Digging a drainage trench

[@1notgilty]

Good job but I would recommend you should cover the underground drainage pipe with landscaper's fabric. It's cheap and keeps dirt from clogging the holes in the pipe and eventually the pipe will get clogged and you'll have to dig it back up and do the job over again.

[@WishesUntold]

sounds like job security 😂😈😉

[@andremartineau8035]

Hye Andrew, I am a guy from Québec in Canada. I am french speaking guy, tho, don't be to severe about my english. You impress me very much and I have all of your videos. Your are a smart guy and very good in repair wobs. Your videos are well done and you have a real talent for this. Keepgoing and take ok you and your family. Bye

[@fredrikg120]

Thank you for your excellent video editing. Showing the whole process from start to finish, fast forwarding on repetitive parts, explaining what is happening and so on. I'm extremely impressed by both your skill in property maintenance and video editing!

[@redwolfmedia1276]

It's clear he got his money's worth. I appreciate how you always come back to check your own work! So many people won't even come back when ya call them and express a problem or unhappiness with the outcome. Any Contractors watching take a page out of Andrew's ethics and even if you get down on your luck you'll have loyal Customer base that will either help you out with work or vouch for you. Your one of a kind Andrew! Keep up the good work!

[@nizzy1057]

Dude you literally have one of the best youtube channels. You are so informative and i can truely see how you want to help people get where you are. Keep it up!

[@michael7423]

I totally agree, this is now my favorite KZbin channel. Stay awesome Andrew!

[@jaredrunion6145]

agree

[@JV-tw1ki]

Great Chanel, commentary and camera work.

[@markroper9269]

Dude, you are killing it! Talking to the landowner to make sure you do what they want.....genius!!! :P Great job!

[@makingithappen9722]

Me too. I have two favorites Andrew Camarata and Boehm Farm.

[@Silent-Lucidity]

Inspector Levi! I really admire your concern for a job being well done. To revisit a location to verify is excellent customer service! Great job sir!!

[@erneststevenson3872]

We enjoy your videos for many reasons, but especially the excellent editing. Unnecessary footage is cut, allowing a good flow of story-telling. Thanks and good fortune to you!

[@larannar123]

I really appreciate how Andrew goes above and beyond for the client...👍 He just needed to put in the culvert, but completely regraded his driveway and leveled out and graded the whole yard!💯🏆🥇

[@TrailTrackers]

I always knew you were a good, solid dude Andrew. Glad to hear and see that you are now putting the holes down. And you even mention that other video where a bunch of us old timers gave you that advice. Technically, you are right and it works both ways... But it works "better" with the holes down; less water build up in the first place. Anyway, nice job.

[@kennethtibbitts6641]

GOOD JOB ANDREW AND LEVI

[@markkopf7526]

Good to see the lead inspector out on the job with you.

[@markbonham3477]

I always love the way Levi jumps out and runs around a property he has already been on before. Nice job Andrew and My brother bought one of those drones like you use and watching our tech guy running it out here at my big old house with many tall tress, I got to see how the automatic landing works and other questions I used to have when I first started watching you. Keep up the great job and enjoy your holidays or at least the one day off you give yourself!

[@genedameier8746]

Andrew, The next thing you need is a utility locator wand. Then you can search the area for utilities yourself, mark them out, and avoid them/dig around them.

[@FixItYerself]

nice tractor. It's amazing how well those box blades work for grading.

[@motor2of7]

“Good boy Levi”. That’s all he needs to hear to love you forever. Dogs are such great companions.

[@psidvicious]

Andrew - Your video editing skills have gotten really good. I know it’s a pain and time consuming but it does make a much better video for the viewers. Once again, nice work on the site and the ‘studio’!

[@lindseyellis8675]

agreed!

[@westtoast74]

Your attention to detail is excellent. I wish more people took pride in their work like you do. Well done.

[@joebrinson5040]

Nice job, Levi. You too, Andrew.

[@stevenrobertson9583]

Yes you must be proud of the effort you put into making your job sites not only are very functional when you are finished with them but they also very neat and people will look at the finished job and know a “Professional” did that job! Keep it up

[@jonathandalton5534]

Good to see the new truck in action Andrew.

[@robertbradford2734]

The little Ford tractor works out great got some guts.👍

[@seanharkins1054]

I've got the same tractor, it just won't quit

[@kennethtibbitts6641]

IT`S LEVI APPROVED JOB,WELL DONE ANDREW

[@francislahey7981]

Now, I haven't read through all 638 comments, and I"m not going to, but I take it from what little I've read that Dig Safe isn't a thing in New York State. I've seen you dig before, Andrew, without any Dig Safe markings. Man, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts there is no way you'd dig across an electric service without Dig Safe having marked that out first, or any other services for that matter. And I realize they get it wrong half the time. In the Commonwealth, it's a requirement of the law. I give you credit, dude. You got guts. I love these videos.

