I Was Scammed...

[@robertwolfe2094]

Contact the contractor, lawyer. Have a meeting for a prelitigation and remedy. Warranty work. Good work isn't cheap; Cheap work isn't good...

[@jamesscully529]

Four years later, the company, the contractor have taken a powder. Not worth the effort because you'll spend twenty years in court.

[@TheDane_BurnAllCopies]

😂 what can you do, no criminals in the USA goes to jail - they become presidents…..

[@ChrisWijtmans]

@@jamesscully529 court can be very quick if its a clear case.

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

My thoughts exactly, I'm sure in litigation-happy America you could sue the subcontractor

[@jeraldhite9744]

Almost the perfect argument. I'll bet that wasn't done for a cheap price. The site manager should be asked a few questions.

[@bruceowens3614]

We watch because we’re emotionally invested in you and feel a sense of pride as you grow and succeed. It’s fun to sometimes think back and say “wow! Look how far he’s come from stuffing tooth pick and legos into shoot gun shells, and now he owns a resort!” Through your hard work, you’ve inspired so many people myself included. That’s why we watch Matt. I lost my wife 2 years ago at the young age of 42 but I love to remember how much she would laugh when I would drop everything because you had just posted a new video. She used to call it “Dude Ranch” instead of demo ranch but she always watched and laughed right beside me. Keep growing and keep succeeding. Demolitia forever!

[@marvindebot3264]

Sorry about your loss man, I lost mine at 50 (accident on her way to work) so I know how it feels and it isn't good.

[@bradprice8040]

We are invested like you say. So that makes this our resort and we want to see and be a part of the entire process.

[@bruceowens3614]

@@marvindebot3264 I’m so sorry bro. It’s the worst feeling ever.

[@susanmcconnell6041]

Sorry you lost half your heart! 😢🤗🙏🙏

[@bruceowens3614]

@@susanmcconnell6041 thank you 🙏

[@TheBandDefault]

4:41 Rebar without concrete is wild.

[@Gsamblod]

again - we need to know who !!!

[@dmark8993]

It's common for shady contractors 😅

[@marleymatthews7633]

​@dmark8993 Common for anyone if you actually built a retaining wall you wouldn't need rebar.

[@Jamesxfce]

Rebar without concrete is a trap.

[@evilutionltd]

Rebar without concrete is just bar 🤣

[@C.W-d4k]

As a lifelong stone Mason you are absolutely correct there should be a concrete or concrete filled cmu wall as well as a footing to anchor the rear, and those stones are laid improperly with minimal mortar... It's basically structuraly useless! Sorry you had to deal with this... The contractors insurance should cover the rebuild as the installation does not meet code for a retaining wall!!

[@joshhoward1026]

NEW SERIES!!! Restoring a half ass built wall. And IAM here for it.

[@SpawnofChaos]

The reason people watch videos like this is because we get to see a way of life other than our own as if we really are the ones living it. You bring us along for the good, the bad, the exciting, the boring, and just about everything else.

[@fordchannell2248]

whoever built that wall oughta be ashamed of themselves. craftsmanship reflects the craftsman. shoddy work, shoddy company.

[@ryanj610]

That was built by someone who does decorative walls, not structural. For $15k, it was clearly done by a bunch of migrant workers below minimum wage; that's a TON of masonry work for that price.

[@trukklob2227]

Cheap labor, cheap results.

[@haydennorth1114]

Definitely came straight from Mexico

[@marleymatthews7633]

​@trukklob2227 Only half true.

[@TayloredShorelineConstruction]

Either that or the contractor squeezed the piss out of him. If it was as cut and dry as it seems why wouldn't he drop the name of the guy who built it. Idk seems like there's a little more to the story.

[@b62boom1]

I'm in the UK. I did loads of restoration work on medieval churches, etc., all made of stone. Our stonework had to be absolutely perfect. I've seen plenty of crappy work over the years, but that wall is next level bad! People who rip customers off should be jailed. They're a curse on the building industry.

[@psynurse]

Sounds like you had a very interesting job!

