I Was Scammed...

[@miguelperedo9825]

Your contractors should still be responsible he subcontracted it out and he should verify that it was completed right and up to standard

[@negativerush]

Most only give a 1 year warranty after that youbare sol.

[@greenman4508]

Tricky, but if the contract stipulates you’re correct

[@robwigglezz944]

It could have been caught 4 years ago. It's all open on top.

[@hookednrolling2009]

Wa a _ zz_[z swwawwwwZaQa+{

[@grantjones8623]

Structural is typically 10 years

[@robertwolfe2094]

Contact the contractor, lawyer. Have a meeting for a prelitigation and remedy. Warranty work. Good work isn't cheap; Cheap work isn't good...

[@jamesscully529]

Four years later, the company, the contractor have taken a powder. Not worth the effort because you'll spend twenty years in court.

[@TheDane_BurnAllCopies]

😂 what can you do, no criminals in the USA goes to jail - they become presidents…..

[@ChrisWijtmans]

@@jamesscully529 court can be very quick if its a clear case.

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

My thoughts exactly, I'm sure in litigation-happy America you could sue the subcontractor

[@jeraldhite9744]

Almost the perfect argument. I'll bet that wasn't done for a cheap price. The site manager should be asked a few questions.

[@fordchannell2248]

whoever built that wall oughta be ashamed of themselves. craftsmanship reflects the craftsman. shoddy work, shoddy company.

[@scotsasnett]

A contractor did shit work. I'm shocked.

[@EnergyTRE]

😂😂

[@HughJanus-o3e]

Mexicans

[@SpawnofChaos]

The reason people watch videos like this is because we get to see a way of life other than our own as if we really are the ones living it. You bring us along for the good, the bad, the exciting, the boring, and just about everything else.

[@campbellmcgrannachan3859]

18:52 we have no life

[@Isaac_73]

lmao 😭

[@leiyad9075]

Literally

[@b62boom1]

I'm in the UK. I did loads of restoration work on medieval churches, etc., all made of stone. Our stonework had to be absolutely perfect. I've seen plenty of crappy work over the years, but that wall is next level bad! People who rip customers off should be jailed. They're a curse on the building industry.

[@psynurse]

Sounds like you had a very interesting job!

[@michaelmcclure3043]

Drainage is not done properly either. I am a landscaper in Colorado for 45 years and have seen a lot of shoddy work, customers always hate when I tell them it is more expensive to fix mistakes than do it right the first time.

[@j.walker3498]

I'm a contractor in Texas and I have fixed a lot of the cheapest bids. I'd say a 3rd of my jobs are fixing stuff others messed up.

[@microchrist6122]

Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system.

[@erikrobles5727]

No one gives a Fk

[@James-vn8zb]

Are you kidding me? Gtfoh with that old ass nonsense.

[@erikrobles5727]

@@microchrist6122 no one gives a Fk

[@lakesidestoner]

Nice 1 bro classic 😂😂😂just classic 😂

[@microchrist6122]

@@James-vn8zb 😂

[@Truth_Will_Out]

Matt said French drain and i immediately thought of his old house when his new French drain failed and he had water going straight into his house. Miss the chickens and the kids flipping over the go carts 😂. Hope the fam is good!

[@AlexS_______544]

Love these off the cuff check in vlogs! Its like the perfect 20 minute desperado check in

[@bruceowens3614]

We watch because we’re emotionally invested in you and feel a sense of pride as you grow and succeed. It’s fun to sometimes think back and say “wow! Look how far he’s come from stuffing tooth pick and legos into shoot gun shells, and now he owns a resort!” Through your hard work, you’ve inspired so many people myself included. That’s why we watch Matt. I lost my wife 2 years ago at the young age of 42 but I love to remember how much she would laugh when I would drop everything because you had just posted a new video. She used to call it “Dude Ranch” instead of demo ranch but she always watched and laughed right beside me. Keep growing and keep succeeding. Demolitia forever!

[@keithfrazier2558]

I would contact the contractor and a lawyer. Every state is different, but there is supposed to be a permit filed for plans and it should have been inspected. Not only could the contractor be on the hook, but so could the municipality for letting them short-cut it.

