How to Replace your Entire Driveway (Complete Tear Out and Repave)

[@chrisfix]

Sorry for the lack of content recently. Life happens… I got the driveway redone so I couldn’t film for a few weeks and then I went looking for houses in another state and got sick so I had to quarantine for another 3 weeks until I got a negative result. But now I’m all better and back at making new videos so stay tuned! Thank you for the support!

[@aaidin2013]

It's fine

[@bigmansir3745]

No problem, we will support u no matter what

[@aaidin2013]

I was a fan when I was 3

[@aaidin2013]

Subscribe to chrisfix

[@GodKing804]

Don't sweat it 😁

[@YouTube]

convinced chris can fix anything 🤯

[@Fartandpoop]

So true Also KZbin one minute ago 😮

[@mexicanchad]

Yes he can

[@ayomus9766]

I wish chrisfix could fix youtube

[@planeloverpilot4802]

oh its youtube lol

[@matierre.]

just here so i can comment early so my reply doesn't get buried

[@apm3rk]

I’m convinced Chris’s style of recording, editing, and constant voiceover is why his videos are always so fun to watch. I couldn’t care less about laying down asphalt but I still watched the entire video without ever feeling bored or uninterested!

[@anacolon1142]

😂😂😂

[@wolfeadventures]

He cracked all he algorithms.

[@mikeymike3240]

Same lol 😝

[@normanjeans2798]

i agree, it feels like a documentary or HGTV or something lol

[@zioxei]

some videos are way too long and its sometimes annoying how he explains every little thing like to a toddler

[@AriasGamingKC]

As an Asphalt Contractor, 6k is a very good deal! They did quality work start to finish and did not skip any steps!

[@KineticSymphony]

Same, I was thinking this would be at least 10k. Excellent job and a good price.

[@AndersPack]

Sounds like a good deal indeed but do you think "Average Joe" would've gotten that price?

[@AriasGamingKC]

@@AndersPack I would like to think that it wasn’t just for “free promoting” but you could be right. “Platinum Paving” was all over this video 😂

[@shoobidyboop8634]

Skipping steps is less likely to happen when everything is being recorded.

[@nood1ez]

they probably let chris promote their company on his channel for a discount.

[@rogerrodriguez6089]

Hi Chris. Driveway looks good. Been doing asphalt for 30yrs so this will sound picky. But the reason why there’s rock pockets near the garage and by the concrete walkway they cut is because they too too long to compact the asphalt right away. When you spread by hand or rake and shovel by hand you end up separating the sand and rock in the mix and end up with segregation. So you have to compact that area right away before it loses heat. In this case they should have had the plate compactor ready to go and start once there was room. Anyhow some future advice would be to seal your driveway, doing that will prolong the life but also hide any imperfections on the driveway. I just stumbled on to your channel and I’m really enjoying your content. It’s really helped me out a lot. Thanks for the Tips !!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for sharing!!! That’s awesome info and thanks a lot man!

[@mooshshake]

1 reply??? lemme fix that also hi chris

[@omarfahr2634]

Just to confirm . Stone pockets will always happen with had and rake spreading. With machine could get avoided if immediately compacted on the edges?

[@CS-uc2oh]

What are you even talking about, the concrete walkway was cut because it got damaged when they were removing the old asphalt. They weren't anywhere near the compacting stage...

[@moizsiddikio4]

From fixing cars now Chris is teaching us to repair driveway!!!! Legend!

[@chrisfix]

I had to wait a while before I could film again on the driveway so I wanted to share the process. I figured most of us will be working on a driveway and one day you might need one so now you know!

[@DreamKeeper.]

He also shows us how to fix boats on his other channel ChrisFish

[@ayyye9459]

He ain't teaching shit 😂😂😂 he dead ass recording others working and making content off of them which is weak af

[@bogdancordos3408]

and boats too. i appreciate the work you put in these videos. keep it up man

[@ayyye9459]

@@chrisfix so basically what your teaching us is to hire workers to fix our driveways 😂😂😂 pretty common sense but ok

[@hudsonja]

Wow, it's hard to believe that only took 4 hours. Just goes to show how hard these guys work and how well they've mastered their craft. Amazing stuff.

[@swojtowicz]

@@TheClamy8911 pretty sure a driveway that holds 6 cars pretty easily wouldn't be considered tiny by most folks. calm down.

[@Destroyanad]

@@swojtowicz Exactly, my driveway can only hold 2

[@swojtowicz]

@@TheClamy8911 good job on following up with an even more ignorant reply.

[@nickowen7406]

@@TheClamy8911 Congrats man. no one cares:)

[@skambank2741]

@@TheClamy8911 I find it hard to believe that a grown man who plays Fortnite and Minecraft dungeons on his spare time owns an asphalt and concrete company

[@srb2098]

This is one of my favorite Chris Fix videos. I think it's because the work was done right and it was an impressive transformation. The guys did an excellent job.

[@droopymeerkat6114]

Your parents must love how well equipped you are to repair anything, and help other people by recording it

[@goldwolf0606]

He didn’t do the work man… he paid people to do the work. He just recorded and narrated the process.

