How to build a new driveway-Start To Finish

[@joebacarella2829]

You may think this is boring to some, because you do it everyday. I find it facinating, it is some how relaxing for me to watch these trees come down, the power that excavator has to snap those good sized trees, removing all the debris, then plowing and grading to make a road, then the roadbond, and grading that out, and the road looks like it`s been there for years. I could watch you all day my friend, I live in S.E. Michigan in the suburbs, we don`t see this kind of equipment often, unless there fixing our trashed roads, keep em coming buddy.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Joe!!! It’s comments like yours that keep us making these videos

[@ceciltungate1500]

Hey great job on the 10 videos on the gravel driveway build.! Something I’d love to see is: the entire process of the video and all future projects that you document. What? Go buy a super nice drone that you can place in hover mode say 50/100 feet high. Then do a SPLIT SCREEN:half from the equipment cab with operator doing the verbal explanation at the appropriate time coupled with the drone few from above. I saw two young college students one day out in the middle of the gigantic field they were in! I approached and asked them what they were doing? They were using a drone like 500 to 1000 feet altitude to 3 and 4 D photo and video the terrain below for the purpose of pre determined routes for several future roads to be built.regarding the best layout In conjunction with the natural landscape as it was to determine most likely surface water flow direction as well as subterranean water flows most likely! I’m sure theirs a video on that ! Then if you want to really expand your audience maybe contemplate using AI to have the conversation 100% translated into the ever growing HISPANIC LANGUAGE AND COMMUNITY as they are continuing to expand!

[@aarongaal8168]

Thank you from Canada for making all these video’s. I have been following you for quite some time. Back before you had a skidsteer and were using your old excavator, Kubota tractor and your single axle Ford dump truck. It’s awesome to see how much you have grown! I’m in the same business myself, mind you on a much smaller scale. I just have a Case skidsteer and a small 3.5 ton Bobcat excavator myself. Watching how you execute your jobs helps me a lot in giving me confidence that I can tackle larger jobs. I do a lot of snow in the winter ( eastern Ontario ) so thinking about getting a backhoe to help with my road and snow work.

[@DigginLife21]

Thank you so much Aaron!!! It’s easy to forget how long I’ve been making these videos but I’ll not forget that it’s the viewers and friends I’ve made on here that keep me motivated. I love the idea of compact equipment like you are using. Your business will show you what equipment it’s ready to acquire through customer demand.

[@aarongaal8168]

@@DigginLife21 thank you for the reply! I honestly didn’t expect you to read my comment. Definitely wish my area had more demand and less saturation of contractors as it sure is difficult to find work these days. I would love to meet you and spend a day helping you on a job and picking your brain. I’m 45 yrs old and nowhere near new to the industry ( being a former long haul truck driver and full time heavy equipment operator at a large landfill ). I keep watching your videos and love watching you figure out your projects and how you tackle them - if it’s not too much to ask, one day could you please do a video on how you find these jobs and how you market yourself to keep busy? I watched your old videos about gravel driveways and doing to leg work and knocking on doors, but it seems you have definitely evolved to having lots of work steadily available. I would much appreciate learning if there’s a technique to doing that with really limited resources. Best regards from Canada!

[@DigginLife21]

@@aarongaal8168 it can be tough depending on the area you’re in. I’ll see what I can work into future videos to hit those points

[@petehall2982]

"Not today satan" you crack me up 🤣🤣🤣 always bringing the right amount of good humored comedy, I love it!!!!

[@DigginLife21]

😁

[@gamecocksteve1960]

I’m doing the same to my property as we speak. Rented a 35 hp machine. Love this work so much thinking about starting up a business. Thanks for the videos and inspiration!

[@DigginLife21]

I say go for it!!!

[@michaelkoon8371]

Todd you do great videos love watch you work your best

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Michael!!! I surely do appreciate it

[@taylorcustomsinc207]

Nice video like the format was smooth and transitions were mint, watching excavators knock trees over can be boring you made it engaging your editing was really good.

[@DigginLife21]

THANKS TAYLOR 🙏🏻

[@BL-jr8tk]

4.2k views. That’s a good lick my dude. Carry on! It’s the quality that drives. Very few people can do what you do and keep it consistent. Helluva an operation and operator.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks my friend 🙏🏻

[@ThatPainterGuyKy]

Haven’t got to watch in a while but the editing skills have gone way up my man. Loved the content before now it’s top tier. Much love from Eastern Kentucky my friend

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks my brother!!!

[@WaynesAdventure]

Great work 👍

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Wayne

[@aaronburford5701]

You could probably build a road to heaven!

[@DigginLife21]

Challenge accepted!!!

[@aaronburford5701]

@@DigginLife21 I believe you could do and then explain how it's done too! Your the best!

[@BL-jr8tk]

@@aaronburford5701facts

[@aaronburford5701]

Love when you are building roads and fixing driveways! The Master class on the excavator and plans of action are the BEST! Researched and Liked!

[@CraigCline]

Gone Hollywood, your production values are through the canopy. Nice work

[@DigginLife21]

Wow, thanks Craig! How the build is going well

[@jamesanderson6923]

Love the music on the intro.👊🏾👌🏾

[@DigginLife21]

Glad you liked it James!!!

