Professional PVC drainage system Installed and shown in action

[@piranhabadass1]

The follow up rain footage and the system in action is what makes your videos so awesome! Keep up the great work!

[@Stratos53100]

Totally, And it just adds to the evidence of proof that it works, not that many people at least in this "field" would doubt it, compared to other areas of fraud & faulty repairs etc etc.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Higgy! I think the rain footage is worth it.

[@GCFD]

@@Stratos53100 I like seeing the system working and getting to address any other issues ( like the missing gutter guard).

[@GCFD]

Going out in the rain is the best way to identify any issues 👍

[@philweed1603]

Totally agree. Great job.

[@sarahhood9624]

Sorry the rain caught you off guard- but the rain footage was sooo worth it! Great video Shawn!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Sarah! I definitely got wet on this one!

[@thedudefromU]

Shawn would you mind sharing what the cost to the homeowner was on this job? Love the vids.

[@leolldankology]

Another update after the cleaning of the gutters would be awesome.

[@GCFD]

I’ll try and do it for you!

[@leolldankology]

​@@GCFD how about a compilation of your drainage successes?

[@larryehrlich57]

How about a maintenance video on your "auger". I would like to see that and other equipment as well.

[@robertroy8803]

I hate this channel because it makes me know what quality is, and I wish Shawn was in my area. :)

[@GCFD]

Haha thank you Robert! At least you know quality when you see it!

[@Losttoanyreason]

To hear the Gutter Guard ads you don't ever have to worry about clogged gutters with them. Woopsie! 🤣

[@GCFD]

I like to leaf blow them a couple homes a year. It takes 5 mins max.

[@SheenaRea]

Very enjoyable as usual. Nice opening shots and great selection of music! That clogged gutter was an important discovery, wow. And the drone shot later showing what happened! You really have a good set-up in helping clients know all what's going on. Super good one, Shawn!! Thanks!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Sheena! I may start doing more inspecting with the drone as this was an important discovery.

[@SheenaRea]

@@GCFD Yes sir, I need to get me one of those!! Seriously.

[@GCFD]

@@SheenaRea they are pretty cool for sure. What I didn’t show here is I crashed it into the box truck and it died later.

[@Matlockization]

With the way Ronald wears that hat, I swear he was Vietnam special forces. But I'll understand if he doesn't want to brag about it. As for waiting a few weeks for the rain to come that was the right attitude.

[@GCFD]

Haha he's a good man to have around!

[@usmc1992usmc]

RAIN FOOTAGE!! Just one of the reasons his videos are ao great.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Recon!

[@shanechis]

Great job Shawn. When that gutter is cleaned out by the owner then he will see the results on that side of the house.

[@GCFD]

For sure! It’s great working with good homeowners.

[@alexd5028]

This video is proof that, whenever you have the drone with you, it pays to inspect the gutters! Great job!👍

[@rustyshackleford498]

The follow up with the rain footage makes the video. Love seeing how well the drainage salutations work!

[@GCFD]

Thank you rusty!

[@AdamLProductions]

Nice to see a job where you didn't have to fight for fall.

[@Sapnek]

Your cinematography skills are getting better with each video. Thank you for taking the time. Appreciate it

[@GCFD]

Thank you Azhar!

[@paul7034]

Please never stop your rain footage. It finishes off the video perfectly.

[@skitzochik]

how many times have i said "YOURE A ROCKSTAR" ...many many plus 1

[@GCFD]

Thank you Amber!!

[@bushranger51]

Hello from Australia, you nailed it again Shaun, you got a great team in Jeremy and Ronald, guys who know their job and just get on with it. The rain footage was great showing exactly that the solution to the problems worked, and having such a rapport with the client shows just how much your work is appreciated.

[@GCFD]

Thank you BR! The guys are my biggest asset for sure. This was a great homeowner to work with.

[@Leandro-cy5tu]

Saudações aqui do Brasil. Aqui costumamos usar os tubos corrugados e PVC também, porém nos sistemas de drenagem fazemos uma camada de brita e colocamos o cano envolvido pela manta bidim e depois outra camada de brita finalizando com a manta por cima. Essa manta impede com que pequenos grãos de terra ou areia , gravetos venham a entupir os furos drenantes. Um forte abraço.

[@southpike1000]

Been a while since I've been on here. KZbin wasn't showing me any of your videos. I have a LOT to catch up on. Anyway, loved the video.

[@GCFD]

I hope you enjoy my latest videos!

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

“That’s why these uniforms are blue” Haha. Love it.

