New Access Driveway To A Barn

[@crkproductions5000]

As someone who works on humans and have never run heavy machinery, i am excited to see you show the work of comparable operators. It further provides respect and appreciation for the job that you do. Thank you for your dedication to excellence.

[@mikeadams3977]

Just want to express my appreciate for your vlogs. No matter what crazy things are going on in the world, I can always come to your channel and just relax while watching you dig a pond or spread some gravel. It’s therapeutic.

[@garygentry583]

Does anybody else find it satisfying when he flips the stone out of the bucket at the end of a run? Youre good you, youre good!

[@nathanielthorpe1332]

That’s just because he knows how to run equipment wish he was around my area I’d try my hardest to get a job for him I’ve watch him for a couple of years now and he does some damn good work

[@practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962]

@@nathanielthorpe1332 I knew nothing about it when I started watching him and now I have a tow behind backhoe and definitely put things I have learned from him to work

[@Erik_C_251]

Where is he located?

[@maryschillinger2909]

North Carolina

[@4ennout2]

I like being able to hear the equipment you use, instead of Music.

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Yea me too, they have some people that put videos on KZbin and instead of letting you listen to the equipment run they play music and I’m like you I don’t like that I would rather hear the equipment run then hear the music and most of them are damn good operators to

[@wb8ujb]

I've said that for years, I don't watch these for the music. The sound of the equipment tells you a story in itself. I hate those video's that cover up the machine's sounds. Good work Chris, you stand tall both in your work and video's.

[@billabong9215]

Totally agree! When I'm driving tractors or diggers , I'd rarely even turn on the radio :)

[@derekbutts1782]

Hell yeah when u hear that pump wine and that excavator purring 3 or 4 functions.... to some, theres nothing like it .

[@kens.3729]

You generally Don’t get what you Pay for. Chris consistently Exceeds Customers Expectations.👍

[@bobolson9865]

Some of the most satisfying jobs are the ones that someone else has started and failed. And you get to come in and show how it's supposed to be done.

[@virginian7317]

Yes, and they are especially rewarding if you had lost out to the contractor who won it on a bid!

[@stevenr8606]

.... again

[@fredthedigger8289]

It's always fixing the "cheaper guys" shortcuts, ask me how I know. 😆

[@BubbasDad]

Ever bid a job and then lose it to someone else. Later, after the job is completed, the customer wants you to come in and fix it the way you told them it would be in the first place! I have been "too busy" to do a number of those jobs. They don't seem to understand why the total cost now exceeds your original bid for the job. Don't understand the additional cost of undoing the other guys work before you can finish it correctly.

[@michaelleblanc3363]

They did not like playing in the Mud!

[@adriancarter825]

You gotta love the skid steer , such a nippy piece of equipment, great work Chris .

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

I like it when you notice little things which will improve a property such as the high ground near the barn entrance and then fix them.

[@kens.3729]

I sure Hope to GOD that your Hands are Insured because they’re Very Valuable on these Jobs.👍

[@denisricher1349]

I was taught as a kid to do any job I did as though it was working on my own property.... Chris, every time I watch your videos I see that same process and care... Commendable !

[@daviswallace6351]

I've watched your videos for over a years now....and am still amazed how much work you are able to accomplish in a day.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

Going with the low bidder is possibly one of the most expensive things someone could do.

[@jaquigreenlees]

Bid is only to price the job, anyone who goes by price alone without checking previous jobs deserves what they lose.

[@redc8783]

Ya an just think we put a man on the Moon with Low Bids

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Sure is, if the job is not done right it will cost you in the end.

[@mysterj1]

And the state usually goes with a low bidder.

[@johnthompson9625]

The bitter taste of poor quality, lasts far longer, than the sweetness of low prices.

[@Outeniqua_Hiking]

You so careful and spot on with your work you almost robotic. People must enjoy paying for a great level of workmanship.

[@papaj3177]

Must be working in an alternate reality today, because I don't see a foot of mud under the machines.