[@j.walker3498]

That's a city thang county has less regulations, he would have inspected it himself or hired a third party inspection company. Time has outran the lawyers.

[@Riceball01]

@@j.walker3498 If that is the case, then the least that Matt can do is look up the sub-contractor and put a detailed negative for them on Yelp and other apps. That way people know that they do shoddy work and to not hire them, ever.

[@Eternally_Searching]

18:50 because of you, my friend! You're a great guy, and we all feel like we're hanging out playing with our buddy when we watch.

[@robl4079]

Even cinder blocks will fail. You need to use actual retaining wall blocks to tie everything back and at that it shouldn’t be more than 4’ tall without actual engineering.

[@DirtyD07]

Grouted CMUs with even a couple of bars of steel would be more than efficient and effective

[@robl4079]

@@DirtyD07 not at a height of 6+feet. Yes it will last longer, but won’t be a permanent fix, it will slowly lean forward further and further until it tips over like in the video. Especially a straight wall, curved will help. You need a wall that pushes back against the dirt and holds it in place. There is a crapton of weight in dirt and no matter what, a straight vertical wall will always tip over unless there is something like earth anchors installed deep in the hill. However the most economical solution is, like I said earlier, retaining wall, properly sized, and great drainage.

[@DirtyD07]

@ you can still use CMU and build a footer foundation to help resist the overturning. Cast in place concrete would definitely be preferred because it's a solid element.

[@criticalevent]

I'm impressed it even survived back filling. I like the all important gravel rebar.

[@idiotsavant7276]

Yeah…. You don’t build retaining walls out of hollow cement block, they always separate, tip and fail. Wedge shape concrete poured walls with a foot on the back side is pretty much the only way to do it and not do it again.

[@AustinAudiS6]

i hope you got an engineer involved this time! retaining walls are not "cookie-cutter" or "plug-and-play"

[@j.walker3498]

not that hard either, just need to be done correctly, I started building RR tie walls at 12.

[@JoeyJoJoJr0]

I've built several retaining walls and they're not hard or super expensive if done right. This one was less than half-assed lol

[@jeremykerber9781]

You and Roman rock Matt! Appreciate all yall do!

[@otakumagnet8106]

Looks like one of our Florida contractors moved to TX. Since I moved here a decade ago, I've learned that type of work is more typical in Florida than not.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

It's nationwide now

[@convieo8294]

I'd love a breakdown of pros and cons and that! I'm in no position to do anything like that myself but love breakdowns. Plus, you did a simplified breakdown of costs on your rented properties!

[@devinmoore7746]

Matt you’re amazing! Loved meeting you at Cleetus and Cars Indy 2024!

[@Im_The_Keebler]

I support any and every video you decide to make Matt!!! I get so excited to see when you have put out a new video!! I'd love to see videos on the AirBnB side, my family has rentals on our farm that is somewhat similar so it would be awesome information and possibly some ideas we could take away from it. Like I said any and every video you make the Demolitia is here for it!!

[@dannoneyabiz1277]

lesson learned, always check contactors while they are doing the job. I caught at least 5 things wrong when my house was being built and questioned the builders

[@1DwtEaUn]

my favorite was a friend's house under construction, right before drywall going in and no nails in any of the nail plates aka truss plates ...

[@michaellindsey13]

should probably name the company

[@synicyst9925]

Probably legal reasons why not. US is very litigious and Matt would have to waste his time with lawyers to defend himself if he was sued.

[@Slizzo82]

@@synicyst9925 I mean... there's pretty clear video evidence of nothing being done right on that retaining wall at all. It's not even a retaining wall, it's just a wall.

[@criticalevent]

I'd be shocked if they still exist.

[@HughJanus-o3e]

Mexican retaining wall Co.

[@DragonJax29]

Was thinking the same thing they'd have to change there numbers lol

[@DVGSIBLNTHE]

The only scam is not having 10 vids a week. Guys it's a joke. Love your vids bro keep making them we need your vids.

[@Doug8D3]

You need a life

[@rockkhound943]

Oh he got scammed. That wall is absolutely wrong in every way . Thats a scam .

[@Doug8D3]

You need a life.

[@ashtonbull5758]

I was thinking around 14 vids a week but I will settle for 10.

