Installing a new driveway and channel drain

The original drainage job: • Installing a Grate dra...
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[@satorudo]

While seeing your old videos is a source for a good chuckle, it shows not only your progress on KZbin but your progress as a company as well. When we stop learning and improving we stop being better. Keep up the great work!

[@GCFD]

My goals with the videos greatly changed too. The early ones were a place I could direct callers to see my work, so they were not a priority. When I realized people were actually watching and learning from my stuff I knew I had to respond by increasing the quality. I really don’t know much about making videos and it was a steep learning curve for me.

[@Johnny-300]

Well said

[@specter6633]

I was wondering when he was gonna post lol. Excellent video as usual.

[@GCFD]

I have been slow with the holidays and all. I'm trying to get back into production.

[@saxcorp8437]

My dad had open heart surgery today. This is the kind of video I needed to unwind on an incredibly stressful day. Thank you Gate City from Perth, Australia 🇦🇺

[@danielm4436]

Yeah I've gone back and watched everything and now I eagerly wait.

[@juhwonpeoples3380]

@@GCFD how much does something like that cost?

[@EduardoISF]

Great job! I speak Spanish bro and your workers say some funny stuff throughout the video lol had me laughing lol 😂🤣

[@GCFD]

Yea I had to run this by a spanish speaking friend to make sure it was age-appropriate. Usually they're talking about the job and these guys don't really talk trash.

[@joepacheco7979]

Every time you're about to show rain footage, I get excited like a little girl! Awesome job(s)! I wish I was younger to start my own drainage business here in Hawaii (I'm currently a handyman). My friends yard is constantly wet, so I wish I could convince him to let me do his place. We'll see.

[@scooter6334]

Has anyone thanked your employees? I give them a 👍 Thank You boys for working so hard and taking pride in your work 😊.

[@GCFD]

Yes! I thank them all the time!

[@jarrodvsinclair]

Love that you come back when its raining to check on your work. Great Job!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Jarrod!

[@TheHomePros6221]

You guys really knocked it out of the park on this job!!! Very very good job!!

[@GCFD]

Thank you! They’ve been very happy with the extra space and no speed bump at the road.

[@howe2byy]

Another great video Shawn. You surround yourself with good people and you all do a great job. I'm constantly looking out for your videos. Your channel is one of my main go to channels. I always like to see the end product when you revisit in the rain, it proves you are good at what you do. Thanks 👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you Roy! I have a bunch more videos in the works.

[@Jasonoid]

I love the new driveway! Looks so much better and the water control worked really well!

[@GCFD]

Thank you! We were pretty happy with how things turned out too. No more speed bump at the road anymore.

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

Bro. That part that he said that it’s always important to get the homeowner out there while you’re working to make sure is absolutely correct. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve hired some guys to come do something and by the time it was done it wasn’t exactly what I expected or what I thought I told them. There are certain things I feel are important to verify with the homeowner. Sometimes you don’t know exactly what those parts are when you’re working on someone’s house so just having them check periodically throughout the important steps is vital

[@gwenwade6059]

This driveway renovation was truly a priority! Peace of mind now! How kind to notify them of the need to clean the gutters.

[@amandabottoms1]

anytime a contractor comes out and will openly say "hey, this stuff needs done that i noticed" that doesnt pertain to the job they are being paid for -- immediate rehire. Unless they are wrong lol

[@chrishelms1967]

Always enjoy watching true craftsmen ply their trade

[@billstathakos]

Finally! Something to watch!

[@GCFD]

Hahah I hope you enjoy this one Bill.

[@MrSparks701]

Best video and job yet Shawn! Always love watching a finished system working in the rain.

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

Brother. Your patience to be able to do the jobs film them and then wait for the rain footage to post them is absolutely mind blowing. Keep up the great work. Awesome vid

[@CS-qc7np]

This video touched on a no-go for me. My number one rule for myself is to never by a house sitting at the bottom of the driveway. The house is on the other side of the street would be my preference. As alway, great video!

[@GCFD]

That's a great rule. I always head downhill to new clients.