[@sebastienduparcq9706]

Well we have the exact same job but me i am in france, and as you i never see a job done that bad.. and never use cement with rock

[@jethrobodine8563]

That stone was ment as a veneer....purely cosmetic....thats why the stones were so thin...they are ment to be mortered ONTO a structural waterproof wall

[@stang10189]

I’m a general contractor that specializes in structural concrete. In Florida we would loose our license for something like that and could have legal issues depending on what was n the contract. Here you would need engineering, soil test, and permits for a wall like that. It would also require a special inspector which is a structural engineer with his SI qualification or inspections by the city.

[@stang10189]

@@UserName92149sure buddy. That’s why new construction in south Florida is rated for cat 5 hurricanes and California has earthquake ratings. The issue is when people clearly don’t hire reputable licensed contractors or pull proper permits. That wall as not constructed following and building codes. I would bet there was no permit or it wasn’t permitted as a retaining wall. I would also bet there was not engineering. It only costing $15k is your first clue.

[@AlllenBundy]

My Dad and I put in 180 tons of limestone retaining wall around the family house. I laid another 30 tons after he passed. One wall is over 15 foot high and after 50 years it is still standing. Just limestone, no cinderblock behind the wall. The wall is about 12" thick on average and it had a fair amount of slope into the hill. Dad was a mechanical engineer and he had a clue. Naturally as a 16 year old, Dad had my free grunt labor to help build the wall. But that did help me keep in shape for football and wrestling. As a reward for helping, Dad bought me a pair of guitar speakers and we built a speaker cabinet together. Dad also taught me that I can do anything that I put my mind to.

[@AndrewChaplin-se6be]

Nice rant better dad👌

[@Wickedandshit]

What is this rant?? What is English anymore wtf are you saying dude, write a proper sentence daddy’s boy.

[@xdzombiezz4163]

nobody cares

[@charlesrocks]

Glad you had an actual dad, bro.

[@shawnmason5290]

I’m 60 now. It sounds very similar to the projects my self, wife and three hard-working successful kids did with us. I totally get it.

[@evangonsalves4347]

I think you underestimate how much people like watching someone do a project. We all have aspirations, projects, and goals that we would like to achieve, but watching someone else succeed and fulfill their own goals is satisfying sometimes.

[@criticalevent]

I'm impressed it even survived back filling. I like the all important gravel rebar.

[@thomasallen3818]

Matt, it’s amazing to see the difference in the Matt Carriker and Demolition Ranch of 8-10 years ago and the Matt that’s rebuilding a resort. We really saw the change start with rebuilding an Abandoned Mansion and now with caves and the infrastructure that part of what’s going to be a beautiful Desperado Resort. I love getting to be along for the ride, even if it’s only through videos. I look forward to the day when the resort is up and running, because you can bet I’ll make reservations.

[@Eternally_Searching]

18:50 because of you, my friend! You're a great guy, and we all feel like we're hanging out playing with our buddy when we watch.

[@jeremylandis4228]

Well said. I watch because of all the things you get in to. Even just checking out the property after rain is fun because it was what I did with my grandfather as a kid, it rains hard and you go see what needs fixin' and what works well!

[@timothysaadalla3983]

A retaining wall requires city inspection. Check with the city if they have records of the inspection. If there is no inspection or the inspection found nothing wrong you can sue both the contractor and the city for damages.

[@shaz8486]

I’m in Australia and I watch all your videos even ones that I don’t really have interest in, to support you building your resort. I will never ever likely get to the US ….but all the work you’re doing is amazing. I also watch your dad after watching you build your abandoned mansion….that was awesome the renovation you did on your home….so, no matter the subject, or how long the video, I will watch your video to help you get the resort built. I know it’s not much, but every view counts, right ? Love from Australia 🙏🏻💜💜💜

[@nicolawitty__]

I relate to this ❤ In New Zealand I have feeling it was C 🦠 lockdown when Matt posted the abandoned mansion vlogs. Was such a good watch then 😊

[@shaz8486]

@ I can’t remember when I started watching I just know it was the renovation of the mansion.

