Mountain Road Build - NOTHING Went As Planned!!!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Hey Dude, Deb got anxiety watching the dirt work.....she is not a fan of drop-offs!! What an INCREDIBLE road....we are so happy for you! Tractor Hard! 🚜💪!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks guys! 👊

[@brockspencer5949]

That's the feeling that contractors should strive to make their clients feel. Ecstatic about the result, the hard work, the efficiency and feeling that the cost was reasonable and justified. Congrats on the road man. So cool that you can share that part of your property so much more now that you can safely get up there without issues. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It’s a rare thing now days to get that kind of work ethic. It deserves to be noticed. I can’t wait for the weather to break so we can get back to getting some things done around here. We are snowed under at the moment! Thanks for watching!

[@robewanchuk6757]

JD is an awesome dude for getting that all done for you and not leaving it partially done. Lots of skill while spreading those rocks. Road looks great Lucas. Congrats

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Absolutely, he knows his craft. Thanks for watching!

[@50Acres]

Wow that is a very impressive road. There's something so satisfying seeing that gravel go down.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Right?! It really came together! Thanks for watching.

[@graemetracybradshaw9871]

what a great job..A man who takes pride in his work and dedication to his clients..Love your new road Mate.. Regards from Australia.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching! 👊

[@kenkonstruction6127]

A vibrating padfoot compactor roller was needed earlier when he was pushing in the fill. This is done in lifts because all of those tracked machines do not compact like you think. The tracks are for staying ‘afloat’ when working material.

[@MartyHenderson-ie9sp]

That new road looks awesome Lucas. I agree with you. Sometimes it is just better to stay out of the way a let the big dog eat. A lot of times I want to help because I know I can, but I also realize when I would be a lost cog in the wheel depending on the situation. That road is something to be really proud of. Thanks for the video my friend.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks Marty! I appreciate you watching!

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

Happy for you! Road looks great and I'm sure will add much to your enjoyment.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! It is a huge blessing!

[@comlbbeau]

I think there is as much art as there is science in excavation work. Having the vision as well as the skills to complete a project like this is impressive. Whatever JD charges you, it is worth it.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Absolutely! I’ll have a video in a week or so breaking down the cost of the project. 👍

[@kevinocheltree3769]

Congratulations on your road, Lucas!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@SLH_Kevin]

Congratulations on the new road. Looks great.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@Austin1994Suloff]

Looks awesome dude, it’s been a pleasure watching your channel grow to what it is today. Little bit of advice for the driveway. We have a 400 foot long driveway at our cabin in the mountains, with a very similar driveway if not basically the same just not as wide. We had issues with the water rushing down our ditch to the point where it cut deep ruts in. Something we did to stop that was putting rip rap in. Basically rock the size of softballs or a little larger in the ditch. This slowed down the water to the point where rutting was not longer an issue. Other then that I wouldn’t change a thing, looks great 😊

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I have been thinking that will need to happen, but we have a LOT of rock so I am going watch it through spring and decide what needs to happen after I see some water flowing. I’d say we will end up doing the same…

[@jeremyj612]

That road sure is turning out well! Sounds like an excellent company to work with. That skid steer did a great job packing it in. They leave it so smooth it's hard to compare to a tractor doing it. Your tractor does have more PSI under the tires than that skid steer though, so you can definitely pack it as hard, but it sure won't be as smooth. I bet you're tickled to death. I know I would be. Thanks!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, that track loader really flattened it out so well. It was fun to watch what that machine could do! We are thrilled with the road! It is life changing.

[@anthonywallace6698]

This series of videos showing your road going in have been great to watch.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! It was a lot of fun to get to document it without having to do the work. Thanks for watching!

[@matthewsims359]

man lucas, for some reason, you always find the right people to work with. well, we know the reason, BLESSED. i am so excited for you, i think my smile is bigger than yours. congrats man, its all well deserved.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! No doubt we are blessed!