[@droopymeerkat6114]

@@goldwolf0606 I wasn't really talking about like this specifically, I was just saying he always seems to know how to repair things in the right way. And in this yes he did have others do it but he helped a lot of people by showing the process and cost of doing a project like this

[@bunkbed16]

@@goldwolf0606 who pissed in your coffee

[@Back_door_bandit_98]

@@bunkbed16 Biden.

[@forest3945]

@@Back_door_bandit_98 dont bring politics into this conversation

[@JerryRigEverything]

Looks awesome man. Congrats on the upgrade!

[@mujtabaerwa6709]

Do you think it can withstand your durability test?

[@nathanrspain]

Whoa.... this guy!!! Collab on a solar panel video coming soon?

[@safwannttentater739]

But can his driveway survive scratches at level 6 and deeper grooves at level 7?

[@VitorMadeira]

@JerryRigEverything I wonder if it will bend...? 🤔🤔😁😁

[@yourfinestlocalidiot]

You know he's gonna do it for his Rivian isn't he

[@zacbaxter]

Asphalt contractor here. Was just going to add that the price depends on difficulty. Your driveway was pretty simple: Straight passes, no subgrade for new sub base exc. Looks nice! They did a good job

[@mayanksharma3651]

You must love your job

[@IgnatiusZaaijman]

Those guys did a brilliant job! I love it when tradesmen/builders keep their equipment clean like that. Shows a true commitment to the craft and job at hand, and any equipment works better when it's clean anyway!

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

It doesn't matter what you do for work as long as you take pride in doing it. These guys made this look easy because they are so experienced and really take pride in it. Like you said the results speak for themselves.

[@chrisfix]

100%

[@daltonrsullivan]

I'm on a paving crew and lay asphalt every day. I can tell you that you picked a solid outfit to do your driveway. They did a great job

[@bigbuck807]

You should see some of the work they do in south Texas by a year or two there back to just gravel driveways

[@MrSGH21]

@@bigbuck807 over here in north Texas you won’t see any of these . They did re pave streets in Highland Park , which is where wealthy people live, and I don’t know why they chose that material instead of concrete

[@bigbuck807]

@@MrSGH21 it’s a lot cheaper compared to concrete

[@MrSGH21]

@@bigbuck807 I think it’s because it looks good and it’s way faster than concrete as it sets fast and cars can drive on it sooner. I remember it wasn’t really that inconvenient because they only blocked half the street and it was done quickly

[@ameyatiwari2036]

@Daton Sullivan May I ask your thoughts on recycled asphalt? Planning on using that for the driveway.

[@gastagamer22]

The fact they clean the equipment after every step tells me they take pride in their job

[@kashmoni1085]

No. They just did that because they knew It was on camera and their boss would see it if they didn't lol

[@mudia107]

@@kashmoni1085 this is where we come to be happy just let us be happy

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

😂 It tells me they want to use the equipment again one day....

[@AbbStar1989]

@@kashmoni1085 Yep. The owner will want to see his boys looking good.

[@akaredcrossbow]

I do this with all my tools. It keeps them in good working order. Plus I didn’t have much growing up so I learned to take care of the things I had, and it carried over to the things I own now. Take care of your tools and they will take care of you.

[@gwaynehiner]

There are few things in life as satisfying and enjoyable as watching real professionals do their thing. Thanks for sharing Chris.

[@bohskid1178]

I used to work with asphault specifically for 3 years and by watching this, it brought me back to that time. It’s very hot stuff and they guys def knew what they were doing! Great job Chris, looks awesome!

[@bohskid1178]

@@TheClamy8911 i only lasted 3 years because I got heat stroke and almost died, I had no choice but to quit to save my own life! And I wasn’t just doing driveways, I was doing roads, mainstreets, intersections, parking lots, entire neighbourhoods and highways

[@jesse7232]

I remember doing this job for summer work with my father as he was the driver of the dump truck and I would stay with the crew on site. These types of work is not easy and very demanding, also very interesting to get to know how its done imo. Amazing for letting people actually see how its done and explaining for people who might not have know or ever wondered how its done.

[@Ronbo765]

Only time will tell how great the asphalt job was. I paid $8000 for a complete replacement 4" thick asphalt driveway this large in Philly in 2022. You got a very good deal. I will say this, because they reuse asphalt, the new material is grainy and can accumulate weed growth and in some places even flakes off. My contractor admitted this up front. Get the best grade asphalt they have.

[@ibaneziceman2007]

As someone who helped the family paving business from age 11 to 26, I was prepared to judge hard. But these guys did an amazing job! Excellent work and service. Another tip for anyone interested, is to avoid turning your steering wheel on fresh asphalt when your car is not moving. My dad called them "power steering marks." He'd receive calls all the time saying the asphalt is tearing up. But it was simply due to the steering wheels being turned while the vehicles were stationary. Nothing major to worry about. The marks will iron out over time. But if you're picky about your finish, make it a habit to have the car moving before turning the wheel.