[@aaronproctor4745]

I gotta be honest, haven’t seen a video from you in a few years. I learned a lot from you and once I finished my ditch drain project at home I stopped watching. My yard hasn’t flooded since May 2021 and it’s all thanks to you. I actually sent ya some videos showing it in action. I do want to say that your video quality is alot better than before. I can really see the dedication and pride your putting into making these videos. I plan on catching up on all the videos I’ve missed lol

[@thomaslewis8356]

Should do a drone check on all gutter systems while flying around, love your videos! I've watched them all

[@pieterporsius4328]

The " French Drain Man " in Michigan burrito wraps his corrugated " High Octane " pipe when installing his drainage systems. What is your opinion of burrito wrapping the corrugated pipe?

[@andrewburris2730]

Another great drainage solution!! I really like how your videos are as long as they need to be, you don't take any short cuts in your videos or the work you do!!! Keep it up!!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Andrew! I used to worry about the videos getting too long but if it’s good content, then it shouldn’t matter, right? I try to have 100% content and no fluff in my videos.

[@arcrad]

This was a really clean install. Good work Sean and team!

[@GCFD]

Thank you arcrad!

[@gleff3345]

Nice Weather, Great job. Gate City Foundation Drainage, Gutteranalysis ;->

[@GCFD]

I like that phrase. I may start including a gutter analysis in my jobs since ill have the drone.

[@leslieclaire]

I knew you’d show us the old corrugated stuff! 😊. That was a straight forward job. Nice looking cul-de-sac too. Thanks Shaun!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Leslie!

[@macguy9]

We love the rain footage! It’s awesome to see your solutions doing exactly what you predicted, it shows the value of hiring experienced experts!

[@williamlloyd3769]

Impressive video! Liked the edit where you showed the gutter and missing gutter cover segment as a source of a remaining issue that needs to be addressed.

[@GCFD]

It makes me think I should use the drone for a quick inspection when on the job.

[@williamlloyd3769]

@@GCFD - as a homeowner, although I may not like the news, nevertheless I’d rather know about issues ASAP. The quick survey does make you appear more professional in a job quote.

[@anthonycollins4747]

Great video Shawn. It amazes me that people don't clean there gutters. Clean your gutters folks. 👍👍

[@lukeknowles5700]

The drone really helps with the overview of the project, Shawn.

[@GCFD]

I think so too Luke. In the day of the job it’s hard to step back and make sure the footage you’re getting can orient viewers to the job, the house, the lay of the land, and the drone takes care of a lot of that. I’m so glad I started using it.

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

Cool thing about Shawn is he’s so professional and credible with the YT channel to back him up that he can land these big high ticket jobs with ease.

[@MrDbone75]

A very good Monday morning to you all from Wellington Somerset in the UK 🇬🇧

[@12s]

Hope the owner has watched till the end of this video, since he was kinda confident that the guards should be there. This is why all home owners should buy a drone!

[@Tomcatt817]

40:51 Keep it up. A big part of what brings me here is not only the 'before' and 'after', but the 'in action' shots as well. Edit: If you had not returned for the in action shot, the clogged rain gutter and missing guards would not have been noticed.

[@GCFD]

I like being able to really ensure things are right. Like you said, how else would we have known about the missing guard? The homeowner thought things were completely fine.

[@ricardoernestoguzman9455]

Excellent work, very complete, with two different emissaries plus the gutter that you cleaned, the icing on the cake is always when you visit the construction site in the rain to see the results, truly magnificent

[@GCFD]

Thank you Ricardo! 👍

[@auser1922]

Rain footage makes these videos 1000% better. Thanks for getting wet!

[@thomasgersitz338]

What about the gutter by the door, that empties onto the small pad?

[@InvestingBookSummaries]

Would a Y connection rather than a T connection be better because it maintains water momentum?

[@torchup]

The issue with homeowners and their upper roof rain gutters or installing submerged sump pumps is relying on homeowners to clean them or maintaining them. Homeowners generally become complacent as leaves, pine needles, dirt, debris fill up their gutters and sumps over the seasons and obstructions and overflows go unnoticed.

[@GCFD]

Gutters are so important to collecting and delivering water away.

[@GlobalistJuice]

Look at you guys, rockin-it-out with the drone and music! 👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the project.

[@10lauset]

Great job and editing as well. Cheers to you and crew.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Laurie! 👍

[@Oklahoman-in6ph]

Shawn your drone footage is always great, and I still like going out with ya on the follow ups. Great job...!

[@silverharvest753]

With all the HOA talk this video, I somehow got roped into being a rep on my board. It is 100% accurate in terms of, if it is outside of the 2-3 projects a year. Nothing will happen. Which to me as a working professional is surprising since 90% is retired and having something to do would seem enticing.