[@nicolawitty__]

@@shaz8486 definitely when the kids were young and before they moved into the bunker warehouse. Loved it then and love tuning now too 😁

[@shaz8486]

@ yes same here… wiw it was different back then, not that I will stop watching. The family’s safety and security is way more important! ✨💜

[@michaelmcclure3043]

Drainage is not done properly either. I am a landscaper in Colorado for 45 years and have seen a lot of shoddy work, customers always hate when I tell them it is more expensive to fix mistakes than do it right the first time.

[@j.walker3498]

I'm a contractor in Texas and I have fixed a lot of the cheapest bids. I'd say a 3rd of my jobs are fixing stuff others messed up.

[@paulharvey1947]

​@@j.walker3498I use to do a lot of landscaping before retiring in San Antonio and most people freakout when they get a 40K bid thinking it's just a wall and not understanding there is a lot of physics involved to control water and what is or could be built in the future. Also not understand there are high limits & setbacks required unless we get permits & engineering drawings to build towards to prevent insurance claims, etc.

[@larrylong6268]

I agree, culverts are undersized…

[@briankent103]

Lol I thought the head walls looked big for the size of culvert.

[@db7059]

All depends on his budget. He might upgrade when he puts asphalt down

[@Truth_Will_Out]

Matt said French drain and i immediately thought of his old house when his new French drain failed and he had water going straight into his house. Miss the chickens and the kids flipping over the go carts 😂. Hope the fam is good!

[@LambosOnly]

The good old days of OffTheRanch

[@sallgood1212]

So wholesome

[@schnell356]

No drainage system behind the wall, no mesh to tie the blocks back into the hillside. Cheapo construction with the dirt higher behind the wall than the wall itself leads to more poor drainage and hydraulic pressure behind the wall.

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

Yea, just like water overtopping a dam, water overtopping a retaining wall is just as dangerous lol

[@cjwhitlow9523]

18:50 we watch it because we love and support you Matt. You’re an awesome dude, awesome dad, and just an over all good guy!

[@Mayo365]

Well said!

[@adventure_arsenal]

The fact that you're willing to make a video about your finances and how to correctly operate an aspect of your business says so much about you man!

[@SpeedingwithSteeto]

5:33 please find out who did it and sue them! They used the wrong gravel! The wrong building style. They should have never used pea gravel! The limestone gravel is right but in the wrong places. Please sue!

[@Keith_Mikell]

4 years for breach of contract. They knew what they were doing in setting up the scam.

[@robl4079]

Even cinder blocks will fail. You need to use actual retaining wall blocks to tie everything back and at that it shouldn’t be more than 4’ tall without actual engineering.

[@DirtyD07]

Grouted CMUs with even a couple of bars of steel would be more than efficient and effective

[@robl4079]

@@DirtyD07 not at a height of 6+feet. Yes it will last longer, but won’t be a permanent fix, it will slowly lean forward further and further until it tips over like in the video. Especially a straight wall, curved will help. You need a wall that pushes back against the dirt and holds it in place. There is a crapton of weight in dirt and no matter what, a straight vertical wall will always tip over unless there is something like earth anchors installed deep in the hill. However the most economical solution is, like I said earlier, retaining wall, properly sized, and great drainage.

[@DirtyD07]

@ you can still use CMU and build a footer foundation to help resist the overturning. Cast in place concrete would definitely be preferred because it's a solid element.

[@TrickyCarp]

​@DirtyD07 cast in place would look nice but would be expensive. MSE or gravity wall would be more cost effective.

[@AlexS_______544]

Love these off the cuff check in vlogs! Its like the perfect 20 minute desperado check in

[@roblawson5617]

I was watching this time, as I've just spent 18 hours straight dealing with IT crap, and I wanted a nice pleasant person to take me to a different place. Your content is always cool, and totally different from life in the city of Bristol, UK!

[@ShaneTheShadow]

I'm not gonna lie, even any type of video from you I enjoy watching. I know you're busy but would love to see more of ur daily life or something, being from Australia its cool just to see how that side of the world does things. You inspire me to try and move the channel into funding a business. I hope the family are well.