[@DrSlipstream]

brother

[@punk105]

@Billy William it's ok every now and again, it's more for people who park in the same place everyday and do it everyday and also I'd wait like a week. Just a guess

[@evasek97]

@Billy William still wouldn't suggest that because that is hard on your power steering pump and can tear that up faster always try to be moving a little to help

[@mondavou9408]

Especially true if you sealcoat the asphalt a couple years later.

[@yungpotat0904]

same love asphalt and cars i was ready to judge hard

[@manilkasheran2934]

Chris might be the only son that parents never wanna let go from their home!

[@vd0o666]

He doesn't live there

[@FlyingBeast009]

@@vd0o666 no, YOU don't live there!

[@cavy95]

@CEO neither of you live there, nor do I!

[@gkingpinZ]

@@FlyingBeast009 I live there

[@Kurokyura]

I don’t live there

[@maxmax0]

Chris is migrating into construction industry; We all soon will be able to build our own houses by following his videos.

[@prathiklingampally4869]

yo i’m down to do that

[@danielchavez4792]

Can we use common hand tools?

[@simdesales871]

Chris build here😂

[@MultPlaysCoolEnough]

definitely

[@bilhahnjuguna1223]

Everything is going to be good 😊

[@maxminutiae1170]

You absolutely deserve a new driveway and I’m really glad you got one.

[@WRIT3R1]

I don’t even fix things, I watch these for entertainment. Proves that this channel can make fixing stuff look entertaining! Great job Chris!

[@eljasmakinen]

Me too😂

[@keithmerle8756]

I do the same thing but one day I might use them to actually fix my cars

[@charredskeleton]

About the same for me for every 20 Chris fix videos I maybe make one fix to a car lol

[@Gavinpoe124]

me too

[@SimplyAnAxolotl.official]

Me too 😅

[@stevemichael9318]

The cost was less than I thought. I thought it would’ve been at least $10k. Definitely worth the $6k! And it’ll last at least 20 years. Looks great!

[@chrisfix]

Agreed!

[@ericabrown2434]

​​​​@@chrisfix had to dig up his driveway and put a asphalt machine pave over his driveway looks nice and new

[@55post]

company did a AAA PLUS job. reminds me of the good old days@@chrisfix

[@yipperdeyip]

​@@chrisfix Hopefully you tipped them good!

[@Markon2]

As a asphalt worker that does Highways, I love this video on how to do small driveways. Keep up the great videos!

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

Boy that’s some hot shit. I used to paint lots as it was cooling down still, feet sticking to the ground 😂

[@burneracc2567]

Aye man, I have a quick question. If asphalt is fresh, less than a day fresh, is it safe to let traffic through? It was done in front of my house and I would like to know if letting traffic onto fresh asphalt is going to cause it to warp or degrade faster. There are concrete curbs btw.

[@Markon2]

@@burneracc2567 yes, most of the time the asphalt is below 100 degrees within 1.5-2 hours and it is safe to put traffic on that day. Just don’t twist and turn your tires on it while it’s still fairly fresh and you’ll be fine!! Sometimes we put highway traffic on the asphalt right after we finish paving to open the road for the day then come back and finish at night. You’ll be fine!

[@burneracc2567]

@@Markon2 sweet, thanks!

[@Markon2]

@@burneracc2567 no problem!

[@herlegz6969]

Absolutely fantastic, the best part is showing the cost and time it took. Thank you! Get a lawn reinvigoration for a paradise background while fixing!

[@Navalbird_48]

From Automobile repairs to straight up general construction videos, this dude is an absolute legend. Keep up the good work!

[@ImFromIowa]

Next video might be how to clean &/ or organize your garage.

[@Navalbird_48]

​@@ImFromIowa That is a valid point with me making my own dune buggy.

[@ImFromIowa]

@@Navalbird_48 good luck with that!

[@Navalbird_48]

@@ImFromIowa Thanks. Also, I need suggestions on what frame material I need to use.

[@qxxiii]

I actually do asphalt work and these guys are very professional and really know what they’re doing, I’m glad they could get the finish on that so nice, perfect!!

[@ianwallace7]

I do as well, and have been for about 6 years. It’s good to see how other people do it bc now I know better ways to do certain things

[@TecRuby]

man i do the asphalt testing when their doing a live placement

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

​@@ianwallace7 I hope you guys aren't in s crazy hot place. Can't imagine doing big jobs in summer in extremely hot places.

[@ianwallace7]

@@NovaScotiaNewfie I’m in Oregon. It’s usually not too bad, although last year I worked in 118 and it was miserable

[@spike3688]

I've been in asphalt for going on 20 years. Good quality job done by the paving crew and credit to you Chris for actually using the correct terminology as far as the asphalt goes.

[@MongooseReflexes]

The fact that you actually showed the price breakdown, was the cherry on top!! Nobody ever does that, so thank you!

[@ayochill9716]

I used to work on an asphalt crew and it’s hot and heavy work, these guys did a great job!

[@dougb27]

The fact they fixed the side wall without complaint says a lot about their company. They definitely know how to conduct business.

