Inappropriate application for channel drain cost client thousands $$$

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[@johnknightiii1351]

Love seeing people actually fix problems instead of just working around them and finishing quickly. Another quality job!

[@GCFD]

Thank you John!

[@potatolew4495]

To see other skilled tradesmen truly care about solving the client's issues and go the extra mile like you did by adding that extra catch basin and not "pocketing the extra" is a wonderful thing to see. Shawn your work is top notch and honest. Wish you, your team and family all the best in the New Year.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Lew. you can't fake drainage work. Either the flooding is gone or it's not. I knew I had to add that catch basin and I'm glad we did.

[@davidprins9401]

By raising the concrete against the bldg you also get a smoother transition with those door sills. 🤩 The down hill curb turned out real nice too. Love that you do “in the rain” after footage.

[@GCFD]

👍👍

[@rusosure7]

I had a mouthful of coffee when you pointed out the green wheelbarrow being ready to go. I damn near shot it out my nose! 😅

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands . as a true Zeeuw (province) and Dutchman, as Water People it is so beautiful and fantastic to see that there are still other people who have the insight into how water runs and determines its own way and how you can steer that in a natural way to the right place . thanks for the video Shawn. Sincerely, Hollandduck

[@GCFD]

Thanks for your comments and support as always Hollandduck!

[@hollandduck79]

@@GCFD you're welcome Shawn

[@jeremywilcox]

As of date I have watched this twice - this second time I am even more impresed with the work done than I was the first time. The little things that matter came across even better.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Jeremy! If you missed the premier, Gome passed away and this was the job he was on. So I included a lot of chatter from him.

[@seadoo2224]

I love how you saved work from summer and fall to get us through winter. I also love the time lapse with the pan on the camera love your videos

[@GCFD]

thank you Seadoo! I also just love that panning video. I think it is soo cool.

[@seadoo2224]

I was going to comment about the pan time lapse and just noticed i already did. F-ing love it.

[@danne77sthlm]

Ah the joy of seeing you fix others dumb mistakes, and see the perfect result, that is sooooo rewarding, watched this after having a really bad day at work, and now I am happy inside again, good job!

[@GCFD]

That's great news! Happy day!

[@SheenaRea]

Something about the way the guys pour and spread that concrete is mesmerizing. A superlative job! And the walk-though to check the drainage is always fun. Thanks Shawn!

[@chrisnorden8043]

Looks like art to me!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Sheena. I just love that panning time-lapse head that I have for the concrete work.

[@user-sh7yy5jp1y]

Nice one Shawn, another solid, professional job with good results. Great to see the concrete guys working hard, turning it round quickly and delivering a great job every time !

[@GCFD]

thank you S! More videos coming shortly.

[@ricardoernestoguzman9455]

@@GCFD I am eagerly awaiting you Sean, but if we are lucky enough, copious rains will come to see your excellent results !!!!

[@1SweetPete]

Good to see you care about the local ecology, that's a kind of professionalism that contractors don't tend to think about, no quick money in it

[@GCFD]

👍

[@jimmyvaught]

It's probably been close to 8 months since I last watched one of your videos and I have to say I'm loving the outro. Time to catch up on everything I've missed.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Jimmy! I've been trying to improve the quality of these videos since so many people are watching them now.

[@gvannaman]

When you say Harvey’s on the job it’s like that scene in pulp fiction. “Oh you bringin the wolf? Shiiit. That’s all you had to say!”

[@GCFD]

hahah for sure. He still works circles around all of us.

[@nancyannirvin4507]

I was impressed by your workers input and your acceptance of them doing so. So often the person in charge at a work place does not allow that.

[@GCFD]

Everyone on my team is a valued professional and I welcome their input. Sometimes I start telling them what the job is and they'll say, what about doing it this way, and I reply, yes that's how we're doing it....now.

[@Nikki-Kitten]

@@GCFD This answer, I really wish more people could think like that. You don't just hire muscles, you hire people with skills and experience, and their input is worth listening to.

[@MrHarmonizr]

Your concrete guys are awesome, you can tell they take pride in their work and went the extra mile to put in that curb all hand formed.

[@GCFD]

I agree. they are the best for sure!

[@sherriemyles2776]

I love watching people doing professional work and enjoy what your doing.. keep up the good work.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Sherrie!

[@igypop.]

no nonsense explanation, more of this needed in the World..

[@GCFD]

👍 Thank you

[@igypop.]

