Professional PVC drainage system and solution

[@stephen-basile]

Shawn, it looks like at 17:23 when you're talking about the root, other side of the trench the low voltage wire has been cut. Looks like it goes to the spots on the side of the house.

[@michaelwilburn5727]

This is a very good… identify catch, send it, see it during the rain. Understanding problem, water, and how to deal with it seemed outside my reach until I saw this video

[@richardlefrancois7886]

Back to your old haunts. A soggy yard is no fun. I detected a bit of glee pulling out the corrugated pipe. Something you might watch on you tube, a channel, Dirt Perfect. This guy has installed thousands of feet of corrugated pipe for a farmer. He built a plow to install the pipe up to 4' below grade . One thing I thought about on the floor leveling job a few weeks ago. The exterior wall still has some load on it and the joists are weakened by the rot. I would consider adding some treated blocking from the top of the concrete to the bottom of the sub floor, to help support it.

[@73bigguy]

Shawn we absolutely love your videos especially the follow up visits to see your systems in action. And the 2000s medical drama music that you edit into the videos just seems to fit. Can't wait to see the next one

[@Stratos53100]

Agreed, probably the best channels on YT for this type of content w quality, ( that i know of) One of the few channels i have on my 1st must watch list. The tune is one of the best ones for non obtrusive watching.

[@GCFD]

@@Stratos53100 thank you! I have so many more videos I need to get to work on. They’re time consuming to edit and I’m glad you appreciate my effort. Next should hopefully be a redo of my third job when I was starting out.

[@oldnstillworkin5709]

Thanks for a long awaited drainage video Sean. Another beautiful job

[@GCFD]

Thank you for watching!!

[@weeb3277]

it's Shawn actually

[@0Tweaky0]

If the patio grades away you could put new downspouts that just discharge on to it better than it just overwhelming the gutters. Another solution maybe there's an option for bigger gutters

[@Mpro087]

Bloody utilities and gas are exactly the same here in New Zealand. You never can win with those guys. Cheers for the vlog, Sean

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

Been having drainage issues at the parents house and been telling them things I’ve learned from the channel

[@rfnoise]

You mentioned the roots hard to deal with, a sawsall with a carbide blade will do wonders!

[@vintageMIDI]

Master drainage problem-solver; seriously get inspiration from these start-to-finish projects.

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I’m glad to inspire you, esp since it’s free videos can be a lot of work. 👍

[@rickybobby9255]

Your trencher sure makes quick work through that corrugated pipe!

[@GCFD]

That’s one of the many benefits of using corrugated pipe - it’s easy to replace!

[@thenexthobby]

Yeah they surely will get that patio channeled at some point so that a downspout can be used. Even so, I'd wager they'd still need a deeper gutter to catch the roof shedding or at least a taller shield so that it doesn't run over the gutter.

[@anthonyfindlay466]

Great job Shawn ad always very thorough and neat, shout out to the crew, but where's the main man Ronald?

[@rooksandcastles]

Next month, I am extending my gutter drainage in my yard with PVC and your videos have given me inspiration and the know how to do it properly. Thank you.

[@RelaxingRestoration]

Addicting videos!! Can the PVC pipe be painted????

[@sierraalpha9847]

I work for a gas company and that should never be allowed to stay. You could call them and that line re ran or lowered. If they don’t call the city or state depending on who has jurisdiction. Happens sometimes when you bore the line in vs trenching it in. The bore will hit roots and shoot up and no one will check.

[@electricaf365]

😂😂😂 call the state? Like a “state” building inspector? You people in the comments crack me up

[@MookieMan1]

I’m pretty sure the homeowner wouldn’t be too happy that the gas company would come and tear their yard up. They would blame Shawn for sure.

[@sierraalpha9847]

@@MookieMan1 probably not but when they come repair a broke service it a lot bigger mess. Most likely just abandon the current line and run a new one with only 2 holes. One by the meter and one by the main

[@GCFD]

I would never have guessed the gas would be so shallow. I’m just so thankful I didn’t trench right through it!

