Crazy Neighbor Calls the Building Inspector on us

[@humanman5913]

i been working construction all my life, you gys are not cutting any corners here, good work :-) really nice wall :-)

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks man! God Bless

[@jiggs3504]

I’m just a crew member right now but being considered for a foreman and I love watching your videos to perfect and improve all my skills. So thank you for making such excellent content!

[@reedime5396]

I came for the crazy neighbor, but stayed for the fine craftsmanship.

[@davidmalm4513]

Ya same here..

[@auditoneusa747]

Things that ONLY contractors say: “You wanna hear something wild about some footings?!” 😂

[@twatmunro9563]

@@davidmalm4513 -- Also me. I was sucked in when he started talking about how he does the blockwork, and I've never hoisted a tool in my life.

[@graememcnaughton3757]

@@davidmalm4513 1

[@PaytonDeflorio]

Exactly what happened to me

[@Merigold83]

The building inspector should send a bill to the crazy neighboar for wasting his time.

[@willstearns3603]

Had the building inspector called on me once...we were also building a retainer wall....neighbor lied and said we were building a garage....thankfully the inspector spent about 5 mins and left....told us it was a waist of his time....what we did was obviously just a wall.....lol....neighbor was now the one in trouble....love it!!

[@OddlyIncredible]

When an asshat calls a building inspector on a neighbor, what actually happens is that the inspector will figure out _in like 3 seconds_ that the neighbor is dealing with an asshat, and from that point on said asshat can expect code enforcement to be _very_ interested in everything they do or don't do on or with their property for the next 5 years or so. _Trying to cause troubles with someone via building inspectors almost always backfires on the troublemaker._ I just bought a place and am prepping to knock down some trees and build a garage/storage building, and I'm stepping through the process of getting every single one of my ducks in a row so that if any of my new neighbors are asshats I have the might of sound paperwork and doing everything right the first time on my side. The former property owner apparently had run-ins with one over a property line, but he gave me the impression of being a douche canoe in his own right so I don't know who to suspect started what - my solution for that was getting an up-to-date survey done to legally establish boundaries.

[@wdwalker2178]

When we have projects I put up trail cameras to keep an eye on our equipment. I've caught neighbors doing everything from egging the vehicles/equipment to tampering with and removing items such as tarps, etc. The police always love seeing the Trail Camera footage.

[@willieham92]

Yeah, anyway to catch those dumb asses and nature-nazis.

[@terrykeever3280]

Often cameras pay for themselves the first time they're used. In prob areas, have seen cheap larger cameras in obvious areas and less conspicuous ones hidden or camouflaged.

[@miltonturner2977]

Ant the Perps hate it when they go to jail and get fined for far more than they damaged...

[@jirajira2872]

That's crazy 😦😦

[@notmyfault6835]

Hey! I have *TWO* of those kind of neighbors!! Sneaking over with a tape measure to check height code, putting up slow down signs on traffic cones, calling the city out to complain about dust and noise when workers are on site, denying access to power transformer on easement, etc. We have just started working on our new property so it has already proven quite the adventure!

[@luisderivas6005]

"putting up slow down signs on traffic cones" - That's effectively erecting traffic-control devices, and illegal for common folk in most jurisdictions.

[@charlesreid9337]

Im a teickwe. There was this tiny curvy road i travelled through every day to load. One day this guy decides he doesnt like vehicles crossing the center line (trucks have to) so he put a shitload of little 6" tall cones on the centerline. The locals were obviously annoyed by it. So being a concerned citizen i helped them out by turning them into 1/4" flat pieces of plastic

[@seandarragh9243]

@@charlesreid9337 lol

[@miltonturner2977]

How many flat tires do the bad neighbors have per week?

[@tomjoad1363]

@@miltonturner2977 NOne, because good beighbors are buzy living their life at the fullest and have no time to lose for those no-lifes.

[@shannongibson325]

There are many similar projects in Woodprix's plans.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the heads up on that

[@stevebrough304]

This was very enjoyable. Especially due to the Building Inspector being called by an obnoxious neighbor and everything was perfect. Plus the job was completed and looking excellent! Congratulations on a job well done. Looking forward to the next video.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you very much!

[@graybeard2113]

I wonder if the neighbor's name was Gladys Kravitz? 🤔 Only some will understand.. 😂😂 Great job..

[@juliaforsyth8332]

@@graybeard2113 Bewitched!

[@anatolyex]

I have a crazy tenant . She loves to call all sorts of inspectors on us . When they come , they roll their eyes, shrug their shoulders and before leaving, wish us a good day .

[@callak_9974]

They eventually learn who the trouble makers are who call in and their name/address is passed around all the departments. Sure they have to show up, but they'll only do a cursory inspection/questioning/etc., before going on with their day.

[@redskiclayton]

Been there, done that! The best day of my life was watching that duplex get smaller and smaller from the rear view mirror when I sold it!

[@earlwoody7084]

Just find out how much and how soon you can legally raise the rent until she moves,if they choose to help you make more money then maybe it's not as hard to put up with. Hehehe

[@georgesheffield1580]

Calling wolf

[@LordHoth_90]

I like how the inspector basically didn’t care. Showed up, was seen, and walked away.

[@artlessknave]

they can often tell when a call is frivolous just by looking

[@6789uiop]

You never know what research and follow up occurred. If I don't confront and inspector it's less likely they will confront me.

[@secureinmyrandom]

@@artlessknave Usually they know on the phone. They just can't say no for legal reasons.

[@matthewchristensen8733]

I was on a job where a guy fell from the second floor and got injured really bad at the very least. OSHA guy comes out looks at the opening from outside by the Superintendents trailer, goes inside the trailer and BS with the Super for a while and then leaves without overlooking the job etc.

