Excavating and installing footings for a new house in old coal mine strip ground

[@NotJustaTool]

Just taking an unofficial POLL: MBTS Aaron as "Sweet little feller you want to put in your pocket and call him buttercup". Or Dirt Perfect Mike as "Perfectionist big dad micromanager you want to have run your job sight and call him Michelle." Let the numbers show the true will of the people... P.S. I erased my vote so it doesn't skew the numbers... so cast your vote.

[@NotJustaTool]

A) Mike

[@NotJustaTool]

B) Aaron

[@NotJustaTool]

3) Matt

[@DirtPerfect]

Mike 😜😁

[@alexosborne5629]

All of the above 👍🤣 All have their uses...... 😎

[@OregonBob1955]

Holy Cow! Those footings were cleaner then the floor joists over at the Castle! Good job guys!

[@otway00]

As a teenager I worked as a helper at a construction site prepping footers for pouring concrete. This was for an apartment complex and after about 2 dozen foundations were poured and the block was laid the surveyor quit. Turned out he had messed up the measurements of all the foundations by 6 inches too narrow. Learned some new words from the head of the project.

[@thebear5454]

NICE acrobatics with the 304 Mike. 👍👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@markkenes4848]

Very nice job Mike. Need to get an AC unit on Aron's hat !!!! Lol. Please don't take Aron's equipment without asking. Don't want to get him upset like he was. Lol. Have a good one and be safe you all !!!!

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

😂😂😂 I agree

[@f250ford2004]

Lookin good so far, Aaron does a super job of supervising!!!!!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks Tony

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻that’s right

[@ronaldheit196]

Every time I hear that tune at 34:40 it makes me wanna slick my hair back with some Palmaid, put on my City Slicker dancin' shoes are break out in James Brown dance moves. Definitely MoTown Motor City music. Awesome job Mike. No crew in America coulda done a better job than your crew of misfits lead by the legendary slacker MBTS.

[@squeekhobby4571]

Excellent. Can’t wait more for the next . Job well done

[@tomwainwright7102]

Just three words Mike, informative,educational, funny.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Tom

[@tomwainwright7102]

You guys work how used to like to,serious when You have to be ,and funny when you want to be.

[@jwg19444]

👍Nice precision work; probably a nice change from pushing trees and repairing dams. Thanks for the vid.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes it was

[@lissataylor12345]

Smooth move, looks like you are defying gravity.

[@alexosborne5629]

Two days and no slacking !!! Plenty of laughter on site, makes all the difference Mike 👍 That is how most footings are poured over here, makes sense to use what you have at hand 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@mandy8211]

Its good to hear someone is still doing ICF. Its pretty much flat up in southern Maine.

[@makingithappen5178]

Dynapac and Volvo. You are approaching Sweden more and more.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@makingithappen5178]

@@DirtPerfect Jeupp.

[@markissboi3583]

This be my dream home on a slight hill with a lake below 👍

[@c50ge]

beautiful Golden Retriever! Looks like a young one.

[@timclevinger1648]

I think this is the first time I've seen dirt perfect sweat

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video again the Job site is looking good but what do you expect dirt perfect is doing the job tell Aaron what’s up you are like me got to have that Pepsi good soda Y’all be safe my friend

[@recon532002]

In my younger days I had the opportunity to work for a man that taught me so many things about the excavating job. I really appreciated his wisdom an sharing his knowledge. it really influenced me. as an operator. I gave him much respect for that. I have to say you remind me of that man. Thank you for your teachings. By the way here at home we call people like Aaron Contraries they do all the wrong things for the right reason. Bless you guys

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks awesome

[@bartramdilks26]

I love the ICF projects!!

[@leol1682]

Love the video guy'S .

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Great video, the drone really shows the job perfectly. I was waiting for Aaron to do a couple of somersaults with his rubber boots on. Lot of hard work. Kevin

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

Next I think it might be a back flip 😉

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Welcome to the Dirt Perfect and Man Behind the Scene Show plus Matt, great job

[@DirtPerfect]

😁

[@stevetheengineer]

Its so good to see people working and having fun.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@jamesbergfeld5923]

Another great job by DP and band of hard working men.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@125sm3]

Another great job

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@mikeembrey9176]

Looks great 👌🇺🇸

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@tangowhisky14]

Aaron is my hero after watching him weld footways way up high on what I thought was a grain silo.

[@av8tore71]

Always enjoy the banter

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

Power move in the corner Nice work

[@gloriabradley9104]

Nice work well done. 🙃🙂❤️

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@DirtPerfect]

Ok

[@michaelkoop6731]

Great work.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@bump6469]

Excellent u make my miserable days into good days I need a job

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome

[@chrisnord1739]

Great video dirt perfect for awhile I thought this was a episode of the Simpson's dirt perfect as bart Simpson and man behind the scenes as homer Simpson

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

So I’m dad!!😂

[@paulr5875]

Great work Mike!