[@Stratos53100]

More Excellence, That was a Big one & a Big house, Very tricky indeed against those outside edges, in this one w the grading & all made it so much more complexed not to mention the Sketchy fiber line ( not going out of their way to dig it deeper considering Etc) & the Gas line which that would stress me out more than any of it being so shallow. Lets talk about the Drone.....Getting race confident w the low angles, while getting it stuck in the tree is a faux pas... Cant get much better footage that that. Nice addition for Carlos on the team. Owner should get the concrete pressure washed when its all said & done.

[@GCFD]

Thank you! That drone is done by now. One too many crashes. The homeowners have pressure washed that concrete but the mud from that back catch basin always comes back.

[@73henny]

Good job. As I've commented before the after footage is your USP.

[@josealaincarbonellbraize3418]

Top Job !!! Congratulation from a follower of Mallorca Island - Spain.

[@MikeHarris1984]

Out here in Phoenix if you don't bury the PVC you need to paint it. Because the UV rays beat the hell out of it and within a year or two the pipe has turned a brown blackish color and is very brittle and doesn't take much to break it

[@MikeHarris1984]

Also out here in Phoenix since we live in the desert there's drip systems and sprinklers for irrigation type systems and everything each other half inch PVC or a 3/4-in PVC or for drip systems it's that black flex tube that you just pierced to poke little nipples into. So really you can have just a handful of parts and be able to fix any irrigation system in the valley, lol

[@GCFD]

Nice Mike!! I wish the irrigation systems here were more standardized. I feel bad not offering to fix them. I was just out in Phoenix passing through from Tuscon to Sedona to mountain bike.

[@petet968]

Made me flinch with the Bobcat bucket coming at the camera. 😀

[@GCFD]

Haha Same!

[@SeanBaker]

When the beat drops, you know sped up video is coming. 😁

[@GlenS123]

Great job, shame original builder couldn't plan to carry water under all that concrete, gave you few options.

[@GCFD]

Yes I see that all the time. A little planning at the right stage in construction can go a very long way.

[@JeremyP-121]

You have have a small recip saw with a pruning blade on your trucks. They work great for roots.

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands . Merry Christmas 🎄Shawn and Family thanks for the video Shawn . Sincerely, Hollandduck

[@Connection-Lost]

Nice to see that your company has a no "plumber crack" policy

[@GCFD]

Haha

[@MrDbone75]

A very merry Christmas to you all from Wellington Somerset in the

[@NZ255]

Funny how they just lay the fibre along the ground. Thanks, enjoying from New Zealand :)

[@GCFD]

Funny how lazy it is! I'm just glad we didn't hit it.

[@scottrakes1622]

In all of your videos I've ever watched this is the first time I've ever seen you not have a fitting you needed. 😂

[@obviousness8113]

Hey Shawn, you should consider devising a way to add decorative/camouflage panels or other ways to obscure above-ground PVC pipes. Might be some potential for profit in it. Even if there isn't a lot of money in it, it would help to make the solution more acceptable.

[@Mark.Watson]

Maybe offer to paint them off site before install and then touch up as needed once they are installed.

[@GCFD]

Yes I’ve had a few requests for it so it would be an obvious add-on

[@JDel709]

For such a nice house, that back roof/gutter system is terrible. There is no way that roof won't leak where you showed the water coming down around the flashing.

[@GCFD]

I know and I had a detailed discussion with the homeowners about that. They need to get new gutters and pulll up the patio pavers to install pipes.

[@caleb6680]

Possibly add bigger gutters to that area to handle the water?

[@lostinthought83]

It looks like the video with the water wrapping around the flashing might be the front of the house. The roof is angled toward the brick, no good.

