Digging test holes for bidding ponds/lakes-what we look for when digging and bidding

[@johnbradbury433]

Thank you Matt and Mike.Your behind the sceen's video for getting jobs was great to watch. Now I just need to see it done with a little holp from Jerry. Can not wait.

[@robertzapatka1082]

For life of me I can't understand why you don't have millions of subscribers! Your channel and your cronies are the. Most entertaining on KZbin!!!!

[@terrypomatto907]

This is the part of doing business, that you don't see or think about with having a successful bid on a job. I enjoy the video and look forward to many more in 2023.... Take care and I pray that your future endeavors are prosperous. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Amen!!!

[@oldschoolhoosier]

This was a great video explaining the importance of depth, types of soil at different depths, and quality of dirt needed for a core and seal for a good pond. Thanks Mike

[@maxobara1496]

When I first saw the 120 in the background, I thought it was a mini!! So use to seeing the Hyundai and Volvo around the job site. Very much like the beginnings of the possible projects!! Thanks for sharing, 2023 coming fast!!👍🇺🇸

[@heatherlane9270]

Test holes - good there is enough to build this pond. The process of inspection, quoting and building is great viewing.

[@dougthibault8515]

Great video really enlightened me on what goes into even bidding on the job Mike you have the best employee you could ever ask for he takes as much or more pride in his quotes and finished jobs as you do always excellent work from DirtPerfect 😁👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@barryhansen6854]

Congratulation Mike you have reach the 150K mark, it's been a very enjoyable journey too watch from the start. The equipment you had to what you have now and the variety of job you have done has made it an enjoyable watch, long may it continue.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

You two work exceptionally well together and to the betterment of your customers. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@briansponenberg2341]

love it , respecting your customers is why you can give us your wonderful content utmost respect for that . and it keeps the IRS away lol.

[@everestyeti]

Nice to see the process from your end Mike, understanding levels of soils is a science in itself. Have been watching Matt's videos around the quote process, which have been both interesting and informative. From our prospective, it's nice to see you carry out the work that Matt has already done the quote for. Hopefully you'll get the 1st one, even with a revised quote, looking forward to see the 2nd when you start it. That rock feature will look really nice, if it works out.

[@kaydog2008]

Same ground conditions here in IL shallow bed rock. Some difficult sites we've had to drill explode the lime stone or sand stone bed rock to get a deeper. Than muck it out make the bowl smooth enough than pack it in with vermiculite (like an in ground pool foundations) sometimes gunite cover with a membrane and 2 feet of clay. Their as much if not more a headache than an in ground pool.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

I agree with you 💯 👍 percent. Certain things don't need to be said on the channel. I enjoy watching your awesome 👌 videos. Denis from Santa Rosa CA

[@pinwizz69]

Now, this was a really nice post Christmas day video to watch while I'm eating my lunch. I learned a lot about how you go about deciding if you're going to take a job and some about how you bid it. In the past your and Matt both gave some info on that. Most of this morning was spent taking care of my sick teeny tiny Bebita Wife Maria. She's sleeping so I got some free time to watch. I sure hope you get the other pond as well. Your pond builds are my favorites Mike, Matt and Jerry.

[@bobcarry4820]

You guys are always arguing. Fantastic that you listen to each other and come up with the best solution. Great to listen to. Thanks for sharing.

[@roberttharpe8324]

Great video again . 👏 You two are a great pair and do an amazing job . You sprinkle in some Jerry and possibly a little MBS . That's one amazing crew

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job running the excavator Mr Dirt Perfect

[@rickcham7781]

Great! You finally got the good excavator out to work. I was getting worried about the 120.

[@richardw.foxhall3392]

Good jobs start with good prep, good prep comes from due diligence. Time and fuel and transport costs to bid a job that a customer possibly does not understand, has a mistaken "understanding" of what they want...(despite Matt's best effort to explain) leaves me impressed at " 1marginal and the rest happy, happy pond owners". Good job fellows, keep the fun stuff coming.

[@randycarpenter2914]

I wish you could build in my area. You got red clay as deep as you want. In a few places, some sandstone. Most ponds are built with a dozer because of so much clay. Most never even make a core trench. Just strip topsoil and start pushing the dam in place. It makes it harder to install sewer, but it's great for ponds. Spring is coming. I can't wait for the build.

[@gayle4804]

Can hardly wait to see the build on this last quote, gonna be a good one!

[@svseaglobe]

Hope you guys land this job that be great to watch you guys do this one😊

[@michaelmullins1290]

It's good that you have whatever equipment it takes to do the jobs. There's always the cost of hauling equipment. Closer to home has big effect on that. Good video.

[@dljones61]

Mike and Matt thanks for doing this, I've watched a few of Matt's estimating videos and wondered what the next step was.