[@twatmunro9563]

If my local authority had building inspectors they could just send out at a neighbour's whim, I'd strongly suspect I was paying way too much in property rates.

[@waynelkduarte45]

Thanks enjoyed the retaining wall I am a retired stone mason I really liked your cheap insurance more rock the better drainage

[@TexasRed167]

I’d have a lawn chair and beer in the yard watching you guys, no camera needed Excellent work

[@beardedwonder73]

Actually I'd put a camera up for when I couldn't set in a chair .. lol

[@ctraugh2005]

I love watching crews that are professional and not just hacks. Love the way the wall looked and the tips about keeping them clean is something I didnt know.

[@conorsmith5471]

I’ll bet this building inspector appreciated Blaine and Sam. You have some great people Stan, and they keep coming back so you must be doing something right! Great work guys!

[@jeffdyrland2795]

I’m a carpenter. Not interested in building retaining walls or landscaping outside of mulching around my house… but I thoroughly enjoy watching these videos! I love seeing the care and precision going into the work.

[@stormchaser2oo839]

"that's probably a bad word, don't Google that". Love these videos as always

[@drumset09]

What people think happens when they call the inspector: Companies fined, project shut down, etc. What actually happens: this video - just guys swapping stories about nightmare things they've seen.

[@OldGriz708]

It's funny how people freak out about inspectors. I was in commercial pest control for 25 years. We specialized in USDA food processing plants and it never failed when we got a new client the very first thing I would do is contact the USDA inspector for that plant and the client would freak the hell out. I had to teach them that the inspector was there to help them, not just fine them or shut the plant down. In the end the plant manager and inspector would end up best friends.

[@thomashom7514]

@@OldGriz708 I was called by the owner of a termite company as to what happened. I told him as a Building Inspector I asked what project his worker was doing. Conversation with the worker lasted 15 seconds. Worker freaked out. Told him no permit needed to apply pesticides. He felt harassed!

[@designstudio8013]

@@OldGriz708 Stockholm syndrome.

[@chadjazeera9960]

🎯 As a cook I can definitely relate.

[@munkydotorg]

And that's not saying they can't or they won't. But if that happens, well, they probably shouldn't have been doing what they were doing anyways. lol.

[@darktoadone5068]

When I worked construction years ago we worked across the street from a very well known grumpy old man and he would call the police on us for making noise, he did it three times. Finally the Chief of Police paid him a visit and said if he kept complaining he would arrest him for filing a fake report because the town only had quiet hours from 11 pm to 7am and we were always there at 8am.

[@ppheanix]

Almost standard noise curfew times the world over.

[@johnree6106]

I bet there's a decimal noise level on the books it usually hard to enforce as reading has to be done on site. Noise complaints is not only about quite hours but it also should cover the noise level in normal hours.

[@mikkelnpetersen]

We did some tree felling and other garden work for my grandma, at her big summer house property, the neighbors came out and said that "we were not allowed to make so much noise", we then showed them the rule phamplet of the "local homeowner association", it was a friday, we came at 10 and planed to work untill 17, the rules stated that "no loud motor noice between 21 and 07, except on sunday, that day it's no noise all day", they then called the police, the cop that then came and measured the noise, told them that we were in our full right to do what we did. The neighbors then got snooty and went to the beach so they "didn't have to put up with us".

[@rranger1014]

Priceless!

[@likeorasgod]

@@johnree6106 Depending the city ordnance depends where the reading has to be taken. A lot of times it's the streets or edge of the property line. Use to deal with it a lot for doing events at clubs and such and out door venders.

[@Poppynzandvixen]

Nice to see men doing actual good work with great pride and care , so hard to get anymore 👍

[@charlesreid9337]

Not if youre actually willing to pay people

[@buzzmorales4339]

Neighbor need to be respectful of each other, when people build let them. It’s THEIR land and THEIR dream !

[@peterb2272]

Sound like every building inspector. 2 seconds to work out that you know what you are doing and 30 minutes telling building horror stories

[@The_yeffy1]

Sometimes they just wanna get out of the office lol I mean how depressing is it in there when you go to pull permits. Sometimes its nice to get out and have a conversation with a normal person and not a paper pushing nerd.

[@StephenCarmona]

I thought the same thing. You want to be nice to keep them happy but time is money

[@kevindowdall3792]

It's a pleasure to watch great builders who know what their doing complete a project with such professionalism, you are a credit to the industry keep up the good work lads 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇮🇪

[@ppheanix]

"they're" doing... their is possessive; i.e. "their house".

[@kevindowdall3792]

Uh oh it's the english police 🚨 👮👮👆👆👆

[@ppheanix]

​@@kevindowdall3792 What !? are you claiming to speak american (not american english) ? Actually, it is grammar and spelling... I'm sick of seeing, 'there' for 'they are' and 'your' for 'you are'. Anyone who won't use proper grammar and spelling, especially when on a computer, is just plain LAZY and goes to the way they conduct their lives.

[@kevindowdall3792]

I'm from Ireland... so my native language gaelic was taken from me by the English bastards.... people were killed in my country for speaking gaelic and now its a dying language but you wouldn't know much about that because you've no need to judge so in future be careful with your replies pal.....

[@jerzeydolphins]

for what its worth, when i did heavy restoration of my home and i knew there would be lots of workers and their nosey machines, i gifted my neighbors to the right and left and across from me all 50 dollar gift cards for a meal out at a local resturant, , that was my way of saying sorry for the incovience as my home gets repaired

[@ChristianLove7]

That’s a nice sentiment, if the neighbor would have allowed the project to be finished. Some people like drama in their lives. My advice is, get out of the cities and suburbs!

