The brush breaking in the titles and the wheelbarrow tipping over is a great visual representation on my DIY life 😂
@tkdally3 күн бұрын
The broom head coming off makes me chuckle every time!!
@relaxreflect58883 күн бұрын
Unbelievable job on that mate, you did a better job that any hired contractor would do!
@morleywhite9113 күн бұрын
Don’t be stupid your devaluing tradesman
@markdavies38422 күн бұрын
I dare say that the time it took Stuart to do a professional job would you pay the contractor he would require to do a professional job or would you go for the cheaper version the problem with a lot of people is they do not want to pay the contractor for a professional job most of the time
@morleywhite9112 күн бұрын
@@relaxreflect5888 why did you remove my comment ? Mr DIY ?
@andyc97219 сағат бұрын
Thanks Stuart, I really should know better by now, when I saw the thumbnail and title I thought, "well it is Proper DIY, but am I really interested in an inspection chamber repair ?" of course I was, great content as always Stuart - always worth a watch ! I just knew what was about to happen with the barrow, but loved that you kept it for humorous effect and also the pragmatic resolution ! I can't believe they used such a poorly rated product in that location we have six on our property and they are all the cast iron variety - not pretty but built to last !
@manbuysdog3 күн бұрын
I do love your dry humour, I have a vision of said neighbour returning to his job from a tea break, scratching his head, "I'm sure I had FIVE bags of concrete, am I going mad?"
@dg29082 күн бұрын
Let's hope he doesn't watch the video 😂
@6panel3003 күн бұрын
I wouldn't have bothered with the shuttering. I would (and have in the past) just filled the hole with concrete and left it a few inches below the surface, then backfilled with the type 1 and gravel. That way not only do you have more concrete supporting the chamber you will only see the cover.
@jmorv88663 күн бұрын
"in Great Escape" fashion...love the reference to one of the greatest movies ever made.
@anaestheticuk98673 күн бұрын
Cracking job. Stuart is obviously gifted at Sewer Art. Very satisfying to watch. I'd have felt very drained if that had happened to me.
@keithwebb6582 күн бұрын
I spent the last 20 years of my working life working on drainage.This was typical of something I would have to do on site. Nice form work but we would be under pressure to get the job done so I would do something similar with the bamboo sheeting but gently lift and back fill with type 1 as the concrete went in. Also I had a plastic dustbin lid just the right size to fit over the 'chimney' to stop debris going down, the bag always conceals stones as you take it out.😅 There's a max depth for this type of inspection chamber before you need to change up to concrete rings so a man ( or woman) can get down there. 😉😅 PS when driving in rebar make sure you don't go through any pipework below .
@Alf-o9w3 күн бұрын
You deserve a round of applause for your ingenuity and perseverance 👍👍
@RB-bl7vq3 күн бұрын
I Don't Belieeeeeeeevvvve IT
@Alf-o9w3 күн бұрын
@@RB-bl7vq 😃👍
@Jogmaster93 күн бұрын
Great job, for a more disguised look you could have pressed some driveway stones into the wet concrete and similarly with a recessed cover.
@Loosehead3 күн бұрын
I used to do stuff like this 20, 30, even 40 years ago. Now, I just get a bloke in. Its nice to know what needs to happen, for supervision purposes though, but I'd rather not do the actual work myself. You'll be there in 15, 20 years, Stuart.
@kendom333 күн бұрын
Great job Stuart . Definitely the civil engineer coming out in you. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
@JR-el7et3 күн бұрын
Where you couldn't get your caulking gun in the gap, you can buy silicone "Twist" nozzles that allow you up to a 90 degree bend so you can get into awkward to reach areas. Soudal make a good set.
@Johnjoe3213 күн бұрын
Nice job, did something similar but set gravel stone onto concrete to minimise the doughnut.
@a4turbos3 күн бұрын
Liked The A Team style fabrication music during the shuttering build. Good work on the concrete, top work, love it when a plan comes together....😂
@rafflesnh3 күн бұрын
No, Stuart. That is NOT my definition of DIY!! 😂😂 But seriously, I'm well impressed and I bet you are too, and quite deservedly so. Thanks for another very entertaining watch.👍
@LTFC19642 күн бұрын
Now that is ‘proper DIY’. Your civil engineering skills certainly came to the fore there Stuart. What is actually quite a technical task you managed to break down into steps that almost all DIY’ers could accomplish. Amazing tutorial coupled with a very beautiful property Stuart.