[@antonybrown432]

I have seen a lot of operators with you are one of the best I've ever seen

[@kirk467]

Skid steer looks like it’s taking care of the grass pretty easily Chris! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@parkerdobrinski1578]

Hello I am ten I can drive a excavator by my self and I started when I was five

[@christopherriddle2734]

nice!

[@josemiscles1498]

That’s awesome! keep it up and you’ll be in the seat of the Bucyrus RH400 in no time. 😌

[@parkerdobrinski1578]

@@josemiscles1498 thank you so much

[@makingithappen5178]

That's about how Chris started.

[@JC-dr8ev]

That’s so cool! Keep at it!

[@neilbaschuk1665]

Cheap work isn’t skilled and skilled work isn’t cheap, not enough people know this but oh well they hired the right guy in the end, you do amazing work Chris

[@gman8260]

Typical government process. Hire the low bidder without ever looking at prior jobs they have done. I'm sure he was paid and now the government has to hire and pay another contractor to clean up the mess and do the job right.

[@dmadere1]

It’s not hard to beat most of the competition! Just do what you say your gonna do at a fair price and let your work speak for itself! So many contractors miss the boat on this simple formulae!

[@hphillips7425]

Finally someone that can tailgate (blue dump truck)

[@davecrable1356]

Looks like you have a few more truckloads of clean fill for the farm - provided that you could stockpile it somewhere until the field is accessible.

[@neilbaschuk1665]

Looks like the new bucket teeth you welded on are doing a great job, should send a picture to the company and say “this is what I wanted” maybe they will change their bucket design to what you have done

[@IR-nq4qv]

No pond, No ditch, No Dam, No culvert, No mud? ... a driveway and parking lot? I'm not sure my office swivel chair joy sticks can handle this job? Who are you and what did you do with the real Chris? What kind of sorcery is this?

[@r.n.6515]

So you duct taped old computer joy sticks on your office chair too huh? Lol 👍

[@Stratos53100]

@ Rockisland Yeah really....Very Unusual, I feel cheated if he got the Whole job done in a day, Where the other guys couldnt even scrape the dirt...LoL

[@IR-nq4qv]

@@r.n.6515Yup, I'm on the second set, broke two of them off while digging out rocks on the veterinary hospital pond job. I since installed air ride, cup holder, lumbar support, head support and a grease nipple on the chair swivel. I'm running on 5 nylon casters, it tracks pretty good, great for travelling the hallway in reverse.

[@redc8783]

🤪🤪

[@alanfarenden9378]

@@IR-nq4qv Oiled my foremans office chair wheels, didn't tell him; he shot out the door into the road. Door was closed too! Don't work there now.

[@chuckjames1943]

I have had a lot of experience with skid steers in the "old days'. Aren't you glad that you don't have to use a wheeled machine with metal tracks over the rubber? Why would anyone want a wheeled machine today. You are an excellent operator. You do something productive both going forward and in reverse. Never a wasted moment. Thanks for entertaining me.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Night and day difference there! 👍🏻

[@granthartley394]

It's good that you have pointed out the difference between a finished job and a cowboy finished job. There are operators and then there are the rest of them.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Fixing somebody's mess. Atleast it'll be right when you're done. Nice work as always.

[@jmjohnmoran]

Would love a career like yours, great peace when you work, no army of onlookers 👍(besides youtube lol)

[@johnapel2856]

Nicely done as usual. Neat building too. I did feel like an idiot as I moved my phone several times to the right so I could see you spread the stone up next to the building. Sometimes I worry about myself. Not often, but sometimes! Thanks, and Woof to Winston and the other dogs.

[@Simonsimps]

Lovely brickwork on that building. Flemish brick bond is nice to do but not used that often anymore, shame really. Nice job as usual Chris. Cheers.

[@komitadjie]

That new bucket sure seems to do a nice job peeling off the grass and stuff, slick as a whistle!

[@jcadult101]

Different machine.

[@MySynthDungeon]

Those new Bucket Teeth ,,,doing a nice job!! Cheers!!;-)!!