[@MVortex2]

You're too kind, any type of home improvement on each side of us or in the general neighborhood for that matter is both welcome and appreciated.

[@michaelzera9361]

Class act by you. I'd love to be your neighbor and it's not for the gift cards.

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

Is sad that you need to compensate your neighbors for doing repairs in your own home.

[@RealengoPrimordialDemon]

@@curse4316 sorry but here you don't have to bribe or buy your neighbor good side. People here mind their own businesses, as long as you're reasonable with the noise and you don't damage your neighbors property nobody cares.

[@markgriz]

I believe the word you are looking for is "culmination" "the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time."

[@outseeker]

ty, saved me a post lol :)

[@ThWind81]

Yep, I scrolled to find this because I knew someone else must have taken care of it first. Thanks.

[@remodz6385]

After 100s of blades from both Milwaukee and Diablo carbide, they are both equal. I pick up whatever is on sale at the time. No difference

[@CBillR600RR]

Exactly.

[@kameljoe21]

You might want to watch the newest video from Project Farm about saw blades. He also has sawall blades and other things as well.

[@thepitpatrol]

Good info!

[@TheBugbugboy]

love it when the inspector is comfortable with your work that he sticks around to bs with you

[@scottgm321]

A friend of mine was having a house built and the crazy lady next door was calling the city inspectors' all the time and watching all the time. He was nice to her and asked her to respect their privacy. She didn't leave him alone, so up went an 8 foot privacy fence. LOL Her husband came over begging for it to be taken down and apologized for his master's behavior.

[@Dirtmonkey]

😂👊 Thats a great plan

[@dezznutz3743]

HAHA. Thats how you take care of beta-cucks.

[@asurasyn]

That's when you cover the fence in hi-res material. Enjoy your sunset, Karen.

[@that_thing_I_do]

I hope they didn't relent.

[@scottgm321]

@@that_thing_I_do she actually passed away about 4 years later. Now there is a 3 foot iron fence from the corner of the house to the water. My boss plays golf and goes fishing with the husband now.

[@pullybungieharder]

The word is "culmination", and it's a great word!

[@thebeans804]

This project was so cool! You and your Dirt Monkey crew are awesome. I am sure the homeowner was pleased. Now he needs you to build him a privacy wall to block that neighbor. I am blessed to have great neighbors. 😊 Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for the wonderful videos.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you like the videos. Your lucky to have good neighbors. Hope you have a great weekend👍

[@mycroft16]

I'm not into construction at all, but even I could tell that inspector knew within seconds that there was nothing off here. Asked his few questions to tick his boxes and then just shoot the breeze. Lol. Woman needs to get a life. Or a hobby. Seriously wish I had this kind of skill. Amazing looking work and must be really satisfying to stand back and know you built that.

[@rayallen2192]

As a mason for 44 years I am truly impressed by your work. The rite way is the only way.

[@ikecostner1]

I have learned so much about retaining walls over the years watching this channel.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Very cool!

[@Meyhaven71]

Me also. And I don't even do this line of work

[@landscapingspecialist]

It’s as hard or harder than it looks. It’s all the little details you don’t see that makes a great project a grand slam. You have to stay dynamic and be equipped to deal with whatever Mother Nature fells like tossing your way at any given time. That’s why I love it. Keeps you on your toes and always be ready to learn something new. I don’t care how many block you laid in your life. Mother Nature has a way of humbling us all. I for one love that. Listen to Stan and the dirt monkey force. They don’t cut corners like the ones we tear out and redo.

[@landscapingspecialist]

I run Diablo mostly. I’ll go Milwaukee if the Diablos are priced way to high or I’m just feel frugal that day.

[@Doofysfinger]

@@landscapingspecialist I always say that the jobs are fluid. Always something changing

[@scotshabalam2432]

God bless my neighbors. They're great people who leave me alone.

[@oswaldogarcia5358]

Sometimes I’ll mow real early, and they come out and slip me a 20 to do their lawn as well😂

[@CmonstoleCmonstole]

You probably don't make alot of noise....you probably have consideration for your neighbors...... amazing how many people have no idea

[@scotshabalam2432]

@@CmonstoleCmonstole Live next to a busy street, actually. I have tinnitus so I want to live here the traffic kills the ringing in my ears. Back on topic though, I bet Karens wouldn't tolerate the traffic noise so they don't live here.

[@dsizzzov]

Gotta love those kinda neighbors!!! Currently building a house and the neighbors is a nightmare!! Calls County about every little thing! We had locat done for gas/water/power... she called County complaining the the paint is going into the river... the river is 150ft away. Shes ridiculous

[@birdofforest1313]

I have a neighbor who is a real pain in the ass too. I am shifting to a new neighborhood thanks to her!!!

[@Drifter6942]

It's stories like these that makes me glad I am on large acreage, and am grateful of the neighbors I do have. We all keep to ourselves, help one another. But, its a few minute drive to get to the neighbors. So since we can't see each other, I am sure that helps keep the peace lol

[@EDWARD_KOENIG_ARCHITECT]

Title of crazy neighbor caught me too. You do nice work, but even more impressed with amount of time you put into editing the video. Narration, cut to different views, adding time lapse. Nicely done.

[@josephmiller997]

Take it from me, that's a pretty chill inspector. Kudos to him, and also to you guys for doing great work. Salt of the earth fellows. You're one of the things that make this country great. I appreciate it so much. Reminds me of my well-spent youth.

