Backfilling The Catch Basin And Placing Rip Rap

Today I finished backfilling around the catch basin and started placing rip rap in the detention pond. I was able to get the dirt around the pipe and track it in then I placed the rip rap around the pipe and the sides of the catch basin. I roughed in the banks with the loader and got the detention close to it's finally shape. Then I cut the swale on the north end of the pond, installed the fabric and placed the rip rap on it. I also got the ditch graded and lined with rip rap around the concrete flare to the pipe under the road. The next day I finished taking all the rip rap off the side of the building and hauling it to the property where I took the fill. I got a little backhoe time in loading the truck. The pond is really taking shape now and all it needs is some topsoil and seed. Thanks for watching! #EliteEarthworks #Takeuchi #riprap
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[@ecolandmanagementllc1543]

Looks great. Always impressed with your work.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! I really appreciate that!

[@royceabbottsexcavation3709]

# number 3 I’m good with that. Looks good. Wished I could start videoing my work.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thanks man! 👍🏻

[@brianherron5400]

Working for the city and if you have a question they can't give you a straight answer because they are email pushers and they don't know. Great job like always 👍👌

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! Lol that sounds about right! The look on his face was great when I asked about the ditch depth. It was like oooohhhh 🤣. Appreciate you watching

[@dennisryan7487]

So! Have you Decided ? Are you an Excavating, or Grading, or Site, Or Equipment rental or Erosion Control Contractor???...

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

DENNIS RYAN all of the above? 😂

[@eliteearthworksllc]

🤣 it depends who is asking and if one of those types screwed anything up

[@arkansas1336]

...........LOL...........engineers?????? Btw, you did a fine job, good for you!!! Too bad the owner had to pay twice, the second time for a detention pond that'll not work any better than the first one......which you did a fine job of building! Soon, you should expect engineers to start asking you "what is your opinion how we can build this?" The really good engineers consult good contractors a lot. I've met many of those kinds of engineers (public works' designer flops) and I gladly deposited their 'very large bundles of cash' in my bank accounts!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol they keep things interesting! Thank you! I have really enjoyed this job I would love to get more work like this. Yes I bet you have dealt a lot with them and cashed many checks of theirs 😁 Appreciate you watching as always

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Brandon... you got me curious... what kind of compactor compresses dust? I have got to see it to believe it!! When did you start the Diamond job? I go by it about once a week. I can spy on you from the road!!! That engineering marvel is gonna work great until the ditch backs up.. oh well, at least the trash will get flushed out of the weep holes!!! Looking good!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol I’ve yet to find one. I just started today I’ll be there the rest of the week. Come on by I should have a dozer and sheep’s foot roller there tomorrow. I can put you to work lol. Yeah I want to see how that ditch holds up now. Appreciate you watching as always

[@NealORussa]

I feel bad for this poor guy just trying to run a legit indoor playground and he's having to pay all this money to get a detention basin, then a larger detention basin, and get some rip rap placed on a slope, then get it removed for a retaining wall. What's next?

[@eliteearthworksllc]

He wanted the retaining wall. I think he’s going to pave the lot and be done. We are starting on his next venture now in a different town but this time no detention or retention pond lol

[@NealORussa]

Oh I see. I thought the city or engineer was not allowing the rock slope for some reason.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

No they don’t care about that, the owner wanted to gain a little more parking

[@joshmaynard8231]

But yeah uh I probably should have gotten it really. But it's hard to say what has made it run hot in the first place and blow the head gasket. And then parts getting parts right now probably tough. Well hopefully I didn't bother you too much love the videos BTW.

[@tylerpittmon7936]

I think just about everyone can relate to your frustration when you hear the words “do whatever it takes to get it done.” I would also say that you’re doing the right thing by raising the questions about the grade being lower than the drainage point. Looks good though

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thanks man! Yeah it’s always funny when they say that. Like it’s fine if things are right on our end but not yours lol. Appreciate you watching

[@mauricecooper1276]

One heck of a project but you got it done nice job the pencil pusher should be out on site so they know what they’re dealing with but you know what I’m getting at great job💯

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! I agree 😁 and I’ve really enjoyed this job. Appreciate you watching

[@RobKeenan826]

They should have just come out and said it " well sir you'll just have to fix our mistakes"

[@eliteearthworksllc]

🤣 pretty much

[@Brian1972]

Hey Brandon watch a couple excavators working live up in La Plata, Mo. Bridge demolition and reconstruction.

[@Brian1972]

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[@eliteearthworksllc]

Very cool! I love demolition!