@@GCFD you welcome

[@MyCracker1234]

You are becoming a master of getting water away from buildings......You and your team really are making a name for yourselves....Everyone loves a hard worker and you have a gang of them.

[@victorgarza5292]

Great job to solve this problem. Great watching all the people involved solving this water issue. Breaking concrete, adding catch basins, correcting the angle away from the building, laying out the new concrete and following up with the video seeing the water flow like you planned it. Just great work. Looks like all involved enjoy their work. Hats off to the cement guys, too. Buen echo.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Victor!

[@Sohailali1]

I love that not only you show the before (problematic phase) but you also show after (solution phase) and you also follow through and show how well the solution works. 👍🏼👍🏼 I love the way you work and I have the same mentality. That's called a job well done and a good night's sleep with amazing work.

[@markhourigan6855]

Really enjoyed the great educational work from you guys mate. Loved the concrete work and great personalities too. You also threw in some awesome innovative camera work which was a treat… shots from the drone, in drains and even up the concrete shute. Bloody ripper of a program. Great work mate.

[@gregsettle9725]

Great video and great job! After all these eons water still flows downhill. It's amazing the number of people that miss that fact.

[@GCFD]

It's amazing the number of drainage contractors that miss it too Greg! haha

[@erik1514]

Shawn thanks for coming back showing it in action. Great conclusion to the job in the end as well.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Erik!

[@AbdicateDotNet]

Awesome video!! I love seeing your bantering with the crew and the discussions on how to overcome issues. Great job! 👏👏

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I like to add the human side of things once in a while. We have fun for sure.

[@shanewhite499]

Great job Shawn! That was a really big job you and Harvey's crew work well together. I know the owner is happy to have the flooding resolved.

[@GCFD]

Yes they are an awesome crew to work with. They seem to like me too. 👍

[@DavidJMann]

Fantastic job, great work as usual. You’ve got me questioning the channel drain installation on my patio close to my house now! 🤦🏻‍♂️😂. Wish I had seen these videos before!

[@GCFD]

Thanks David! Keep your drain clear and flowing 👍

[@johnhamilton9229]

It’s a good feeling knowing those children now have a safer environment to play. Super Sean to the rescue.

[@GCFD]

Haha for sure! they were super interested in the work going on as well.

[@adamfrost3976]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been watching your channel for a while now and one of my favorite parts in them is when you go back in the rain to show us how it’s working. Great work!!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Adam!

[@coenfilm]

Always enjoy the Gate City Foundation videos. It’s so fascinating because we can all relate to water issues. My Mom always said, “water seeks its own level”. You bring peace to your customers. Harvey’s crew and yours are true professionals. Thank you Shawn. Happy New Year!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Coen! I like to work with water instead of against it. By creating the new low point water will seek it out.

[@anthonyfindlay466]

Magnificent job well done Shawn, Harvey's crew did a wonderful job as well you guys really work well together keep up the good work and thank you being a decent and upstand man the world needs more like you. Shout out to Ronald and Jeremy God bless you.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Anthony! More videos coming soon.

[@99ryanlee]

Bad drainage is a homeowners nightmare, you ride in there like the Lone Ranger on a concrete buggy to save the day. Well done Shawn and all involved!

[@GCFD]

Haha thank you!

[@robertechols9094]

Great job! Going the extra mile no matter what! That was a great add with that extra basin for sure! A lot of water under that little bridge deck! Don’t mind the longer videos either. Be safe and have fun!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Robert. I'm glad you were all right with the longer video, there was a lot to this one and I wanted to cover it. 👍

[@briangorton5790]

I’m a big fan of yours in the UK. I’ve been following you around. two and a half years now and without doubt, this has been your best video in every way.. very professional. Keep ‘em coming 👏👏👏

[@GCFD]

Thank you Brian! This was one of my last videos with my old Garmin virb action cameras. I now have gopro 10s at 4k. I wish I had made the switch sooner. More good stuff is OTW!

[@samvoyles2096]

Hi Sean, another great video. Worth the wait, it is so much more satisfactory to see the end result working. Bummer that it took you an extra couple of months to get the footage, but well worth it to see it working. Keep'em coming!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Sam. I have several more that should be ready soon.

[@QuanTanRs]

This is probably one of my favorite videos, great synergy between the boss man and employees as well as the music, it may be KZbin stock music but it’s very relaxing and fits with the time-lapse clips

[@tracyandrews1782]

Water flows downhill. Seems so intuitive, so why don't more people know it? Lol!!! Love watching the way you present the beautiful work of these concrete crews!!! Love Miguel and all the guys. You're the best, Shawn.