[@didzmarello888]

Well partly because they where filmed 🙄

[@obeseperson]

@@didzmarello888 you know damn well plenty of people don’t care if they’re being filmed or not, because they’re actually convinced that they’re right

[@Kabodanki]

when you do construction, be there always if you can

[@thenextlevel112]

@@obeseperson they definitely care if the guy who filming is famous KZbin

[@i_p_g_69]

Almost all contracting companies are required to fix those kinds of mistakes under penalty of being sued or worse. Just a bunch of legal bs but if you’re a cool customer, it usually goes about like it did in the video.

[@IJS433]

For 6k that was definately worth it! They did a high quality job. And you got video content to make up for the down time. I'm glad our views and support helped pay for maybe part of those expenses. Keep on giving!

[@barakobama9743]

6k is to much money you can tell Chris got robbed I have a business of 50 cars and I payed 2k

[@jeffrobodine8579]

@@barakobama9743 You can not even cover the cost of material and overhead for that, C'mon man!

[@flowers.n.felonies]

@@barakobama9743 i’m sure you do man!

[@timerson]

@@barakobama9743 6k is to much FOR YOU

[@Uno_Floydd]

@@barakobama9743 your pavement must last only 2 years

[@Waccoon]

Yet another great, satisfying video! A few more do-it-yourself tips for maintenance: After a year or two the new asphalt will slightly shrink and may pull away from the driveway door, leaving a large gap. Driveway filler is readily available from the hardware store and you can easily fix that yourself. If weeds take root inside some cracks, the best solution is to use a blowtorch to burn the weeds and kill the roots, then apply a sealer. Aside from causing needless pollution, weed killer just doesn't work well.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tips!!!

[@cal6303]

i love how you can make a whole video on replacing your driveway and because its your job you get money back for it. always found that amazing with youtubers. keep up the good work.

[@BethePandaGames]

Normally KZbinrs are scared to change a style of a channel, but ChrisFix never lets us down.

[@jackovxr]

Bro Chrisfix can make shopping look fun. lol

[@variegatus4674]

@@jackovxr well, shopping for random bits and bobs like engine parts IS fun, right?

[@deathstroke7316]

This guy could fix a broken barbie doll and still get a million views. He's a legend

[@8015908]

His video format fits well with anything.

[@jackovxr]

@@variegatus4674 Yes your right there

[@dantosinferne]

Holy crap! 6k for that? And 4 hours?? That's incredible! Great team, and thank you for sharing. We need it done too. I don't know if we could find such a good crew for that price but this helped me conceptualize the work.

[@Icekuma23Chen]

Like people have stated, it's crazy you can get this precise work for 6,000$ and completed in just 4 hours. This is unheard of in most parts of the world. Usually where I live the same process is never completed this quickly, On average such things take DAYS yep DAYS not hours. These guys did a stellar job and this coming from someone who used to prep ground for asphalting and sometimes involved in asphalting as well.

[@erc10100]

The right tool for the job is what makes it quick as well as their experience

[@SandvichTrolli48]

These guys had the works though compared to other companies, that is for sure. Quite a few staff plus the big machinery to speed up the process. The guys I hired to do my driveway definitely took longer but they also didn't have a giant asphalt rig.

[@The.Mr.M]

Likely should have let the base dry before laying the Asphalt. I'd have given it at least a warm afternoon to cure before vapor locking the hmac. Also spraying down the fresh lay is not best practice. Other than that the end product looks good and a great price. Would not recommend putting that screed on the base either but hey the owner was ok with it! Great video, impressive commentary

[@JW_ICEWAY]

In germany thing s like this cost u a fortune and takes almost a decade fr

[@kirktown2046]

@@The.Mr.M Giving the base more time makes sense to me, but why wouldn't you want the screed on the base?

[@ShadowFlare-qu8nq]

Chrisfix you are an amazing mechanic. Been watching for years and years now. Glad you're progressing amazingly

[@obsidianlightgaming1048]

It's important to note that a brand-new driveway adds value to a home when its being sold. Also, that name they put on the work order had me in tears!!! Nice to see you posting content again! Glad you're feeling better!!

[@hendrikusD23]

As a road worker from the Netherlands, it is very interesting to see how people in other countries work. They did a great job and it is definitly a strong construction. But in the Netherlands this would not be accepted due to little details like they did not apply an adhesive layer between the sides of the garage/sidewalk and the asphalt. This layer ensures that the asphalt wont let loose/crack over time. Nevertheless a great video and i hope you will be happy with your new driveway!

[@amadafaka]

I was wondering why this wasn't done. I have sent this when pot holes are fixed on the roads.

[@CarpaccioSalad]

Dont quote me on this but im pretty sure with our Harsh winters in certain regions in America the adhesive isnt required... The concrete will crack anyways due to the changes in temperatures..

[@santumi2298]

Netherland avg temps are about 1->24C. New Jersey is like, -5C to 35C. It's gonna crack regardless

[@tommirasanen9597]

@@CarpaccioSalad Concrete should not crack due to the changes in temperatures. If this happens the weather conditions weren't taken in account. This should be avoided by adding porosity into the mixture of concrete. Porosity in concrete avoids cracks caused by water freezing in concrete (freezing water expands and causes the cracks if we are focusing on weather conditions).