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

That building inspector was a cool guy he knows ur guys ar doing a fantastic job upto and over built code if I had a crew and business I'd be chuffed and proud wich I know u are Stan go get em 👊

[@christiandoeman4599]

I love people who takes pride in their work" who go the extra mile just to make sure their customers are happy" Great job guys"

[@timpapantony7303]

Love the 'war 'stories!!Great source of knowledge!

[@wp4565775]

Sadly, one thing about crazy neighbors is they are never in short supply.

[@rogertycholiz2218]

WP35 - Did he say 2000 tons of rock? I think he meant to say 2000 lbs!

[@Dirtmonkey]

2000 tons- or 133 dump trucks full of rock- it was a very big wall though

[@mimirose5909]

@@Dirtmonkey Good Lord, how much did that wall cost. Probably as much as her house???

[@jaquigreenlees]

my best friend has a saying about neighbours. he calls the crazy ones "Next door Nutbars"

[@mikkelnpetersen]

Ever seen "Neighbor war"?

[@tonynewton7902]

You’ll always get neighbours like that. They either don’t like what’s going on or want something for free. Keep doing what you’re doing Blane and Sam. Nice one Stan 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

The neighbour has had their own serious problems, which resulted in collapse. The client/house owner after (knowing) that started doing work himself without good results, then got this crew in, al of which which may have started real concerns from the neighbour. Doesn't sound good. Managing that bank is crucial to both of them.

[@terjeringdalen6298]

Very often the reason they complain is because they want to do something similar to the thing you did, but they either didn't get the premit or they couldn't afford it. so now they are thinking "If i cant do it, you wont do it either"

[@elobiretv]

I don't see what's wrong with wanting an inspector to check it over after the guy said one of the neighbours had their bank collapse.

[@samlarin7941]

Just a tip - My job is primarily materials testing on job sites & a huge learning curve for slot of contractors is that to achieve target densities while packing granulars and even soils, the material needs to be brought to close to its optimum moisture level prior to packing, so for a 6” lift of Granular A material, try adding a nice coating of water to prior to packing, no need to soak it .. but the moisture activates the silt content in the material making it act as a binding agent and you’ll see dramatic improvements in your compaction & drastically decrease the chance of further settlement! Cheers boys great work!!

[@lpsg405]

While the soils should be near optimum moisture content to more easily achieve compaction requirements, water doesn't "activate" silt. That is not how the moisture-density ratio works.

[@bradsmith2059]

Pretty sure every contractor knows this they just don’t do it cause $

[@lpsg405]

@@bradsmith2059 Exactly. They want to save time which saves money. They already know how to do it. Their only problem is the project owner wants confirmation of compliance with the plans and specs. That’s where materials testing guy gets paid.

[@Bluecollar711]

10:27 exactly the extra steep .. seating the pin ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Respect 🤜 🇮🇹 🤛

[@jamesmisener3006]

We had the building inspector called in on us back many years ago by a grumbling neighbour. We had a permit and all was good when another neighbour approached the inspector to complain that the grumbling neighbour put a second story on their garage and an in ground swimming pool without a permit the year before. Long story but eventually the pool passed but the addition was ordered to be dismantled and was. It may have been allowed if all the neighbours agreed to a variance of the local height restriction but only one neighbour agreed and the addition was condemned and ordered to be removed. Apparently the building inspector knew about this but needed a complaint to move on it and he got it due to the hatred this person sowed amongst their neighbours. Cheers all. 🇨🇦

[@drewt3210]

I built an un-permitted pergola on the back of my house--consulted an engineer and I over-built it, to cover my backside. I never pulled a permit because it's outside the setback and I wanted it attached to the house. No hardhsip, so I knew I'd never get a variance. Neighbor felt it was too close to their house, complained and I got nailed. Permitting office approved an "accessory structure" in same location if detached from my house by at least 4ft and moved 4ft CLOSER to hater neighbor. That was 11yrs ago, I never moved it. No fines, but Red Flag on my property means I cannot transfer deed (I.e. sell) until I correct the "condition." I'm not moving anytime soon, so what do I care. I'll keep enjoying it as-is until we decide to move, and deal with it then. That's the best "meet in the middle" compromise I could think of. I knew it'd be WW3 if I moved it toward them.

[@guytech7310]

So glad I don't have any neighbors ( I live in a rural area - nearest neighbor is more than 1/4 mile away). No HOA, no crazy zoning laws, no crazy people.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

@@drewt3210 I'd have moved it, Documented/Recorded their Lunacy/Harassment and then called a Lawyer to apply for a Restraining Order...

[@gregorypodom3898]

KARMA is a wonderful thing

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

@@gregorypodom3898 Only if you're NOT on the Receiving End...

[@DaddyBear3000]

I like your inspector. Seems like a good guy who’s been around a while.

[@youthmanrecords420]

Well it isn’t their inspector. The inspectors should not have been there since there was no permit pulled. The next door lady called the city on them.

[@ethanrudat3328]

@@youthmanrecords420 hmmmm what are you trying to say?? permit could of been pulled forsure but did it need to be?? Probably not. did and could the neighbor call city on them, yes! Is it normal? Kind of! Get used to it

[@ethanrudat3328]

All guy was saying is that the inspector seemed cool. If you have ever dealt with inspectors they can stop your work! So if anything it just upset the neighbor more!!! Cos there going back to work the next day 🤣

[@djc1013]

@@ethanrudat3328 permits are not needed on retaining walls under 4’-0” in height per IBC, that’s why he told the inspector “we are staying under 4’-0”. So most likely they did not, nor needed too. And that was most likely the inspector. Typically when residence call the building department to complain about construction the jurisdiction will look up the address, and if they don’t see a permit they will send the inspector in the area out to see the work being done to make sure a permit is not required. Very standard practice in remodels or work being done in developed neighborhoods.