[@davidhughes1634]

Great job guys👍glad the weather hell out for you

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@williammatthews2948]

Great job as usual. I bet Aaron was a fun kid to have around. Several years ago we had a kid in our neighborhood that was a lot like Aaron. He was a hoot and could make anyone laugh, even on the toughest days. Have a blessed and safe weekend, and stay healthy.

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

My main goal no matter how bad of a day I’m having is to keep everyone smiling 👍🏻😉

[@williammatthews2948]

@@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931 That's also been a goal of mine for over 40 years. Humor can help in stressful times. Keep 'em laughing, plus we enjoy it as well. Have a blessed and safe weekend. Stay healthy.

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

William Matthews thank you sir and you too

[@cjeeper86]

The ditch is wayyyyyyy better

[@mrmikeyd2]

Good to see another video with Matt and Aaron featured.......I know MBTS is back to his 'real" job but where is Matt these days??? Great video..thanks for posting

[@DirtPerfect]

Still helping me

[@jasonmills6330]

Another awesome video Mr. Dirt perfect. You definitely have one great crew..

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and yes I do

[@billyshumate853]

Good morning guys. Job looks great. Take care and have a blessed day

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@kevinpoore5626]

All right now children work well and play together

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

😂😂

[@mikenixon9164]

Nice job. Glad you got a little workout of Aaron very little. LOL.

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

If only I could get Mr Dirt Perfect out of the equipment I would show him how a real man works 😂

[@sn99cobra]

Glad the AC guy has now shown up and taken care of his heat problem. 10/02/2020

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@DirtPerfect]

Me to

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

😂😂😂 me too!!!! Now where’s the heating guy😂

[@maxium4x4]

I came out of retirement and dug a footer with crawl space inside a shoe box for my neighbor with a full size backhoe Saturday. A mini would have been nice but that isn't a challenge Mike......😂 The help had no experience and I shot grade with a transit, appreciate what you have. 😎

[@DirtPerfect]

lol I bet

[@anoka114]

Glad to see those wide footers on unknown soil. Wise choice.

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@garyhunter6030]

Another Perfect job. You guys are amazing to watch.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Gary

[@StephenWolver]

Surprised no short rebar spanning across the footing. Also a vibrator makes moving and leveling the mud really easy. Love the baby float. Sure beats hand floating. Our pour today was probably close to 100m3 (Canada) in 2.5hrs with a 120 foot pump.

[@DirtPerfect]

There was

[@robertbennett6697]

I saw some but would think the distance between them should be less.

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@davidbrickey5925]

You guys do nice work. . that looks great on those putters. You guys be safe out there.☕️🍀👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@aaronspicer949]

There's the wobbly bucket we all know and love! 😂😂😂😂

[@CaptKirk1701]

Nice job!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@dowjones9663]

You always have an audience on your sites! That's good stuff!

[@DirtPerfect]

lol yes we do

[@av1204]

you have one hell of a job. It may be long hours but it sure does look like a blast

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

Some very nice work there Mike! Well done! :-)

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Chris

[@TheCelltek]

YOU guys Laugh from the start to the finish, seems like a good bunch !!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@roydawson4882]

Jerry could have done the footer without the laser,ha harrr,nice one Mike stay safe you and yours.

[@DirtPerfect]

lol

[@michaelcarlson1528]

Thank you so much for sharing, ya’ll seem to have fun and thank you for keeping it real! God bless you all! Great video!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks micheal

[@toddreynolds8875]

That footing price just went up ! I broke down and bought that new Hyundai 140 with a. Blade. From dealer down by you. Boone equipment bardstown, Kentucky. Brand new out the door on a truck for 119. Couldn't find that price up our way. 3200 to deliver it. About 950 miles. Headed my way with it today.

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome

[@mountainviews5025]

That is extremely exciting you are going to be so happy with that machine they really impressed me I don't own one YET but used one for two weeks and I think by next spring maybe we will be able to do so gotta figure the best way to go about it happy for you Thumbs Up My Friend

[@toddreynolds8875]

@@mountainviews5025 yha. They have been a decent machine to us. We had all Hitachi years ago. Then in 2007. Went to Hyundai. , they dont hold there resale. , but there cheaper to buy. We had bad luck with the first new one in 2007. But there better now. We currently run. 7 hyundai's and one mini yanmar. And one 330 john deer

[@andrewwhitnet3557]

Footing perfect.

[@DirtPerfect]

Todd can you send me a email [e-mail] thanks

[@jacksak]

Beautiful location for the house and great pour... thanks...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@byroneidem5944]

The ditch is better looking

[@johnteelsexcavatingjohnnys7095]

Awesome job guys

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@frankbirkemose4967]

I've never seen footers done like that, very interesting. Up here ( southern Maine) they'd use wooden forms, pour and strip the boards off, I like the way you do it, saves time and materials, I learn something new every time I watch your Vidja's.