[@ncironhorse8367]

Shawn, it so awesome to see how you have expanded your knowledge and honed your processes on your jobs to grow your business.

[@Verdant02]

Glad to see you back with another great video highlighting you and your company’s great work

[@GCFD]

Thank you Mike! More on in the works

[@williamlloyd3769]

Clips of flooding you played look just like a lot of my local neighbors yards at this time in SoCal. Glad to see you’re going to improve this house.

[@SheenaRea]

Wow! Thoroughly enjoyable and tremendous fix to a bad flooding issue. Nice work again Shawn. Loved it!!👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you Sheena! I tried to get some old footage into this one and i like how it turned out.

[@tmactheplumber4966]

I find it sad at times what homeowners have to do to deter water. At least they have an incredible pro like you and the crew to make it right. Another awesome job.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Mac! 👍

[@thisgarbageiscoralgable.88]

Amen. What a great video ! ~I am the flood control for our neighborhood, including two streets and an alley. If I don't clear off debris from and open the storm grate in front of our house--the lowest point here--our garage will flood again . The city came out about two years, dug down to the water table for two drains and connected each to other nearby drains to accommodate more water flow. When they were finished, I told the city engineer and the contractor what a nice job they did....and that I would be sending them another video when it flooded again--every time. And the same problem still exists...all the tree seeds, leaves and other stuff that flows with the water, without any redesign for the excess trash. ~Just for fun, I took a video a few years ago of me rowing an old windsurfing board board back and forth in the street.... And still no more response to emails I've sent regarding this decades old (fifty plus years) failure. 🥸

[@kennith.]

Another great job as usual. Testament to the quality of your work that the home owner came back to you to do the "upgrade".

[@steverusie6986]

Wow another great job! I love these jobs where they liked your work so much they became return customers! Always amazed at the work you can do with the beak!

[@patriciabockenstette6550]

What a great job! You and your team improved on what you had done before. That was a thorough examination of the water flow and how to control it. Thanks for sharing.

[@Stratos53100]

Wow, That was a Lake.....Couldnt imagine living within that like it was.....Huge flow to that basin, excellent results & Massive before & after on that curb appeal.

[@GCFD]

Thank you! This was an awesome project and my friend is very happy with the results.

[@wm1176]

I’m certainly glad to have found your channel as I must access a flooding issue in my back and side yards.

[@eltonshamblen9766]

What a pro ! The work! Video, narration, and respect for his crew members. Always fun to watch.

[@danlah1303]

Great job - and the first video wasn't that bad :) Keep it up! The follow-up after install is really your calling card that so many other drainage contractors aren't willing to do.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Dan. The rain footage is a huge pain to get it but I agree that it's worth it.

[@Sapnek]

Widening that pathway and opening up the entrance is awesome!!!

[@GCFD]

👍 I love starting from scratch to made things flow better.

[@electricaf365]

Always good work from Shawn and Co.

[@gregott2011]

Your team does great work! I truly believe they have a great example to follow. Not only do you do a super professional job you all do that little extra that makes all the difference to your customers. keep up the great work.

[@monsantofungaro5704]

That turned out out really nice! You always do a great job on finish grading too. 👍

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

That turned out really good. They had a pile of water going through there. What a mess that was but you fixed it up all right and looks really good. Another fine job. And it's always good when you get cooperation. From the contractors like the cement driver. That was good of them to give you some leeway good stuff and the homeowner. She was happy. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@allanb9360]

Happy New Year Shawn to you and both crews. Man, it amazes me how satisfying the work you guys do gives me great pleasure. Always fun

[@GCFD]

Thank you Allan! Happy new year!

[@Motorizeify]

Beautiful job guys. Really enjoy these videos.

[@sku32956]

Your attention to detail is good ,the channel drain looks like a good solution ,what I see other out fits do with a heavy concrete truck is use old ply wood laid down in the driveway keeps it from rutting it out .

[@GCFD]

I knew we would be in there fixing the approach so we fixed the ruts and compacted. It's a trade off between using the buggy to move the concrete or get the truck in there and then fix the ruts.