[@baulplartcallmop1336]

If the crew wasn't worried about the wall immediately falling over, it probably wasn't their first time doing work like that nor was it their last time ...

[@scotsasnett]

A contractor did shit work. I'm shocked.

[@EnergyTRE]

😂😂

[@HughJanus-o3e]

Mexicans

[@Aaron-zu3xn]

contractor went to home depot and got 3 mexicans to do it

[@nickprice7752]

@@UserName92149no it’s not, they priced the job for 15k it should have been done right PERIOD.

[@michaelbryant7252]

Like I have told guys in this field. Your price is your price. There is no “oh I priced it cheap so they can’t expect perfection”. No you should treat every job the same and with the same quality

[@convieo8294]

I'd love a breakdown of pros and cons and that! I'm in no position to do anything like that myself but love breakdowns. Plus, you did a simplified breakdown of costs on your rented properties!

[@jamesklee]

"Stuff fails, people lie" is THE big lesson of business ownership. Figuring out how to prevent or respond to the failures/lies with as little cost as possible is pretty much an entire career.

[@Arkine13]

There should also be some kind of geogrid, or at least a layer of ground fabric to help stabilize the ground/rock behind it, and to prevent silt from getting into the French drain.

[@1234567890CAB]

For the one at 11:05 you should try cleaning the dirt away from the rock to allow the water to flow across the top of the rock. The dirt on top of the "waterfall" area is probably damming up the flow, which is allowing some water and dirt to collect there. If it's a smooth path off rock all the way to the waterfall, then it shouldn't get as wet or muddy except when it is actually raining.

[@dannoneyabiz1277]

lesson learned, always check contactors while they are doing the job. I caught at least 5 things wrong when my house was being built and questioned the builders

[@1DwtEaUn]

my favorite was a friend's house under construction, right before drywall going in and no nails in any of the nail plates aka truss plates ...

[@havingfun-u4g]

I remember my father coming home from work and ripping out all the piping the plumber who was subcontracted out by the guys remodeling our house and redoing it himself, lol.

[@campbellmcgrannachan3859]

18:52 we have no life

[@Isaac_73]

lmao 😭

[@leiyad9075]

Literally

[@ethanmartinez640]

This comment should be at the top!!

[@blackjackpro2925]

I’m at work buddy

[@dianadavis3888]

Same reason I "watch" Lawncare Juggernaut. Background noise as I work my desk job.

[@JerryDLTN]

6:47 You should make a t-shirt to help fund that that says "I helped fund the building of a wall in Texas"

[@MineFeeder]

This is definitely not something matt would do.

[@lordstark1626]

@@MineFeeder Its a fun Idea tho

[@PlaylistProleteriat]

He definitely won't be doing that

[@ivanalanis1595]

I love the idea

[@Gh3ttoboy]

I dont think its a good idea to have a t-shirt say that "i helped fund building of a wall in Texas" since texas touches borders with mexico, people might get the wrong idea about that one there buddy

[@joeldykman7591]

Also, for drainage purposes, a french drain is a short-term solution as inevitably sediment will clog up the gravel. You should be looking at longer term options to adequately deal with the rainwater.

[@keithfrazier2558]

I would contact the contractor and a lawyer. Every state is different, but there is supposed to be a permit filed for plans and it should have been inspected. Not only could the contractor be on the hook, but so could the municipality for letting them short-cut it.

[@j.walker3498]

That's a city thang county has less regulations, he would have inspected it himself or hired a third party inspection company. Time has outran the lawyers.

[@Riceball01]

@@j.walker3498 If that is the case, then the least that Matt can do is look up the sub-contractor and put a detailed negative for them on Yelp and other apps. That way people know that they do shoddy work and to not hire them, ever.

[@TexasEngineer]

As an engineer I have designed a few retaining walls. The City of Houston only requires a building permit and sealed by an engineer if it is over 5 feet high. What you have is a garden wall and not structural. I doubt Matt had plans and specifications for his wall. If he just said build me a wall, well that is what he got. Everyone please - create plans and specs because the permit department may not be helping. Talking to a lawyer may help sort this wall thing out.

[@thomassmith3624]

I know in Missouri you don't need a permit for a wall that short.