[@hphillips7425]

You sure are correct about how the city/county wants you to be precise and turn a blind eye to their failure. They probably give the people that made the box bad information also.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I think they did, it was very vague prints I believe. Thanks again for watching

[@JasonWorksAlot]

I know a guy selling a 24” trenching compactor. Lightly used. Only taken to church on Sunday’s heck of a deal 😘

[@eliteearthworksllc]

🤔 that sounds like a really good deal 😁

[@JasonWorksAlot]

Elite Earthworks LLC when will you be out to pick it up?:)

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Hmmm seems like it would be easier to meet in Derby 😁

[@richwielechowski5191]

How long before it blows the road out? Great job!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol probably the first big rain. Thank you!

[@jimbeck6093]

Another cool set of videos for this project!!!!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! It’s been a fun project

[@wolfpacva]

Looks good nice work

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

[@burningdinosaurs]

Yeaaahhh... put the outlet pipe below the inlet of the next pipe.... mmmmkay. lol! Yeah, a packing attachment would be neat! I think I used to have a hydraulic vibrator off a dozer-mounted vibratory cable plow somewhere.... wonder if I could make something like that🤔 I thought the backhoeing was excellent! Nice work! Thanks for the video!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I’m sure if anyone could make it work it would be you Wes 😁 Appreciate you watching as always

[@drewgardner81]

Seems like the engineer would have based his shots and elevations off the existing ditch line . 🤷‍♂️. Lol. Good thing they have a professional on the job to make their mistakes “work”. It’s all gotta be dead nuts on till it’s their screw up, then it’s just. “Make it work”.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Yeah surprised me too lol. Thanks man I appreciate that!

[@silentepsilon888]

that engineer must have had a number of shots before he designed this, that's for sure

[@TonyGeneseo]

That looks great ! 1 would think the tie in from pond to the culvert would be more freakin Important than 3:1 banking pitch ......dumbasses ! Lol. Weatherman and engineers get it wrong enough of the time to make u wonder how they make the money they do ! Maybe we shoulda become ..... nahhhh they gotta sit in an office behind a desk !! F#%@ THAT !!! LMAO. Take care Brando

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thanks man! I agree it’s like they never thought of where the water is going if that grade will work 🤦🏼‍♂️ Yeah I better pass on the engineer stuff 😁 Thanks again for watching man!

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Are they sure? 'They' may hire a new set of engineers and you may be making changes again! Nice job and a lot of work (some redundant). BUT - $$$- talks! One major thing I don't like is there needs to be a grate of some sort over the open side to keep kids OUT. I know when we were kids, we'd play hide & seek in that thing. Couple nuts would wander under the roadway. Looks like a hazard to me but your work is done well as you do. Take care. Sonny (CT)

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I agree that’s a good idea. Kids do get curious especially with water. Hopefully they will be happy with this and can go on about their business. Thanks again for watching

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

I’m #2! That means I’m the 💩

[@brandon2239]

😂😂😂

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Yes you are 😁😘

[@DC-1]

Mrs. Elite Earthworks Hiya! 😁

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

D C Hiya! 😁

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

69 Bronco guy! What a generous offer! 🥰

[@mikenixon9164]

Nice work.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@davestinson5691]

Funny what a engineer can do. But if we do oh nooooooo. Gotta be this way or that!!!!!. U did great w what u had to work with. WHATEVER gets me paid is what i tell myself at times!!!!!. Good job sir, nothing but respect for you

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I know I was like funny how that works 🙄. Thank you I agree with that get me paid and gone lol

[@joshmaynard8231]

Really enjoy your videos. Uh I've got a question for you though. Well a couple actually. What year is your mini excavator? An have you ever had any major trouble out of it? I had the chance to purchase one couple days ago. But it had a blown head gasket though it wasn't mixing it in the oil though it had blown on the exhaust side. I mean it still ran good an everything. But I didn't know enough about that brand of mini excavator though really. I passed on it but a buddy of mine bought it though he gave$13,500 was that a good deal I thought it was even with a blown head gasket. The machine it's self looked really good. And mini excavator's are pretty high now days for a new one. But you an letsdig18 are the only ones I can think of that have that brand im not even going to try and spell that lol.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! It’s a 2019 it has 915 hours on it right now. The only problem I had with it was the hydraulic pump needed adjusted but for some reason they couldn’t turn it down so they replaced it. That was around 600 hours. They are suppose to be set at 87 mins was at 100 so it was actually overworking the engine and causing it to run hot. I’m guessing that was the problem with the one you spoke about. Now that the pump is correct is runs great and much cooler. They are great machines and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one. Appreciate you watching