[@edkokosko1759]

Brought back alot of memories. I worked doing hardscapes during my divorce. Hottest summer in the city of Baltimore by record. I lost 70 lbs and was in the best shape of my life. At 40 years old. 😅🇵🇱 Only Polish guy with a bunch of Guatemalans

[@Dirtmonkey]

That sounds like one. tough summer.

[@j.d.123]

@@Dirtmonkey One tough summer but that just makes it all the more rewarding. Minus ruining our bodies haha.

[@christopherthomas9091]

I love the neatness of their work 💖

[@canuckyank82]

I had some uphill pressure on my block wall from water movement so after about 5 years, I went back in and placed 6 mil black plastic against the back side of block wall. That ended the movement. Drains were not blocked and stilled moved spring water and rains really well. Block is fantastic to work with. Great work. This video is a great ad about your operation. Loved it!

[@thomaswayneward]

You just made it more likely to fail.

[@unitedstatesdale]

If you know you do not need a building permit , *Never* *Ever* let a building inspector onto your property . Be nice about it but do not voluntarily agree to let them enter.

[@Eric2300jeep]

Wise words!

[@J-YT99]

They didn't say if they just let the inspector onto the property or not. The inspector might of had a search warrant or permission from the home owner. These guys probably deal with inspectors a lot so who knows

[@salvatoreshiggerino6810]

I'm sure there are places where inspectors are just out fishing for bribes, but this guy seemed pretty nice. What's the harm in taking a stroll around the property and talking a little shop?

[@unitedstatesdale]

@@salvatoreshiggerino6810 your choice, I respect that. I just believe that the government needs to protect our borders, not the back yatds

[@johnchalleen3278]

Standards are minimums, one can do better if they want to invest in more time and materials.

[@michaelgrabianowski6567]

As one Pollack to another you guy's do awesome work. Work ethics was instilled in me since a young age and it carries through life. On harder jobs dealing with difficult costumers it comes in handy. Don't get down on your self for mispronouncing words. I speak a few languages and no matter how well you speak words do become intertwined and difficult to manage sometimes

[@jeffjohnson2165]

Karen’s are everywhere! When your legit, the inspectors rarely cause issues!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeah- I wasn't worried. Besides everything we did on this job was filmed and recorded anyway.

[@jaeshin]

Too many karens and they are just sad and low life people who have nothing better to do with thier life

[@AzrealMaximus]

@@Dirtmonkey unfortunately that's the way to go nowadays. Good for you.

[@shawnstrode3825]

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Normally the loudest complainer has something to hide.

[@ricksanchez3176]

Very true.

[@DavidVanmeterDutch]

One of my all time favorite quotes fits so many situations like this. "The layman's constitutional view is that what he likes is constitutional and that which he doesn't like is unconstitutional..." -Justive Hugo Black. People that dont like something will try to make it illegal or anything they can to stop it.

[@katreenadoyle317]

People should be busy living their lives not worrying about everyone else's

[@entertainme7523]

People who use quotes are usually goobers

[@truhunk1]

@@entertainme7523 What ? Why ?

[@jimmartin7881]

@@entertainme7523 That's been said about people that choose silly YT channel names.

[@challengerhitchman]

I think of your walls every time I see a local wall that collapsed after 6 months. Hollow block, no drainage, no gravel back fill. Nice to see you do them right and share your knowledge.

[@derekp6636]

I've seen a few around my subdivision falling down as well, the typical timber that starts to rot and no one wants to mess with

[@inquisitivemind2465]

I once had a nosey kid asking what we were doing when putting sod down. So I told him that the neighbours were so rich that they'd sent the grass away to be cut. His dad came out in tears laughing about it 🤣

[@Dirtmonkey]

🤣👌

[@KPVFarmer]

😜🔥😂👍

[@barbarasolomon5962]

😂😂

[@MarshWaha]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌

[@steveobrandon8498]

Lady doesn’t know who she calling, just buddy’s tell stories,shooting the breeze. Keep up the hard work.✌🏼🇺🇸🎗

[@katreenadoyle317]

Karen's hey

[@Raggzzaug11]

Or maybe the inspector will see something that isn't right on her wall and make her tear it out and redo it. Instant karma!

[@lemonyogurt0]

Women jealous never lol 😂

[@kisalaurente4513]

DO YOU KNOW? YOU CAN GROW FINANCIALLY💰💰USING JUST YOUR PHONE📲 OR PC💻. ASK ME HOW?

[@jacobsmith4482]

I love the videos with Sam keep em coming he’s such an amazing person with the camera and how he explains in a fun interesting way keeps me laughing

[@Dirtmonkey]

More to come!

[@lastmanstanding2622]

Stanley, you didn't walk us through the final product to let us see the before and after of what you did. Don't be shy about showing off good work!

[@Runningfromtheherd]

Thanks. I thought I'd missed it

[@michaelzera9361]

Super quality work. I wonder if the homeowner realizes how well this job was done. There were a lot of areas where you could have cut corners and no one would have ever known. I bet your business is great and is based on great word of mouth. Super job!

[@jaxjones5910]

When he dropped the blower i felt my father yelling at me to not drop tools.

[@Idahoprepper71]

I was cringing when they were pulling the chain out from the compactor just dragging it over the top of the paint.

[@jaxstax2406]

@@Idahoprepper71 You are afraid of the paint job on your tools?

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

@@jaxstax2406 Everyone should keep the paint in good condition, it's your first line of defense against corrosion...

[@sykwookiee]

@@HappilyHomicidalHooligan Noted....but, worrying about the paint WHILE you're working? Touch up when you don't have anything else to do. ...