[@RobsTrucking]

Great video as aways keep it up. For similar work I typically use the 4" perforated black drain tile with sock on it. It holds up well and is easy to install. Like others mentioned if you have long runs put a clean out in or a catch basin if practical. I know alot have mentioned digrite 811, where I live it's the law and my insurance won't pay if I don't have a valid completed work order. I fill the requests out on line and typically in 24 to 48 hrs they are complete. In an emergency they have a on call team that marks 24hr a day for like water mains and sewer breaks. I installed an electric brake controller in my dump truck. Pretty straight forward install. I have the time delay style Reese brand works good.

[@ThomsSimpleLife]

My wife gave you the ultimate compliment, she said, "you work like Andrew, you guys take care of the job and the whole surrounding area." I'm fine with doing it like you buddy. Good job.

[@ralphhubbell]

rewatching an "old" video it was wonderful seeing Levi able to get around so lively! Miss him!

[@morgansword]

With the connections you have, maybe a expansion into lumber garages or grounds maintenance. A bigger tractor or lift the box blade.. to do it or not to do it bigger machines cost more to maintain but then they are faster. Stay with what you have and know the limits or go bigger and break more. As maintenance goes, a set of door pins in dump truck wouldn't hurt, do that on the second saturday this week... that never comes. You have grown exponentially to a force to try an outbid from other contractors. Your busy for a reason, plus your "inspector" has been giving you passes when he might of been more critical (more whip cream dad on my biscuits) What a fabulous companion

[@Nobody___]

thank god levi was there to make sure everything was ok

[@Rattlerjake1]

Ever notice that in nearly all of these "man-project" videos, it's a guy and his dog not a guy and his girlfriend/wife! I got rid of the wife many years ago (actually she got rid of me, thank God), but will NEVER get rid of or be without the dog!

[@carryclass6807]

@@Rattlerjake1 what if the dog runs away?

[@hommer3570]

@@carryclass6807 runs to the x wife lol

[@nna9528]

@AstronomyToday 6yyk

[@lediarti5964]

111q¹

[@backcountry8405]

I love your videos I've been working in construction for 22 years very good videos very informative thank you

[@northjerseykevin409]

Cool. I didn’t know what way the hole should go. In the past I’ve seen down but didn’t realize why. Between you explaining it and the comments I learned something. Thanks. Love the videos

[@michael7423]

I am a long time YouTubien and I just found your channel a few days ago but i love everything about you and what you do, you are living my lifelong dream!

[@hailofaguy]

Enjoy seeing all the updates on this property.

[@1ton4god]

Hey Andrew here's a tip that will help you out. Weld a piece of flat bar on the back of your box blade on the top and mount a ball on it. Works great to moving trailers around and not having to drop the box blade off if it's not too heavy of a trailer. Just make sure your tractor way more versatile.

[@AndrewCamarata]

I have a 3pt hitch that has a 2" receiver on it. It works well for moving trailers.

[@johnrevelation37]

I learn a lot from your videos and I enjoy watching them. Thank you

[@throngcleaver]

Nice work with your box blade! I wish mine had a flip up rail for the scarifiers. Much easier than pulling all the pins to raise or lower them individually.

[@igorivanov7598]

Greetings from Moscow!!! Well done, man, Golden hands!!

[@russsparks2805]

Levi's running around inspecting the job and looking for a water hole to get in,that breed loves water. Excellent job Andrew.

[@trollguy8693]

What a Life Levi has. He is always on the go. Andrew you have given Levi so much happiness and will for years to come. Levi is a good boy.

[@jaywest4102]

This channel should be 10x bigger than Direstas.

[@jacobusjohannescaspers4476]

Yes, just because of it’s honesty and hard work .

[@BobL84]

i really like the Yanmar that is the perfect machine for many projects.

[@largoranch1995]

Anyone else start sing the song in their head when he said how much gravel he brought in? You load 16 tons, and what do ya get, another day older and deeper in debt. Or was it just me...

[@TGSamantha091]

"Guilty" =)

[@annechristiansen941]

Godt jobba Andrew. Tusen takk for god underholdning. 👍🤗👍🇸🇯

[@portedadrien9293]

Another Good job You work really well! Levi is a good inspector Thanks for sharing

[@lostinlife647866]

Nice Job Andrew !!!! Foremen Levy, ok's the job as well done..... 2,130 views and only 216 likes insane give the guy a like he spent the time to make the video, edit it witch is a pain in the *ss and upload it................ GIVE ANDREW A LIKE !!!!! So difficult to hit that thumbs up ......