[@toprock9500]

another stellar job Shaun and couldnt think of a better result. I had several videos to watch when i got home but yours as always was the first I got into. True professional

[@GCFD]

Wow thank you! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@jblanken08]

Absolute amazing job. It always sucks to have to come in and fix bad work, but I'm sure your client is very happy with yours and Miguel's crews hard work.

[@rolfnilsen6385]

Shaw, I really interesting, educational and entertaining video. Thanks! And please do not be afraid to repeat stuff you probably have repeated a lot in the previous videos you have made. Stuff like "water want to flow downhill", and "you never ever want water flowing to the house". It really adds to your videos when you point out these principles.

[@GCFD]

Thanks for the tips. I feel like I'm repeating myself a lot but it still fits into the overall video.

[@michaelnaak]

Great job solving the problem. You should create a master class on drainage. It's disappointing to see all the jobs you have to fix when other people don't do it the right way. People need to learn to call you first because then they get the job done the right way the first time.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Michael! First and last lesson: water flows downhill (:

[@tonyvandergriff977]

Wow, big job. Really nice job👍🏻👍🏻Shawn. You have some great concrete finishers with a good eye for detail and thought!

[@GCFD]

Yes they are the best! I let them do their thing and it's always an awesome result.

[@anthonycollins4747]

Hi Shawn, Great video nice job it amazes me that people don't clean away leaves from these drains.If they don't it will eventually clog up. Your system will work great if managed right.Keep the videos coming.👍👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you Anthony!

[@roberthernandez1985]

Shawn you’re brilliant man as a plumber in the commercial industry I’ve done tons of drainage outdoors and now I’m on my own with my own company it’s amazing to see there’s good guys out there that understand hydro mechanics like you do I get into it a lot around here with landscapers and other drainage companies that build disaster after disaster especially the burrito wrapped French drains to name one lol keep it up

[@GCFD]

Thanks Robert! I see the same thing here. The burrito wrap is even in the NC landscaper's handbook! I couldn't believe it.

[@a80286b]

Filter fabric works great. You just have to find the brands that work well. Dude, even the DOT uses it. But ya, I certainly agree that most companies do not do good drainage work.

[@roberthernandez1985]

@@a80286b lol the dot isn’t the greatest branch in the world also u can use filter fabric I didn’t say that I actually Do usually line the bottom Of the French drain with fabric so silt doesn’t climb up into the French drain piping holes but a full burrito wrap Is a waste

[@a80286b]

@@roberthernandez1985 well, It says a lot if the dot trusts it to protect billions of dollars of highway. But plus, I know it works beacause I use it.

[@roberthernandez1985]

@@a80286b it works it’s just slightly restrictive to flow and for what it is the pipe stays just as clean depending on the soil type

[@juandefs]

As a spanish speaker i get the full experience watching the guys talk about stuff haha, this is great

[@GCFD]

Awesome! I don't speak spanish so I miss out.

[@zekeg1362]

Shawn totally enjoyed your video. You are a solution oriented person. You have a great crew. Best wishes for 2022.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Zeke!

[@alanostner]

Love the project! Agree: very important to add that catch basin. That location needed one due to its low point position. I sure like those catch basins. So pitiful that all that expense went into the first project establishing those catch basins with no fall away from the FFE. Smart to never put drains against the foundation. Great project.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Alan! I'm, glad you enjoyed the project - Shawn

[@TimbapaEllegua]

Thank you for all of this artwork footage. I appreciate you!!❤️❤️

[@GCFD]

You are so welcome

[@scrunchiiface]

Oh man! My son really wants one of those millipedes as a pet! Your knowledge about drainage systems is unprecedented but I didn't know you were an entomologist as well!

[@GCFD]

Yes Sierra! I worked for a few years as an aquatic ecologist and my specialty was identifying benthic macroinvertebrates (bugs that live in the stream bottom). I also did my master's work in community ecology and climate change using insect communities. 👍

[@donaldbarr8300]

Nice to see the millipede relocation. They are important to the soil. And very educated too, nice job at the site. The first contractor, took the money and run. Good job guys!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Donald!

[@malcolmcheyne3803]

I've watched a lot of your videos Shawn and would have to say THIS IS ONE OF YOUR BEST!! Happy New Year from Townsville, Australia.