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

@@sykwookiee I was thinking more about handling your tools in such a way as to NOT damage the paint in the first place... But, yes, touch ups are done during after work/weekend maintenance, not on the job site...

[@woodie2103]

I laughed so hard that he was able to slip the, “That’s what she said” in there. Love the work and that just made me hit the sub button... lol 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@taurensp]

@@kisalaurente4513 By repairing the caps lock button?

[@woodie2103]

Oh my goodness really. Pl don't tell me more!!! Lol

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

Would love to have seen the neighbours face when the inspector said there doing nothing wrong and doing a fantastic job what a picture that would be 🤣🤣🤣

[@apextroll]

Once the chit-chat started with the inspector I imagine the neighbour was freaking out.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

You would have loved it even more when I handed them a bill for $450 for causing me to lose a half day of work because of bull crap like this. She was directly responsible for my losses. Basically the same thing happened to me that's happened to this man

[@barryvale7033]

Thats why all the nuts on the trailer all came lose at the same time.

[@TiMneR-tx1ys]

@@Bryan-Hensley how could you bill the person who called when its anonymous and purely speculation. I do agree that its that neighbour but no hard proof.

[@chrisalias4110]

Thank you, I enjoyed watching Perfectionists working. Great job guys.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charleschristiansonii718]

Great video, every job has those onlookers that are just waiting to see you mess up to try and cash in, not saying she is but who knows, makes the jobs a pain when you're looking over your shoulder all the time......

[@Dirtmonkey]

Very true

[@JackJack-ld5eo]

I have been a contractor for almost 30 years. I always have a pre construction conference with the customer when they sign the contract. Then I go next door and introduce myself to the neighbor(s) to let them know what is going on and what to expect as far as morning start times, job duration, noise levels, material deliveries, and to give them the office number in case they have any questions/complaints. I get more new customers out of this approach than I do problem neighbors. As for the camera, with a contractor working that close to the property line, that's a smart move on the neighbors part. It shouldn't bother you at all. Same with the call to the building inspector. If you had spoken with the neighbor at the beginning of this job, you could have addressed their concerns. P.S. that is a beautiful log home! you need to take that cheap steel chimney cap off that's staining the stone chimney and replace it with stainless steel.

[@sandihill]

This is a good comment to me anyway. Well done going to speak to the neighbours for me that makes a big difference. I think the camera is responsible not all contractors do the right thing. Also just because someones paying you doesn’t mean they are the “good” neighbours. The actions or reactions you see or get might be because they live along side bad/difficult neighbours

[@godzilla2k26]

Neighbor had a chance to voice concern but instead decided to be devious. That is how they handle all situations.

[@foppo100]

Commons sense Jack not easy to find these days.

[@vryce6322]

Blaine and Sam handled that situation perfectly. You get an inspector on a jobsite, be polite to them and understand that they are just trying to do their job just the same as you. If you're doing things by the book or better, you will have nothing to worry about.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yep- Well said.

[@kevinh1858]

Y’all do great work. Have no idea what the title has to do with the video. So they called the inspector - thats 30 seconds of the video.

[@meaculpamishegas]

You did your due diligence, she just had nothing else to complain about

[@scotthagerty7837]

As a code enforcement investigator I get calls to respond to stuff like this all the time. Nice to see a cool building inspector who understands your situation. Keep up the excellent work.

[@rayrobinson3015]

I'd be willing to bet that these neighbors causing trouble voted for Joe!

[@janeford218]

@@rayrobinson3015you really need to spend time doing introspection. The need to make everything political is not normal.

[@rayrobinson3015]

@@janeford218 It's been 3 years since I posted that reply. But I can guarantee at the present time, IF YOU voted for Joe YOUR not normal!!!!! FJB

[@janeford218]

@@rayrobinson3015 how specifically can you guarantee that?

[@rayrobinson3015]

@@janeford218 Your just another triggered Democrat....... Get a life Karen! Find out who the 9 people were that gave me a thumbs up and give them a phycological evaluation as well!! You apparently have way too much time on your hands!

[@brandywine1548]

My grandfather had a neighbor like that and tortured him till my grandfather passed. My grandfather had broken concrete brought in and we placed it, he painted it neon orange lol then planted every poisonous plant you can imagine, with a 10ft private fence

[@Dirtmonkey]

Some nieghbors are best kept to themsleves.

[@cliffpalermo]

@@Dirtmonkey gotta give them a go your on your game I'm sure it will be worth it.

[@robertcruz3019]

You guys are doing good helping people

[@fluffkitteh123]

Your video made me go "hmm, there is a lot more to this stuff than I thought." Earned my sub EASY! Thank you for posting these awesome timelapse build vlogs.

[@willieham92]

I've inspected many vertical and linear feet of MSE walls being installed...what people do not realized is that there is good amount of engineering and contractor competence that involves vertical and horizontal loads, stability of soils behind of the constructed wall, drainage behind wall and daylighted outlets. That's even before any construction takes place. My opinion is that this is NOT a DIY project unless you are a highly knowledgeable person. These guys have a good crew, the correct equipment, they knew how to talk with the building inspector professionally and G.S.D in a timely manner. This is no weekend project for novices.

[@richardpaz1919]

When the Lugnuts came lose I thought the crazy neighbor did it 😭😭😭

[@johnbartholomew9812]

I kept waiting to find out what the neighbor was complaining about and what the building inspector had to say about it. I've always tried to get along with my neighbors but sometimes you get one who just will not be satisfied. About the only thing you can do in that case is give them "a good leavin' alone".

[@sammyjo8109]

@@johnbartholomew9812 He never told the nosey neighbor stories he peomised. DANG!! LOL

[@virginiaomalley]

@@sammyjo8109 I know! I watched the whole video to the end to hear the whole story.