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

Many who watch probably don't have an account so they can't give a like.

[@kathyzeilinga258]

Michael Garofalo b

[@RangieNZ]

Getting a like from 1-in-10 is pretty amazing. There are lots of videos on youtube, where the like-ratio is 1-in-1000 or worse..

[@Rattlerjake1]

And share it - I know most of my friends enjoy his vids but wouldn't have known about it if I hadn't shared!

[@JerryDLTN]

239,121 views 5.7k likes 7/31/2019

[@rodm5830]

Great Job Andrew. What a cool looking house and property.

[@peterj6802]

16:20 Owner be like "oops, just back away... back away slowly and maybe I won't be seen on the video"

[@ustinman8446]

A little grease on the door hinges wouldn't hurt!

[@TheSagerider]

I am recognizing this project from other videos and the place is looking pretty good compared to when you first started. It will be awesome when you finish. Thanks!

[@ssnydertrucking1121]

You have the best looking paystar 5000 i ever saw. nice truck, great job!

[@gregorskiff]

Typical 80's ford truck doors, have had the pleasure myself. Keep an eye out for some replacement door hinges, those are about gone and/or the hinge mounting points are hogged out. You can fix that window crank by replacing the plastic knob with a roller bearing, hard part is finding the right size bearing and suitable mounting hardware. Hockey or gaffer tape wrapped on the roller bearing makes it less slippery.

[@AlbertHuffman]

I'm also an owner Operator with dumptrucks and excavators ect really enjoy your videos and seeing different ways of doing these good job

[@RustyNail5856]

Great job Andrew.

[@jhendry12]

I have no idea about construction, holes up / holes down. I just watch your videos because they're fascinating and it's amazing to see someone working so hard and the quality of the videos are perfect. But I think it really speaks to your character that you had been doing something (holes down) for so long and when the majority of people commenting said the opposite, that you took the advice and learnt from it and handled it perfectly. So many people would have been stubborn and stuck to their guns and tried to justify their way. You are a true gent and it's a pleasure to see you work. Also I hope you get the chance to take some time off and look after yourself, doing all this work and maintaining a business and a KZbin channel with all the editing must be incredibly time consuming. Make sure you're looking after yourself. All the best.

[@itzOLE3]

We need another hour of you just fixing things!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Filming a jetski repair right now, and just did a fiberglass repair on a boat.

[@davidjohnson4222]

Andrew, another great video. Thank you for taking the time and effort. As and underground contractor and a "virtual" friend, please do me and yourself a huge favor: call 811 before you dig. Make sure those dig tickets are clear and that everything is marked. It could cost you a lot of money and is such a safety factor when dealing with power and/or gas. The phone call costs no money to you or the property owner. It's just not worth it my friend not to call. For everyone else reading this, please do the same, even if putting up a mailbox or fence or whatever. If you cut a utility line and you haven't called 811 YOU are responsible for damages,

[@denniswoycheshen]

At least it's not a national communication cable, but there is no price for your life. "Should be 18 inches down" have been the last words of quite a few contractors. It takes about 3 minutes to locate that power line, and an additional 2 to locate the communications. I'm not gonna tell anyone what to do, but I would seriously at least invest in a locate set. Then you know for sure, for sure, exactly where the utilities are and you are not guessing.

[@juliatownsend4690]

Levi is a magic dog you're so lucky to have him.

[@fredwith2jills]

Hi Andrew, I enjoy your videos, but you should invest in a cable locator with a signal inducer (cat and jenney) or similar, around cables you need a banks man, and utilities drawings. In the UK you could be prosecuted by HSE for not doing so, Electric Cables will Kill.

[@billmiller7138]

Do they not have 811 Call Before you dig in New York State? I use it on every dig.

[@atsekjoker]

doggo needz toolbelt and helmet

[@sanfranciscobay]

And to comply with OSHA, an orange vest, safety glasses, steel toe boots, workmans compensation insurance...

[@davidmorse8432]

@@sanfranciscobay Levi doesn't need all all that PPE, he has common sense.

[@LongBinh70]

Apologies to Tennessee Ernie Ford: "Ya load 16 tons and wadda ya get? Another day older and deeper in debt." ...and a driveway drain! Good to see you using the box blade. Now I can relate!

[@789563able]

When I heard him say sixteen tons, I had to listen to the song right away. Great tune

[@robertjennings5357]

One of the best machine operators I’ve seen. I’ve seen quite a few. Don’t let the compliment go to your head lol.