[@timmymalone5444]

Good job covering for them.🤪👍

[@pjs5191]

Silly question but why didn’t they want to leave that rip rap on the slope instead of taking it off and building a wall? Maybe I just missed the explanation in the video. I think I’ve gotten more practice this year with rip rap than any year prior, not the kind of thing you really wanna get all too familiar with lol. Especially like me when most of it ends up being hand work all by myself. Looks really nice Brandon.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

He was wanting to gain a little more room on the parking lot but he only ended up with about 3’ more feet. And he said kids were climbing in it and falling. I enjoy working with it but it can be a pain especially the hand work part. Thanks again for watching

[@iriliral6366]

I have always wondered how ponds work?Would love to see during heavy downpour. The difference in height between the two holes and bottom of the opposite rectangular slot is not that much, I was expecting opposite rectangular slot bottom to be higher than that🤔

[@eliteearthworksllc]

The rectangle cut is the weir cut or overflow part and I agree I thought it would be a bit higher. I’m hoping to catch a storm where the water is up high enough to be draining into it. Thanks again for watching

[@bobgrier3103]

Not your most exciting series but certainly your most challenging. Many contractors would walk away and consider the job not worth the trouble, too little money and too much grief. I admire your willingness to take on work just a bit over your head and so very challenging. Seems like you've learned a great deal and have stepped at least one rung on the ability ladder. Well done!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! I’ve really enjoyed the job something different and turned out to be great money. Appreciate you watching

[@ko9446]

Do as I say, not as I do......Most Cities

[@eliteearthworksllc]

🤣 yep everything is fine on their end

[@brianbaughan5683]

Nice job as always buddy, no doubt you would get this figured out, anytime you’re dealing with an engineer just plan on fixing their mistakes cause everything will work on paper just not always in real life, looking forward to the next one

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! Lol that’s no lie, they keep it interesting for sure. Appreciate you watching buddy

[@derrickpettit3489]

Awesome project Brandon, you did an excellent job, an yeah you're right about Chris, he's the rip rap guru lol, but hey this site project turned out sweet, you do great work. Thanks for sharing.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! Lol yes he is felt pretty honored he approved of my rip rap 🤣. Appreciate you watching man

[@gliderider7077]

Dr Pepper buddy, that’s all it’ll take...I could at least stand there and lean on a shovel to make it more authentic 😂

[@eliteearthworksllc]

🤣 now that’s a deal! 👍🏻

[@silentepsilon888]

maybe I missed it being mentioned, but if that fire hydrant is active, there will be a whole new set of rules coming once the fire department sees how that thing is now burried.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I asked about it but they said it wasn’t a problem. I think it’s always been low but the rip rap does t help

[@grilnam9945]

I have come to the conclusion that they should have Post10 consult on the requirements of ponds rather than the officials

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol good thinking

[@clydeacor1911]

Life would be so much easier if the government would stay out of our projects. Compacting wheels are ok but I think with what you do a hydraulic compacting plate on the end of that machine would serve you better but they're also more money.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I agree they really just complicate things and drive the price up. I’ve wondered about those too. I would just like something on the machine I know that. As always appreciate you watching

[@clydeacor1911]

@@eliteearthworksllc yes they do. And no matter what you decide to get you always seem to make everything work out good. So good in fact I have to keep asking myself what am I doing wrong, Brandon makes everything look so easy. ;-) and I appreciate you taking the time to put all of these videos up here for us.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol well thanks some of it is definitely not as easy as it looks. I struggle with sone of it. You are welcome. It’s subs like you that make it worth it to me 👍🏻

[@clydeacor1911]

@@eliteearthworksllc haha... I'm sure. I've always said if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all. And I'm glad that you have some good subs that make it worthwhile for you because we not only enjoy watching your content you show even us that have been doing the same types of work for years different aspects and ways of doing things. Even doing the same thing for years there's always different ways and tricks to do things that can make life a bit easier. And you even explain things that even a simpleton like myself can understand. ;-)

[@user-ne6gm8zq2k]

No sure if you said , but will the catch basin have a screen or cover , because kids will mess it up or get hurt .

[@eliteearthworksllc]

The plans don’t call for one but I think it needs one too. Seems too unsafe right now.

[@MarkSmith-vb7ym]

Brandon hell of a job my friend I knew you could do it keep up the great work

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you I appreciate that!