[@rolfnilsen6385]

@@GCFD Perhaps a mason could make two reasonable swales on top of the patio to direct the water. Or break out/cut two rows of brick on each side to install some gutters.

[@johnrga]

You do a great job with your videos! Thank you for providing this expertise!

[@tucobenedicto109]

Camo spray paint some hostas! I'm trying to put in day Lilies. Red spray paint interesting.

[@SlackerU]

That property has some extremely impressive slope. I wish they had installed a 6 inch at 1% slope starting from the street so that the backyard could have rock-inlet-risers to lower the water-table of the backyard to the max the land has to offer. I also wish I had a laser with the level on an excavator to make the dig require no measuring.

[@GCFD]

Yes it's interesting that a house with so much slope could have drainage issues. A little planning ahead of time could have gone a long way in this case. 👍

[@muggins9389]

On the first day of christmas my true love gave to me a drone in a tree... LOl. all joking aside, Great work, and that customer has a Beautiful property, hopefully they hire you to address their muddy catch basin too.

[@GCFD]

Haha that poor drone doesn't work anymore. It took one too many crashes.

[@TimMcArdle]

Merry Christmas Shawn and crew from here in cold central Illinois!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Tim. Merry Christmas!

[@VocaEvolved]

yeah i cant wait for the next awesome drainage solution. thanks for sharing with us.

[@GCFD]

Thank you! More on the way!

[@whip205inthebam3]

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

[@jonny1derz7]

love the videos, especially when you show it in action in the rain. Keep it up

[@GCFD]

Thank you Jonny! More on the way!

[@MrBobby781]

Hi Shawn, first what beautiful home. Great job I noticed green disc’s on the ground are they pop up discharges? Nothing better than Straight Pipe. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy and healthy New Year to you and yours…..Bobby L………..🎄🎅

[@GCFD]

Merry Christmas to you too Bobby! Those green things are termite motels.

[@troymajor4127]

Been busy with the holidays and havn't commented but they are always interesting. Was this a new video ? Hope you had a blessed christmas Shaun and looking forward to next years drainage issues, lol

[@cyndikarp3368]

Great drainage solutions for complex challenges. Have a Happy Holiday & New Year.

[@firstnamesurname1743]

Nice video, Shawn. Odd site with the fall out the front but nothing out the back. Have a great Christmas.

[@elcheapo5302]

I was wondering where you've been lately, Shawn. Happy holidays to you and your crew!

[@GCFD]

I've been busy and I have a ton of videos to catch up with.

[@malikvon4582]

Do you put any amount of base gravel under the pipe? At least a small amount. That way height adjustments would be easier.

[@dmichaels111]

Thanks!

[@chrishelms1967]

2023 is right around the corner....so a perfect excuse to get the guys Tacos or Burgers one day instead of Pizza...😉

[@rossforsyth5]

💥Shaun,💥 I live your videos. I've watched you for almost 2 years now and thus is the first job that I thought to myself. "Damn Shaun why did you discharge the water onto that front side walk? You know that especially it being brick pavers the water will compromise the sidewalk in time." So Shaun I'm just wondering what are your thoughts? And other than the bed being crowded with plants, what made you not take the discharge under the sidewalk?? Again love your videos and I've learned a tremendous amount from you. And I'm hoping to learn why you choose the do that💥

[@GCFD]

They already had the discharge area and it was working for them. So we just went back with it and will keep an eye on things. We can always core the curb later if needed or problems arise. Great comment and it's a concern worth considering!

[@markchristensen5206]

You are so correct. On happy when it rains

[@GCFD]

I hear it all the time from clients who have dreaded the rain for so long. 👍

[@Mark.Watson]

Nice job being so careful around the utilities. Good there was a separate shut off for the sprinklers so you'd know if there was a leak. I imagine it would be harder to determine a leak if they were connected to the house water line.

