More grass than gravel! Gravel Driveway Repair-Schott Services

[@danielcouturier6037]

That is crazy awesome! Great before and after marketing photos for ya. Dang. I want that machine.

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

Very relaxing to watch John . As an armchair helper , We did a great job !

[@SchottServices]

Ha! Thanks for the help!

[@Paulo-g6p]

Nice job bud ...

[@jeffmayeux1692]

Love not only the superb finished driveway but the full install and explanation of the process. Probably one of the best videos on KZbin on driveway refinishing. John, you are extremely talented. Just glad you are creating longer videos even though it requires more editing on your part.

[@SchottServices]

Thank you very much!

[@EricLehner]

Hello from Canada. You make the world a better place, one home at a time. Well done! Respect.

[@SchottServices]

@EricLehner thank you sir!

[@ryan05753]

Do you prefer a dump pile rather than a tailgate spread?

[@carljones3515]

Glory be,your back. Missed your fine work.

[@dalemiller9444]

You are one of the most proficient operator on a mini skid steer I’ve seen on KZbin. Your Attention to detail is second to none. Watching your videos makes me want to go out and buy a Mini Skid steer. Keep up the great work.

[@aaronburford5701]

Absolutely the best!

[@aaronburford5701]

This video had everything I love to see, grading, leveling, spreading of gravel, dumping of material... the sounds were so relqxkbg..thanks for sharing one of my favorites!

[@aaronburford5701]

Rewatched! The GOAT again makes another driveway look great on the mini!

[@cheryldawnejackson]

Always amazing work! What a nice change for that homeowner!

[@aaronburford5701]

Love both attachments, the leveler was a great touch and help to make a huge differenc.

[@aaronburford5701]

You already know! This is the best!

[@aaronburford5701]

Rewatching again! Love the content!

[@chadroeder]

Nice work. Shows what a one man crew can do with know how and the right tools.

[@aaronburford5701]

Rewatched! Love the driveway refresh! This is one of your best in my opinion!

[@aaronburford5701]

Watching again, the driveway recovery looks amazing!! This is the type of content i love to watch... More please!

[@SchottServices]

I appreciate your continued support!

[@aaronburford5701]

@@SchottServices yes indeed! Enjoy your content immensely! You do amazing things with the mini!

[@ricepadi29]

Great work! One day I hope I can spread gravel evenly with the bucket. I do have a planer also but always nice to start off close then fine tune.

[@232fezz]

Great job! A lot of work that you make look effortless.

[@kevinhiggenbottom8339]

I wish I had his talent he's a professional he knows what he's doing that's why I recommend get a hold of him and ask him what you need done he could probably do it for you that's why he's a professional

[@aaronburford5701]

This is the best, you are the best! Love driveway projects!

[@carljones3515]

Awesome. You make it look so easy.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SchottServices]

Thank you sir!

[@kevinhiggenbottom8339]

That's not a power rake that's a man's Man's power rate how awesome is that

[@aaronburford5701]

One of my favorites! The Power rake is the best!

[@aaronburford5701]

I enjoy both seeing rhe attachment eat up grass on gravel, but also hearing it too!

[@aaronburford5701]

Love your channel and your work! It's one of the best especially thus one!

[@SchottServices]

Wow, thank you!

[@aaronburford5701]

Love this content and video! One of my favorite with the rake usage an driveway projects!

[@SchottServices]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@justinsigmon1878]

Dang you do great work. I do landscaping in NC.

[@SchottServices]

Much appreciated!

[@aaronburford5701]

Looks great, impressive!

[@andrewfroedge8227]

looks great!

[@mrmarty1403]

I noticed you always pull the Harley rake. Does that work better for you and are the tines going towards the machine or away? Another good video.

[@sethmeashey3219]

Really nice work as always! I love my Bobcat MT 100 but that vermeer seems like a really nice and capable machine!

[@Mangold2865]

The MT100 is better in my opinion. I’ve used both and find the bobcat to be better.

[@featheredcoyote5477]

One thing I've learned is that you need to find whatever reputable dealer is nearest to you more than just the brand. I've always ran Grasshopper mowers in northern Indiana because the dealer is fantastic. I wanted Exmark, but the dealer had terrible customer service. They all make great machines, but they don't make reliable people.

[@Amy-ot4jg]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video I can clearly see the power rake looks like it would be the best tool for this job however I have only ever used a bucket and was interested in getting a land leveler would a land leveler achieve the same results on this job if they been sprayed ahead of time and obviously with more work in time

[@SchottServices]

Glad it could help!

[@ZR1Terror]

Wow!!! Excellent!

[@kevinmcmanus7298]

Nice! Does the power rake kick up a lot of dust when you’re doing driveways and lawns?

[@SchottServices]

It can in the summer if it's been super dry for awhile. But here in Indianapolis we tend to get rain thru the summer which keeps the dust down. But if you are in a drier climate it would be dusty!

[@jasontaylor9871]

Have lots of landscaping companies in my area that power rake new yards and dirt but no one is willing to power rake my gravel driveway, Is it hard on the equipment to power rake a gravel driveway?

[@SchottServices]

I use my power rake mainly on driveways and used same power rake for past 15 years with minimal repairs. Just bought a new power rake last year but old one still works just worn out a bit!

[@mikel9567]

Just FYI, that mini skid steer is not adequate for compaction. There isn't enough ground pressure, which is the whole point. I think that mini has about 3.7 psi of ground pressure. Need to get a roller or plate compacter if you want to achieve compaction. All your doing by driving back and forth is just leaving track marks.

