How Much Did it COST? - Building a Road Up a Mountain!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Worth every penny! Totally changed your 38 acres in Eastern Kentucky! Tractor Hard! 🚜💪!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Absolutely! Changed everything. Money well spent.

[@oakiewoodsman]

100% agree!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Great video! Still watching it, but I wanted to say that those hourly rates are very reasonable!! They are much higher for the same machines where we are at in the Midwest. Great stuff!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes, I feel like he is very reasonable.

[@HarrietsChariot]

I'm a little over an hour east of you. It sounds like our cost for stone is almost double what you paid. The project looks like it turned out great!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I’ve heard my friends over in WV pay quite a bit more…. Thanks for watching!

[@HarrietsChariot]

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Yup. My understanding is that most of our limestone gets brought in on a barge from KY.

[@Robbinsoutdoors]

A much needed improvement. Money well spent. Not something could be done with rented equipment. Looks amazing

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@TripleTAcres]

Money well spent! That is going to serve you and your family well for years! Great video pal!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Mike!

[@CumminsDiesel24]

I am an hour away from you - a load of 2's up here runs around $30-33 a ton. A truck load runs $750 or so. Crazy its so much different just a short distance away. Keep up the great work!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah that’s wild…thanks for watching! 👊

[@Timmy_chonga_]

if its shelly materials thats why

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well worth the investment! Great life investment and you got a really good price on it! Congrats!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Kapper! I appreciate you watching.

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

Man, you got a great deal. Just equipment delivery and pick up here is $250.00 each way. A small dozer, under 100HP is $150.00 to $200 per hour. Over 100HP is $300 and up. The excavator starts at $275 per hour That 2 and 4 inch base rock is going to need fines on top to finish. Our lane is just shy of a half mile with several large hills. I will say our cost on a 20 ton load is substantially less and I normally put at least two to four loads per year under normal maintenance with a backup load for potholes. Best way to dress and smooth I have found is with a HD rock rake on the tractor but only after fines are applied.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! Yeah, definitely will have lots more gravel on it in time. We did what the budget and time allowed to get me through the winter. 👍

[@Tapthatsugershack]

Great stuff, Lucas it's definitely a great deal to get the road put in

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! I am thrilled with it!

[@robewanchuk6757]

Thanks for the pricing Lucas. Was an awesome project and it makes it so much easier to get around your farm.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It really does! Thanks for watching!

[@RavensRidgeNC]

Totally worth it - and he did a great job

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I completely agree.

[@ferngullyfarm]

Great video. That's a fantastic deal on the dirt work...

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It was. Thanks!

[@matthewsims359]

wow. worth every penny. i would guess that the value of peeks peak went up far more than what that road cost. congrats yall, well deserved

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I would say so too…

[@e1ucas]

Fantastic outcome. Congratulations on your new road!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@davenportjg]

Thanks so much for the response when I asked for the cost breakdown! This is exactly what I needed. You earned a new subscriber that day, and I'm so glad the algorithm suggested your initial video at exactly the right time!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the support!

[@oakiewoodsman]

Sounds like you got the "Good Neighbor Discount"! Sounds like you got an incredible deal on all of that equipment running.

[@davidlambert2537]

Well done Lewis, loved the way you broke it all down to the cost of each step... You have a road that will stand the test of time !!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! We are very excited about!

[@andrewperry8389]

Great video "Lewis" lol

[@LordBLB]

Wonderful breakdown, Lucas. Glad it worked out for ya. One thing I'd recommend, is if you have any large chunks of rocks left over from cutting that hill out, toss them under where those culverts spill out. It'll help keep that hillside from washing out over time. Creates some nice looking waterfalls during the rain too if you do it right. Great stuff!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes! That’s the plan f the snow will ever melt so I can find the rocks. 😂🤣

[@WideRiverOutdoors]

Great observation! Definitely has to get some heavier chunks below those culvert pipe outlets or that is going to wash way.

[@johnhall2009]

+/- 16K! You my brother got a GREAT deal. Blessings on you!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I am very pleased. They did great work!

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

I was guessing $25k. It's always a blessing when it comes in less than you estimated.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Absolutely! It’s also pretty rare. Lol

[@nrobinson7951]

Hi Lucas, the road looks great. Blessings

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks!

[@MartyHenderson-ie9sp]

The Golden Road at Peek's Peak Hobby Homestead. Love it.

[@smeefamily54]

Lucas: at least you are able to do the landscaping along the hill. You have the equipment to do it. All the best. Take care and stay safe.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Hope you are staying safe and warm! 👊

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Lucas, JD is providing excellent service for a better price! My drive cost twice what you paid, but there are different factors like you mentioned. The road we cut in did not exist beforehand, just kind of an ATV path. I put in bigger concrete culverts and the road ended up over 1700 feet. I bought 6 loads of road base and had 4 loads spread by the dump trucks for $675 per load. I have the extra two for after we finish our house and all the big trucks are finished driving on what we originally spread. We then can spread the extra road base in the weaker areas of the drive before we spread #57 gravel. I will probably only spread two loads of 57 because I will concrete part of the road. I cannot tell you how many trees I had removed to cut in the road, but that was the biggest factor to the cost of the road. After I am finished I will have a $40,000 road back to the house. I believe I got a fair price for the work I had done and at the end of the day I am satisfied with the work I had done. If I had to do it over I would have hired a different contractor to have done the work, but that is a long story. God Bless

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes, we really didn’t have to have that many trees removed really. I was hoping by breaking down the costs per hour and such that it will help folks get a better idea what they are paying for. Sounds like you are going to have a really nice road. I’m certain that I will be adding more gravel soon. This was more of a bare minimum to get me up and running through the winter. Thanks for watching!