[@Kriss_L]

Our first condition when buying land to build on was no HOA.

[@GCFD]

I see that a lot with HOAs not wanting to complete tasks. I tell homeowners to email so they have documentation that the HOA knew about the problem and chose not to do anything.

[@jimtalor7971]

That's why I like GCF, video proof is the selling point. Other sites keep on advertising the superiority of their products and talk and talk....

[@JustinBsDentureJourney]

A lot of outdoor workers hate when it rains. But the rain shows that you did your job right and you can show it off. Great content as always!

[@danielrapoza8468]

Great footage Shawn. And the drone helped to identify issues beyond what you do. Great job. Thanks for posting. Helpful to see what I need to do this spring here. Dan

[@GCFD]

Thank you Dan! I may start using the drone a little more to inspect the gutters when we are on the job. It is the perfect time to double check everything.

[@Martin_Martin_Martin_1]

@@GCFD You should do it every time and include it as a feature when your pricing the job with the customer. Make the footage available to them.

[@thomasgersitz338]

The gutter could be moved and you could have connected that gutter to your drainage system. If that property was in the ny state area, there would be ice by the door.

[@craigc1879]

I agree, having water drain onto a sidewalk and driveway is scary stuff in the winter. I am in Connecticut, when snow melts, if it runs across and driveway or sidewalk with melting, it can be an accident waiting to happen.

[@TatPeddler]

Great video. Always enjoy the final clips of the system working in the rain.

[@jimbeck820]

Thank you for showing the fruits of your labor and your systems working!!!!

[@camlendrim7609]

Drones don’t lie ! ✔️Absent gutter guard. 😂

[@bobwatson957]

Morning Shawn. Those wooden clad house are so handome in such a lovely location. If it wasn't for that traffic sound it would be idyllic. Its a really lovely bit of the world your working in.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Bob!

[@will1498]

always love the rain footage. appreciate you.

[@whip205inthebam3]

Shawn, and to all the guys and gals on the crew WTG great job 👍

[@stenapproved7684]

Love the rain footage - thank you Shawn

[@benives254]

Amazing sounding storm!

[@GCFD]

It sure was Ben. I really caught it at a good time.

[@watermouse9296]

That is what sets you apart from others. Waiting to capture the rain footage. Complete start to finish. If you did follow up videos, months later, it just wouldnt hit the same. So keep it up, we ENJOY it!

[@steverusie6986]

I am a little upset that you eliminated some of that great mosquito 🦟 habitat with this great drainage solution! 😂 That rain footage really shows how well your solution worked and why you should use the schedule 40 PVC rather than corrugated. All Good 👍!

[@AntFlynn]

The man hours that trench digger saves must be insane. Great job as usual

[@rcpasc1948]

I really enjoy the rain updates!

[@dshares]

Love the rain footage!

[@danmyster11]

Hi Shawn, great job as usual! Nice follow-up with the customer too. Keep up the good work.

[@scottlaramee9835]

Great job.Your fan club and customers are amazing proud of your dedication and commitment to work well done

[@GCFD]

Thank you Scott. The KZbin community has been great for improving my jobs and videos.

[@TofuInc]

I like the idea of connecting the AC drain into the system. I might do that with mine it's always wet around my AC unit where the drain dumps out.

[@_TheDinoMaster]

Soggy ground ASMR. Thanks for the great video! :D

[@SHOE53]

Ron like me to darn old to be crawling on the ground, but he handle it like champ.

[@ronlecompte5298]

Thank you we do what we have to do to get the job done

[@ZenWithKen]

It's one thing to put the system in, but to see it in action shows your skill. Thanks for sharing.

[@Shawn-wt4kh]

The best in the business.

[@oermama]

Great job, I love the rain footage.

[@Mark.Watson]

Nice job! Homeowner needs to get a gutter cleaner on a regular schedule if he wants to benefit from your system.

[@oldnstillworkin5709]

Another great installation by GC

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I hope it was worth the wait and the off topic videos.

[@firesurfer]

29:22 You still need to do something about the area to the left. Maybe fill and/or a 2' wide french drain down to the slope, then a pipe the rest of the way to the street. Lots of water collecting there.

[@GCFD]

Great ideas!

[@somethingelsehere8089]

Ha! I saw that missing gutter guard in the initial part of the video when you were showing the context.

[@GCFD]

Nice! I missed it until that section I slowed down. Then I was like, wait, there’s the problem!

[@d.d.5633]

That’s nice siding.

