DIY Block Widening Your Gate Access

Welcome to our latest DIY project tutorial! In this video, we'll show you how to widen your gate access using blocks, making it easier for larger vehicles to enter and exit your property. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a beginner looking to tackle a new project, this guide has everything you need.
What You'll Learn:
Necessary tools and materials
Measuring and planning your gate widening
Preparing the area and removing old structures
Laying and securing new blocks
Finishing touches and maintenance tips
Materials Needed:
Blocks/bricks
Cement mix
Measuring tape
Level
Shovel
Safety gear
Tools Required:
Hammer
Chisel
Trowel
Wheelbarrow
Concrete mixer (optional)
By the end of this video, you'll have a wider gate access that enhances both the functionality and appearance of your property. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more DIY projects and home improvement tips!
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[@johnnyd2375]

Don’t have to watch to give it a like, you already know it’s going to be good 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I try TY

[@chichitex1252]

Great video! Beautiful work, as always!❤❤❤

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@rom14141]

That's the next project at my place. Going to tackle it DIY. My house side is the exact same setup, but my other wall continues as a knee-high wall towards the street. I guess I just cut a spot out where the gate goes, slip in an H block or H/A combo. Two 8 ft gates, 6ft tall walls from back to gate, pony wall to sidewalk. I'll tell the building inspector not to worry, I've been watching Odell Complete Concrete for years!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

And walk him through the video

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Nice thorough job as always everything looks so clean there due to little rain .think I wanna move there 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇸

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesrichard6458]

Skilled work👍. Its great to see you and your brother work together and your son's work together. Enjoy the time you have together. Proverbs 17:17

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY James

[@jamesrichard6458]

You're welcome, I'm glad I found your channel. You guys are old school my word is my bond quality assured business.

[@namewithheld8115]

I've started doing some concrete and block work at home. It's given me a whole new appreciation for your skill level, and just how much hard work is involved in concreting.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Practice makes perfect. GL TY

[@MikeHarris1984]

Great job!!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeromeinthehouse]

I’ll buy it as long as I don’t have close neighbors. Perfect for me introvert ✌🏽

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Cool

[@weedwacker1716]

The way you built those columns was impressive, it almost looked like you know what you're doing.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I hope so, I want the gates to hang on something sturdy

[@steveramirez1654]

👍👍

[@dskains]

Dave, I might have a project for you on the west side of Phoenix if you are doing more work there.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds good TY

[@kevintotanes8760]

1st? Clicked and liked immediately 😂

[@drumtwo4seven]

NOPE... I WAS FIRST 🥇

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It was close, a matter of seconds. TY

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

I always learn some cool stuff with these videos. Question for you. If I want to make a small pond, do I need to use a special kind of concrete?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

4500 psi and plaster

[@JonnyDIY]

Great job Doug n Dave 💕👏👍 did you fill the columns with the same 4500 psi quick set mix? 🤔 cant wait to see the gates 💕🇺🇲🎆

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I mix everything I had together . A little quick and regular

[@JonnyDIY]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete nice should be plenty strong if gate has wheels 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@natej6671]

Good job as usual Dave but I would have ran some epoxy dowels horizontally from the existing masonry into the new masonry column .... especially at the top. The new gate is wider and heavier and they will be some tension loads at the top of that new column

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No worries with wheels

[@natej6671]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Got it. I should’ve known that you’re always one step ahead. Good work!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes but nice try TY

[@richardmorgan9252]

Good job. You need a company in jamaica, because I love professional work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That would be cool

[@Railgauge11]

Looks great! Pure curiosity on my part: if you had demoed the walls before pouring the driveway expansion, could you have avoided the patches and just poured it all at once? Or was there a reason to do the walls after? Thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Either way it would have been a weird patch area, but it was an after thought

[@Railgauge11]

Thx

[@letko6]

My block wall has a rounded cap. How can I build on top of that? Do I need to break it off or start over? It’s currently only around 4 feet tall. I just want to go up another couple blocks/feet for privacy

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You can chip it off

[@JH-kh9lf]

Did you guys move out to the desert?

[@Fletch001]

How did you clean the track marks off the concrete.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Pressure washer

[@drumtwo4seven]

First 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You did it again. TY

[@surebrah]

How about a couple horizontal rebars into the existing wall? A 7' metal gate has so much leverage.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good point, I considered a wheel.

[@dskains]

@@OdellCompleteConcreteI have two 11 ft gates and they have little wheels on them.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

May be the way to go if the support structure isn't there

[@balamala2647]

What was the price on that Vermeer Mini Skid?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

30,000

[@balamala2647]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Great price!

[@JohnPaul_32]

@@OdellCompleteConcretecheap ass

[@ElonMusk-hx8yw]

Awesome videos but I hate Milwaukee tools

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I'm loving them

[@charlesviner1565]

👍🧱

[@DBLG65]

The neighbors don't complain about you drilling at 5:30 in the morning?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No worries here at 100 degrees in the morning

[@DJ9ER1]

Mmmm voice overs 👎

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@ochitobannedito8002]

You like the Milwaukee saw better than the huskvarna? Or was the Milwaukee free