[@HaasGrotesk]

Yeah I live in Sweden and we use adhesive aswell. And also the people saying asphalt crack because of temp. No it doesn't.

[@ProjectStreetRoyals]

This was a very satisfying process to watch! I can't believe it only took 4 hours. It looked like a multi-day process as they were going through it. That crew was clearly very professional and knowledgeable. Thanks for putting this video together!

[@yannikpoppinga6429]

Nope only in america in Europe is REALLY BAD WORK

[@deluxejay69]

I think it was just the paving part that took 4 hours

[@ProjectStreetRoyals]

@@deluxejay69 It is possible I misunderstood, but I don't remember now lol!

[@VanSanProductions]

@@deluxejay69 for the machinery and crew they had, they could have paved 100m of asphalt in 4 hours. this would be a very quick job for those guys. the stuff they did doesn't take long when you have the right tools, especially a tiny driveway.

[@neinorb]

Look at the grass before and after, it's greener than it was. So I guess it took a few days

[@ErenSeflek]

A road quality that has never been seen and will never be seen in Turkey, bravo!

[@RobWenzel84]

As a Civil Engineer I approve of that company's work, they did a dang good job, I was happy to see them take the time to actually get all the small details instead of just ignoring it like alot of contractors do

[@miochkasugai3246]

It would be very helpful if you could fill us in on the small details you are talking about.

[@1Legofilms]

If I had to take a guess as an E1 for a state DOT, namely snapping string lines for the edge of the driveway and for the concrete sawcut. Remembering to use water when compacting the quarry processed rock (in my state we call it crushed surfacing top course), taking care to preserve the original subgrade, taking the extra step to use the paver as a grader for the quarry processed rock and even running the plate compactor over the finished asphalt

[@beesplace620]

I’m glad you mentioned the plywood under the jackstands. I was worried for 80% of the video then you addressed it. You are a true master of educational videos.

[@Star_Taro]

This is amazing, Christopher Fixtopher! And I also can't believe you only paid 6k for what could easily be a 10k or 12k job. Those guys killed it, real pros at their art! 🔥

[@tyson9062]

Thanks for the great video! I really appreciate that you showed the price in the video. Not enough people do that. I mean, let's be real here, the cost of any project, big or small, for anyone is a very important factor in the discussion of whether or not that project even can be accomplished by the individual. Thanks again for sharing your years of experience with everyone!

[@hankcalloway3590]

Chris. Your videos are so well done, never overdone. You have a clear talent that many on this platform lack. I’ve never enjoyed a driveway video more, and I don’t even HAVE a driveway

[@eathans_small_engines8665]

Man mines just gravel 😂😂

[@noobinho8882]

@@eathans_small_engines8665 same 😁 imagine i do my car repair on gravel and my trolley jack get stuck or dragging the gravel with it. that a pain dude 😅 but still i continue

[@eathans_small_engines8665]

@@noobinho8882 oh I know🤣 it ain’t great but it works

[@alphatryhard9459]

It’s amazing how the fresh asphalt makes the color of the cars pop compared to before.

[@misterbulger]

I've been doing concrete and paving all my life and Chris just explained it better than I ever could

[@The.Mr.M]

Man I was thinking the same thing as I watched. Impressive he got nearly all the esoteric words right.

[@mubarezahmad8662]

See a doctor

[@The.Mr.M]

Great video Chris, you did a great job showing and explaining the process of replacing your driveway. Im a fourth generation paving contractor. You used correct terminology on nearly everything and explained it cleaner than I've ever heard! $6k was a solid deal.

[@MasterReject]

As a roadway inspector, I appreciate this video. Another fantastic job Chris :D

[@Tha-mountain]

How well did he do?

[@MasterReject]

@@Tha-mountain grading and placement were good. Can't be sure of of temp which, if it's too high will result in his paved driveway looking like a gravel driveway lol. I would have used s9.5 instead of an intermediate mix but other than that, looks pretty damn good.

[@cleanearth6238]

For a guy that works on a lot of cars he didn't make a oil Bay any drainage he should have made it out of concrete... Oil and gas fun fact eats through asphalt because gas can eat through tar I've laid hundreds of thousands of tons of asphalt for the government... And the number one scary thing is that guy cutting that concrete with the saw no mask man the silica that creates from that dust gets in his lungs not smart I know he put water on after I watch the video but at first he dusted all those workers and himself....The whole driveway should have been plate tamped with water for a higher compaction rate he'll have sinkholes.. we used to have to get our roads at 99% compaction rating and they would be tested with this guy he had this yellow box he would set it on the ground had a radiation badge because it uses some type of device to tell the compaction of the dirt... So I think he's missed a lot and I think he really wasted his money put in asphalt .. But these are my opinions take them as you will....

[@Tha-mountain]

@@MasterReject oh thx

[@MasterReject]

@@cleanearth6238 I'm that guy with the "yellow box" aka troxler nuclear density test lol. Now the standard is 98% across 5 tests with none of the scores being lower than 95% for that test section unless overruled by the resident engineer. At least in NC.