[@bronc7789]

Different bucket. This is his uncles machine not Chris’s.

[@GARDENER42]

@@bronc7789 Saw that too - even spaced teeth & hoses in front of the crossbeam.

[@jcadult101]

@@bronc7789 I need a freakn playcard for this channel to keep all the machines straight!

[@sandy1653]

@@jcadult101 For what it's worth, the only equipment I'm 100% certain Chris owns is the 220 with the quick coupler, the one Takeuchi (though telling them apart was a crap shoot until just recently) that motor grader, the Deere backhoe and the Ford tractors at his farm. Everything else, the 250, the other 220, both 160s, that other Takeuchi, the roller, the grader and the haul truck all belong to his uncle's company. The only ones I'm not sure about are the Yanmar mini excavators.

[@timmyfrierson2684]

That’s not his skid steer that is John’s the company that Chris works for which is his uncle but anyway just thought I would make that clear in case you didn’t know and not trying to be a smart ass at all so please do not take it like that

[@MichaelBrown-qn9hi]

Looks like you have some more top soil if you want it. Thank you for my daily LETDIG18 fix, like I told you, when I get the notification, I know I am about to see a REAL CRAFTSMAN AT WORK. Thank You.

[@thomasbrown9850]

Good to see you on a different job site without any trees to take down🚜🚧👷

[@davestuart6593]

Well as long as there’s amateurs setting up work for yah,you’ll have plenty of business! Seems like the work on the buckets paid off!

[@timmyfrierson2684]

That’s the companies skid steer that’s not Chris’s personal skid steer just thought I would clear that up for you and not trying to be a smart ass at all but anyway have a great day bud

[@johnjmar609]

Inspector inspecting the job and taking pictures. Hopefully they learned you get what you paid for and hopefully you will get the new pad job. If it’s not to far away it would be great fill for the back pasture.

[@jenkins2162]

Those look like some old buildings. I'd take the soil back home for topsoil then metal detect it, take the top 10". Win win.

[@leeharris3061]

Your the second comment i saw about metal detecting this site...i have no clue on this subject ,but what would you possibly find? gold?

[@fhuber7507]

All sorts of posibilities. Mostly junk. Once in a while a rare coin or some jewelry. Very rarely a high value hisoric relic.

[@cathiwim]

These buildings were probably built in the 1920’s to late 30s. They look similar in style to the Eastern State Hospital in VA which was started in the early 1900s. Love the brick! Was this by chance some maintenance buildings from a college or sanitarium?

[@greg9403]

Chris you must be happy with the modification you did on the bucket. Those extra teeth peel that grass off like a carpet. Left it perfect after grading.

[@chadshidler8903]

I sure admire your work. Very talented. Well done.

[@Mephiston]

Looks like the new teeth and cables on the skid steer are working out great. They look like they make some decent turf slabs, too. Nice work, and thanks for the video Chris.

[@richardschipper5989]

wrong machine

[@donbraden8533]

I thought that property looked familiar as soon as i saw the concrete pad i remembered the building you torn down looks like you will be cleaning up someone's else's mess again that seems to be a pattern for you Chris which is good it always gets you more work should let you do it to start with

[@mikeoneil2281]

you make quick work of it nice job. looks like you put the rock down about 6 inches before the roller makes for a good driveway

[@billh1471]

That brick building must have seepage problems. Grade is as high as the ground floor on at least two sides.

[@johnholm8175]

are you in a different state? that looks like rich topsoil. And doesn’t look like mud.

[@billhurst178]

That does look like actual top soil

[@Kanamit.]

*Another great job by Chris. He's having fun doing his work so you know it's going to be a thorough job.*

[@bohhica1]

Installing the forks / teeth was a great idea and looks like it is working for ya.👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@pat36a]

Don't think that's Chris's, believe that's the Companyies.

[@larryweaver5667]

Pretty darn fancy barn if you want my opinion!

