here.

[@carlbamburg7439]

Perfekt.. I've been operating a skid steer loader for two years straight.. It really DOES become an extension of your hands.. Once you visualize your surroundings and get your hand/eye coordination together, it's an easy, effective and fun machine to run.