Installing a professional driveway to help solve basement flooding issues Part 3 of 4

We install a concrete driveway to help solve basement flooding issues for this customer. Concrete driveways installed correctly can not only give you drainage solutions, but also a new driveway! This customer is a great example of forward planning throughout the process of building a garage and an addition.
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[@usmc1992usmc]

LOVE the video! Fantastic video quality and cinematography. Love all the different viewpoints of the work (cameras on the tools, etc.). Of course the rain footage is excellent as always. The occasional breaks in the work to learn about nature or the animals is always cool too. I think this channel perfectly shows how one talented individual can bring so much quality content into all of our lives. When i think of ppl complaining about the shallow crap portrayed on tik tok and other useless videos out there- i also remember that there are great channels putting out excellent content like this one. Can’t wait for part 4!

[@GCFD]

Thank you very much! This video was about 250 video clips from 6 cameras, including gopro 10s, gopro maxs, and the drone. I really put off making this video because it was so daunting to even get started with that many clips. I envy those concrete guys who have 1 camera running and then voice over the job, but that's not my style. I worked on this video for about 10 hours yesterday trying to push through, so your comment really brought up my spirits about this video and the work I put in. I'm trying to keep the quality up and I do think it shows. Thank you again for commenting and letting me know my efforts are being noticed by viewers. Thanks again! - Shawn

[@reggienance]

I like the new concrete crew. They did a great job and they seem like a noticeable improvement over the previous crew. Great job!

[@GCFD]

This crew did a great job!

[@Chestnut0923]

This concrete crew is so much better! You should to use them more often.

[@GCFD]

They are coming up in some more videos 👍

[@camlendrim7609]

@@GCFDime will tell……. Good luck with your new concrete crew Shawn🍀🧠. Is concrete thinner at transition to road ? If so, seems like it would be vulnerable to stress and cracking. Just curious. Great video. 👌

[@BeerkegGarage]

Me and my family of 7 watched this video this morning, everyone was thoroughly entertained. Thanks for the content Shawn

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I'm glad everyone enjoyed the video. I go for 100% informative or entertaining content. No fluff or BS.

[@casey91222]

This crew seems to know how to get it done! No offense to Harvey’s crew but I’ve noticed a few slip ups in some other videos. This crew did amazing work! Maybe you’ve found your new go to crew??

[@scottboys4js]

Reputation is key , sometimes you have to move on especially if it’s costing you , nothing personal just business.

[@GCFD]

This is a great crew for sure!

[@georgefromdownthehall3334]

@@scottboys4jsthat’s what they said in The Godfather

[@michaelnaak]

It is impressive what skilled labor can do. That driveway was beautiful. The whole job is coming together nicely. It will be good to see what you do in the final stage with the add-on.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Michael!

[@bryan7825]

Echo what everyone else says. Glad you finally got a new concrete company to work with, these guys are much better!

[@GCFD]

No I still work with my usual crew. This was another crew I've worked with.

[@user-lh5kn8tv4f]

Hi Sean, At 1:00:40, Sean, if you go to your local hardware store, you can buy a temporary gutter/ downspout. Basically it's like a long plastic bag which you simply duct tape one end to the top of the gutter and stretch out to the outlet (if possible) or where you want the water to go. This could be useful to recommend to home-owner in the interim few months whilst the renovation takes place in stopping all that water creating damage at the base of the foundation of the house / underhouse. Im in Australia but I'll post a link of our version here, am sure you can get same domestic & commercial versions over there in U.S. (Edit, youtube isn't posting my comments presumably because of the links, so just try googling; "Temporary downpipe/ downspout" In regards to the concrete and the concrete crew, they both turned out fantastic. I would really like to see footage of the drainage system in full use when it's pouring raining. Maybe you could request the home-owner to take footage, instructing them of the various areas to record ? Awesome video, they are the highlight of my week. Loving your work always Sean 👊

[@mangos2888]

That camera angle on top of the truck backing into the driveway: worth it. Damn that matte black garage is sexy. 😂 This new crew did great. I like them better. Hopefully they do small jobs, too.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Mango! 👍

[@joeshmoe7789]

I enjoyed as always, but missed seeing Harvey leaning up against his shovel!

[@GCFD]

I've got Harvey in some upcoming videos - He's doing fine. 👍

[@Gman2930]

The job looks great, Shawn. Concrete crew looks like a new bunch of guys your using, and they know the trade. Thanks for the video. Always look forward to your content.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Greg!