[@bige9055]

Don’t y’all know, that’s North Carolina. It’s Government land, the Government is so tight water can’t even penetrate the ground lol 😂

[@williamyoung2955]

As a fellow North Carolinian I can approve😂

[@ignacio9552]

Do you mean like good clay for a pond dam? 🤣

[@martytrout6252]

If they're paying for bad work and then someone to fix it they aren't being to tight in the end.

[@DMSparky]

That explains why the barn is made of brick and has an expensive roll up door. Quite unlike any barn I’ve seen around these parts.

[@craigwavra3495]

What no rain?? Nice quick little one day project. Turned out very nice.

[@JD-zm4eh]

We had water pooling in front of garage door years ago during heavy rains, I hired a contractor to dig out a 3ft deep channel along driveway and then fill it 3/4 way with gravel and then cover with topsoil, stopped water from pooling up near garage door. Where it go nobody knows.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Looking good Chris, thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@yorwerthedwards1045]

Hi Chris love watching your videos but how come there was no plastic sheeting under that gravel 🚜

[@cathiwim]

@Sign In the driveway liner Chris often uses. Maybe the state didnt want to spend the money? Imagine that! Lol

[@alwayshungry24]

after a miserable day getting liver testing i see a lets dig 18 vid pop up. grabbed my pepsi and cheetos cause i knew it was going to be good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcryvon]

@Sign In 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I guess that Joe did'nt get it yet !

[@robertrockwell7581]

those one day jobs is really what pays the bills. and I do remember when you tore the block building down. nice work. you and John stay safe.

[@johncolasanto605]

Awesome work!1... next time you do a mobile home demo..you should save yourself a section of the C channel from the frame.. it makes an awesome screed to use with the mini!!

[@jamesrobinson1022]

Those welds are in pretty deep to show through the bucket. Hopefully the cutting edge didn't get welded to the bucket if it ever needs to be replaced.

[@Luke.B2184]

Very nice they will have you do the parking lot after seeing how neat of a job you did

[@jaquigreenlees]

Not sure if it is supposed to look like this, but the right track on the skid steer looked a little loose on those left spins to haul the soil/grass to the pile. I could clearly see the small bit of sag in it near the top reap sprocket.

[@gerin1946]

YESSSS my friend !! You get in and show them all how it has to be done. Good show ! keep well best regards my friend !

[@Vitamin-Q]

I thought this was Diesel Creek's Abandoned Church in the thumbnail.

[@leeharris3061]

Yes yes! 😁i thought so too

[@MRIsomewhaereguy]

I'll bet there was someone who remembered Chris from when he tore down that building. That person probably wanted him to do more work, and got overridden by the budget person, and got to speak up again when the hired help failed.

[@pneumatic00]

I think I'd be tempted to dig out a good sized french drain across that rollup door; if it would do anything. That whole lot almost seems like it drains into that bldg; but sometimes it can be deceiving looking at it thru a video lens. Wouldn't cost much.

[@KG-yn9qi]

Well if going to haul off that top soil. Haul it to your property if close enough! Help make new pasture! Unless state wants it

[@MRKUE]

I remember when you tore all that block down

[@george8873]

Hey, no sloppy mud this time. Must have been refreshing not to have to deal with it on this driveway project. Turned out great, unlike that "pad" that other contractor did. Guess some people don't care about the quality of their work, eh?

[@samuel_towle]

Looks like this job will have extra topsoil, time to send a load of it to your greenhouse project.

[@tracywilliams4907]

Chris you do really great work and professional at that. 👍

[@walterd6363]

Looks like its almost time for some new rubber tracks for the skid steer

[@minkhs]

I am missing the ten guys standing around - smoking or eating whilst one does the work :) great stuff

[@brianmeattey4151]

Very nicely done I tell ya .nice and smooth and I like how ya have a timely wind row and ya drop the bucket and ever so slightly scrape the wind row into the bucket then backstage ..awesome job ..godbless

[@TheVideoSteve]

Wow.. those 10 cutting teeth on that blade sure works good ..WTG Chris

[@BannerTrucking2]

I think you should put a logo or stripe around the boom or stick of your equipment so we can tell when your using your own machines and your uncle's 😂. The 220s are easy to tell apart by the buckets but skidsteers not so much.