[@peewee3ie]

Hi Sean, Good see repeat work from an old customer after a number of years. It also shows that you are doing something right to get them coming back to you to do work. I can remember subscribing near the start of your channel and good to see you business has gone from strength to strength

[@GCFD]

Thank you Tony! Thanks for watching and commenting, and for the sub! Shawn

[@cm517chris]

Excellent job on the driveway, and getting all that surface water away from the house 🏡 you definitely can't lie about that dry line 💯 we absolutely love the KZbin videos on all the work, so thank you! We've learned a huge amount and now know the correct way to install our open French drain in our flat front yard from you sir, as well as the correct materials to use! Have a great week👍👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you Christopher!

[@billlyttle8224]

Great Job Guys, I look for your work all the time the owners get a good job start to finish. Keep up the good work

[@GCFD]

Thank you Bill!

[@Davidsedge1]

Awesome job 👍! Sat back and enjoyed the whole video. Narration was excellent . You have the voice for it.

[@bruno_pr]

Great to see another video! I joined the Patreon at the end of last year to help support the channel!

[@Mark.Watson]

Nice job. I like how she has a more useable patio and sidewalk now.

[@gardeninginthedesert]

I really enjoyed this longer video although it took me a couple of weeks to be able to sit down and watch it. Fantastic job as always. 👍🏼

[@jaroslavbenes1075]

another great job! i love the follow up and seeing all that water shooting away. well done

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@Nick33779]

For not being too experienced, you did a fantastic job!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Nick!

[@wendyandjodymaillet7503]

All I can say is…Wow! Awesome job! Take care and I’ll see you on the next one.

[@jascharl]

Great work between you Harvey and his crew. The dry line is as important to drainage as the pink smoke ring is to good smoked brisket.

[@michaelmillsap952]

Great job guys !!!! Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming !!!!!

[@JALAJDARPAN]

As a Drainage Engineer i love you channel

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@3bonbot]

These are my favorite videos! Great Work!

[@joeshmoe7789]

I know I'm in the minority, but I love the long videos and seeing the job start to finish. I put it up on my big screen and sit back in my football recliner and enjoy. Sure beats reruns of Law and Order, or even the new episodes on channel 4.

[@leslieclaire]

Great job! I love the larger entry way. Very sweet house with better curb appeal! Happy New Year Shawn!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Leslie! Happy 2023!

[@danthefrst]

Nicely done indeed! And your beak handeling has evolved since last time I watched. Great thanks

[@GCFD]

Haha this project happened way before the other beak videos so I must have gone backwards!

[@danthefrst]

@@GCFD three steps forwards four steps backwards, or was it two steps.. crap. It was a while but mabye not long enough I watched you. You where flipping those slabs in a nice way. Mabye just its your editing-fu at work then.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Well done Shawn and all the team you have done a excellent job 👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you Taylor! This was a good one

[@DVul]

You and your team do good work, respect!

[@buttonmonkey6845]

Nice job. Have been watching your vids for a while now and am about to some of the knowledge gained to use on a barn conversion for my mum. All the best,😀👋🇬🇧

[@GCFD]

I wish you the best of luck with your project!

[@MrTitaylor]

Unsurprisingly, yet another great job!

[@SpoonMe]

New subscriber here in Michigan. Love the consciousness of all y’all’s work ethic. Really enjoyed the content. Wish you much success. We’ll keep watching, liking, subscribing, and commenting to help.

[@philoflyer]

Beautiful work, I would be proud of that.

[@usmc1992usmc]

Love it! Great work as usual and fantastic camera work. This made my night !

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@stevehall5008]

Beautiful job on this flooding issues. Let's see more videos coming sooner.

[@GCFD]

I'm trying to get some stuff in the works Steve. I love new video day!

[@stevencorley2352]

Great job. As usual. A very nice home much improved.

[@GCFD]

Thank you Steven!

[@jaymurtagh]

Well done . Excellent job. Your friend must be extremely satisfied with the work.