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I have been trying to increase the quality of these videos for sure.

[@kennith.]

Shawn, another awesome job and attention to detail. I liked that you dropped the catch basin, many guys would have left it on top of the sand rock.

[@GCFD]

They were not thrilled with me that we needed to lower it but no one complained. It's great working with quality people.

[@alanostner4909]

Fantastic project. You know how to do it right the first time instead of most drainage projects that just make a mess.

[@GCFD]

Thank you

[@atomatom6442]

Watched the whole video. Well done, well explained, nice camera angles and drone footage. Learned a lot! Nice Job!

[@Obospeedo]

The work you had done looks 100 times better!

[@GCFD]

thank you Jimmy!

[@firstnamesurname1743]

Excellent video and what a job. Great work between GCFD and Harvey's team to get that large area marked and poured. Looks like it is working like a dream as well - but maybe the homeowner will be best off investing just a little more in a leaf blower 😅 Cheers Shawn, looking forward to the next one already.

[@GCFD]

Yes those leaves need to be removed!! Grrrrrr

[@chadwhite8352]

You are fantastic at explaining the process. Thank you.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Chad!

[@wakeupgeoff]

Awesome work. No nonsense and professional. Love it

[@GCFD]

Thank you Geoff! 👍

[@dore7108]

Many thanks for sharing this video! It was essential to me, OMG , almost a year I was looking for an effective solution to my similar problem in my yard. You did amazing job, THANK YOU!

[@GCFD]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@digsindirt4490]

Beautiful job! That's a nice size area they have to work with now. Excellent craftsman and skill.

[@GCFD]

Thank you! 👍

[@flipzout100]

Watching the concrete go is was a thing of beauty. Very nice drone footage. Congrats on a job well done.

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@matadaniel6520]

Gr8 job.... thoroughly enjoy the work your team does putting your customer first 👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you Daniel! - Shawn

[@thomasmorrison3279]

Beautiful job. You guys solved the problem and it looks really good also.

[@ricardoernestoguzman9455]

Dear Sean, it was a 45 minute video that seemed like 10 of how good it was, interesting, entertaining, wanting to see more, an excellent job and very well explained for those of us who are not experts on these issues, I hope you continue to surprise us with So interesting, great and educational videos, HAPPY NEW YEAR (with a lot of work and health) my greetings from Buenos Aires ...

[@GCFD]

Thank you Ricardo! I try really hard to keep the videos watchable and not padded with fluff. 👍

[@Verdant02]

Another job well done- seems like a great group of hard working guys on the concrete crew.

[@GCFD]

Yes those guys are awesome workers and great fun to work with.

[@jasonnra1]

Man, I always learn so much from what you do shawn. Thank you

[@GCFD]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad you enjoy my stuff - Shawn

[@RodJetton]

Nice meeting the crew!!

[@GCFD]

👍👍

[@dustbat]

It is amazing to watch people who know exactly what to do. I found it to be reasonable to expect my Latino workers to know what to do and I did not have to ask a lot of questions. Fun working with those guys as to being their customer.

[@GCFD]

they are the best for sure.

[@maddierosemusic]

Another great video. I am planning on putting a slab against my house like you did here and then incorporating your French Drain system to keep the water away from my foundation on one side of the house.

[@scottboys4js]

I love how you trust Harvey guys , and respect them as well

[@GCFD]

Yes they are awesome guys!

[@scottboys4js]

@@GCFD definitely, today you don’t see a lot that especially up north , so keep up the great work and keep the content coming

[@scottboys4js]

Your uniforms shirts what material do you use.

[@jackhume4532]

Happy new year to you and your crew Shawn and as always excellent work on that particular project and it’s always great to see your work in action afterwards and until next time TaRa for a bit.

[@GCFD]

You too Jack!

[@smitcher]

That concrete looks amazing and is working so well. Those concrete guys are brilliant, hats off to them...

[@GCFD]

I agree. They made the job for sure.

[@smitcher]

@@GCFD You and your guys are great too though... watch your videos all the time. Very professional installations and you always know what's best no matter the situation... love that you sit on the videos for so long too, until you can add the rain footage - it's great to see it in action...

[@mikenewman3715]

Nice job Shaun you guy are such hard workers and do an amazing job

[@GCFD]

Thank you Mike! We try.

[@JaredKroh]

Great work. I can't get enough of these videos.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Jared! More on the way soon!

[@JWB671]

Dude, one of the best ones yet!