[@leslieclaire]

Another interesting job Shaun. Your vids are always worth waiting for. And that house was stunning! Merry Christmas!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Leslie! The videos are difficult to produce but I agree that they are worth it. 👍

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

🇺🇸🇵🇷🇵🇪😎 Thanks for another great video. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year!!🌞

[@nickb.237]

Hey Shawn! Stagger the joints more with the sod pieces. You don’t want the joints and seams of the different pieces so aligned with each other. More of a brick pattern side by side. Friendly advice from a Sod Farm employee out of Louisiana!

[@XiledGamer00]

The first 3 minutes helps make a map of the corrugated pipe, which appears to circle the entire house. Which probably wouldn't be as big of a deal if it had fall. All that water from the roof trying to go down that single pipe with the T junctions doesn't help. I wonder if that corrugated pipe next to the driveway was cutoff.

[@paulbetka6477]

Back behind the shrubs. Use green PVC. Or paint em green 💚 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@pewpewpow4681]

Just curious, is a city\county permit required to install rain\storm drainage? Looks like it'd be doable for an homeowner but wasn't sure about the permit part and google'ing doesn't provide much info. Looks the content, and thanks for the video...super fun to watch!

[@sku32956]

Looks good .the only thing I may have done paint the pipe green first then install above ground .

[@GCFD]

Good point Billy. I should have coordinated with the homeowner about that. He would have liked that too.

[@skitzochik]

youve really polished up your vids Shawn youve come a long way & I hope you continue to thrive doing what you love & getting paid in the process...about how many of your vids/jobs are referals or word of mouth?

[@GCFD]

Thank you SC! Thanks for being there with me along the way. I figured if people were actually watching my stuff, I needed to do my part and try to improve things. Maybe 10% are referrals, and a lot come from youtube. It's pretty amazing how much the youtube stuff has grown, like you said.

[@steverusie6986]

Another great solution for a difficult situation. The difficult situation was made even worse by the mess of sloppy utility installation. Great job!

[@GCFD]

We run into that sometimes Steve. I mentioned in the video that it should have been wayy easier if those utilities weren't in our way. Regardless, I was thrilled we didn't hit anything.

[@steverusie6986]

@@GCFD I can’t believe that the burial depth of that gas line meets code. I am a Land Use Planner but work with Building inspectors and will ask them what the minimum depth is for gas service lines per at least the Kentucky codes (which are based on the International Building Code). Although I know that some areas in the US still don’t have full inspections of these things.

[@beverlyroemer5161]

Nice catch 😊

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@ruthstory2277]

Merry Christmas Shawn!!

[@stetslawncare]

Just found your channel recently. Love the vids!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Stet! Thanks for watching, -- Shawn

[@sethmiller4250]

Yo stats lawnchair 😂

[@stetslawncare]

@@sethmiller4250 😑

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Shame About those gutters in the back. Happy Holidays

[@GCFD]

Thanks and you too Tony!

[@SheenaRea]

Like this one alot! Taking a bad problem and swishing it away into those drainage pipes!! Very satisfying. Also, that transition with the music at 21:00 is very cool. Thanks Shawn. Nice job!! 👍

[@GCFD]

Haha thank you Sheena! Those transitions are such fancy camera work for such a basic subject. It cracks me up to make such a dramatic scene for just the parked dump truck, but I think it looks cool too.

[@billbizzo609]

Nice job. FYI there's a primer called STYX that would hold on the smooth PVC. You might want to test it. Good luck, keep the videos coming. Merry Christmas

[@Dave86953]

Merry Christmas!

[@GCFD]

You too David! Merry Christmas!