[@outdoorchampions1]

That was killer. 👌🏻

[@Stumpman2021]

How long did this take you? Nice job!!!

[@SchottServices]

5-6 hours

[@VaJamie]

does that machine have a float position? Nice work!

[@SchottServices]

Yes. Thank you!

[@stevekissel3822]

I've seen the blue ball cart in a few vids, what are you using it for?...Best, Steve

[@SchottServices]

Ha! That's my tripod for camera. I do use it for actual 2 wheel cart purposes but doubles as my tripod!

[@robertjefferies1781]

These vidieos are oddly satisfying

[@SchottServices]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@kevinhiggenbottom8339]

Sorry again but you need a neon yellow vest on that way you're being more safety but you look good as a professional anyway but I'm just letting you know that why people can look out for you because they might not see you so when they see you and your best that's what you should do if you want that's my opinion keep up the good work buddy I like your videos

[@featheredcoyote5477]

I worked for the highway department and we have strobes, flashing signs, neon vests, signage of work being done in the area....though I get your response, the truth of the matter is people don't care what vest your wearing nor blinking lights. We've had numerous situations where our guys have been hit and the vest didn't save them from their injuries. He's in a driveway, not a highway.

[@aaronburford5701]

Move it!

[@Vaz-quez]

How much am I expecting to pay someone for something like this? And nice video.

[@SchottServices]

Unfortunately, I do not give any pricing info through these videos. If you are in Indy and a potential customer, I would be glad to come out and give a free estimate. Thanks for watching!

[@randywilson6869]

I wish that u could tell us what to expect to pay for a job like this. A lot of times I don’t think they need the stone after u get done with your part

[@SchottServices]

Many times they do not but the customer likes the fresh look of new stone. I have done many driveways that when I am done the customer does not want stone

[@featheredcoyote5477]

If that's my property, I would prefer the 10 ton of added stone since he's already there. Looks better and you'll need it eventually and the price isn't gonna be cheaper in 2 yrs when ya need it done.

[@jaynelson573]

Number 57 is the best

[@featheredcoyote5477]

57? Indiana have 57's? I know we have 53's and 73's. But with an established driveway like the one in this video, 8's work best because the base already has plenty of fines in it. 8's are best.

[@jimharvard]

i'm wondering why you didn't put down a weed-block barrier fabric before pouring the gravel. i would be afraid that grass and weeds would start growing again in this driveway.

[@SchottServices]

Interesting question (I get this a lot from customers!) Weed block or in the case of gravel driveways you would would want soil separation cloth. It is beneficial to a brand new driveway where it's placed directly on bare soil then you build up from there. With this job and many gravel(crushed stone) driveway jobs I am only resurfacing what's currently there. I would need to dig up up at least 6" of material to get the cloth down deep enough so if ever running a power rake or box rake that the fabric wouldn't be destroyed. Many customers ask why I don't install a weed block. Few reasons, first it's an added cost to excavate the stone, move it/store it away from driveway during fabric install, the cost of the actual fabric is expensive and installing. It would turn a job like this from a half day job into a full day job, possibly 2 days with extra labor. With all that, you are going to be putting the grass/weed filled stone back on top of the fabric. So ultimately you will still need to treat the the weeds/grass with a non-selective herbicide anyhow once all that extra work is performed. Weed fabric and stone alone do not stop weeds/grass from growing. Preventative maintenance stops weeds such as herbicides and regular power raking. I've seen weeds grow thru asphalt/concrete. If left untamed, nature will take back anything mankind throws at it! Look at any vacant parking lot or abandoned building! So weeds/grass would grow right back on top of the fabric. I do offer it to customers but most do not want to spend the extra money. They just want their driveway back to normal for most affordable cost. Every driveway I explain to the customer the preventative measures required to maintain it. It's very simple most times and can even be managed with natural ingredients if not wanting to use products like glyphosate/Roundup. Even though this is what I recommend to people. Every driveway surface requires some sort of maintenance. Concrete/asphalt needs to be sealed. Gravel/crushed stone needs weed/grass prevention/power raking! I apologize for the long reply but always wait for this question! I believe if done properly from the start a separation cloth can make a big difference. As in this driveway I think originally the crushed stone was laid directly on the bare ground and not very deep. Over time people added more stone but never properly. So the weeds/grass just grew right back thru over time. As with job, these options were discussed/quoted but customer didn't want to spend the extra money. And after explaining what I just explained the customer decided it would be better to just maintain it per my suggestions! Hopefully this helps!

[@SchottServices]

Sorry, not quite done! With a driveway like this that's loaded with weeds /grass. As soon as it's completed I suggest to put down a pre-emergent then as soon as you start seeing green growing back start spraying it. Like weeds in your lawn, if properly maintained they stop growing but need to be maintained!

[@nathan.pershing]

@@SchottServices Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this!!

[@daffiestsoup5554]

What brand harley rake do you run?

[@SchottServices]

It's made by Harley Rake but painted red because it has Toro name on it. I bought with first Toro Dingo. Thanks for watching!

[@derekbutts1782]

What gpm is that rake ?

[@SchottServices]

I am not sure. I want to say 10-15 range. It's a Harley Rake just has Toro brand on it. My machine is 15.5. U bought it with Dingo many years ago and runs it just fine

[@derekbutts1782]

@@SchottServices sweet thanks man