[@outsidewithrodney8240]

The driveway looks awesome!!!!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@livedlearnedDIY]

Congrats. It is a miracle that you guys could get the road built in the winter time. We have had nothing but rain and snow in Southeastern KY all winter.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

No doubt. It was a battle, but they were on it!

[@ericfluty3257]

Looks fantastic! The only thing left to do is fire up the mill and start cutting lumber for the new house!! Glad you were able to realize your dream of a nice road. It’s a dandy! God bless!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! God bless you!

[@dereksstuff8395]

That's a beauty of a skidsteer

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Isn’t it? I’m trying not to want one! Lol

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Lucas, I remember when I got my driveway in, but when they hauled the gravel in and spread it for me it was a life changer like your new drive will be for you. God Bless

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Absolutely! It’s amazing! God bless! 👊

[@fallenskyshomesteadingandp2528]

Excellent job sir! The hilltop driveway turned out amazing.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@user-scooter1965]

Lucas the new driveway is turning out to be amazing. Are you planning on putting some rip-rap in the hillside drainage ditch that runs down the driveway to help prevent washout? JD's work ethic is exemplary!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I’m going keep an eye on that and see how it does. There is a LOT of rock in that soil so it may hold up ok as it is. If not, I’ll be ready. 👍

[@davidlambert2537]

Well done on that road !!! You never go wrong contracting JD...

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

For sure. I recommend him to everyone I know. 👍

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

Awesome video 😊 That was a phenomenal amount of work done in a relatively short time 👍 It looks great 😊

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It was! They did the business!!! We are so thrilled with all of it.

[@smeefamily54]

I would plant some shrubs along the hill behind your house, just to catch some of the dirt if it starts to move. Lucas: you mention the ground moving. Out by my place, Hwy 17 at the Petawawa River is on muskeg. When they were building it the whole area would ripple as the heavy trucks drove over it. Every spring the road heaves. That is a very nice road you finally got. No wheelies or donuts. I can just see you if that would happen now. Take care and stay safe.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Good point! I need to get a fence or guard rail built on that hill sooner than later!

[@jamesharless5357]

That is one nice looking driveway, Lucas. Those guys have done an awesome job. Looking forward to seeing the finish product. Great video.!👍🏻

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

They do great work!

[@tristardiggin]

They did a good job building the road! It looks great…😀👍

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

They sure did! Thank you!

[@tristardiggin]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Jobs like that are definitely my favorite to do…😀👍

[@robertglaskin-clay1542]

Beautiful Job, love your vision and JD's work. It is always refreshing to have someone who is proud of their work and will work beyond expectations to do the job to their standards, which are higher than the customer's expectations. Enjoy your new road and I hope your 'plugs' for JD will give him more work than he can do, he deserves it along with his crew. Lucas, enjoy your videos with no 'BS' and thanks for sharing your passions and dreams.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I hope it helps his business to grow. They deserve it!

[@Hawk.82]

Man, I've seen DOT roads that are made poorer than that. Congrats on a heck of an awsome road. JD did you right.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! He sure did! 👊

[@nrobinson7951]

Hi Lucas. Thanks to JD for all of his hard work to geterdone. The drive way looks awesome. Blessings

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! He and his crew did great! 👊

[@Luxurylogs]

Every nice work, great job enjoy the new journey up to the top.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@joegentz4662]

Happy for you Lucus!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@sparky11772]

Good afternoon Lucas! looks Great!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you and good afternoon!

[@bfleming66]

Great information and insight on dropping in the road. Looks spectacular! We are about to put in a mountain road in western NC and hope it turns out as nice as yours. Hope you are living up the mountain sooner than later.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I plan to go through some itemized costs on equipment and supplies next week. Hopefully it will help people get an idea of what to expect. Thanks for watching!

[@bfleming66]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I heard you mention that in the video and anxious to see the breakdown. We're looking at around 3300 linear feet (over an existing logging road like you had) and was glad to hear yours came in under expected costs!

[@RavensRidgeNC]

JD is the man!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That’s right!