[@bmaher4882]

How is the Cat 309 working out over the Yanmar overall in digging and land clearing? Can you transport the 309 with a single axle dump truck?

[@DigginLife21]

It’s a far superior machine. Strength, stability, and reliability. Can be easily pulled with a single axle as long as it has some decent power.

[@bmaher4882]

@@DigginLife21 is it worth it in terms of price point for productivity? Looking into one, how much power would you suggest for pulling it?

[@aaronburford5701]

FINALLY! This is what I have been waiting on from you sir.. you are rhe driveway road king! Simply the best at it! Thank you for sharing! Love the comedy relief...

[@DigginLife21]

More to come!

[@aaronburford5701]

@@DigginLife21 I'm excited about it and looking forward to those videos... I have learned so much watching YOUR videos over the past year!

[@antongronski-ho2fg]

Nice to have those trees standing for good leverage to get those stumps loose

[@DigginLife21]

You got that right!!!

[@DiamondbackDW406]

Well that’s a good way to start the day and video with a little laugh! Keep it up

[@DigginLife21]

I was hoping at least one person would get a laugh out of it

[@Tornado1861]

I bet that dinosaur wandered over from Kentucky.

[@DigginLife21]

He definitely gets around

[@Mr.Engineer.]

How much did that crushed stone cost a the quarry and is that in metric or imperial tons?

[@DigginLife21]

Neither, it’s a US or short ton. 2000 pounds. I believe it is currently $20/ton

[@ciaranthompson11]

😂😂😂😂 loved the intro!!

[@DigginLife21]

😁😁😁 Thanks Ciaran

[@adventuresinlandservice6656]

Thanks for the laughs. Great work in all regards. Keep on keeping on.

[@DigginLife21]

Thank you sir

[@tristardiggin]

Great video, very nice editing! That sure was a strange looking Bigfoot must have been a NC Bigfoot. 😂

[@DigginLife21]

😁😁😁

[@mattk1511]

Another good one brother!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Matt!!!

[@Taylors_ridge_glamping_NC]

828 , hmm. How far do you travel.. also 828..

[@DigginLife21]

Within 30 minutes drive of Black Mountain, NC

[@Taylors_ridge_glamping_NC]

@DigginLife21 you're a little further south. We're in Alexander County.

[@johnstark3058]

Maybe it was a preliminary coat just to get by, but they will need more material than that.....seems thin, I do understand that there may be a budget, great job as always.

[@DigginLife21]

You called it!!! We were definitely on a budget with this one.

[@benkenobi671]

Interesting... is there a reason you jumped over to CAT equipment?

[@DigginLife21]

In my area it’s superior service and parts availability. Customer service is amazing. They actually treat you with respect when you call or go in person to the dealership.

[@charleswelch249]

Nice drive but you need drainage before it washes out.

[@DigginLife21]

You’re right Charles. Customer was on a fairly tight budget. Light coat to get us started. Will possibly do additional work in spring

[@tvan47]

Nice Intro

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks tvan!!!

[@marc-antony.v]

Hey how you doing? I hope all is well. I was wondering if there was an email I could reach you at. I have a few questions about the industry and would love to speak to you about them! Keep up the good work!

[@DigginLife21]

Great Marc. Email is [e-mail]

[@TacticalMainframe]

Awesome Video Todd

[@DigginLife21]

That’s my friend

[@patrickholland8188]

Hi Todd. I have a problematic gravel driveway only a couple of miles from you. Your driveway building videos have answered a lot of questions about how to repair it. The land and driveaway were terraced out of the mountain with no slope on the property. Entirely level. I realize that your methods are dictated by the customer's budget. Some videos you just grade it out and spread road bond. Some videos you put down fabric and spread railroad ballast. Other videos you spread road bond and put 3/4 washed stone over the top of it. Other videos get road bond and then compact with a roller. Is there an ideal type of material layering? What order is best to keep the grass from taking over? Thank you in advance. Keep up the good work! PS. If you taught a dump truck class at AB Tech, I would take it.

[@DigginLife21]

Lots of factors but most commonly I just remove topsoil and put an 8-12 inch thick coat of road bond down

[@FlyingCircusAct]

Hey man ... where ya at?

[@DigginLife21]

Been busy my friend…but new video will be dropping at noon tomorrow 👍

[@keithallard14]

What did you say when you were running away??? 😂 Not today Satan?🤣🤣

[@digginlifedeeper3670]

Yep! Lol

[@williamwillis9691]

Not today Satan!!!! 😂

[@DigginLife21]

😁

[@jacobbuckley8232]

where have u been??

[@DigginLife21]

Been a busy life lately. Haven’t gotten much work done to video

[@jacobbuckley8232]

@@DigginLife21 thats to bad. I really enjoy your videos

[@DigginLife21]

@@jacobbuckley8232 I’ll get back at it eventually

[@sisco_rl7160]

Todd, you are watching way too much Kentucky Ballistics. Lol

[@DigginLife21]

I love Scott!!! I messaged him today actually. I don’t think he will mind a little bit of a crossover since we are in different genres.😁