[@EasternSunset007]

I’ve seen shotty work, but this one takes the cake!🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️ 6:10

[@markhottman2652]

Matt - put Meredith to work fixing the wall up. Your Bride has the Civil Engineering SKILLS 👍

[@robdbanque]

A spot of river management wouldn’t go amiss to help you during heavy rainfall. Get some of your bigger earth moving equipment and remove all the gravel and other debris, use it to build up the banks. It will help managing the natural water flow, and it’ll be better for the wildlife, fishing and rafting, boating and tubing down the river. Just a suggestion. Nice vid.

[@gringoloco38]

Hey Matt, regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Highway vibrations are wall killers! You need some water drainage down that wall too. Aside the concrete and rebar placement. Best wishes man, you’re a hard worker!!

[@Tuck-Shop]

He stated the gravel is there for drainage into French drains leading to weep holes.

[@Ballentyne817]

@@Tuck-Shop But is there really a french drain behind it? looking at the standard id say not.

[@Tuck-Shop]

@@Ballentyne817 he planned for it but agreed, I too doubt they were either installed or correctly installed.

[@brianselt291]

That wall should have been caught on your county (municipality) inspections. There should have been three inspections just on the retaining walls.

[@nicholasholloway8743]

That's what I was thinking, Inspectors missed it or was payed to miss it

[@j.walker3498]

The most agreeable comment here, but that's usually a city thing. Could have used a third party inspector though. I inspect homes in rural areas all the time.

[@petertrast]

I love the fact that our visit to Booty Snapple has oriented my brain to the layout of this awesome property. Can't wait to visit again!

[@karenleroux9063]

Would really love an extended update on your buildings at the resort. Thanks for all your efforts 🎉

[@j3681]

Well, this is why you always inspect the work being done man. Don’t trust that someone’s going to do a good job on it. Just check it yourself and shit that’s gotta be expensive

[@HandTightGarage]

Inspect the work, on every property, on every job. So we watch videos of him just standing over the shoulder of people doing a job? You do understand he doesn't have time to personally micromanage every job he hires out, right?

[@zinc466]

That's what third party inspectors are for

[@Asymmetrical-Saggin]

Found the big brain know it all

[@nicholasholloway8743]

​@@HandTightGarage isn't there like ppl who's sole job is to do inspections?

[@1234567890CAB]

For the one at 11:05 you should try cleaning the dirt away from the rock to allow the water to flow across the top of the rock. The dirt on top of the "waterfall" area is probably damming up the flow, which is allowing some water and dirt to collect there. If it's a smooth path off rock all the way to the waterfall, then it shouldn't get as wet or muddy except when it is actually raining.

[@Gypsygurl2024]

20k views in 20mins.. 😍🙌 This will always be one of my fav channels.. keep at it love your content!

[@HughsReviews]

The culverts are an awesome addition. Are you going to put rebar grates over the inlets to keep large rocks from clogging them up? A couple of them near the rock walls might have some larger rocks wash down over time.

[@APNFORD]

My AC went out. Called an AC repair service in Houston. They ended up subbing out the work. The chimney to the furnace was never hooked up, we found out when the CO alarm went off and I investigated it. Compressor went out. Turns out sub contractor used solder to fill a joint instead of simply buying a cheap reducer fitting. It leaked and low oil has ruined the compresdor.

[@toxqa5940]

please more building updates Matt, they're honestly my favourite

[@clayrog6405]

You should put larger tubes under the roads. The cost difference will be worth it in the future. The concrete approach and discharge atr the mass of the cost anyway. Almost everyone underestimates the Culver size needed.

[@Blubblubism]

Oh man what a mess, at least no one was hurt.

[@AllanWorks]

the main contractor is responsible for looking over the subcontractor's work to make sure it is done properly. he failed at his job, I would take both of them to small claims court which has a $20k max.

[@brianselt291]

Have you thought about using a water wheel to supply lights down at the river? You could supply free power for a DC lighting system.

[@j.walker3498]

cool idea but the Guadalupe doesn't usually flow like that and a paperwork nightmare to get the permits.

[@DYIZHERE2]

yes on the B&B break downs. Those kind of videos are really enjoyable.

[@baulplartcallmop1336]

If the crew wasn't worried about the wall immediately falling over, it probably wasn't their first time doing work like that nor was it their last time ...