[@Sophie_Emilia_von_Zerbst]

Concerning the point that you have to see, where your problem water is going, I have a story to tell: A very good friend of mine bought a house and soon had some massive basement flooding. And that's in Germany mind you, where drainage is way more proficient. He dug up the soil next to that seeping wall (under his patio) and found the standard corrugated pipe used for french drain bedded in a ton of gravel..... (You can argue about that already, but the flooding comes from very high groundwater, so it's not like it was inviting surfacewater to go deeper). He wanted to know where that pipe drained and dug it out completely... Well, going alongside the problematic wall, it went straight to the center of the backyard (yard and pipe both level) and ended in a coil of pipe... underground, not even burried in gravel... It literally made no sense... As to the solution they dug a 2,5m seep shaft and ran the pipe in there. Excess water is pumped out of there. Not an ideal solution, but the best possible, especially as the main sewer lines are like a foot underground. So 34:32 those rules apply! Follow them, and don't be stupid. Thank you Shawn for your videos and have a nice day everyone :)

[@GCFD]

Awesome story Sophie! I see the same thing here where installers end piped underground with no sense at all. I see it so often that I've started to make sure to say that the problem water needs to be seen flowing away. This is in addition to what I've always done with showing that problem water flowing away.

[@joudatfd]

Great , OG drainage video. Nice job. I was surprised byt the amount of water on driveway

[@GCFD]

It's always amazing to see just how much water there is coming off the roof. That's why any drainage solution must include your being able to see the problem water flowing away...

[@redzed40]

interesting job Shaun

[@bryanwright7990]

Love your videos! Found you through the Essential Craftsman Podcast. Curious if you use any silicone or gasket like substance when you attach your round PVC junctions to the square down spouts to account for the voids in the attachment. Or maybe youre not too worried about debris getting in there because once it gets in you feel confident it will slip on through with the rest of the water?

[@jackww839]

I’ve watched all your videos but for some reason I can’t remember what you use for perforated pipe. Do you drill holes in your schedule 40 or do you use some thing else? Thank you so much👍

[@ariburstein744]

Love your videos and how you always seem so calm and measured. Quick question: under what circumstances do you think it's worthwhile to include a cleanout along the PVC line. Thanks and keep up the great work and videos!

[@GCFD]

Ari I leave the downspout-to-pipe connection open and there is enough room to fit a jetter hose or snake in there for a cleanout.

[@ariburstein744]

@@GCFD ahh. Makes sense. Thank you for replying

[@rayw3294]

Merry Christmas Shaun, family and mates. Have a good un.

[@Oklahoman-in6ph]

Great Job Shawn, these drainage jobs are fun to watch

[@GCFD]

Thank you! I like these jobs too.

[@irvalfirestar6265]

Aren't there some kind of larger gutters (and larger downspouts) for situations like above that patio so it can channel more water with more spaced out downspouts?

[@RandomTechWZ]

Are those green things around the yard pop-up emmiters?

[@GCFD]

They look like it but those are termite motels.

[@MrMatteNWk]

Should have put a level on the lower part of the driveway there. Instead of "full bubble?" you'd have to say "Did you see the bubble?"

[@GCFD]

It was super steep for sure!

[@Smith.S.E.]

This is my favorite kind of content, good stuff as always, thanks for uploading

[@GCFD]

Thank you! It's my favorite content too, but also the most difficult to produce. I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@firesurfer]

Tree and plant roots should be cut cleanly and not shredded. This prevents infection of roots. Use a Sawzall or circular saw. 17:28 Use a fungicide (spectracide pruning seal) if possible on cut ends. Stay at least 3-4' from bushes. Disinfect cutting blades/tools with mild bleach before using.

[@GCFD]

Great advice!

[@JP-pk6sc]

Shawn, we need more videos!!! This was fantastic. Did the roof water issue get solved?

[@GCFD]

The homeowner was going to contact a gutter guy to reposition the gutters and I haven’t heard anything else.

[@tomgriffith1952]

Another great job done.

[@CraigForest]

that was a big job on a big house. I think you did the best you could given the circumstances with the patio and back yard. did you consider a sump in the back yard with a pump discharging into the side yard pipe? then you could accomodate a french drain underground as well...what do you think? also, how about going under the front sidewalk to join the side pipe to the front downspouts? just curious to hear your reaction to those ideas as an expert. Thank you for all that you do and share!