[@SuzetteKath]

You too!

[@Seldomheardabout]

Watching that guy round the nuts instead of getting a deep well socket hurt my soul.

[@frandanco6289]

They did not have a deep socket with them...

[@Seldomheardabout]

@@frandanco6289 Just a huge company with beautiful equipment. Was it worth rigging a fix on the trailer and possibly having a tire fly off, or would you rather send your guy to the shop without the trailer and get the right tool? Small companies have to do stuff like rig things just to stay in business. Large companies that do stuff like that are just showing how foolish and reckless they can be. This channel is all about showing people how to do jobs right, not how to duct tape a this to a that. So thanks for telling me something I already knew (how to do a shitty job).

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

@@frandanco6289 then pop down to the local hardware store and get one, hell some stores even allow you to rent them

[@loriflynn78]

You guys do absolute beautiful work, your dedication to perfection is palpable 😊

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you so much 😀

[@__Gw]

The house in the intro is beautiful and great looking yard too!

[@prismafay702]

It's his house, if you watch his video on his fox pets you can see the interior. It's a BEAUTIFUL cabin style home. It's almost as if it came right out of a movie or a magazine.

[@jackbounder6374]

This might end up being long so I'm sorry for that it's just something 3 lines won't explain. First the structural fill (I say that due to the appearance of it being so clean looking pretty much void of any organics etc. but it could be just fill previously excavated too but I'm not there so) your using depending on lift size (code is typically 8" to 12" due to it's liquid limits as well as how low it's on the plasticity index that compaction sled (plate tamper) won't cut it as you'll only reach 4" to 5" tops due to the loose soil and it's moisture content (somewhat wetter by 3-4% would have been perfect and the plate tamp would have been ideal). I would have recommended a Jumping Jack which would have gotten you a rate of compaction up to 98% of the standard Proctor. If it was a modified proctor then that's a whole different story. The installation and type of aggerate you used for the base is excellent and overkill. It looks like your using S1A size aggerate but again I'm not there. For full disclosure I've never worked with that type of masonry block nor do I know the codes such as how many courses you can run before you have to stop for a required amount of set time etc. (for grout application's) so I can't really comment on that but it looks great and I wish I had worked with them due to the ease at which your going. Of course my experience is applied to about 10 or so major retention walls so I definitely am not the end all be all to them lol. I've explained all that so as to get an understanding that I have allot of knowledge of the subject. I'm a full C.W.I. as well as NICET level 4 on soils, concrete, asphalt as well as 16 other certifications ( operation of nuclear density machine's, etc. etc.). Point being I probably know 10 X what the Building inspector knows and I not only didn't see any discrepancy's but you've overkilled the project. Normally I'd never let anyone do work to my house as I'd do it myself but I would have no problems with you doing anything at my house as your as picky as I am (that's a good thing lol). Typically in my work we save contractors from bad inspectors (not saying he was one). We have in house Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineers That we use for any disputes and can supersede any of their actions. There's company's in every state that do 3rd party work in case there ever is a problem. Anyway excellent job and I'm sorry for the neighbor. People always want the best of everything such as roads, structures etc. but they never want to wait for anything to get done. Excellent work!

[@treemanbjones]

Told a neighbor to mind there own business once. That evening a wheel fell off. Funny that it had been on there 6 months with no problems. Later that evening the customer called and told me the other neighbor seen the first one out there messing with the trailer while we where around back.

[@javeedsultan8484]

Some people are just jealous We had some building work done, neighbour wrote a 2 page objection letter to council saying we didn't need the extra room

[@jamesbailand4311]

Trail cams, nake easy temporary security cameras.

[@vonclod123]

Sounds like the kind of neighbour who eventually gets killed in a snow shovelling incident.

[@lindaminaga2649]

Install a trip line of some sort that would activate a shrill sound. Gotcha

[@samcostanza]

Still waiting for the crazy neighbor stories! Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@Davewdmace]

I learned the hard way about scraping the tops of the blocks😂. Wished I'd seen this video first. It would of save me lots of time!

[@dierkrieger]

I'm a Union Ironworker who just got off work and watching a video of people working. I need a hobby.

[@dave_n8pu]

I'm thankful I have good neighbors.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Your lucky! Its nice to get along with your neighbors

[@Samuel-I]

No doubt. There are 6 houses in our little Cul-de-sac community, and everyone gets along. We all bend over backwards to help each other. Now, one lady is moving away and I'm anxious as to who may be coming in.

[@burtbunns2270]

Long as your improving something making it look better who cares....it makes your property and neighbors value go up ....I would want a neighbor that makes his place look good then junk all over the place....😳

[@eagledronesolutions]

Good neighbors are more valuable than people realize. Very smart good neighbors are even better. Not here, the new neighbor has a new John Deere 38" lawn tractor and despite all my offers to help, this Brooklyn born, Navy Vet will continue to mess things up. 3 days later and his less than 1 acre lot is still not mowed completely. Not sure if it is a Navy issue or a Brooklyn issue. Come on now ,,,,it's both ! Go Army !

[@bambooforest7665]

Great job and you've got some amazing equipment. Homes are so very high quality wherever you are, so beautiful.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wow thank you so much! 👍

[@alexduke5402]

That person needs to go to church. They've forgotten the main rule. And love thy neighbor. Be happy they are doing good enough to afford to upgrade their property. In the end it may even help their property value. They need a hug...

[@Dirtmonkey]

well said. I think we all need a hug every now and then

[@juliepenrod9063]

It is increasingly difficult to own land in this country..It should not surprise you that people are fiercely protecting what they have..What you think is improvement might not be.But what does it matter.Out of sight out of mind...