[@ravneiv]

Wow is satisfying to see the old driveway removed by whole large slabs of concrete.

[@GCFD]

I also love beaking out driveways

[@user-ct1su8ex1x]

Great video, concrete crew did a fine job, much better work than previous crew.

[@GCFD]

👍

[@CARyan08]

I'm a big fan of going back to sod jobs and rolling the sod when it is wet from a good rain to get those roots in contact with the soil.

[@GCFD]

That's a great idea Ryan! I did tell the HO to spread some fertilizer and let the sod get a lot higher before mowing it.

[@randythomas4549]

THIS IS BY MILES YOUR BEST CONCRETE JOB, BEAUTIFUL JOB SHAWN , GOOD CREWS GIVE YOU GOOD WORK. IT IS BETTER TO BE EXPENSIVE AND DO GOOD WORK THAN TO BE CHEAP AND DO POOR WORK, GOOD JOB.

[@GCFD]

👍 Thank you!

[@pddaniels965]

I like this concrete crew. Vertical saw cuts are definitely the way to go with long and wide driveways.

[@watermouse9296]

Loved this series - I know there is one more, but watching this concrete crew and others on youtube makes me just want to say "MIGUEL - WHY YOU POUR SO WET?" His is like water with a touch of concrete, lolol :D

[@southpike1000]

Always awesome to see this stuff!!

[@chrishelms1967]

Cement guys did a phenomenal job

[@GCFD]

Thank you Chris!

[@JoeDriscoll-ux6ig]

Great crew, end results show excellent workmanship. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Joe!

[@209Control]

These are Harvey's guys?? Seems like the quality of work went up.

[@GCFD]

This is another, larger crew that I've used. 👍

[@beverlyroemer5161]

I cant wait for part 4 thank you for amazing videos and great details to everything you do just amazing 😊

[@Dave86953]

Awesome job Shawn!

[@retired0307]

Beautiful job, fantastic crew!!!

[@colleenroux1512]

I am enjoying this series ❤️

[@OLDMANDOM42.Dominic]

Wow! That driveway looks much better!

[@JP-pk6sc]

That was insane. This project must've been huge. Thanks for sharing!

[@realfreedom5029]

Great work!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Freedom! Happy 4th!

[@steverusie6986]

Awesome job on this. It is amazing to watch how everyone works together in a coordinated fashion to get the job done.

[@mariachristopherson460]

Your videos get better and better . your work and work ethic is top notch!

[@rodneyhammon1793]

Always great video!

[@oermama]

Looked great from above, love watching your video’s 👏🏻👏🏻👌💪🏼

[@GCFD]

Thank you! This one took about 10 hours to edit. There were so many cameras and video clips!

[@KyleMorpheus]

This crew rocks

[@firstnamesurname1743]

Another great video from this epic job, Shawn. The planning and completion of the huge job at hand is one thing but to be able to capture so much quality footage and produce it so well is adding a brilliant layer of icing to that. This will be a real beaut once the owner has their final improvements finished, along with the remaining drainage work. All the best.

[@theotherbrock787]

Good job.

[@10lauset]

A nice job including the footage of the concrete artists showcasing their skills. Cheers to you.

[@I_must_get_a_van]

A great project with excellent results. Your proven methods always work. Congrats on this job. Cheers Steve. Ps Concrete crew always do a great job.

[@zarathrustra2011]

You always have good help, and good music as well to go with your videos. I always enjoy watching them

[@GCFD]

Thank you! The music takes a long time to find, but I like it too.

[@robhempsall6799]

Have an awesome July 4th, Sean and team. Awesome content as always

[@GCFD]

Thanks and you too!

[@elginx]

CLEAN concrete work. Bravo!

[@GCFD]

Thank you! This turned out very well

[@macguy9]

We really love seeing the progress as you guys work your magic. I know it’s a lot of editing work, but it’s appreciated! Also, the new concrete crew is pretty good!

[@starryknightJAK]

Beautiful job! Driveway looks fantastic ❤

[@GCFD]

Thank you JAK!

[@oisinofthefianna3246]

Amazing improvement! You and your crew do great work!

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@thomasmorrison3279]

Excellent video and very high quality work.

[@andrewjambo1]

Looking forward to part 4, excellent work so far

[@GCFD]

Thank you Andrew!