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

That road looks great!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It does! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Lvdw1999]

The driveway looks great Lucas! Very cool.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@magoo_1500]

Looks great!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@roadglide1142]

Looks great 👍

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! I’m very pleased with it.

[@ShermanLawncareAndFirewood]

Beautiful brother !! Great job

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! They did do an awesome job.

[@MannistoCay]

Hey Lucas, looks like they'll be ready for asphalt next week ! Looking good. It's warming up here a bit only -34°C today. Stay warm bud, some trailer work and maybe the sawmill today. Cheers Mark from the Cay! 🛣️☺️🥶🏝️

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Man! We got down to 3F here and I hate it. 😂🤣 I start staying inside when it’s this cold. Stay safe, Man!

[@MannistoCay]

@ Stuff to do, lol. Many layers, just like an onion or a cake. 🥶😎🪵🔥

[@ronniehoward6601]

Very nice.

[@jasonmoody7985]

I’m so happy for you and your family

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@HammerWrench]

My prediction for you in 2025. Milling the lumber for your home on the hill. Looks great!🛠️

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I hope so. I’m not sure that I will get to the actual building on a house part, because we will have a lot of infrastructure stuff to work out, but that’s the direction I want to be headed.

[@SidLeavold]

Great job

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@Outdoorsy368]

J.D. sounds like a cool dude

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Definitely is. 👊

[@mercurymangarage6186]

Lookin good. What’s your plans for a guard rail? Are you gonna dress up the ditch or leave it as is? You’re off to a good start. I’m sure whatever you decide to do you won’t have to hire it out. You now have the equipment to finish it off. Good stuff.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I’m not sure on the guard rail yet. One of my concerns is all of the rock we put over the edges, I doubt I’ll be able to auger post holes. I’m not sure what I’ll get into there…

[@rcguy18]

Now that is some dedication from good person. Pole barn is how soon?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

If we can ever thaw out!

[@dallasdavis3246]

that looks better than most county roads here

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

lol. It really is awesome!

[@Tapthatsugershack]

Great stuff, Lucas 👏 what a big difference. It looks awesome 👌 definitely shaking the dust and cobwebs out of your wallet

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

For sure! It is going to be well worth the investment though! 👊

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

wow what a fantastic job. I have a good friend that has done work like that for me. 200% ontime and works he arus off. I see you have a hat from Jerry's on. have you tried the timber dog carbides yet?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes!, that’s what I’m running now. I am a fan. If this snow ever melts I will be getting back to the Woodyard and milling! 👍

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead i understand, i have the crud bug and it's not being nice. wishing for bright sunny days.

[@markward553]

That was an interesting project 👍

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@e1ucas]

Wow, that looks spectacular! Good on ya, mate! No idea how you pulled that off given our recent weather. I've been mostly slopped in since before Thanksgiving.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Tough to work on a big project like this in the winter. They did amazing.

[@outdoors-fun]

Man i can sense a little track loader envy in your voice lol. They are great machines. You probably could have picked up a nice used one for what you paid for the TYM.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I actually looked at some. I ultimately decided on the tractor for the best overall fit for me and the channel…

[@faulltw]

You are going to have to add "Compound" to the name of your place ;)

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

😂🤣 We have three families here now. It may be fitting!

[@jamesjustice859]

JD 👍

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That’s right! 👊

[@keithmaggard9024]

If we ever meet you owe me a sugar free doctor pepper for all the videos I have watched

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Sounds like a deal to me! We will meet sometime I’m sure! I appreciate the support.

[@jerrygibs8120]

Awesome share brother. Appreciate your thoughts and experience. I enjoy it when individuals are successful. Blessings and prayers to you and family ☝ 🙏 🙌 in Jesus's Name. Keep it safe, healthy, discerning, strong and give HIM ☝the credit. 😊 Looking forward to your next video and the beginning of your projects. Praying that all gets done and finances flow🙏☝🙌💪🎯💯%

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! Glory to God for certain! 👊