[@briansmobile1]

Chris, that's a great deal on some great work! And 4 hours to put in? That's amazing! Congratulations!!! That's going to be way safer and you'll enjoy it every time instead of being frustrated. Happy for you brother!

[@briansmobile1]

At 0:40 I call those "caster canyons." In my new house the relief cuts were substituted with HUGE edging corners. I'd about dump the drawers out of my cart, box, or whatever every time I'd creeper over them. In the new garage I have legit relief cuts done by a concrete saw like you had trim your sidewalk. SO MUCH better!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks Brian! And yea the "caster canyons" destroyed one of my tool boxes so I had to get that fixed! It bent where the casters attach to the box! Crazy!

[@DingusYi]

from cars, to sinks, to driveways, Chris does it all! Congratulations Chris on a new driveway! edit: ever think about the fact that we drive on parkways and park on driveways

[@huntmine2343]

Damn real shit

[@Trashboat67]

Bars

[@radityafauzan8208]

boats, and also fishing too

[@Louganda]

@@LouiesWorkshop that would be a great name lol

[@DingusYi]

@@radityafauzan8208 true

[@neoasura]

Damn, I'm glad you showed the price, thats not actually bad at all, I was expecting a LOT more. My driveway is the same size as yours and I live in a lower cost area as well. Good to know when I start my project! Thanks man!

[@salvadornevarez7934]

Whats ur square ft? I paid 10 grand for 1800 sq ft with 2.5 inch

[@iNarmi1]

I was going to talk about using a plate under jackstands, but he mentioned that! One thing that’s important to be careful with is gas or diesel getting onto pavement, they eat away at asphalt. Enjoyed watching this and really related to how satisfying paving is. I do paving work with my dump truck, I work on a lot of parking lots, streets, and highways. Never seen a driveway done so it was fun to watch and I’m glad to see that they still take all the same precautions on a smaller scale.

[@ArsenGaming]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ No

[@mauduran01]

So does coolant

[@ebusive]

Chris has taught me to fix my brakes, change my oil, replace shocks, fix my bathroom sink, and repair my driveway! You sir are invaluable

[@hi.mestrada]

Don’t forget he also showed us how to repair our boats. 😏⛴

[@sfafsashfdh6589]

and buy used car

[@deathstroke7316]

I even changed the piston return springs, the blinker fluids and the winter tyre air.

[@antonzlo]

@@deathstroke7316 and the muffler bearings!

[@dylanbarrett599]

I used to work in asphalt and these guys did a great job

[@edboker696]

This was an awesome change of pace. It shows your fans that you aren't just some content creator that gets paid to make content. You're a regular guy like the rest of us.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks Ed. I am literally just like everyone else. I just happened to think of filming it to help others and it got big. Never expected this. Heck, for the first few years of making videos, KZbin didnt even have a partner program or pay people haha. It was always about helping others learn because I wanted to be able to share that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a project!

[@edboker696]

@@chrisfix absolutely agree, its about helping others. I've used your videos to help myself with my own vehicles in the past. More often than not I just watch because you're so informative with each step of the process. I'm not even needing to watch because of a project of my own just enjoy the information.

[@killereria9945]

Honestly these guys did a really good job. Props to them!

[@cuh720]

YeAh I would of done my best knowing this dude would post on KZbin for million of views

[@nofiltersenzafiltro9596]

bloody mexicans haha

[@Mech.E]

There is nothing I appreciate more than someone performing their job as it should be done 🙌🏼 Great job @ the team !

[@colesc6]

Had this pop up in my feed. Love to see old videos, good to see you’re still posting. Been a long time fan ❤️

[@danielventura8073]

Looks great! I remember in 1993 my dad had our 75 foot driveway paved, such a big job but so worth it. Easier to work in my truck, and easier to clear snow off.

[@chrisfix]

Yeah I’m not looking forward to the snow. The idea of dragging a shovel over my beautiful driveway hurts haha.

[@journeyon1983]

Exactly Dan. Especially the ease of snow removal part you mentioned.

[@ESPonMe]

@@chrisfix get a flame thrower

[@shahzaibsansi7848]

@@chrisfix you leaked ur address

[@Str8_Aim]

"This is something I don't normally do..." Dude, that is why we are all here, because you doing things that most people don't/can't normally do.

[@Essobee]

Great stuff! As a DOT asphalt roadway and plant inspector, this is spot on! Should last for years. Well done edit: also, imo this crew is top notch, as is the well informed content. thx!

[@crazyman238]

edging should have been done better ngl, shouldnt of just used the loot but a tamper to get the edges tighter and more compact to make a nice 45 degree. for roads it doesnt matter but on a driveway it changes how good it looks by a ton

[@crazyman238]

@@sonofagun5305 it looks good no doubt however proper edging of the asphalt makes straighter lines so the edge wont look wiggly after the edge is covered with dirt

[@diyfferent]

Nice upgrade. They did a great job.