[@GCFD]

Yes she's very happy with how things turned out. 👍

[@GiftedDotado]

Great way to start the new year…. HOUR LONG VIDEOS!! YAYY🎉

[@scottydo2103]

Enjoyed watching this. Cheers, Scotty (Norway)

[@Mpro109]

Wow, awesome job, guys. Another great vlog

[@damianram83]

Just watched 3 videos and you are amazing at what you do and how you are hands on with before and after process and results

[@kattel84]

I work for a asphalt company here in Missouri. Just an idea for you, we have smooth buckets and have slide on teeth for them that we use heavy duty bolts to mount to the buckets.

[@GCFD]

I almost always prefer tooth buckets!

[@JohnDoe-ft3qs]

Just caught up on your videos was hoping you would post again, great work

[@GCFD]

Thank you John!

[@wendymorrison5803]

What I like is that all your guys look engaged and happy to be at work. Even in the background when they aren't aware of being filmed. Concrete crew too. That's good for your business and the customer. This job is looking efficient and clean. Not my aesthetic choice but each customer is different.

[@whip205inthebam3]

Shawn, and to all the guys and gals on the crew WTG great job 👍

[@Javito379]

I didn’t knew Assistant Director Skinner have a construction side business! Great job i enjoy the videos really much!!!!!

[@dennisgiles958]

Good job on the drainage problem solving.

[@douglascole3842]

We always pour our driveways 1.5 inches higher than pavement. That helps for water and future asphalt

[@phiilliiph7175]

Love this one! Great job.

[@JP-pk6sc]

Amazing video Shawn. I can't wait to see more!

[@GCFD]

More are in the works JP!

[@JP-pk6sc]

@@GCFD Forgot to mention, I've watched so many of your videos that you should really coin the phrase "this was all water that was ending up by the homeowners house"!

[@pen3n30]

Love what you build. You do good work

[@Tony2tall]

Excellent teamwork ✔️

[@bobwatson957]

Evening Shawn from sunny and wet Scotland in the middle of the winter. Great job.

[@robertwalter2841]

Well Done! Great Results!

[@alanviner3711]

nice job, nice to see that someone is still coccineous and doing really nice work.. wished you lived closer to us.. we are in Kingston, Ontario Canada

[@amandabottoms1]

what a fun thing to binge on a rainy day!

[@d.d.5633]

The blowing fog looks cool on the sped-up parts. 🙂

[@GCFD]

I think so too! I like those shots.

[@geraldblackburn4883]

Those guys do that concrete finishing like they are leaving their name on it. 👍👍👍

[@ChefDevo1776]

Incredible job!!

[@sparky2059]

Well another job well done. awesome video, more like that😀👍

[@MCHorner]

Nice work great video. Thanks

[@mailjabber]

Great videos of great work. Thanks!

[@truenorth365]

Awesome job, true beauty of a driveway. Your video popped up when searching for pouring concrete, learned alot by just watching (don´t understand mexican). Thumbs up from Sweden!

[@GCFD]

Thank you! Thanks for commenting! - Shawn

[@stephendavies7805]

Thanks for upload,,,, showing the job working at the very end of upload was great,,, 🇬🇧👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you Stephen! thanks for watching and commenting! Shawn

[@supayota7265]

You and your team did great!

[@jusjos1970]

Tremendous outcome!

[@SeanBaker]

Always putting in work!

[@GCFD]

Thank yo Sean!!

[@Caleballa]

Beautiful job!!!

[@jmjiscool16]

Your content is always great! & informative

[@amfwelsh]

Great to see an upload.crazy amount of water in those clips

[@GCFD]

For sure. I had to dig a little bit to get those clips but I think it was worth it.

[@grassyknoll4702]

looks like an excellent job...

[@clopezcarcache]

Excellent job, you are very professional, and your guys too. I like it that you check your job after. Saludos amigos desde Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

[@gonzalomadrid8744]

Good job guys impresive

[@alecsimages1]

Good job Shaun and happy new year, regards from Sheffield UK

[@GCFD]

Happy New Year alec