[@GCFD]

👍

[@DavidJMann]

Loved this video, well worth the wait to see your solution in action. Excellent job as always! 👏🏻

[@GCFD]

Thank you David!

[@royrussell8531]

Roy from Raleigh, NC here: I have been watching your videos, love them, and learned so much. I have a medium drainage issue on the right side of my driveway where the sidewalk also drains into and floods the yard as well as the driveway. Thank you for the french drain and channel drain info. Very well explained and I feel like I can move forward now and correct the issue. Thanks for sharing!!! I was confused that you didn't use Rebar on that driveway rip out and redo that had severe flooding issues. Did I miss something?

[@rickb3078]

Nice one Shawn!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Rick!

[@michaelnaak]

Great video! You should offer free of charge gutter inspection (or a small fee) with your drone.

[@you166mhz]

great use on the drone ....

[@RHEC1776]

Another awesome job 👏 👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you RHEC!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Really good job done, great seeing the drainage system working, them houses look like they were built at the same time so there drainage could be starting to fail, unless they have had it renewed 👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you Taylor!

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Good stuff Sean. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to stop watching your videos. Every time I do, it reminds me I have a bit of work left to do on my own yard. 😆

[@mxp2000]

After all that effort the rain gutters were the weak point. Perhaps a rain gutter inspection and or cleaning should be mandatory with every drainage job.

[@GCFD]

I’m thinking the same thing mx. I want to call it a gutter analysis and I’ll already have the drone there on the job.

[@allanb9360]

Good work guys

[@GCFD]

Thank you Allan!

[@dennis-qu7bs]

You guys are great 🎉

[@GCFD]

Thank you Dennis!

[@dylantrinder1571]

What toppings did you have on your pizzas?

[@GCFD]

Pepperoni on one and sausage on the other 👍. What do you like?

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands. nice job again thanks for the video Shawn . Sincerely Hollandduck

[@Obospeedo]

I love this channel, looking forward to this year!

[@stevewilson5292]

It's interesting to see how far spring is advanced in North Carolina ! Looks like the homeowner has already cut the grass at least once ? I would think that after connecting up a drainage system at the bottom of an eavestrough (gutter) arrangement, due diligence would lead you towards ensuring that the eavestroughs above were clear of leaves and shingle residue - simple but possibly dangerous work on some of those high roofs.

[@JSLEnterprises]

@26:50, the connection wasnt made right. the pipe is only sitting maybe a quarter inch to 3/8" into that flared end of that 22 degree joint

[@commonsensesgt8463]

Love the videos. Keep'em coming!

[@GCFD]

More are in the works! I got a lot of good rain footage.

[@commonsensesgt8463]

@@GCFD Great to hear.

[@SurenCao]

Sounds like need to add assessing if the gutters with the drone to verify that the gutters should be draining.

[@SlackerU]

Always amazing 10/10. I might have used 6 or 8-inch along the right side & 4 crossing the back-yard so that the utilities could be avoided all together[if possible]. With the large roadside basin there could be so much more hidden water.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Bob!

[@hankkalb9267]

Great job

[@GCFD]

Thank you hank!

[@Mark.Watson]

26:30 The AC drain looks like it makes an uphill climb after the trap. Will that clog up?

[@joeshmoe7789]

Collecting and getting rid of the roof water had to be done before major excavation. After gutter is cleaned, need to allow ground to fully dry out, then see how long it takes to dry after each new storm. Could take a year to determine if further excavation is needed.

[@marccole8345]

Great footage and awesome job once again.😊

[@danne77sthlm]

Awesome difference in before and after, and that look over the gutters was crucial to find that last bit of problem, I will take my drone and fly over our roofs here at my place to and at my mums place as well to see if I spot anything like that, great video as always!

[@dougackerman4182]

Great install Shawn

[@Chris__UU]

Do you recommend adding any clean-outs (or catch basins to act as a cleanout) along long drainage paths?

[@SlackerU]

You only need access every 100ft. If you're talking about catch-pits then you might not know how smelly the sediment can get in a wet Catch-basin, it'll stain your skin.

[@GCFD]

You definitely can do that. I don’t place cbs in line with the pipe because the water loses its energy. Instead I wye them in.

[@GCFD]

@@SlackerU good points Bob

[@brabblemaster401]

Love the videos. Great work for your area, sucks a few of the techniques wont work in up in MN. We have to leave an air gap between gutter and line and PVC dosent work with our freeze and thaw cycles. It has broken at all of the joints in the pipe. only spot I still will use it on is basement footings as our frost level usually stops at 40-48 inches.