How to Widen your Driveway DIY

In this video we show you guys how we pour and finish concrete to widen your driveway DIY style for any homeowner to take on! The homeowner on this job actually dugout and formed the driveway with his son from watching our videos!
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[@skitzochik]

so you went over & helped one of your viewers/subs ?? you are a gem David, thats the kindest gesture ever... you're such a sweetie pie 😉

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes thats what happened. TY

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Very cool of him to do that 👍🏻

[@user-bw8ct8gr4u]

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[@binthrdonthat]

One of the many things I like about your channel is your willingness to share with us newbies

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I appreciate that!

[@neatpleats11]

The little details you speak of, like talking about the piece of wood being white, are great pieces of information. Thanks for all the details. That is why I love your videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Your welcome

[@IAINoodle]

Hi David. I really appreciate the shots of the trowel work and the accompanying explanations of how it works. Thanks to your videos I'll be soon doing my first concrete project - just a small single step. Stay safe 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's a good first project. GL

[@taurus66]

I love it when i see a job come out so nice. It’s self satisfying I don’t care how many I’ve done.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I totally agree!

[@gregsappington9991]

Enjoy all your videos. Can’t wait till the next one

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@homerdadon6363]

This was the best DIY I've ever seen, now I can finally use my cement truck that has been sitting

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on

[@daviddinkha2811]

You are so detailed on explanation. Great job again.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@charlesviner1565]

Thanks for the video. Like 👍. Freezing cold here in Davenport Iowa so it's nice to see someone working outside

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Year round in Southern CA

[@johnstran]

Nice episode for DYI’er. Keep up the good work. Thank you

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@mingliao4312]

Very enjoy what you done. Well done! Thanks !

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@MikeHarris1984]

New drone and editing is awesome. Looking awsome.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY The drone is awesome

[@seekingtko3146]

good video effects with the drone--nice!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@T.E.P.]

great vid again ..... super nice production levels on vid and the project

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@paulsautocm]

Looks good, thanks for the demonstrations.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@caroad2008]

The finish looks excellent very very professional.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@sebasstuff8847]

Thank you for explaining slump!! Never knew what that was.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Happy to help!

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

Great work

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Great video! That came out nice!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@crazyhandshands9028]

Nothing but the best check out that slump so smooth , these guys are amazing check out the darby guy so effortless..

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@ExperimentLife]

Great video! I think I may try this.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY GL

[@jeffreyrakas4314]

David = I enjoy your videos. I also like that you do some teaching of your craft.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY Jeff

[@Datoneguyfromstl]

I need a company like yours in St. Louis! I subbed to your channel just to learn how to lay my own concrete!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea GL

[@youngedwards3265]

Looks very nice! 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Great work!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks!

[@user-rz1sc8hu1u]

mr Odell im your big fan from Russia. You make a very good video. Thank you. P.S sory for my English))))

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY We try our best and try to improve all the time

[@dynamichue3787]

Following, thank you!

[@MuffinMan0521]

This looks really nice. I would have torn out the driveway though and redone it. I love that look with the smooth borders.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Boils down to cost

[@kaycox5555]

AWESOME!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@jesuslovesyou8280]

Great videos

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@genericwhitemale1114]

The replies David leaves crack me up. Almost as much as when he said hello at the beginning of his video

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I think that's good. TY Get it on OSS

[@meatball6930]

That’s awesome. If you’re a homeowner doing this make the sidewalk part flow into the entry. Having that hard right turn then a hard left turn to walk towards the door is dumb especially if you’re drunk,lol. This homeowner should have shaped it without having a corner at the end of sidewalk meeting the entry way. So basically a board done on this angle / to make it eliminate corner & make comfortable to approach entry and to make mowing grass easier. I’ve been a landscape designer/installer for 25 yrs( complete properties with grass,landscape,hard scape,waterfalls,pavers,tile,cement)and we get rid of just about any corners on a property. Looks better and is easier to maintain & in this case easier to walk to front door especially if you need to dolly cart anything into your house or a wheelchair.

[@tinderbox218]

Your video quality is so much better lately than that other guy who shall remain nameless.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

My younger son took over

[@tinderbox218]

Oh no I mean the other channel, the Most Pixellated in the West

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Got it TY

[@adonaya.1594]

great video, I want to do something like the small area (left side of the garage) but my concern its how many concrete bag could be need and its not necessary put wires before the concrete and avoid cracks??? you know will be a DIY project , I will appreciate your comments, Thanks

[@jennabobenna3631]

Hey there, great videos! So I'd like to widen my driveway (like most *other* human beings - when contractors will finally catch on & widen from the jump, idk). At any rate, I also think I'd like to paver it. Isn't it possible to paver over concrete & do you recommend taking the time & money to widen it with concrete before eventually pavering it all? Also, I'm ashamed I had *no* idea how much goes into the prep. 😔🤭

[@tmacfan927]

Thanks for teaching us about slump!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure

[@HaloGTMaster94]

Nice 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks ✌

[@jakel3424]

Amazing

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes

[@gudukassa6045]

Great work. This looks amazing and thank you for sharing. I'm just curious if the new driveway will slide out from the existing driveway? Can a rebar be used to connect the existing driveway with the new one, or is that not necessary?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No it should be fine pinned in there between the Street

[@tetospewpews9644]

“So you gotta get down on your hands and knees and start rubbing it out” 😂😂😂 that’s what she said 😂😂 jk lol

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

When it gets that hard get down on your hands and knees and rub it out

[@tetospewpews9644]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete love your vids man keep it up

[@edgargarcia173]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete LMFAO.