[@noodlelynoodle.]

​@@TexasEngineer that's over 5 feet high

[@jeremykerber9781]

You and Roman rock Matt! Appreciate all yall do!

[@clayrog6405]

You should put larger tubes under the roads. The cost difference will be worth it in the future. The concrete approach and discharge atr the mass of the cost anyway. Almost everyone underestimates the Culver size needed.

[@cosmicyeti6804]

I was thinking the same thing. The culverts should be twice the size. They will clog more often.

[@marvindebot3264]

Yup, those will silt up. As soon as the water is greater than the pipe can handle they silt up in minutes.

[@00100000station]

listening to a man talk so passionately about his culverts... just about brought a tear to my eye. best episode ever

[@syrinda483]

We have this saying in Finland. Peed while running = Something was done badly because of hurry. Was thinking of that when saw the wall build :D

[@urgreatestenemy]

It doesn't look like they added any geotextile behind the rock, when you do that dirt is allowed to fill the holes in the rock and prevents water from draining to the bottom. Also the cinder block should be on a hard base all the way around and filled with concrete or rock that can compact and lock together. I don't use cinder block in the walls I build, there is a great product by versa-lok it is a solid block that is stone faced on one side, plastic or ceramic pins are placed in holes and slide into the block below and holds everything in place while allowing the wall to heave in winter. I've never had a wall fail yet, but if it happens, then I would be responsible to replace or repair it your contractor should be on the hook, even if they contracted it out to another company you can sue them if they refuse to fix the issue, they can sue the other company that incorrectly installed the wall if they want to recoup their cost.

[@ytmadpoo]

Yeah... that. Saw the thumbnail and immediate thought was that there's no geogrid behind it. Even worse was the cinderblock situation, but even then it would have needed geogrid when it's that high and holding back that much material.

[@Im_The_Keebler]

I support any and every video you decide to make Matt!!! I get so excited to see when you have put out a new video!! I'd love to see videos on the AirBnB side, my family has rentals on our farm that is somewhat similar so it would be awesome information and possibly some ideas we could take away from it. Like I said any and every video you make the Demolitia is here for it!!

[@markhottman2652]

Matt - put Meredith to work fixing the wall up. Your Bride has the Civil Engineering SKILLS 👍

[@jmazoso]

damn straight!!

[@HappyDaClown187]

I'm really happy for you man seeing your channel back when it started vs seeing this video today it's awesome. You really made a lot out of what started out with you having fun.

[@lcasounds1590]

I know how that feels. Took out a loan of $12k to get a roll in shower replaced (I’m disabled), they ripped everything out, barely replaced anything and just stopped showing up.

[@devinmoore7746]

Matt you’re amazing! Loved meeting you at Cleetus and Cars Indy 2024!

[@johnharris4738]

That's unbelievable. One would think no one would try to scam a person with a successful firearms KZbin channel.

[@tadcastertory1087]

It's an interesting choice of strategy, is it not?

[@dustinclarke4575]

Oh yes because Matt is going to slide over shoddy work...... 🤡

[@EasternSunset007]

I’ve seen shotty work, but this one takes the cake!🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️ 6:10

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

That’s insane that two contractors didn’t catch the fact that the wall is perfectly vertical.. EVERY retaining wall is supposed to have a rearward can’t to it, to prevent the soil from behind pushing the wall forward .. I know Texas doesn’t have to many freeze/thaw cycles down there, but the weight of the soil itself is enough to push that retaining wall forward.. I’m also kind of surprised that Matt ALSO didn’t realize that if that mortar cracks, the wall is running down like Humpty Dumpty

[@hipkid311]

I would suggest going with a modular block wall to replace it if you have to foot the bill. When built correctly with geogrid tie backs, that wall will be around for twice as long as a rock and mortar/cmu wall for half the price. And you don’t need a concrete footing or any rebar. It can also be done in half the time. Just a suggestion.