[@gerryclark2063]

Thanks for the information, still hard to see the elevations, but you 'splain it well. Same with seeing 'good dirt' vs 'bad dirt' you do a nice job getting us informed. (Happy new year!)

[@wilsonshedden2131]

Another great video. Always enjoyable to watch you and Matt working together and bantering. Looking forward to watching your video of carving out the pond that will have a rock cliff in one section.

[@retrodad6864]

Really interesting post guys. Always good to see the behind the scenes stuff and the tie up with NYA showing the process is always a good watch. Thanks for posting. 🇬🇧👍👍

[@rogerosborne1943]

Explaining how you bid jobs and the information that you put out is great. Maybe gives people an idea of what goes on in the dirt work and why one job that looks roughly the same may cost more. You guys are great.

[@lindsaylittle6535]

You two are a wealth of knowledge. Sure enjoy your informative videos. Hope you guys and your family had a Merry Christmas!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@TheGingerGenius78]

Nice to see the back room work that goes into tutor projects ! Fully understand your and customers confidently when it comes to pricing those that need to know need to learn how to do the leg work and unites themselves lol :)

[@martymclamb5750]

You guys are a blast. Have a good one guys

[@paulharvey1947]

I would keep an eye out at the auctions for a drill rig. You could do soil testing and install wells to fill the dam when in a drought and for new home construction

[@BealyGood]

Good info. @letsdig18 just showed up at my place and started knocking down trees. Said he would figure it out 😂

[@whotknots]

If that is gold country Mike you might do well to haul the old panning dish out of the garage and take a look at that layer of gravel!

[@kevinmurray7135]

Keeping them numbers to you and the costumer is the respect you have cool 😎 you guys do rock 👍😎🇺🇸 7:15pm from the North Country NY

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@techgaming8]

Love when you guys do these pond job s looking forward to

[@justinmills8084]

I enjoy seeing the progress of putting a bid and getting the information you need to make a pond happen 😉 😀. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@CMDSR]

K Now we talking. Getting a glimpse of the process of bidding on jobs. Would like to see the drawings , or rough drafts of the ponds.

[@kymw7833]

Mike interesting how you check to see what the soil is made of I thought it would be done by core sampling ,I've noticed here in South Australia some dams/ponds are lined with a neoprene liner I guess because the soil doesn't have enough clay in it to seal against leakage .look forward to the construction work to come Cheers Kym Adelaide

[@jilldunn1041]

I love you pair you make for a great video just brilliant hope you have a good Christmas cheers Jill Australia 💕🐨

[@Jimmyfisher121]

Thank you Mike and Matt, nice informative video, now get digging, anything will do.

[@andrewruble7706]

Always interested to see how you put a job together and be honest with the customer. I'm sure you have had to give a potential customer bad news over the years but as you said you want the customer to be happy in the end. Hard to believe that others don't take the time to due the work before a bid to make sure your in the ballpark with your numbers. Happy New Year to all of you.

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Looking forward to the build! Thanks Mike & Matt! Lee

[@timlarcombe9096]

Love all this detail it gives us some background into what you are doing. Good job. 👍

[@rugerfarming5387]

Mike that is a very helpful video for somebody thinking about a pond build. Not what most people think of. they know they just want a pond in a certain area. And not alway can a water holding pond go in that area. for sure in my area which is alot like southern Indiana. For what i seen there last summer when i was there.

[@joejohnson7097]

Learn a lot on your videos on building a pond testing the dirt and stuff thanks for the videos

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Mike and Matt 🇺🇸

[@davidneed9463]

I absolutely love this episode I appreciate all the knowledge.

[@thebear5454]

Always better safe than sorry. Checking things out sure beats pulling your hair out later Mike.

[@jimmyhicks5526]

Good morning everyone

[@glynngrauer3962]

Good night all gotta watch it in the morning can't wait 😴

[@glynngrauer3962]

Would like to say thank Mike and Mr millennial 😉 for sharing your thoughts with us it's good to see the other side for a change-up I see it on matts channel but it's great to see you talk about it with us really enjoy watching 👀 you build pond-lakes

[@toddincabo]

👍 Cool man. Matt covered this process thoroughly over there on NYA as well as various other bids. He's a keeper.

[@ScotReeder]

He got fired. This video was shot 3 months ago. 😂

[@toddincabo]

@@ScotReeder Riiiiiiiiight!

[@rogerr1296]

Wonder if a seismograph would help any on your initial surveys. Probably wouldn't be too helpful for determining good/bad dirt but, may help giving a detailed picture of rock layer depth or other obstructions. 🤷‍♂

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands . thanks for the video DP . Sincerely, Hollandduck

[@joeanonemouse]

Very informative video DP and Matt. Thanks for the video guys. 👍

[@laurencehastings1159]

This was a great video, Matt does a great job for you Mike

[@spencer6764]

Very cool guys. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Mike and Matt great video with a lot of info on how’s your bidding process works! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@keithsimpson1268]

another pond you people sure love your ponds

[@trevorvanbremen4718]

For a 'late December' test dig, there's a WHOLE lot of really cold water-based stuff 'missing' here Mike!!!