[@8urface]

Geo-grid was needed… and drainage holes

[@chaseakman-caldwelljr.8659]

Nice aerial view of bunker branding

[@hvy1ton]

Leading failure of retaining walls is hydraulic pressure from lack of drainage.

[@SonOfGalactus]

i like to see the people that inspire me succeed. keet it up Matt!

[@jdemeter4357]

You should check if any rebar is in the cement block and filled with cement. But mainly check with a STRUCTURAL ENGINEER AND CHECK LOCAL CODES.

[@tinyheckman7190]

Because your humor and it's cool stuff. You are building a empire for your family and it's inspiring

[@QBDLettuce]

A quick solution may be to just clean up the loose gravel/rock, put forms around the existing wall, and just pour over all of it with concrete, for a nice concrete wall, using the existing material as additional internal structure. No demolition cost, no material disposal cost (mostly), just the cost of the concrete, and you may not need as much as you would from scratch. 🤔 It'll be structurally sound enough, more than this wall was, that's for sure.

[@LordWolfLone1563]

Time to bring in Mike Holms

[@matthewrogers94mr]

To get scammed more?

[@shanetaylor7581]

Silly Canadians.

[@andrewlopez388]

Hey Matt It would be great if you posted about your Airbnb experiences and how it’s going. Thank you and great content

[@henning_u]

Yesss please break it down more. Would love to hear more about the Financial aspect of having an resort

[@onethousandrays]

Matt is just a kid with a really big sand box. Keep doing what you do bud!

[@normal-gamer935]

Mat plant coconut or palm tree on the side to hold the soil

[@jefflarson6765]

A video sharing what you've learned as a short term renter would be beneficial for a lot of people. We would all appreciate you sharing what you've learned and probably most importantly what not to do. Thank you.

[@KentuckyReef]

Looks like they didn’t have proper drainage either

[@thirdey3open1]

Yes, 100% interested in a Air B&B financial video.

[@davidnguyen3119]

Make the biggest natural swimming pond in texas!

[@davidnguyen3119]

/Lake

[@HalfUnder]

Which company was it? Need to know who not to use. I need to stop in one day soon and figure out what everybody wants from Mary's. Buy y'all lunch.

[@jonduvall2256]

Would be very interested in the breakdown of your Airbnb business at the ranch!

[@MIForrestguy]

Some of us had a disappointing day too. We understand the frustration of a weak wall that collapsed under the pressure and needs to be rebuilt. Great symbolism. 🇺🇲

[@QargZer]

It is great symbolism. A weak and fake wall got crushed and is going to get fixed by someone that actually knows what they are doing.

[@TassieDIY]

Definitely need an air bnb episode

[@brentbosworth8845]

Why do we watch it? We need to be updated! If I'm ever in Texas, I WILL be shaking your hand Matt !

[@endorphinex]

An update video, Finally! Thank you.

[@martinlouw6669]

Matthew Carriker!! Darn it dude. Missed opportunity! Would’ve loved to see a video of you guys building those drain things instead of a cave video

[@jasonm3040]

That corrugated metal pipe (CMP) needs at least 3’ of cover and proper compaction to handle any sort of load. It’ll start crushing down and start to oval over time. It’s the absolute worst pipe ever put in the ground for storm systems.

[@mikemullay5622]

We were badly scammed by a contractor on a major remodel. We finally got most of what we wanted but we had to fight for it. This time around we did the work ourselves and my wife was the general contractor.

[@Salty_Squared]

@13:20, might be little more difficult but can you put a rock in the ground and stack the other rock just on top? Mortar in place? Then there is no dirt under the rock to wash away. Just a thought

[@richardtaylor978]

Keep up the good work Matt!!!

[@shaunmarais7698]

You need to use gabion baskets around your culvert headwalls and outlets to prevent erosion and underscouring

[@cdub1976]

You might consider sharing this video with your local news affiliate and let them know who scammed you. They truly deserve to be outed for consumer fraud. Sorry for your bad fortune Matt. Give 'em hell.

[@christianwagie5483]

Yes I want to know more about the air bnb

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

even without rebar and concrete/cinder blocks it shouldnt fall apart...that mortar they used was shit and dried out and got brittle lmao

[@rigelbotts477]

No matter how strong your wall is if you don’t have proper drainage. The wall is coming down. Water is really powerful.