[@otakumagnet8106]

Looks like one of our Florida contractors moved to TX. Since I moved here a decade ago, I've learned that type of work is more typical in Florida than not.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

It's nationwide now

[@LyttonKing]

18:15 I’m curious for a video like that, cause who knows maybe I wanna build my own beautiful resort as well or some kind

[@MrRoberta0953]

We watch you! It's all you and your personality that makes your video's fun and enjoyable to watch

[@lalalalachy]

Clearly no bored piers, foundation, precautions gee I hope everyone is safe and it gets repaired adequately. Love your stuff from Aus

[@scottbaldwin515]

We the viewers got SCAMMED… into watching an entire video about culverts 😂😂😂! Funny thing is I didn’t even think about the “why” I watched the entire thing until you asked that question at the end of the video 🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️. Only Matt can make a video about culverts and maintain viewership the entire video lol. Thanks dude!

[@brianselt291]

That wall should have been caught on your county (municipality) inspections. There should have been three inspections just on the retaining walls.

[@nicholasholloway8743]

That's what I was thinking, Inspectors missed it or was payed to miss it

[@j.walker3498]

The most agreeable comment here, but that's usually a city thing. Could have used a third party inspector though. I inspect homes in rural areas all the time.

[@thecloneguyz]

Obviously you guys have never built anything in Texas they have the least amount of building codes of any other state

[@microchrist6122]

Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system.

[@erikrobles5727]

No one gives a Fk

[@James-vn8zb]

Are you kidding me? Gtfoh with that old ass nonsense.

[@erikrobles5727]

@@microchrist6122 no one gives a Fk

[@lakesidestoner]

Nice 1 bro classic 😂😂😂just classic 😂

[@HughJanus-o3e]

Deep cut

[@brianselt291]

Have you thought about using a water wheel to supply lights down at the river? You could supply free power for a DC lighting system.

[@j.walker3498]

cool idea but the Guadalupe doesn't usually flow like that and a paperwork nightmare to get the permits.

[@sheldonduiker8783]

Matt there is a difference between concrete and mortar which is what a rock or brick wall uses to bond bricks or rocks together. The retention part would require footings and a concrete wall and then dress it with the rock. There are alternatives that use structural cages filled with rock for retention or other alternative systems using precast concrete units.

[@grandpasrandomreviews]

We had a lot of rain up here in Wichita Falls too. But we needed it. Glad your roads didn't all wash out again.

[@j3681]

Well, this is why you always inspect the work being done man. Don’t trust that someone’s going to do a good job on it. Just check it yourself and shit that’s gotta be expensive

[@HandTightGarage]

Inspect the work, on every property, on every job. So we watch videos of him just standing over the shoulder of people doing a job? You do understand he doesn't have time to personally micromanage every job he hires out, right?

[@zinc466]

That's what third party inspectors are for

[@Asymmetrical-Saggin]

Found the big brain know it all

[@nicholasholloway8743]

​@@HandTightGarage isn't there like ppl who's sole job is to do inspections?

[@AllanWorks]

the main contractor is responsible for looking over the subcontractor's work to make sure it is done properly. he failed at his job, I would take both of them to small claims court which has a $20k max.

[@gringoloco38]

Hey Matt, regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Highway vibrations are wall killers! You need some water drainage down that wall too. Aside the concrete and rebar placement. Best wishes man, you’re a hard worker!!

[@Tuck-Shop]

He stated the gravel is there for drainage into French drains leading to weep holes.

[@Ballentyne817]

@@Tuck-Shop But is there really a french drain behind it? looking at the standard id say not.

[@Tuck-Shop]

@@Ballentyne817 he planned for it but agreed, I too doubt they were either installed or correctly installed.

[@jacobsmith4161]

Would love a breakdown on the Airbnb business - things you would / wouldn’t do again, any third party management you use (if any) and the more general comparison of your airbnbs (tiny home vs 3-4 bedrooms) thanks!

[@joshuafleury4017]

We watch because you are an inspiration, I've been watching your videos since day 1! I'm amazed at how much you've accomplished and how far you've come

[@AustinAudiS6]

i hope you got an engineer involved this time! retaining walls are not "cookie-cutter" or "plug-and-play"

[@j.walker3498]

not that hard either, just need to be done correctly, I started building RR tie walls at 12.