[@TheUserid82]

Water is lazy and looks for the easy path, holes down give it the easy path without having to get up to the mid/top of the pipe. Yes the rock handles a good amount of the water but when surface water and ground water start up the pipe quickly handles the overflow. One thing you might want to do on future projects is the up hill side end with a surface clean out by putting in a 90 rather then a cap. This makes snaking or flushing the line easier when it gets silted up. In the current form you would need to work from the down hill side to clean it out so are standing/kneeling in the water/muck you are cleaning out of the pipe.

[@AndrewCamarata]

That's an interesting idea.

[@ront8261]

Ya, pipe holes down limits the crap percolating down through the stone from above into holes, if facing up, and filling the pipe with crud over long period; water percs down to bottom of trench and then when it rises into the pipe through the holes on the bottom, its not carrying the crud, and it flows down the pipe as Andrew H describes.

[@drewt3210]

Solid point! Pipes need maintenance to keep functioning over time. Always install catch basin at uphill end & every 50-75' or so to provide cleanout access. You could stretch to 100' but shorter runs are easier to snake ;-)

[@tonyioannoni4951]

Why not install a 4in. agricultural draining pipe , it's got holes all around, never gets clogged and water can enter easy from any angle??

[@markreetz1001]

Holes down is the way to go. Another problem with holes up is the pipe can't drain the water covering the pipe below the holes. You could have 4 inches of water around the pipe that can't drain because the holes are on top. But as usual, another great vid. Thanks Andrew.

[@catc1566]

I hope someday you have a son and show him everything you now. You are becoming such a rare young guy. Really rare.

[@jmac88022]

I think you'd do well with a Rockhound attatchment for the skid steer. They do a great job collecting all the rocks and debris and leave nice flat fluffy loam that you almost don't have to rake and any loam raking needed is minimal. I've used it many times. Makes anyone look like a rock star.

[@masonlittle2128]

A very very big fan, just rewatching all your videos. if you ever run out of ideas post more about fixing all of your equipment I don't know why but those videos are some of my favorites.

[@howardfortyfive9676]

12.17.2018 Nice job Andrew. I enjoy watching you work. I did a fair bit of dirt work at my last job. Had a Ford 4610 w/box blade 5yd dump. I would say same tractor just 1 bump larger than you use. Shaping up as a real nice day here at 0735.

[@jackguthrie1542]

thanks Andy this is exactly what I need to do. Thanks for your help.

[@blkstang83]

Great job. Need someone like you around my area. You seem to be a Tradesman with many talents and abilities, not mention your own fleet of equipment.

[@twofeathers6540]

you do a great job so thanks for the video have fun

[@frodrickfronkensteen9241]

8:43 Totally thought Andrew was gonna miss and hit his own trailer. 8:45 Reality hit... Andrew doesn't miss trailers... Trailers miss Andrew. You are a professional sir. Another interesting video. Enjoy watching them all.

[@44bett]

''You load sixteen tons, what do get? Another day older and deeper in debt...'' Great Merle Travis song. Like always, very informative AC-Thanks!

[@seantap1415]

The reason the holes are down is so the water in the trench doesn't have to reach the top of the pipe before it starts draining....Love the vids keep them coming,,,, Your getting better at the vids each time you make one

[@AndrewCamarata]

I get that, but what if the height of the holes is an acceptable water level?

[@seantap1415]

it would work just not as effectively as holes down. It also helps stop the pipe from getting filled with sediment.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

It's also better to not put much gravel under pipe because same reason. Water collects in trench you have like 4" gravel under pipe so there needs to be 4" water before it reaches those holes and start drain away.

[@DENIEL381]

LEVI THE GREAT INSPECTOR.....VERY SWEET DOG.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Great video again. Really like seeing Levi in the videos also. You Da man Andrew! Stay safe!

[@montanamoments9989]

Id love to have a beer with you. You seem like a genuinely good guy.

[@georgestolz4705]

Hi Andrew. What a great channel you have. Here in the Midwest, it is illegal to dig until you call the diggers hotline. There is no charge, and they come out for all utilities marking within 24 hours. The utility companies pay for the service. I figured out why you said the girls in your area are all crazy. You are so close to Albany and New York City that all that craziness spills out into your area. Hahahaha. Keep up the great work and great customer service. Maybe it will be contagious to others. Best regards.

[@jerrygreen9851]

Thanks to the home owner for allowing videos,beautiful home a garage will top it off.

[@richsellskc]

AC...you are fun to watch. thanks for your hard work and fine vid skills. keep it up! see you at a million!!!!!!