[@robertmazziottesr5741]

I hope you gave that team a 5 star review, they did a fantastic job, including the area where the walkway was damaged. As always, keep up the great work.

[@KarrasBastomi]

Without giving them 5 stars, Chris probably already make their customer service work overtime from the exposure.

[@Daniel-aaaaa]

Thank you for telling us the price of the driveway. Most of these drive way repairs vids never say the cost, only the time it took/steps. Now I know it's something that's not too extreme to pay for.

[@greedsmack]

I used to just watch your videos and just appreciate the information given. After making a couple videos of my own I really understand just how much work and love you’ve really put into every single video you’ve made. The editing process for a video like this has got to be so hard. I really have a newfound appreciation for your videos and everything you do for your viewers.

[@Dirtydandiesel]

Being mindful of that is huge, not everybody really thinks about that side of things until they get into it themselves, recording and editing and being so consistent with your content is a ton of work!

[@RenderTag.]

What a car collocation you got there Chris ❤

[@chrisfix]

And they all need something haha

[@danieltrevino5808]

Respect to that operator who got down and helped throw the left over asphalt into the bucket. Love your vids man, you’ve helped me out a lot brotha !

[@shannonp4037]

Driveway looks great. You hit on the 2 things I was looking for. Pressure from the jack stands and oil. Both are driveway killers. Glad you have a solution for both.

[@aznnp77]

Damn, I feel bad then. All the money I save working on my own car, probably caused thousands in damage to my driveway that has a ton of cracks on it now probably from oil and transmission fluids. Wish I knew, maybe I would have done a better job of washing that stuff away.

[@BurtyHaxx]

hey Chris, the drive looks great, i would suggest using Bitumen tape (dunno if its still called that across the pond) on the edges to the garage and side walk this will prevent any water from freezing and causing chunks to peel away. also it will give a smoother transition for moving your tool box which will eventually chip at the small lip joining the garage

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip!

[@calistograph]

Thanks!

[@daltondick5223]

Those guys are awesome! So kind and willing to work with you on what you needed done! They even keep the machines cleaned and maintained! Perfect company! So happy you got this upgrade from them!

[@ShortsDanceCentral]

I just started putting videos out to help with anxiety and homework. Relaxing sights and noises. It helps me a lot. Hope it helps you too

[@Cadmium_wraith]

absolutely amazing not only did you show what was done and how it was done. but you also showed how much it cost most people would either say some really high number or nothing at all. love the honesty you put in all your videos. thats why your so amazing

[@poppachoppa8956]

he even showed his full address! :D

[@ivanrios8298]

@@poppachoppa8956 He did right but I think he moved from there because he said he looking at houses to move in

[@williamnowacki]

As a lawn care owner myself one of my neighbors got their driveway repaved and they also got their front door area with a porch roof. Honestly they said they spent like thousands of dollars. Yikes!!! But at least they got what they wanted. Here’s a tip if you’re gonna get your driveway repaved make sure to mow your lawn that way when you get your driveway repaved you won’t have to worry about the paving company putting their heavy equipment on your lawn. Great video Chris

[@jekabsbukss_sim]

This man went from cars to real estate 💪😁

[@DevotedDom]

It's all about growth !!!

[@jekabsbukss_sim]

@@DevotedDom Yes!! Ive been watching this man since 2015, i was 7 years old but this is the only channel i never gave up on.

[@l.no.solace7209]

This channel has taught me a lot about cars, ive done engine crap all the way up to an entire gas tank now. im doing a transmission and u-joints soon. then you inspired me to redo the faucets and clean all our sinks out. Thank you Chris

[@toverirauhala6137]

our road that was like 20yrs old and the neighboring road (street) were done like a few months ago before the snow and it was so nice and smooth my bike tires just went along it and stiked to it and best feeling ever. now its not as good but so SMOOTH i love it

[@piplup10203854]

I didn't think I was gonna enjoy this at all but it was actually incredibly satisfying. I just got into my first home and I am watching all these kind of maintenance and care videos and I am like this is nice, I'd like that. Woah 4 hours and they did it that nicely :O I thought it was a lot longer process. That is totally worth the money! 5 bucks and a quarter per square foot isn't bad :O it looks amazing!

[@ajsstuff193]

Was thinking in my head ‘will he use a thermal imaging tool?’ Then literally does it seconds later. This man is actual KZbin treasure! Awesome guy honestly

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

Big thanks to Chris and the asphalt crew for demonstrating their expertise for my education and viewing pleasure! I've got the same project coming up in a few weeks! Much appreciated!

[@christopherwright7077]

Chris Fix here! Today we're getting our hands dirty with marriage counseling, and I'm talking about a complete rebuild of patience and trust. Stay tuned for the before and after!

[@sv8313]

Chris Fix really can fix anything

[@curtis6799]

LOL he could actually pull it off

[@gregalbing7218]

Out with the old... and in with the new!!

[@CamzClipz6]

@@gregalbing7218 this made me laugh a little to hard bro😂😭

[@AddyEspresso]

These guys are real professionals and hard workers too. I think after a video like this they deserve a lot more work! I hope they'll do well.