[@JoeyJoJoJr0]

I've built several retaining walls and they're not hard or super expensive if done right. This one was less than half-assed lol

[@notabot3375]

Do these not have to have plans submitted to the city at a business? With an inspection or two? Mine did. Had to have a plan for the whole site including parking lot drainage, grade, etc. Even the grass had to be a certain type and get rooted and inspected.

[@marvindebot3264]

If only he had a civil engineer in the family . . .

[@joshs4268]

​@@notabot3375 California?

[@xhectorx214]

Can we get a video of a raining day seeing the water flow through the rocks? Should be so peaceful just listening to the water running.

[@idiotsavant7276]

Yeah…. You don’t build retaining walls out of hollow cement block, they always separate, tip and fail. Wedge shape concrete poured walls with a foot on the back side is pretty much the only way to do it and not do it again.

[@FUNNYBOY12375]

You can they have to be filled thought

[@chrisathomas1]

I think we watch this because you are SO down to earth and NOT a "Network" or "Hollywood" and the content is relatable or we are living your dream. Keep up the videos please!

[@anonymousbandit9187]

Just the respect from so many years of watching and growing up past 6-7 years can’t loose track of the journey

[@michaellindsey13]

should probably name the company

[@synicyst9925]

Probably legal reasons why not. US is very litigious and Matt would have to waste his time with lawyers to defend himself if he was sued.

[@Slizzo82]

@@synicyst9925 I mean... there's pretty clear video evidence of nothing being done right on that retaining wall at all. It's not even a retaining wall, it's just a wall.

[@criticalevent]

I'd be shocked if they still exist.

[@HughJanus-o3e]

Mexican retaining wall Co.

[@DragonJax29]

Was thinking the same thing they'd have to change there numbers lol

[@nailbndr9869]

for a proper retaining wall the big... it'd be a lot more than 15 grand

[@DVGSIBLNTHE]

The only scam is not having 10 vids a week. Guys it's a joke. Love your vids bro keep making them we need your vids.

[@Doug8D3]

You need a life

[@rockkhound943]

Oh he got scammed. That wall is absolutely wrong in every way . Thats a scam .

[@Doug8D3]

You need a life.

[@ashtonbull5758]

I was thinking around 14 vids a week but I will settle for 10.

[@thomassmith505]

A wall that tall should have required an engineer's stamp on the plans (At least in Colorado it would). You should have a very solid case for fraud. Hopefully you can salvage the stone as well as probably 2/3s of the gravel. You have my prayers, I hope you keep us all posted. Excited to see more of Side Snake cave as well.

[@jonnykler5010]

Yes, please make a video about how the Airbnbs are going and what you’ve learned, man! Thanks for the great content, and I wish you guys the best! 👍🏼

[@GreenEnvyFPV]

15k? That sounds pretty light to me honestly

[@8urface]

Geo-grid was needed… and drainage holes

[@chaseakman-caldwelljr.8659]

Nice aerial view of bunker branding

[@bobbell2355]

Why do people watch these... Because you seem to be a sincere person. You tell it like it is without a filter (sometimes). I think many of us can see us coming down and helping rebuild the property with you. I probably could make it a few days before my body ached too much. Keep up the great work moving forward.

[@RexSkittles]

You are such an amazing and real person Matt! You have the greatest work ethic and take on dozens of impossible tasks and succeed every time! You’re an inspiration to keep trying a little bit harder every day and you’re proof of that concept.

[@LordWolfLone1563]

Time to bring in Mike Holms

[@matthewrogers94mr]

To get scammed more?

[@shanetaylor7581]

Silly Canadians.

[@HalfUnder]

Which company was it? Need to know who not to use. I need to stop in one day soon and figure out what everybody wants from Mary's. Buy y'all lunch.

[@Grimm-Gaming]

I was a human. Now im an alien. 😂

[@Grimm-Gaming]

Sorry just wanted a silly comment. Ill watch the video now.

[@angrydan79]

Oh damn I thought I was the only one. I'm so glad I'm not alone

[@safetymikeengland]

Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure, Matt!