[@JSH1]

Looks great, I would have thought they would have used $300 worth of wire mesh in the concrete for more strength. It’s required where I live but I guess not everywhere.

[@GCFD]

It doesn't make enough of a difference in our area. I've seen mesh just a few times (like 3-4) in seven years of tear-outs.

[@johnbenjamin8321]

Would use it regardless

[@andrewhastings8303]

Another great video and drainage solution. Congratulations on 50K

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@robertechols9094]

Been waiting for part 3! Kicking butt as usual!! Keep up the good work!!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Robert! This video kicked my butt but I pushed through yesterday. It took about 10 hours to produce this video.

[@robertechols9094]

@@GCFD Keep up the good work on both ends!!

[@jeffreyshier9021]

Ahhh. You did not disappoint, I was wondering if we would need to wait for the rain shot.👏👏👏

[@GCFD]

This finished off the work I had scheduled out here. I decided to do a Part 4 whenever we do finish up around the addition. It'll be awhile so I wanted to get the rain shots into this video! I think it came out pretty well.

[@jeffreyshier9021]

@@GCFD indeed.

[@AdamBoehme]

Great video Shawn! You always strike good balance of informative while also being entertaining.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Adam! I really do try and make every second of the video informational or entertaining. I'm glad you noticed. No fluff or wasted viewer time is my goal!

[@jonathanjudd3168]

Nice piece of granite curbing you wound up with. 16:46

[@GCFD]

For sure! Old, too

[@mtkicksass7000]

What a great job! The concrete crew did a great job! Excellent, choose on this concrete crew. So much better than the previous concrete crew. Shawn excellent editing read previous comments that you put a lot of effort in making this video Shawn! Saw all the tripods you got lots of great angles keep up the good work! 👍

[@tuesboomer1623]

Wow. Quite a job! Well done. Concrete work and slope look great. Effective workaround considering all the obstacles present. Nice that the neighbors worked together on the problem. And I have to say, never again would I ever consider buying any property without a very, very thorough deep dive into any and all factors created by water before I ever set foot inside a house for sale.

[@tomgriffith1952]

Nice work!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Tom!

[@SheenaRea]

That drone landing at 52:25 is excellent!! 😃Fun video Shawn, nice work on that driveway!!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Sheena! I think that shot really ties in finishing the drone footage, especially on new concrete! This video about killed me to create and took about 10 hours yesterday, but I think it came out well.

[@ryanpek]

Crazy how much water flow they get on all sides of that home... Hopefully part4 shows the addition being complete

[@GCFD]

Yes that's the plan! I think it's still a ways away.

[@Skystalker23]

Best advertisement for your company. Great work from you and the contractors you are working with

[@GCFD]

Thank you 👍

[@malcolmschenot6352]

This is a complicated job and I really appreciate the rain-drainage videos showing the various pieces to the job that you painstakingly put together in a way that completes my understanding of what you did. I did not have confidence you'd be able to pull off that driveway and all the ways it was supposed to catch various parts of the drainage plan, but it came out beautiful and deceivingly effective. I can't tell you how satisfying it is to see the cut from the finished-project drone footage to the wet-windshield clip as you race over there to record the working drains. Oh and I was so impressed with the saw-cut that ran up the middle of the driveway and gracefully curved to extend perfectly to the support between the garage doors. Fantastic. If I were the homeowner I would obsess over that every time I pulled into the garage, and it would remind me of money well-spent.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Malcom! This was a tough video to create because I had so many video clips. When I'm not working doing the job I'm working the cameras. This means I get good footage, but a ton of it. The driveway really came out well and the HO is very happy with it!

[@amfwelsh]

It’s always a good day when you upload. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@GCFD]

Thank you! This video about killed me to edit though. It was around 10 hours of work.

[@amfwelsh]

@@GCFD we appreciate it. Not only a full time job but your spare time getting great videos together

[@hwolf8]

Finally, a professional concrete outfit! Results look good!

[@auser1922]

19:41 I like that your spotter checked your overhead clearance too!

[@GCFD]

Great eye! I always tell spotters to look UP!

[@chrisjudge31]

great work

[@GCFD]

Thank you Chris! 👍

[@torchup]

Major improvement concrete crew but not understanding why not protect the street brick gutter wash at approach. As a contractor I would have my crew saw cut that concrete line out and replace brick street row since it's a featured street detail everywhere else and just looks sloppy as the first entrance visual to a driveway they spent a decent amount of time and attention detailing.