[@kphyfe]

I live across the street almost from a quarry here in the mountains of NC where I pay $22 a ton when I carry my own. When I get larger loads delivered the Dump drivers average 150-200 per 10 ton. The road looks amazing.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! I enjoy hearing the coats others are paying around the world…

[@thomaskarinesmith7492]

Looks great! Enjoy your content.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@stevestock2439]

Smoking hot deal you got. Make sure you send your dirt contractor a Christmas card.

[@gregorymacneil2836]

You received a great price.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I agree

[@danholmblad9925]

Not a bad price. From southern MN. Did basic in Kentucky.

[@sparky11772]

Good morning Lucas

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Good morning!

[@livedlearnedDIY]

Great breakdown of pricing. Nothing is cheap these days, but his investment in equipment isn't cheap either. You have added great value to your property. May have to put up gates now to keep the "curious" people out though. Nice work!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! Yeah, gates will probably be necessary. 👊

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

Amazing break down and overview. I was a water management specialist for about 10 years. I wish I would have stocked up on stones and gravel back then. Even here in philly it was super cheep. Also if you where capable like have a trailer getting your stone over a long time could help save costs. I’d guess 50% on the delivery costs maybe a little more. Road looks fantastic. Not sure if you have seen those rock baskets on the side of the highway they started using a wile back. They would be great for that hill out back the houses and shop . !!!! 🦾🧬🎯

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes, I have! Those would be great! Thanks for watching!

[@MannistoCay]

Nice to have the project come under expectated costs. Gonna keep you moving on up! Take care Lucas.🚜🏝️😎🍻

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Mark! I got my package! Thank you so much. I got your stickers on the mill and I’m going to start trying out those gauges. I appreciate it, Friend. 👊

[@MannistoCay]

@ awesome let me know what you think! Stay well, getting buried today in snow. 7” so far! ❄️❄️👍🏼

[@als8518]

the other variables is local soils and climate. You would need 5x as much rock here to not lose it in the mud

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I will definitely need more gravel on mine as well, but we wanted to get a coat on it to get through winter. We have a pretty sold clay base with a lot of rock mixed in so it should hold up fairly well though…

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

Lucky, my mountain is all rock. My excavator pulled out 5 ton boulders out of my foundation, and I had to use explosives to crack the ledges off.😅

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I was worried about that. We sure had some huge boulders when we built the pond.

[@hudsonvaganis7855]

I think those hourly rates are cheap!

[@WideRiverOutdoors]

That price is an absolute steal

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I agree!

[@hunterweymo69420]

Morning Lucas I wanted to ask if I may how much did you buy your bx23 for I’m looking at one right now for 18,900 with 388 hours on it

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I bought mine new the last day of 2019 and gave just over $20k with the rotary cutter included. That price seems to be near the going rate now. You might find one a little cheaper shopping around, but I doubt it will be much…

[@hunterweymo69420]

Thank you I have found some around 16-17 k but with over 800 or more hours

[@oakiewoodsman]

What an absolute STEAL! Good choice, Great Timing and His Provision is just right!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching, Joe.

[@carltrano1325]

Is your contractor near Jackson Kentucky by any chance?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

About 2 hours it looks like…

[@paulmollise1856]

No fabric under the stone ?? All the dirt is going to leach up into the stone

[@Outdoorsy368]

That's not a bad price at all. Return on investment and happiness factor is huge

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Nope, well worth the investment.

[@peterallen4605]

You'll need deeper gutters for runoff or that thing is gonna wash out.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

How can you know that without knowing the culvert spacing? I will be watching it closely this spring. If we have issue I will add more culverts.

[@brendanharris55]

💜❤️🦁

[@dononomous6827]

That would be $40,000+ in my Country. Ontario Canada. What a bargain.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Wow! Cost of living is pretty low in Kentucky. One of the things I love about making this type of video is hearing perspectives/comparisons from around the world. Thanks for sharing!

[@dononomous6827]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead: I am not opposed to Canada and the USA melding our economy together. One currency. One financial juggernaut. Nice state Kentucky I have visited a few times and have a couple friends there, Cheers from a fellow homesteader.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I really have wondered how you all view that discussion. I think it’s an interesting idea, but I won’t pretend to know enough about it to really have an opinion. Haha. I can see how it might bring prices down for Canadians. I’m sure that would be nice.

[@dononomous6827]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I agree... Your constitution is solid and our Charter of Rights is a Joke. No right to bear Arms. Let's hope Globalizum is coming to an end with the new Change. Not to get too political here. You know where I am leaning LOL. We are off-grid and enjoying more freedom. I have a woodland mill, a BX23s, and 42 acres of woodland and will retire next year. Your channel is great and your enthusiasm is admired.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

@@dononomous6827 Awesome! Sounds like we are a lot the same. Good luck on your retirement and in enjoying your land!

[@jerrygibs8120]

Thanks for sharing, Lucas. Appreciate the road build cost review. I enjoy your videos. You and Brad are excellent when it comes to reviewing a job/project or a piece of equipment. Stay safe, healthy and successful in 2025. Blessings to you and family in Jesus's Mighty Name ☝ 🙏 🙌 💪 for what you consider important as you plan and work your homestead, life's challenges and goals to pursue a better life for you family. The sharing of your thoughts, experience and knowledge is much appreciated. Be well and happy, brother.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for the well wishes and support! 👊🙏

[@danholmblad9925]

You needed a good truck driver. They could spread the rock on it's own. But they don't live anymore.

[@danholmblad9925]

No spread backwards. Get back to old school

[@Defender_Tom]

With that weight up a 18% slope? That’s one damn strong “old school” reverse gear.

[@danholmblad9925]

@Defender_Tom did it been there. My father should me.

[@dallasdavis3246]

just went and paid for my tym 574 been a long time coming just like yours

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Congrats! That’s awesome! 👊