[@alexplisko7794]

That sub count is flying along! Great content as always. Congrats mate - keep it up. Happy holidays!!!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Alex! I'll be turning back the clock on an upcoming video where we re-do my third job ever. Re-do in a good way of course 👍

[@alexplisko7794]

@@GCFD can't wait!

[@AUTOMOBILZ]

Beautiful house, another job well done!👍🏾

[@GCFD]

Thank you Lee! 👍

[@DesignBuildFixReview]

How about this idea Shawn, doubling up on the downspout on that corner. Granted the gutters are limiting as well, but the restriction part is also the single downspout, put another hole in the gutter and run another downspout. I think when my gutters overflow the gutters themselves can handle the load but the small hole in the gutter restricts flow.

[@NobodyFresh]

Hey Shawn, I need to run a dewatering pump discharge about 150' from the backyard to the front. Is it appropriate to just run it 50' up to where I can tie it in with 4" PVC that will be catching gutters and using gravity for the remaining 100', or is it frowned upon and better to just run the discharge pipe full length and parallel to the 4"?

[@martinworrall5888]

Another great job done Shaun, have a happy Christmas 👍

[@GCFD]

Thank you Martin! Merry Christmas!

[@Lorenejonesbaby99]

Good catch(drone)!

[@GCFD]

Haha yep!

[@michaelmillsap952]

Great work guys !!! Merry Christmas !!!!

[@GCFD]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@rickb3078]

Always looking forward to your videos. Merry Xmas Shawn!

[@GCFD]

Thank you Rick!!

[@Connection-Lost]

Drone propellers are pretty hardy. I had a hexacopter prop make contact with the ground (dirt, not pavement) and it was perfectly fine. It can burn the motor out, though.

[@GCFD]

Yep! I've crashed that little drone many times trying to take fancy shots. It's done by now and the gimbal is stuck and not working. It still flies but won't do video. I replaced it (mavic mini 2) with a mini 3.

[@kyleknott1097]

Is that tree going to be okay with that root being as damaged as it was?

[@dylantrinder1571]

Great job Shawn. Merry Christmas to you all and your families. 🎅🏻🇬🇧

[@GCFD]

Thank you Dylan! Merry Christmas!

[@wishwalker]

I see all these green pop ups that I really hate which is where your gutters are terminated into. When it rains it just pops up and water flows on the surface.

[@ravneiv]

What a nice house

[@GCFD]

👍👍

[@southpike1000]

Excellent work as always!!!

[@GCFD]

Thank you!

[@cm517chris]

Great job! And another great video 👍 very inspirational for us, thank you! Merry Christmas 🎄🎄

[@GCFD]

Thank you Christopher! Merry Christmas!

[@nova_basecamp5377]

How much do freezing temperatures influence your decision on where your pvc empties? I can imagine the walkway and driveway can get icy in winter! Love the videos!

[@GCFD]

We don't get freezing temps very often around here. The Arctic Blast is a rare exception right now Burrrrrr!

[@anthonycollins4747]

Great video Shawn. 🎄🎄Merry Christmas🎄🎄

[@GCFD]

Thank you Anthony! Merry Christmas!

[@Habreno]

Re: 9:00 Would larger gutters be a decent stopgap solution for this problem (in conjunction with downspouts from higher level gutters to lower level ones)? Yes, it's not a perfect solution, but is a larger gutter a more practical one than ripping up a beautiful patio, or is there some limit to how large gutters can get before their utility is hampered?

[@dumptruckintruthduke]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@damnoldguy]

Do you think oversize gutters and downspouts would fix the issue in the back?

[@GCFD]

Oversize gutters could help if they are kept clean. The added volume means added weight if they clog up and then they can rip off the house. It really needs more downspouts and pipes installed under the paver patio. Not fun.