[@dannyabston7051]

Nice job, very well explained. Another Awesome Video

[@charlessmyth]

[34:40] Reminds of the pond that Chris had to re-fix by digging down to the center of the earth to find the old creek bed that was the cause of a leak at the base of the dam wall :-)

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Mr Dirt Perfect and Matt

[@scottharvey9357]

Great job guys it is really neat to see the preliminary things that you have to do before just jumping into a job it is very informational and settles the thought process of what is going on before the job is started hope you guys have a great happy new year thanks keep up the good work and there’s always another job done or starting to be dirt perfect

[@DaleDirt]

Great content , Thanks for taking us through the process .

[@Bman2020]

Well done guys great watch 👍👋🇨🇦

[@kevinmurray7135]

It will look great when you guys get done i can feel it 😎🇺🇸

[@stoodyburner1]

This should be a great pond build. Hope you guys have a great New Year.

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

looking forward to seeing some nice jobs this comming year.... win them all lol

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

[@Fatamus]

Ditto👍🤗

[@edwardgaskin4245]

Awesome job guys, keep up the great work

[@mischef18]

I see 150K subs bro so congrats for that for a start. Enjoyed the video guys and the banter. Safe travels to you both

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@abikerinpa]

Thank you for this valuable video my friends !

[@scotthultin7769]

Thanks for sharing this video with us all DP

[@garymessina1609]

Well you gotta know what you're getting into great video thanks Mike and Matt

[@michiganengineer8621]

Hmm, depending on how much dirt comes out from in front of the rock wall when you remove those few trees and stumps, the homeowner could MAYBE put in a pump system of some sort to make for a small waterfall.

[@doritleis2773]

Mike, You have in the Autumn ready Planing and to prepare Work make for a Work in the Year 2023. Verry Good! This make all Calculate light. Perfekt Work. Greeting from Austria 🇦🇹

[@paulprigge1209]

Missouri! had a bunch of watersheds built by the federal government and you’d be surprised amount of surveying and test holes that were Dug. I was a recipient of one of them Six or 7 acres. I actually had to move it more on me and less on the neighbor. This is back in the 80s and 90s starting actually in the 70s.

[@ClaytonHartin]

Ever used witching sticks? To detect underground utility’s or to find water? I know people used it to find oil as well

[@peterpayne9619]

Merry Christmas Michael and family. All the best for the New Year.

[@ericwilliams7808]

I can't wait to see what it looks like you guys do great work

[@timberterra]

Thanks for the education!

[@grayukuk]

An interesting and different type of video! Thanks. 👍👍👍

[@kevinrice2721]

Thanks, I enjoyed Matt doing this before but it was great seeing you involved too. I understand completely why you don't give prices but perhaps a "general range"? example, 1 acre pond 5-10 grand provided nothing really out of the ordinary etc....

[@ChrisWright7701]

You two are a class act

[@tonyatkins4398]

Ready for it to look like a pond

[@randycook4364]

That first one looks like a tough one to pull off. I'm sure he will take that into consideration. The second one looks really good.

[@lhr1701]

Merry Christmas DP and NYA .

[@thomasdesmond2248]

So this is the project you're going to use both 850s on. The D3 and the Minotaur. God bless

[@terryrogers1025]

I will be looking for these pond builds next spring, you guys got this one, no doubt in my mind. Thanks for the ride along sir.

[@dennis2376]

We will see it in the summer, most likely. :)

[@alanbierhoff6831]

@@dennis2376 at the earliest lol You can tell this one was recorded about 3 months ago by looking at the trees and grass.

[@rickylong2768]

This must have been later in the summer cause there is no snow.....lol😂😂😅😂😅

[@ErikSkov-um2jv]

Hi Mike and Matt,-When I started watching your channel, I thought you spent too much time talking (waste of time), but I've revised my opinion, it's just right. Good work...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@rodneycarroll2984]

Congratulations on 150 Mike.

[@pjs5191]

Was the last site the one you guys did a building pad in a video recently? Enjoy the “behind the scenes” stuff as a nice change of pace sometimes.

[@Damoinion]

Very informative, thanks guys.

[@curtisfrease946]

Great stuff! Thanks guys

[@bigthumperfoot]

I know you won't give numbers on customers jobs, but maybe do a rough bid if you were going to build one at your house. As a flat lander living where there aren't ponds, I can't even begin to guess pricing.

[@ScotReeder]

I'm moving towards Derby just so you fellas can dig me a pond. I have one here in Fairmount, but it definitely should have been dug deeper.

[@dennis2376]

Thank you and have a great day.