[@dalepremo3695]

If I ever need a silk purse for my wife but only have a sow's ear, I'm going to send it to you to make! That looks so polished in there now - well done! And, of course you know that for me this is better than TV (especially now). Thanks, Elite.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol well thank you! I really appreciate that! It’s definitely been a fun project for me. Thanks again for watching

[@stamatisgrozoudis5651]

Nothing broken = a happy Mrs Elite!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Very true 🤣

[@bubbaspropertymaintenance3689]

Looks good man

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thanks man!

[@gennardjohnson2221]

What did you use to seal the box around the pipe?

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Mortar

[@jeffwilson1484]

What size rip rap is that that what I need for my ditch.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Jeff Wilson I believe it’s 4”-8”

[@Badgermatt-nc5nr]

Another great one Brandon!!! I picked up an 07 Sterling 10 ton with an aluminum bed yesterday!!! Now to move the MOUNTAIN of dirt from when we built the shop 5 years ago!!! lol

[@eliteearthworksllc]

That’s awesome man! Congrats that should do the trick! 👍🏻

[@Badgermatt-nc5nr]

@@eliteearthworksllc I hope so, hauled about 120 tons today, didn't make a dent. LOL Loading with the SVL-952S spreading it out with the John Deere 5055 at the other end, making my kid drive the truck some. Was going to rent a TB290 this week to work on our farm pond and a couple drainage issues around the place, it's been bone dry for 7 weeks, made reservation, then rained for 4 days straight. LOL

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Oh sweet! The 290 are awesome! Good luck and yeah that’s usually how it goes with the rain

[@timmymalone5444]

They didn't have a Bench Mark any where on the property?

[@eliteearthworksllc]

They did but it was the manhole for the sewer and it was still a foot higher than the ditch. They didn’t even have measurements for the ditch lol

[@larrykeenan598]

@@eliteearthworksllc The engineer left the ditch elevation up to the contractor to take the field measurements and apply them to their drawings. I guess he wants you to hand him a revised drawing with your measurements. If so, he'll redraw, using your input, and call it his own.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol probably so I’m just glad he let me make it work instead of coming up with something else

[@larrykeenan598]

@@eliteearthworksllc Right, even the best engineer can't always pull the figures out of his rear end.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

🤣🤣

[@HughzieTube]

I know its a minor detail, but could they not have spray painted the name on the inside of the box so it doesn't look like its being tagged?

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol I said the exact same thing 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@bosshogg6030]

don’t tell chris but i think you are my new favorite lol 🤣😂😅

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I’m calling him right now 🤣 just messing with you. Thanks buddy

[@bosshogg6030]

Elite Earthworks LLC you are welcome buddy 😀 i love both of y’all

[@R_R_R_R_R_]

Smarter than the average bear - Yogi

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@bartramdilks26]

Letsdig18

[@eliteearthworksllc]

😁 he’s a good guy

[@JasonWorksAlot]

Logger wade

[@tremainebarbour4396]

Nice video

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@tremainebarbour4396]

Elite Earthworks LLC your welcome.....what’s the next big job

[@dennisryan7487]

Brandon, when I first came out here it was Jetting, Plate compactors on a BHLDR and Arrow Stompers . Now, Jetting is a No No, due to draught, and almost everywhere is Mechanical Compaction, with a sheepsfoot wheel on BHLDR's, excavators, and Mini excavators, even a few sheepsfoots on CTL's. Oh and a Soil tech ( Dirt Cop ) with a Nuke tester, because they don't always trust a sand cone test, also I hear the sand ( ASTM ) is too expensive.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

It does seem like everything is going to the compaction wheels. I like the fact it goes on the excavator and doesn’t have an engine or anything else to worry about. Thanks again for watching

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Vibraplates are the bees knees for an excavator/TLB - can get right next to structures and get 95%+ RC very quickly. Rolling wheels are cheap but nowhere near as effective.

[@jackhume4532]

I look forward to seeing videos like yours Mr Elite, and your work is truly great 👍 along with all the others that I also like to watch and the skills that have been acquired whilst using the excavator is truly fantastic and I would also like to say that that RIP-Rap is a really useful product for drainage applications and it also (like Mr Digging life 21) says makes things look 👀 pretty and also prevents soil erosion, totally brilliant and please keep up the good work!!!!!!!!.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Well thank you I really appreciate that! It’s been a fun project and I am finding I use the excavator a lot more. They are just so handy. Yes I agree with you and Todd rip rap just looks nice 👌🏻 Appreciate you watching

[@RockCreekEnterprisesNM]