[@scanadaze]

That's sad. My dad had a landscaping business when I was a kid and a teen. We built railroad tie walls in the 70s and 80s. To this day. They are still standing.

[@chrismcgraw9835]

Who else wants an Abandoned Mansion update!?

[@offthepathoutdoors208]

It’s been done for a long time and he’s living there with his family

[@thepoynt]

That wall was so bad, holy cow. You should definitely put pressure on your contractor to make it right, that's unacceptable

[@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB]

For a huge tall wall 15k is wayyy cheap . My cost for having 1 done 100ft by 5~6ft tall is 1k a horizontal foot

[@Daybreaq]

I have a feeling this video is the pressure. Matt notably doesn’t name anyone. Pressure = “I’ll name you in the next video if you don’t make it right.”

[@JohanDerrick]

I'm glad you made this video, it reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, $80k bi weekly and a good daughter full of of love

[@DanielleKelly-b9g]

Hello!! how do you make such bi-weekly , sometimes I feel so down of myself because of low finance but I still believe God

[@JohanDerrick]

This is what Daisy Clara does, she has changed my life.

[@IsisCardosa]

Wow! I know Daisy Clara, and I have also had success...

[@BenjaminNathan-r7s]

Absolutely! I have heard stories of people who started with little or no knowledge but managed to emerge victorious thanks to Daisy Clara.

[@DanielleKelly-b9g]

Please what’s her contact information?

[@BrotherEDEN]

11:39 ... you could lay a small metal grating bridge over that section as well. Water would flow under and through it, for those not in utility vehicles.

[@Tandem1221]

Meanwhile my dad made a grill with a roof, made entirely out of fieldstones. (it looks kinda like pizza oven) It took around 2 tons of stone to complete. It already outlived it's constructor, and it will stand longer that anyone needs to.

[@davidstephens9936]

It’s over 4 foot heigh should have been permitted. Also should have a rail above it so a kid doesn’t fall off. Damn it looks like those culverts are under sized.

[@joedoakes8307]

He spends all his excess funds on all kinds of firearms and makes vids about them so the ATF knows exactly what they need to look for !

[@ridinlow01]

​@@joedoakes8307ok?

[@Z8Z8Z]

Hey Matt! Can you break down the business for us? We would love to learn more about the Airbnb business it's really interesting. More videos!!!!

[@CaseyZ]

Ominous title… let’s see how this plays out

[@Jordi_T]

What I was thinking

[@ryrythan8tive646]

Just like Trump 2024

[@nathanedmundson2690]

And there are people on other youtube channels that are complaining about permits and how permits shouldn't exist. This is the reason why. Thanks Matt for sharing your world with us!

[@jerryallen4852]

I watch because of your personality bro! you’re very down to earth, funny and just make good content! Plus now I’m fully invested in how the ranch turns out 😅

[@andrewwoodham4336]

That should have been an engineered wall since its 6 ft. There is so much more wrong than what’s seen at the surface. This is probably a 30k wall realistically to be done right.

[@JoeyJoJoJr0]

I've built 15' walls with boulders on the sides of mountains that have been standing for decades. It doesn't need crazy engineering, it needs to be done right.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

This is totally Texas Hill Country construction!! When we bought our second place on the South Llano river ran ran into some of the fabulous Hill Country construction as well!! If there's a way to half ass it they'll do it in the Texas Hill Country!!! It's like a prerequisite out there!! When I had a cabin built I hired people from Houston to do the job.

[@danebarb1642]

I watch to support your channel, and love all your content. Thanks Matt, Keep it up 😊

[@teresaharmon4405]

Love Ya, Matt. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Sorry about the crap work on your wall. Nice to see the drainage work is paying off on the resort.

[@wahutton8851]

Hey Matt. First off, I watch your videos because they are interesting and there is a lot to learn from you. Secondly, I would definitely be interested in a video of you going through the Air BnB's. While I am in no position to do anything like that now, it is something I am interested in for the future as I am sure many others are. Keep up the good work brother, you are doing and have done amazing stuff and know how to have fun while doing it and it is cool you share it for us to enjoy!