[@tomroe2861]

Down south we call it “Earth Form Footers”

[@frankbirkemose4967]

@@tomroe2861 thanks Tom, they look pretty good

[@1244taylor]

Done here in NB (Canada) like you said.. never seen it done this way but with the soil there guess you could easily enough..saves a lot of work and $...

[@frankbirkemose4967]

@@1244taylor You guys run in to alot of marine clay AKA blue goo?

[@1244taylor]

@@frankbirkemose4967 No not that I know of..

[@andrewwhitnet3557]

Footing perfect.

[@andyneal7024]

I wish I'll contractors took as much pride in their work as some do, I'm in a different line of work. I still take pride in it marine repair

[@thomasleonard1846]

Nice neat layout!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@richarddrouin7059]

Love your videos keep them coming

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Richard

[@TheCelltek]

Love the music @ 24 Min.

[@Buckswoodshop]

Nice work

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@daveschmidt5713]

Keep Dirt Perfect out of the rain? Does that mean he is made of sugar? This is one of my favorite episodes!

[@DirtPerfect]

lol thanks Dave

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

😂😂😂he acts like it

[@ronaldheit196]

So MR. MBTS was lollygagging and 'Ol DP had to jump on the vibrating roller then Aaron gets squirrelly about it... Time for a wet noodle whippin'. 😎 Great job on digging another laser perfect hole in the ground Mike.

[@larrylittletonjr.5305]

That lil 304is twice as strong as our 2018 model

[@scottmccrystal7287]

Nice job. Looks like a beautiful spot for house. Gorgeous views

[@SledgeHammer43]

The ditch looks better.

[@nitrodad15]

So we have seen Aaron do the work DP does. Now we need to see DP 90 feet off the ground welding catwalks.

[@DirtPerfect]

lol no sir

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

I agree 😁

[@chrisdubeau8828]

Look like the bees like you guys

[@richardhedrick5601]

Aaron what a site shorts and rubber boots 😂

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

😂😂 that’s the new trend for 2020🤣

[@jamesw95]

Nice job Pro!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@shirleyc7175]

Good job 👍

[@dirtfarmer7472]

When you get to quitting time, it’s easy to see that you have done something

[@pattucker612]

Great work

[@gayle4804]

Awesome 👌 👏

[@jamesmccracken5400]

Aaron you hang in there its hard working for someone thats so perfect just keep getting on all the other machines practice makes you better theres only two Perfect operaters thats Dirt perfect and Letsdig 18 lol

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

You are right as soon as I get my new glasses I will be ready to show him what I can do lol

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks James

[@friebrid]

a ditch look so much better lol

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Aaron is highly qualified to be a stupidvisor. Lol God bless

[@TrailTrackers]

"The footer float". LOL...

[@davewebb5737]

I love watching you guys working you make a great team can you tell me why do people go for lakes so much

[@mojo6524]

I vote for the ditch

[@davedonnell1393]

In my area we need rebar sticking up to tie into wall and also a keyway floated in to center of wall area

[@DirtPerfect]

Interesting not here

[@dotbearwoodworking9342]

Looks like crazy home owners!!! Ha ha

[@DirtPerfect]

lol just the brother 😝

[@dotbearwoodworking9342]

Yea I hear he is a stickler for load securement!!! And proper signage!!!

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

Watch what you say 😜

[@donaldbentonjr4958]

Mike where did you learn to do concrete looks very good.

[@DirtPerfect]

Years of experience

[@darrenmarshall6720]

G'day Mr Perfect, you should really try the blue spot paint, it is so much easier to see.

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@mailmanx69]

18:04 - The machine may not have finesse, but the operator sure does!

[@anthonymiller7003]

not seen these ones.. old but still good..

[@mauricefancey7580]

nice work

[@davoupnya3202]

What DP did not explain is he has plus or minus a tenth on his subgrade so if his receiver mounted to his linker rod weather re receiver beeps fast, slowly, or soild tone is on grade or within that plus or minus making that Grade ! Hope this helps you understand better how checking grade is done !

[@wirenut003]

Dame you guys just make it look easy, but you really have to know your stuff or it will cost you money to do over. great job so far. Keep the videos coming

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@jmeadows8890]

And that is why they call you Dirt Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

You sir are correct 👍

[@benhogan6987]

On your volvo....if you have the boom all the way out and turn, when you let off how far does it continue to turn before it stops? A quater turn or less?

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

See I'm watching your old videos nothing else better to watch. Have a question for you did they end up building a storm cellar. I live in Michigan we've been getting some nasty storms every summer two years ago we had $50,000 damage done to our house. Cross spaces just don't seem safe to me.

[@DirtPerfect]

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