[@loloholmes2793]

Call Stan 'DirtMonkey' Granadek!!

[@charlesurrea1451]

Resorts are like miniature countries when it comes to management. Every little thing has to be considered and maintained. I hear Roman sent you some stuff from the laundromat. I take it you decided to go gas/electric rather than using a boiler? When you get the larger multi-unit places up and running, you're going to want a boiler system.

[@ryancook6015]

When are we gonna get an update on the actual buildings and stuff of the resort? Living the cave videos and I know you said the buildings are boring right now but I think we’d all like to see a little bit of an update even if it’s a little boring. Plus, you can show us anything and I’m sure we’ll still enjoy it. I think most of us are here for the personality and humor anyway. Lol

[@gardengatesopen]

I've got 2 words for your erosion issues: Native Grasses. Big Blue Stem = 6 ft tall & Little Blue Stem = 3-4 ft tall Those 2 grasses are both Native to Texas. (& native to all of the U.S.) Big Blue Stem Grass grows roots 6+ feet deep. Little Blue Stem grows roots 4 feet deep. Both of these grasses are gorgeous, and turn very nice Fall colors. But most of all, once established, they will hold the side of a mountain together. Look into it. Big & Little Blue Stem grasses. They're pretty awesome!!

[@mrcharliesky]

I was about to say the same thing!

[@Thalarctos]

This is the perfect excuse to have a Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek colab! My dude does the best retaining walls in the country! I don't think you understand how bad I need this!

[@michaelneal3162]

I love business break down videos. The one you did when you decided to sell the crack house was very interesting.

[@Egor_Malruk]

Yeah! We are interseted in Airbnb breakdown!!!

[@gregkautz4793]

Would love a breakdown on the airbnb business.

[@DanielLaFave-c2c]

Hydroseeding some of those slopes may be a good option to get more stability for your roads.

[@SebastianHorn-g4t]

Me and my dad love your videos🎉❤

[@Brandon84J]

"Why do people watch this?" Matt, it's because we like seeing the progress. Sure, it's nothing spectacular, but those of us that are perfectionist will always love watching you build something that could be here long after we all pass away. It's cool, and we appreciate it.

[@keithjurena9319]

Retaining walls have been a problem in this area for a long time. Yes, the whole wall must be replaced.

[@cheesegrater..]

that is some bad work. just bad. putting the rebar into the cinderblocks but no concrete is something else 😅.

[@Syrade2713]

Matt we watch because its a transformation you have given us your vision we thing thats a cool vision and love to see the transformation from nothing to greatness its all about the journey to get there. One dwili hope to come to your resort with my family and then i get to say i watched you build this from nothing and that is super cool. Also its inspiring and for people like us that like to do the work and put in the hours to make stuff nice it feels like something we would do

[@l0rdch40s8]

So what im hearing is Clint is sooo Swollen that he bumped the wall and it fell over..............hahahahahahjk love ya guys

[@robertlamb7513]

As someone that has built walls like that . I see it did not have enough drainage. The block wall is not needed if the other wall is done right and vice versa. I know a company that would do him right but it is in west Kentucky

[@rhettc5799]

First with the retaining wall cinder blocks just aren't great for them. Second it is typically better to just fill with rocks without cementing them in to allow water to pass through.

[@MuggyiAm]

We watch it because we are a cult that loves Matt 😂😂😂

[@thepoynt]

That wall was so bad, holy cow. You should definitely put pressure on your contractor to make it right, that's unacceptable

[@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB]

For a huge tall wall 15k is wayyy cheap . My cost for having 1 done 100ft by 5~6ft tall is 1k a horizontal foot

[@jasonflory4116]

You should make a year round campground to go with your Airbnb rentals. Would bring more people to the resort.

[@DocSchaeffer]

I've seen a bunch of poorly built walls collapse in SATX in some really nice neighborhoods. That's what happens when you sub out your work to workers found in a Home Depot parking lot.

[@matthewweeks113]

Really like the just Matt and the camera vlogs

[@criticalevent]

I don't even want to know what those culverts cost, the cost of pipes alone has gone nuts.