[@juliehoffman92]

Fantastic

[@martinworrall5888]

Good job 👏

[@GCFD]

Thank you Martin! 👍

[@GlobalistJuice]

Glad you have a new concrete crew.👍 I don't think I ever saw a crisp, sharp, good looking product from the last crew, they just don't have the skillset it takes to deliver professional results. _(and after reading some comments, I definitely wasn't the only one who noticed their lack of skill and knowledge)_

[@allanb9360]

What a great way for me to spend ,not just your fourth, but, mine as well 🎉🇨🇦

[@GCFD]

Thank you as always Allan!

[@ryanawilson8549]

Nice little assembly line of sorts you got going with those carts

[@GCFD]

For sure! It was sweet having two buggies going on this one.

[@adamschwartzberg5238]

I love the biology segments so much - didn't know about the phrasing with cat vs mocking birds and can't wait to go listen!

[@GCFD]

Yes! They are both mimics but grey cat birds repeat twice, whereas mocking birds are 3+ repeats before changing their phrase. Mocking birds are also in the most conspicuous or highest spot. 👍

[@default_channel_name]

I love watching your budding bromance with Ray lol. You're always excited when he rolls up in the truck. How was spearfishing?

[@seasfas]

Driveway looks hella nice. They have good attention to detail. Is this a new concrete crew or?

[@GCFD]

Yes I agree! It looks great! This is a larger crew than my usual

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

I like that little wing to connect to the sidewalk on the one side. Nice detail. Is a month long enough to have heavy equipment rolling on it, for the addition?

[@mikeknoll1130]

Good to see a nice concrete job, all that money for concrete it should be very functional and crisp edges and control joints and consistent blooming , I would recommend or offer 2-3 coats of good sealer as well. Job is looking good.

[@jesperbech8753]

Nice Job! well done using gravity as you friend to divert water in the right direction. Where I live nobody uses concrete in their driveway, it is typically paved. So interesting to see all that concrete.

[@GCFD]

We don't get much for freezing temps around here. In fact, if they are calling for 32 degrees, they close the schools the night before..

[@jesperbech8753]

​@@GCFD Close schools when it is below zero (32F)! That's wild. We have snow most winters, but it is getting rare due to the climate changes. Anyway - do you think that freezing temperatures is the argument between Pavement and Concrete?

[@dittohead7425]

Need a "Boom" cement truck like we have in Vegas. Those things can reach over a good-sized house. Also, don't you add what I call "What I forgot" conduits under the driveways in a few places for future wire or other stuff.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

The concrete crew did well and made a nice job, could you not get the usual lads that did it for you. Really good job done Shawn 👍👍

[@GCFD]

This was a bigger crew and we were trying to get it done in a day. My normal crew would have taken a couple days, plus they were busy with another job since the weather had been so bad for so long.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

@GCFD Well, they did a good job

[@Losttoanyreason]

A lot of money being invested in this home between the drainage, the new driveway and the coming addition. Driveway look great! I don't recognise this concrete crew though.

[@GCFD]

This is a larger crew that I worked with on this job. I have some other videos coming up with them too.

[@craigc1879]

We sure had sub freezing temps in mountains of NC, low frost line.

[@StuartWoodwardJP]

Around about 5:07 there is a bird that sounds like the Japanese earthquake alarm sound. Since it was in the distance I thought I could hear it from my neighbours house. lol 😂 The sound is broadcast from your mobile phone and is terrifying when all the phones in a room go off together.

[@GCFD]

Haha

[@SuperMaximoose]

Where is part 4? Really can’t wait to see the end result

[@alfredpalmiter4398]

I was surprised you did not replace the course of bricks along the road's edge. Was the sidewalk , and the meeting the road work inspected by the city, county, DOT after the job was completed ? Great stuff !

[@Haegar]

Had you left the original sidewalk strip segments you would not have needed the third concrete truck 😉

[@GCFD]

Nope!

[@d.d.5633]

My first time seeing this concrete crew.

[@GCFD]

Yes this is the first video they have been in! I have more coming up.

[@d.d.5633]

@@GCFD They seem quietly focused and professional. Do they understand and take direction well?

[@GCFD]

@@d.d.5633 yes they are great to work with

[@timhill6281]

Looks great Shawn. Home owner should work with the neighbor to remove those Lelands and replant. Concrete crew was super but why did you guys not use a concrete boom pump truck for a job like this? Thanks for the great video!