[@pat36a]

1st guy didn't get very far. Looks like he just used it for a Dump site.

[@watchthe1369]

just throwing gravel down over grass is probably what got him stopped too. It was obvious he was doing a ripoof hoping there was minimal oversight. A project manager that is on the ball can probably save the taxpayers millions.

[@5914DL]

Like you done this before. Nice work Chris.

[@jimday6076]

Love your videos Chris! To you Lets Dig fans, is it just me or do you check first thing to see how long the video is? I like anything between 30 and 60 minutes!

[@craigsummers131]

longer the better ...

[@had2galsinthebooth]

For channels I watch alot or am subbed to I watch no matter how many minutes it is,I just click,thumb up,then watch. When looking at the recommended videos list sometimes the vid length will make or break the decision to watch something or someone new.

[@terryrogers1025]

Nice tailgate gravel spread!!!

[@ronaldharmon9891]

.... looks like you found some fill for that new pasture area you're working on ...... mmmmm

[@jackiemcmanaway6437]

They have definitely made a big difference in the cutting of the dirt

[@Tedinoz]

Chris, what is the trigger to put down fabric or not? Subject of course to what a client specifies/is willing to pay for.

[@dandeecowboy1]

Usually I see you lay down fabric to prevent weeds and whatnots. Did you do that on this project? If not, why?

[@jamesfarnham1976]

How do you decide to use fabric or not?? Is it what they want or do you suggest?? Great job! Great videos!!

[@jcadult101]

Pull some of the dirt out of the unlevel parking area and dispose of along with the pile. That back pasture will be level in no time.

[@annafraley5388]

Nice work, indeed..!! ✅ Are they going to asphalt it now/later..?? 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️

[@curtholland9499]

The new teeth on the bucket seams to work pretty good

[@mindwalkn3252]

I was thinking the same thing

[@maxtonlippert7752]

Pretty sure this is the Virnig Bucket, not the one he put teeth on.

[@Simonsimps]

I don't think that's his machine, think it might be his uncles.

[@maxtonlippert7752]

@@Simonsimps correct

[@dustnnoise2649]

Looks great Chris....and fast!

[@glendahandley6266]

You take proud in what you do plus you do beautifully work

[@marcwohlmayer7897]

Nice video as always Chris.i wonder why the guys that Were hired To do the pad didnt finish off the job.it sux To hire People like that who dont do their job Right.the road To the Building looks good .the Stones make it look neat and tidy.nice job chris.

[@rockeerockey6941]

What is this facility? Love that brick!

[@igotsnacks13]

Letsdig18 is 100% a pro at his craft.

[@randypeterson1473]

Very talented guy! Thats from one construction man to the other also!

[@bnelogic6237]

You make it look to easy. Great skills David

[@lynntraylor1646]

Artist at work !!

[@raywilson800]

Good job Chris. I never doubted you for a minute.

[@dennis2376]

Cool buildings and very nice job you did. :)

[@821ross]

Looky there.... more topsoil for the greenhouse 😁

[@Bass2010]

It’s hard to find good help thank god there let’sdig18 to the rescue the world just need more honest people like you 👍👍👍👍😉P.S.they should have called you first but guess that what happens when you try and save a couple of dollars

[@johnthomson9558]

Chris Does filming your jobs, put the clients at ease, knowing that they get a quality job every time ?

[@davidbriggs8076]

Yeah, I'd love to know if the filming idea was a conscious decision about publicity. It is genius, why would you not go with Chris and his uncle John versus someone whose work you've never seen. Although State authorities (called Councils here in UK) is normally about corruption rather than good work.

[@andrewcarnes1726]

Now you got topsoil for your greenhouse

[@iansmartel5473]

Take the concrete pad out. Relay so it slopes away from the building. No water ingress problem then.