[@juliepenrod9063]

@Redneck Hillbilly your right ..it isn't..😔😔⛅

[@CZAnthonyX]

I had a feeling that neighbor was gonna be an issue, setting the camera's up and stuff! Anyway, thanks for providing awesome, educational, and just plain entertaining content for us! Stay safe, and have a good weekend!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeah- Not sure what sparked this call from them.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Technically they can't put fill soil across property lines. Whatever was spilled on your land needs to be removed. That is Not OK. BUT I still thin this neighbor has NO bisiness setting up cameras and callin in on us. Maybe you like snooping neighbors but I think they can keep to themselves. We never intruded on her yard or affected her property. This was NOT her business.

[@CZAnthonyX]

@@Dirtmonkey personally that neighbor had NO buissness what so ever caring what they were doing on SOMEONE ELSES property. I understand that they want to make sure no damage came to there property but calling an inspector is just a little extra.

[@DaltonR121]

​@@IR-nq4qv Dude has almost 600k subscribers. I don't think he needs your help. This is the internet - take your wanna-be morally superior preaching elsewhere. To use your own words, "grow the hell up" and every comment here "makes you look like an idiot". You are legitimately the only one complaining.

[@leelu9236]

@@IR-nq4qv I have the right to do with my own property as I see fit. Full stop. I dont need your permission to do so. You have zero right to harass me for working on my own property. If it's not directly impacting Your property it's absolutely none of your business. The neighbor here was harassing them. "Crazy neighbor" is accurate.

[@Celticshade]

I have to know the other crazy stories about this neighbor now. Is there a follow up anywhere?

[@marksummers7725]

Can't hang with ya everyday, but I enjoy watching Quality Workers... Went ahead and Subscribed....

[@Nigel2Zoom]

What gives? What happened to telling us the about the "crazy stories" from next door Karen, and what she did to the home owners? 15:04 "It's gonna be a wild ride!" Come on you can't tell me it's gonna be a wild ride and end the video without telling, don't leave us hanging! 😞 Nice retaining wall build video.🙂🙂🙂

[@alvoris1514]

I was wondering the same lol

[@bigdaddy2124]

Same here, I was disappointed to watch the rest of the video without hearing about the hackable neighbor! I grew up next to an insane nosey whackjob neighbor who called the police, health department, city hall, etc. on the most mundane miniscule things.

[@nigelha3699]

seems like click bait to me. Still interesting vid. FYI to them, if you pull the socket off the driver, you will give more depth...

[@sammyjo8109]

@@nigelha3699 yep. I will not watch any more of their videos until they give me the "dirt" on the nosey neighbor LOL

[@fastlosiccdl4600]

I wish I could have seen Karen's face when the building inspector walked away waving she was probably pissed

[@jeffscott3160]

Seems there is one in every neighborhood. Ours unfortunately lives right next door too. They tried to have the city stop the construction of my 30 X 40 shop midway through because it detracted from their view. the city even had my project on the agenda list for a council meeting that I was never informed of or invited to. In the end though, the council told them that the permits had already been approved and issued and that they would have to go pound sand.

[@charlesreid9337]

Im very pro people doing what they want but i get your neighbors point. The people who previously owned my neighbors house had a 30+ foot tall steel building given to them if they moved it. A sensible human would have turned it into a 12 or 15 foot workshop but no. They reconsteucted it precisely on the property line like assholes. They live in a singlewide. Zero problem with that ive come to like that half the neighborhood is working class. But the building is horrific and as far as i can tell they just park their cars inside it

[@deejohnson5163]

Always great to see the PROS in action.

[@clough211]

Guess the neighbor thinks they're the only ones who deserve a retaining wall..

[@voodoo7008]

There’s always a damn crazy neighbor.

[@mezmerizer0266]

Man, I try not to be. Lol

Karens & Kevins.

[@OldTimerGarden]

Yep, we all have them. haha

[@vtron8580]

Stupid BITCH Karens, they can go to hell!!

[@entertainme7523]

Can't blame the neighbor here, the houses are very close together

[@meredithchapman2009]

I was waiting for her to do this. I knew from the second your guy saw her taking video of what you were doing. I was honestly surprised she waited this long.

[@Dirtmonkey]

The daily spying was annoying but this is a bit much

[@ecovention]

@@Dirtmonkey Did "Karen" have nothing else to do.

[@jamesnm21]

@@ecovention something's happening. It must be illegal.

[@karifredrikson8492]

This is fascinating! I don’t know a thing about construction,but love watching the creative process.You guys are awesome!

[@UncLester]

It makes me wonder what percentage of calls to the building inspector are legitimate. I've had them come out to a place I was having renovating once or twice over the years. I know the building inspector on a first name basis. He knew I had all my permits in order. He basically said that they got a call and had to investigate it. He said he would make it quick as to not hold us up. He looked around and asked a question or two. Said everything looks good and left. I don't think he was there more than 5min. Whoever called it in to spite us really just wasted the inspector's time.

[@samrodian919]

Nice job guys. On the wheel lug nuts, if they come loose that often go buy a complete extra set, and use them as locking nuts on top of the original ones, that way they will Never come loose accidentally . And you have enough exposed threads on the studs for the extra nut to engage on almost fully. Job done!

[@StephenCarmona]

That's a great idea 👍

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

I love to see my colleagues in the building departments being cool. Looks like this jurisdiction is well-trained.

[@Dirtmonkey]

yeah- he was an awesome dude!

[@robertreisner6119]

An excellent contractor Stanley and his crew did this job very well. My high complications to all of you. Always keep your tools for general maintenance it will help.