[@Stratos53100]

Nice one... They did good on it, ( ive done my best to keep up with the videos) Was Harvey's crew not available Or has there been something going on about that ? Your bigger truck's front fender is not happy what happened to that, Dont recall the status of that when you got the truck. Well done, 10hrs on a video is dedication.......Much appreciated

[@jackbrown6913]

Hey Shaun, watching from Sydney Australia. Love your work, love your videos. Can I just ask - a driveway, to be taking the weight of vehicles, with only 4” concrete and no steel reinforcement (reo) mesh? I can understand the deal with footpath and patio slabs but surely this driveway is prone to developing cracks?

[@MrTooTechnical]

Great vid. Question: how come no rebar in the cement?

[@imhooks]

Love the content. Question though. Shouldn't you use bond breaker like felt up against that new garage to keep the settlement independent? Doweling in might not be the best approach.

[@ZylonFPV]

It’s interesting how houses there don’t seem to be built with drainage in mind. Here in the UK, houses have gutters plumbed into drains, even in older houses.

[@GCFD]

99% of houses don't have any drainage problems, and you're seeing the worst cased on my channel!

[@paleulfr4023]

That concrete crew seemed very professional and focused. Nice job.

[@GCFD]

They are a great crew to work with! 👍

[@RHEC1776]

This concrete crew is a billion times better. But where's the rebar

[@GCFD]

Rebar is not used in our area.

[@livindalife5356]

I wish you were located in Hawaii. My neighbor has his house and yard sloped to drain to my house and property instead of the street. He is my only neighboring property. Living in Hawaii next to the mountains it rains a lot! I have all my gutters and ground drains exiting my property in several 3" ABS/PVC pipes through my walls to the street. Even my AC condensate drains into these pipes. I am a corner house and am 4'-6' above the sidewalk and park behind me. I concreted majority of my yard. During a bathroom addition I could NOT get to my existing drain pipes (they were under water) and had to wait until the weather was nice and dry. There must be a law preventing this!

[@larryehrlich57]

It's always...always better to have a little too much concrete, then a little too short on the concrete.

[@Jesse-ve5oo]

Better than your last concrete crew. But you still need to use wire! Cheap insurance bro.

[@GCFD]

Literally no one uses wire here. In 7 years of concrete work I've seen it less than a few times.

[@Jesse-ve5oo]

@@GCFD yes many jurisdictions do not require it. I'm in California so it's a must. But like I said, cheap insurance and since no one uses it in your area then more reason to START using it yourself and stand out from your competition. Upsell your companies work ethic and skills!

[@Pippy626]

I see you have a new concrete crew. This crew seems more professional but where is Harvey and his crew?

[@GCFD]

This was a bigger crew for this job. They're still doing smaller stuff for me.

[@danielpostel7559]

The concrete crew that was on this job was far superior to that old crew. The entire pour was better for many reasons, but the slump of the concrete was much tighter than the previous crew would have used. This tighter slump should result in a far stronger concrete and perform better than the old crew would have poured. The finish work techniques this new crew used were superior as well.

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Was Harvey's crew busy, or did you all have a 'falling out'? I like his crew, hope all is well with you guys.

[@GCFD]

It had been so wet for so long that they were busy with some other stuff and we needed to get this one done while the weather allowed.

[@267BISMARK]

From Australia. Just wondering when reinforcement would be required. Is there maximum depth or Mpa requirement? Great video.

[@shanechis]

The concrete crew did a great job. Have you stopped working with the other concrete crew?

[@martinworrall5888]

Hi Shaun, have you thought about getting your own crusher to recycle concrete,the you could use it on your driveway jobs?

[@GCFD]

I've thought about it but I don't think it's worth it. I have several sites that allow old concrete to be dumped for free. Sandrock is 7/ton

[@atimcgt]

What happened to the headlight on the second dump truck? Also how do you know how much weight you are putting on the trucks?

[@GCFD]

I caught the bumper on a sapling tree at my place and it messed up the hood. I've been slowing trying to replace it. We have a decent idea of how much to fill the trucks through trial and error. The F650 will lift whatever you put in the back. The C7500 has a much weaker electric hoist on it. Both trucks are rated to haul around 7 ton.

[@sdrammm696969]

Took an eternity to lay that concrete 😂😂😂