[@mellowmoo6747]

Glad you made this video. I was shocked to hear it was completed so quickly. That crew was working like a well oiled machine.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

If they can squeeze in 2 jobs a day, that's $200,000+ a month.

[@tywilkins2584]

You’d be surprised how much you can knock out in a day. I do asphalt milling for a living, and between us and the paving crew we can knock out a fairly large neighborhood with multiple cudlesacs in a single work day.

[@brunoglopes]

Jesus, that was so much faster and less expensive than I anticipated. It looks great and you deserve that beautiful workspace for all the amazing work you do!

[@aserta]

It can get a bit more expensive if you have to do it from scratch and or remove a really bad driveway + root. In this case, tho the OG contractor was a pooch and skimmed it, the base was good, well compacted. Note how little they upset it when they were doing the old asphalt removal. So half the work was already in place. Also, the right sized crew for the right sized job. I've seen a lot of people screw themselves royally by hiring companies that do far bigger volume work. These guys were clearly set for work in small quantities from the equipment to the size of their crew. This should last him good years.

[@Evansmustard]

Thats a pretty sweet rig setup they have at 11:35 ! Pretty much all the equipment you need in one go. $6k for the driveway is also way less than i imagined it would be.

[@PhoticsTV]

I feel like they might see a lot of work after this video, because I'm surprised it was only six grand.

[@devinhathorn8923]

You have been such an inspiration to me. Because of you I am no longer afraid to work on my own car. You deserve to have a brand new office to make your videos better than ever. Thank you for all your videos I’ve have learned so much and can’t wait to learn more

[@MartyNextDoor]

Awesome video! Driveway looks awesome and I'm glad you included the pricing. I'm thinking of redoing my driveway in asphalt, too.

[@h-aandle]

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[@ianphighter]

@@h-aandle I agree!

[@enochthetrucker9735]

If it's roughly the same size as his driveway, throw a few thousand dollars more and do concrete. It will add value to the property and save LOTS of $$$ in maintenance. Blacktop needs to be resealed about every 1-2 years, which can quickly add up to the cost to just do it in concrete, which should last 25+ years without maintenance.

[@MartyNextDoor]

@@enochthetrucker9735 thank you for the advice!

[@charliekilo3]

@@enochthetrucker9735 Concrete FTW

[@BetterToDIY]

Im glad you are taking steps to keep your driveway looking like new. I was gonna comment on using a piece of plywood to keep the jack stand from digging in. Glad your one step ahead. Looks awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@far06c]

Sometimes I watch these videos just for the entertainment value. In addition to the great info. Thanks man.

[@chrisfix]

Glad you find the videos entertaining and informative! Thanks!

[@PlodnoPlus]

I love that you are always trying to learn new things, from cars to driveways to whatever

[@chrisfix]

It’s fun learning new stuff. Keeps you sharp!

[@journeyon1983]

Chris. Forever I have been looking at that poor ole crumbling driveway and wondering if ever it would be fixed. Low and behold you uploaded a video covering that very topic. Beautifully done Chris and thanks for showing us how it is done and the costs involved. Now I'm totally jealous as my cracked-in-many-places driveway that I've been talking to my wife about now needs to be done. The company that did your driveway did a terrific job. It's also a good idea to mention about getting estimates from at least three different paving companies before hiring the right guys to do it.

[@jacobwebb8818]

That was amazing. When Chris said "and that means the job is finished, it took 4 hours" I legitimately was taken aback. I'm not sure if it's just a southern thing, but the fact he said this job took 4 hours and not 2 days is astounding to me. Here in Georgia due to immense heats and humidity construction and especially roadwork takes days even for small jobs. Road work in New Jersey seems amazing and super quick! Can't believe they did all of this before lunchtime was done WOW!

[@bigpatty823]

Road work is very different from driveways.

[@jacobwebb8818]

@@bigpatty823 I understand that but our road infrastructure down here is actually abysmal. Driveways and what not. We usually use grey tarmac over black tarmac though due to the heat as well, don't know if that makes any difference

[@rick3747]

A great video! Thank you, Chris! I have a horseshoe driveway and I always wondered how much approx to dig up my 1978 4" driveway. I just fixed a few pot holes with Perma Patch, then I seal coated with Black Jack Drivemax 1000. My driveway looks a lot better. Hopefully, I am good for at least 5 years.

[@chrisfix]

I did the same with mine years ago and it lasted a good 5yrs so hopefully same for you.

[@AwesomeGames56]

I hope you get enough views on this video to completely pay for the driveway, it looks amazing! Great video showing the process so people can know what to expect and know what good quality should look like.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@ryandeckard8655]

@@chrisfix ssooooooo, did it pay for the driveway????

[@ProGen6]

@@ryandeckard8655 lol it did a couple times i bet

[@Moe_510]

Humble guy. Usually Chris fixes while we watch but this time he was the one watching with us

[@taotang6457]

Yeah cause he fixes car not driveways

[@dankg4688]

This process was so professional and well done, I loved how you explained every step and it made me happy to know that the old asphalt is going to be recycled