[@diggerupdude2484]

Hey man I found your channel about a month ago and started watching your videos, and I haven’t been able to get any work done since. Lol. You do a great job and I like your work. I will admit it I am addicted. Lol. Keep up the good work man . Love the channel. The overhead crane one was excellent. Take care

[@HillbillyRednecking]

Yeah, always put your holes down, they’ll get clogged every time! I’ve dug up too many with the holes up

[@neviatha]

Landscaping fabric is your friend here. Wrap the perforated pipe in fabric, surround with pea gravel.... job done.

[@frankh989]

Did anyone else chuckle when Andrew said "no puddle here," at 18:54 . . . as he focuses on a small puddle? 🤭. Still an excellent video. Up to his standards.

[@leol1682]

Thanks Andrew like the video an very good job man .

[@tatjanakirk2160]

great job man.. another tip would be to use geotex fabric NON-woven to help keep the gravel clean from dirt and mud and have long lasting drain.

[@AlbatrossDude]

Levi is the Best Inspector! Nice job, Andrew! Greetings from Brazil

[@glenngoodale1709]

Keep up the video posts, always enjoy watching them

[@williammalenfant4864]

Down is right Andy! Great job.

[@irgski]

another “Levi approved” job well done!

[@isaiahsekenski9948]

I'm not an expert with pipe laying but I used to do it for a company, doing sewer with SDR 35, and drainage with ADS perforated and non perforated and water main; and in my experience with doing that work you usually put the perforated pipe up, only because you're not trying to catch the water in the ground itself (which would make the ground all squishy and a mess), you're trying to move the water that hits the ground and stays, which leaves all the puddles everywhere

[@ramosel]

Finally... and inspector you can like having on the job!

[@user-tn2os8ts7h]

If you could put a total cost of the job at the end would be great!!

[@heavenlymandateable]

Have you considered corrugated core drain in socks with 20mm aggregate (blue metal ),wrapped in geofabric. its what we use in landscaping in Australia, its what they put under sports fields, too. can be buried under 1 foot of well draining topsoil, and covered with turf(or gravel etc). It is used because it does not silt up for a very long time...Not sure if similar systems are used in america or brand names etc.. Its basically a plastic corrugated flexible pipe 100mm diameter wit lots of holes wrapped in heavy duty stockings, and placed in the middle of a 1 x 1 foot trench, lined with a long lasting permeable silt resistant fabric filled with 20mm rock, and then covered.

[@Leofred2000]

Sounds a bit overkill and expensive just for a front yard of a residential, if you ask me

[@dLimboStick]

Holes down on the drainage pipe means less dirt getting in to clog the pipe.

[@jlhighfield9116]

good for another 100,000 miles, we hit a 7620 kva power line with a trencher, BANG. keep up the good work, sir

[@tomharrell1954]

You have done a great job on making that property look very nice!

[@Chris-2648]

Great job sticking with the project until it's fixed. Most people would just pass on it and leave the puddle for the next guy.

[@freetolook3727]

@10:10 I watched a video where the guy explained why the holes go down. I always thought they go up but as he explained, the water would have to rise up to the level of the hole in order to fall into the pipe. The holes on bottom allow water the perchlorate slowly taking the water away. Also, holes on top would allow dirt to fall down into the pipe clogging it up.

[@robertwilder4425]

toughAncientspark , i think the same way than you man, for my experient i put the hole up, i dont know if the ingenier say domw for me dont good idea.

[@jemfly1062]

The slotted PVC pipes, (as distinct from plastic perforated flexible agricultural drain pipes) are specifically designed for the holes to be at 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock, so that the water can rise into the pipes and drain along the curve of the arc left between 5 and 7 o'clock. As the surrounding soil/gravel becomes more saturated, the pipe carries a greater volume. Geotextile fabric 'socks', (along with gravel) assist to reduce silting. :)

[@N0d4chi]

Always try to sell the homeowner an additional layer of geotextile, its not much additional work for you and increases the longevity of drainage systems. Keeps small particles out so it doesnt clog. And like others mentioned, a small manhole at the start of the drain for easy cleaning access is nice. Also not alot more work, but you get paid well for it :)

[@brokenrobotgames2577]

You've done lots of work for this guy. Like the way it's turned out.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, I like dealing with this guy, and its close.

[@bakerthree6r]

In love with half of these properties you work on

[@goodolebb2994]

Excellent work Andrew ... u make me proud to know you ! ! !

[@michael_mouse]

... Andrew Camarata (inc chief inspector Levi)... master(s) of mud and machine! yet another interesting video, keep up the good work my friend