[@firegrillin365]

🔥🔥🔥

[@user-fz2io1cr1t]

How about the wire mesh, should we need some cuz a normal is about a ton heavy or even heavier

[@sushilandia21]

No Rebar Necessary Dave? Good Work as always. Glad to see your staying busy in these times.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too

[@MrTooTechnical]

great vid. how come you didnt pin the new to old slab with dowels? thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The permiter new concrete is 8"s deep. It's not moving

[@Flowing23]

Great vid, thank you. Sometimes you use 3/8” and sometimes 3/4” stone in mixes for driveways and patio and walkways. I assume the 3/8 inch is easier to finish, so why use the 3/4 sometimes . Thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Because I can tailgate it sometimes

[@anuniki3616]

Looks good 6+ inches is plenty deep. There is no need for additional reinforcement.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@jaymann53]

Would you have doweled into the existing slab? I definitely would have on the narrow strip

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It's a good idea, but I think as deep as this went in I don't think it can move

[@kettlekorn471]

Nice job! You usually always mention straight sack mix, no fly ash. Is there any time you'd ever want fly ash in the concrete mix?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

When the soil is contaminated it may help to have some fly ash.

[@vincevince3856]

Looks great Wonder if you need any approval from HOA to make any extensions like this, thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

If you do you should move

[@freepress8451]

Another interesting video and thanks for sharing, I see 3 competitors already dislike

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes,That's the normal

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Your a beast w that funny trowel, we don't have those in indy, (we do have funnyfloats)one of my viewers from Cali is sending me one, I thought that was pretty cool I wana show u my video of me using it. Is it OK if I send u a link? It's a really short video and funny too!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure send me the link

[@DarinWixon]

Thanks for explaining slump. Do you actually do slump tests or do you just ask for the desired slump?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

We ask, but you would be surprised how inconsistent it can be

[@erikhartwig6366]

do you do the slump test before pouring or does the plant that makes the concrete do it? cool video!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Batch plants go by weights and measurements

[@themarine09]

would it make a difference if i drill some rebars in the existing concrete to connect with the new?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Depends on the condition of the concrete

[@janqs2459]

Does pieces of rebars drilled into old slab and extended t a new concrete help with keeping them even flat with time ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sometimes

[@juanrecinos6613]

I see some people drill a hole on the side of the old concrete and stick some pieces of rebards I think is for the old and new concrete stay even all the time

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes

[@jamesmichon1425]

I live in Michigan where the ground freezes 4 months out of the year. You used felt board down along the sidewalk, but not along the existing driveway. Is there a reason?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No need in Southern CA

[@dinomusi1982]

Do you need to add wire mash or anything like that if you plan on parking a car on it

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It's optional

[@MrWTFish]

How long should i wait after is done to leave my car there

[@thomasrossi31]

Would it be better to pin into existing concrete? And/Or under dig the existing slab and pour under neath?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

This pour was so thick it encases everything

[@miketellez1066]

Just here to learn, so why do we not use rebar here ?

[@EzeeSKANKIN]

I would like to do this. Why would you not have rebar or some other sort of wire mesh?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No need when it's this small

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Do u have to be licensed to use a drone in yur videos(on a monotized channel), even if it is a small drone

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete ok thanks, I got a dji mini 2. u get up early fir cali

[@beesybee8921]

I would do a sand wash just to match the old Concrete would look nicer (just an opinion) keep up good work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's a good point, I should have thought of that

[@CAR-tt4uo]

Hi David, do you guys service the San Bernardino and inland empire area??thanks great videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No, sorry

[@7oblivion360]

Do you know about how wide this driveway was before and after? I'm thinking about widening mine to accomidate 2 cars, my driveway is currently 13' 8". Curious how much to add on.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Was 16, now 22

[@bryanv2983]

How much did this cost pretty much need the same thing

[@CarloTheSkunk]

What determines the slump you need/want for a particular job?

[@Rmz250ryder]

If something is sloped like this driveway or steps you want something stiffer so it doesnt fall. If something is more flat you can get away with a higher slump like a 5

[@mike01166]

I need to extend my driveway 2 feet on one side. If I did the prep work of removing grass and dirt, building the forms, what do you think a local contractor would charge for the concrete and finish work?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

1500

[@mike01166]

Nice. Not too bad. I'd consider trying it myself, I love all things diy. But after purchasing or renting the specialty concrete tools, I probably wouldn't save much doing it myself and would spend a considerable more amount of time

[@evancobuilding]

how's that white lightning float?