18" compaction wheel is the way to go. I have both a 12" and 18" and hardly ever use the 12" anymore. Even if you dig a 12" ditch, when you backfill, just scrape the sides in to make room for the 18" with either the back plate of the wheel or a bucket

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Cool I was thinking the 18 would be best size. They seem to work well I’ve been talking to Ryan at Rock Structures about them he swears by them. Appreciate you watching

[@kennymysak2079]

The pond turned out great sounds like you got a great plan worked out for the rest of it . Just a idea check with Stanley/ Pladdin in Delhi Iowa and see if they would maybe work with you on some attachment for your equipment never hurts to ask. Keep up the great videos

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! Yeah I could check with them they make good stuff. Thanks again for watching

[@sparky178]

Didn’t know they had an Ocean in Missouri, if I’d known that I wouldn’t have driven all the way to S. Carolina from Wisconsin a week ago 😆 Keep up the great work!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol it’s a small one but still counts 😁

[@Jamieclarke88]

Awesome job Brandon looks like you close to the end on this job thanks for the video 👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! Yes it’s very close I’ve really enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

I was wondering if they were planning on that area catching overflow from the ditch because it looked lower but it's difficult to tell on camera.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I think so but it can’t handle much overflow cause it’s not much lower. Be interesting to see how it works in a big rain

[@davecrable1356]

Now if memory serves me right, you were saying before that the engineer designed the low flow orifice to have a metal plate on the inside with 2 half-inch holes? If so, I'm betting those holes will clog up on the first good storm or two. Poor design if you ask me. If the owner needs a simple correction solution to the clogging issue in the future, let me know and I can email you a plan...

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Yes I’m suppose to put a trash guard on the outside but I will definitely get in touch with you and see what you have. I know it will be better than this design. Appreciate you watching

[@robbridges7810]

Yes two 1/2” holes lol! I’m glad you have that engineer. It probably works on paper hu!

[@aaronburford5701]

Rip Rap = Elite!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@aaronburford5701]

​@@eliteearthworksllcGot my Rip Rap fix for the day!

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Some engineers amaze me. I wonder what they would say if the elevations hadn't have worked out? Sometimes it seems like they just imagine something in their head, put it on a piece of paper, and expect you to make chicken salad out of chicken crap. I would like to have a sheepsfoot compaction wheel myself. I'd like to have a 12" & a 24". I figured if the ditch is less than 24" wide I would just use the 12" one but, for a bigger area I could use the 24". They are kinda pricey though and I don't need one very often. The project is turning out great my man. Good job and stay safe.

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

Blackdog Tractor/Excavator the next time some dude tells me to make him a sandwich, it’s gonna be a chicken crap one

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Yeah that’s what I was wondering, it’s like do all this and get to the ditch oh look it doesn’t work lol! Yeah I’ve not yet priced a wheel I was guessing $3k-$4k but I could be wrong. Appreciate you watching man don’t work too hard

[@blackdogexcavator21]

@@mrs.eliteearthworks It ain't easy to make chicken salad out of chicken crap but, it can be done with enough time and money. Sounds like the dude you live with better be careful with whatever he says, he may get something he didn't bargain for? Lol

[@blackdogexcavator21]

@@eliteearthworksllc yeah somewhere around 3k unless its vibratory. Then they go to about 9k. I don't need one very often but it would be nice to have.

[@joemascioni3101]

With all the excavator work that was going on in this job, I thought for sure that we were going to see that pretty little girl Mrs Elite out there at some point . But no, Brandon kept all the gravy work for himself on this one. Great work Brandon!

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

Joseph Mascioni I know, right?! He does all the fun stuff on days I’m stuck working at the bank 😒 I’m hoping to get back out there soon though!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol I tried to get her there her bank job really seems to get in the way anymore. Hopefully the next one she will get out there. Appreciate you watching

[@eliteearthworksllc]

😘

[@CaptKirk1701]

I think someone wants to go frog gigging! lol Looks great though!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol I’m good but thanks man

[@CaptKirk1701]

Elite Earthworks LLC not talking about you going gigging, the one who designed this retention pond! lol

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Man With A Plan 🤣🤣 gotcha sorry man I’m really tired

[@CaptKirk1701]

Elite Earthworks LLC that is all that thing is good for is holding and making frogs! Lol

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I agree 😁

[@brandon2239]

Looking good. Nice video

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@franz357]

This turned out to be a beautiful peace of work !

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! I really appreciate that!

[@franz357]

@@eliteearthworksllc Thanks very much Brandon ! :)