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I've got some more good ones on the way.

[@AntoniEmanuel7328]

Great work on this yard by all you guys. Your filming and editing skills is superb.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Antoni! Thanks for watching - Shawn

[@brandonsamson6278]

Pro team and work. I’m always learning from these videos.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Brandon 👍

[@dylantrinder1571]

Another great job Shawn, well done.

[@GCFD]

👍 Thank you Dylan!

[@CenterStarsChannel]

Thanks for the rain footage as always.

[@LBCAndrew]

One of the best investments ive made was one of those sewer jetter hoses for a pressure washer. I used to have issues with drains backing downstairs in my house and after hiring a plumber a few times, enough was enough. What was truly shocking was the sheer volume of "debris" that builds up in the pipes over the years. Everyone always blames the toilets but what surprised me was how much buildup was caused by the laundry. All that fine fiberous stuff slowly accumulates into literal bricks of fiber that plug everything up.

[@user-ic8kp4br8k]

Great job! I like your videos because you show results in the rain!

[@leolldankology]

These long uploads are awesome 👌 🤟.

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I always wonder about the length being too long. Thanks for sharing.

[@GoCoyote]

I agree with your assessment. It is always far better to prevent the water from getting anywhere near the building. It is good to have both active (drains) and passive (sloping) systems in case the drains get clogged. I would add mesh to the sidewalk. Helps prevent unwanted cracking. But would require a pumper.

[@GCFD]

👍👍

[@JE-zl6uy]

I had a pet Millipede as a kid (About the size of a Cigar) - they make surprisingly good pets, and are great for the soil if you're gardening! They do love sweet fruits and veggies - anything they can find rotting on the ground. Melon rinds were my Millipede's favorite dish.

[@GCFD]

What was his name?

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Great video Shawn. The work looks great. Hope you are doing well. Have a great day.

[@GCFD]

Thanks, you too!

[@MikeHarris1984]

Great video! This is one of my fav that you've put out! I like these bigger projects! I don't know why I watch these, I live in Phoenix where we get flash floods during monsoons and it is dry and sunny the other 350 days of the year, lol. But great work!!!!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Mike! More videos coming soon. Shawn

[@williamlynnroden]

I've got some work to do around my place, I think I'll pick me up one of those pretty green wheelbarrows. . It was a nice touch,, you putting that in there.

[@ian22222]

I just found your channel last night and let’s just say I’m kinda addicted now!

[@GCFD]

Welcome to the channel Ian! I'm glad you're enjoying it. - Shawn

[@randywl8925]

Logic would say, that you creating the low point, puts control in your hands. Great video. I've never known or thought about the location of a grate like the one you removed.

[@dudeduderinoduderino9689]

Very nice work and the new job was better than the first.

[@GCFD]

The building is not flooding anymore so that's the main thing!

[@shawmarcus1989]

Hard work there... Yall keep it up... this is what makes america great

[@GCFD]

I agree! 👍

[@amazinghof6122]

Happened upon your channel and have been hooked! Great videos and super informative! Enjoyed it very much!

[@GCFD]

Welcome to the channel HOF! I'm glad you're enjoying my stuff - Shawn

[@Drew_peaballs_128]

Those concrete breakers look so good I can’t wait to get one for my 463 bobcat 👌

[@GCFD]

Harvey's is like 20 years old. 👍

[@sawdustmaker49]

I love guys that are not afraid to work!

[@MrBobby781]

Hey Sean, glad to see you up and running. Healthy,Happy New Year……Bobby L

[@GCFD]

Thank you Bobby! You too!

[@LAZYDAYZAHEAD]

Another outstanding job Shawn.

[@GCFD]

Thank you! 👍

[@tmactheplumber4966]

Impressive job on how it's supposed to be done. I'm giving you a raise and promotion : ). Love your work !

[@GCFD]

haha sweet!

[@soundguy098]

Great job Shawn!

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@osteodoc1988]

Thanks for lots of details!

[@GCFD]

Thanks for commenting!

[@tracyrain4941]

Gonna need to watch this again! Was busy trying to keep up with the chat and missed bits of it! 😊

[@GCFD]

Same!

[@tracyrain4941]

@@GCFD ... but you filmed it and edited it?!

[@tracyrain4941]

Have watched this again. There was an "f" bomb in that you said "full" bubble! I think this may be what was meant! Certainly no foul language.

[@TatPeddler]

really enjoyed the series. excellent job

[@GCFD]

Thank you!