[@gcposeidon0800]

Sir I noticed there was no rebar used. Why ? I’m researching for my driveway in Fl.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Owner didn't want any

[@SelaLucero]

I noticed this video is 2 years old... so hopefully you see my question. How much would a small project like adding a small addition to the driveway be? Like what you did on the left side of the garage only? What was the a two foot wide addition? I need that for the same reason so my husband and I can park comfortably in the driveway. We got a 1950s house and their two car garage driveways and garages are a bit tinier than most 2 car garage driveways. I'd like a quote of what you would charge to come in and do it... just so I can prepare myself. Thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

2500

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

Question when putting the stakes to form the 2x4 do u only put the out the outside ?What do u do If the 2x4 is twisted can a stake screw in the inside where cement goes?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes but you have to pull it while the concrete is wet, then it might still twist.

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

O I see so it’s in my best interest to have straight lumber right?

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

Thank u for the response! Great work

[@mani5788]

I’ve never seen concrete without rebar in Europe….And concrete in there,is considered the main building material,which is given a serious attention.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No worries in Southern California where it's beach weather everyday

[@ricardocuevas7815]

What does something like this cost? I've gotten several different prices locally for basically doing the same thing you did here. Thanks in advance.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

1500

[@RHEC1776]

Best in the west

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

OSS

[@julietphillips1991]

How long would it be before you can actually drive/park on it?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

5 days

[@carbindallas]

Do you do mostly residential work or more commercial or about the same amount

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Residential

[@ripleesmusic]

how come you did not use rebar to tie into the existing driveway and reinforce the concrete?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

He didn't want it

[@sean7193]

looks killer. with all that rock in there how do you not see it? how does the top smoothing make it not visible?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The rocks sink and cream rises

[@bigmikey1906]

How much did you charge for this job? I need to have mine done as well but don't want to be ripped off. How many yards of concrete was used?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

6500.

[@robertskinner8477]

no steel or dowels. not your usual style. although this is a great service as finishing is the skill that takes practice and has to be done with timing.

[@keegangold9765]

Agreed. I think mesh should have been used here.

[@temujinkhan6326]

Just wondering shouldn't it be tied to the existing driveway?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Wouldn't hurt

[@antoniosmall4413]

Sometimes I see you use the long Arrow jointer and sometimes you don’t. Can you explain please?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The long jointer is just the first pass, goes deep and straight, then follow up with a shallow unit

[@jerryding6190]

No rebar?

[@roybanker]

I'll ask again...can you mention some "ballpark" pricing for these jobs. Lots of us here are probably thinking about concrete jobs around our homes, and it sure would be nice to have some kind of idea of cost

[@22pnc37]

I would be charging around 3000-4000 for this job I’m from California concrete is expensive here and homeowners usually complain about the price but the reality is you only make around 300 profit in these small jobs

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I have some good news. I will have a cost estimator within my website probably by the end of next week

[@roybanker]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete That will be epic! Thank you.

[@alblack3425]

@@22pnc37 Another thing homeowners don't understand is that they're paying for the expertise of the finishers and concrete pourers. Until they attempt to pour it themselves they don't realize how much work goes into it and even worst when their DIY pour goes bad an they're paying for a truck on standby with drying concrete in the barrel or chute.

[@kylehiltner4185]

I ddi the same thing to my driveway 6-7 years ago now, only I went stamped and colored to make it better match the front brick facade on my house. I never quite understood why they don't pour the driveway like this every time. Who wants to step out into a yard that might be wet/muddy for some reason.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@rayphillips815]

Did you pin your side extensions to the existing driveway using rebar?

[@kylehiltner4185]

@@rayphillips815 I did, and I also put welded wire mesh in before the poor as well.

[@rayphillips815]

@kylehiltner4185 yup, I've got the wire mesh spec'd, but realized that parking 2 SUVs on the driveway almost always requires one set of wheels to be on the grass, which will soon be concrete. Think I'll be adding the rebar pins across the cold joint to help transfer loads.

[@Typersx1]

I think the most intimidating problem with doing concrete is not knowing how to handle it when it comes off the truck, meaning has is it too hot? Or is it too wet? that's the stuff I would be concerned about

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Concrete can be intimidating

[@Blching1231]

Would you usually need a permit for a project like this ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No

[@IgnisMan]

👍😎

[@Detox_832]

Why no rebar ?

[@cerberus2881]

How long did you advise him not to park on it?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I believe it was 5 days

[@Aphxphotog]

No rebar? Or will mesh be enough?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

We went deep on this one

[@Aphxphotog]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete That’s what she said! lol

[@unalcalskan371]

Hi, why you did not put iron stick in ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Went thick instead

[@rom14141]

How's the build on your land coming along?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I'm there right now. Hanging the big screen. Hooking up the washer dryer.

[@antoniosmall4413]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete you’re reselling? Construction costs? Market Value?

[@rufinoalonzo8260]

This jobs is easy peasy

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

true DIY

[@adamowen227]

no tie in to existing driveway?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No

[@evanmustard5740]

How much yards was that?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

3

[@user-cy5ol3xl5y]

Can you park a car on the side where there's no rebar?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes no problem

[@lolisaiahlol]

1:56 ballerina: construction edition 🩰

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Long jump