@johnthresher2593 күн бұрын
Nice one Stuart. Your inner Engineer manifested itself in the way you went about this job!
@colingoode37023 күн бұрын
I've got 2 of those iron lid manholes / inspection covers down the side of my house & another 2 in the back garden buried in a flower border. Somewhat overkill since they are never going to see any high loads like your one. Love the content & humour. Just goes to prove the amount of DIY needed on a new build house these days.
@keithwebb6582 күн бұрын
Remember a residential property doesn't normally have skip lorries and delivery lorries on the drive and if they do, maybe check for inspection lids etc beforehand. I would suggest that it was the correct lid on installation. Although any decent developer would upgrade it.
@clivewilliams36612 күн бұрын
I don't like the ugly ductile iron covers, all of my inspection chambers have recessed tray covers filled to match with the surrounding paving, be that concrete or pavers
@Carl-re6zb3 күн бұрын
Lots of skills involved in a seemingly straightforward project.. Love your tenacity and practical approach to all tasks. Your delivery and honesty is refreshing.. love your uploads
@gregarrell61323 күн бұрын
Very nice job, well done. I have been a builder and construction foreman for over 50 years. I could not find fault with how you did it and would have done the same thing. Great example.
@DaveMHLV3 күн бұрын
Great fix. If there's a next one to do maybe make shuttering out of old pallet planks and builders perforatted band.
@robotchristmas3 күн бұрын
Your videos are great. Very straightforward, easy to follow and extremely comprehensive.
@colinmottram44293 күн бұрын
Lovely job, Stuart. Sorry to laugh at the wheelbarrow tipping over 😂
@Jason-Faraday3 күн бұрын
The green wall is looking well established now!
@ConcreteLand3 күн бұрын
Agreed! I was looking at that when your comment popped up.
@topgazza3 күн бұрын
I suspect most people would just create a roughly circular hole and fill with concrete. Making the former was a brilliant piece of work but not something the average DIYer would do. But as always a first class video
@OorOaksey3 күн бұрын
Brilliant job Stuart. Your reference to the "Great escape" came into my head seconds before you mentioned it LOL. Great attention to detail too and methodical way this was constructed. Great job again.
@judmcfeters90543 күн бұрын
My first thought was, how many viewers will even understand the reference?
@tonywall8393Күн бұрын
Great job Stuart, thanks for making this video. I’ve never had to tackle anything like this before but if ever I do, I now have some great ideas!
@OllieTheEngineer3 күн бұрын
Brilliant job - very neat, and looks robust. As a DIYer I find concrete projects intimidating, but you make it look easy!
@Marktb3633 күн бұрын
That was an absolute masterclass! Beautiful looking job 🎩👍
@c.a.g.1977Күн бұрын
That looks really sturdy, Stuart, well done!
@iainfish48403 күн бұрын
Thanks for that Stuart - very tidy job. A tricky problem with an engineers solution that we can all benefit from. A good one for future review.
@chris_hertford3 күн бұрын
The wall of plants in the background looks amazing now its filled out!
@kevanstreeter24313 күн бұрын
Great video and just shows how damn good your planning is when approaching these tasks. The outcome was fantastic.
@anneleykay94373 күн бұрын
Good job! We have the same problem and I am baffled why the plastic ones are ever installed on driveways where there is every possibility of something heavy driving over them
@keithwebb6582 күн бұрын
Cost🙄😃
@andypaddon85313 күн бұрын
Very interesting as someone who was involved with many carriageway and footway boxes.
@Simon_Portillo3 күн бұрын
What a pro job. Thanks for sharing Stuart. Look forward to the next job!
@twincamtim3 күн бұрын
Your problem solving abilities are amazing! Brilliant video. 😎
@SprocketN2 күн бұрын
Proper DIY! Exactly the kind of DIY information people like me need. Demonstrating a practical solution to a problem that initially looked beyond my skill set, but you showed I could DIY this sort of job. Thank you.
@terrywalker47333 күн бұрын
Always enjoy watching your videos Stuart, thank you for sharing and the tips you give. Good Sunday morning viewing.
@stephencave1873 күн бұрын
A very proper job. Your attention to detail is second to none. 👌🏻
@mateuszlawrynowicz33492 күн бұрын
5:48 gives me shivers. I wouldn't dare this without clamping this first ring to the sheet in a couple of places, one on the straight edge and the other where it meets the hole.
@terrytopliss95063 күн бұрын
Well thought out Stuart,great job. Thanks for the video.👍👍
@davejrave3 күн бұрын
You’re such a clever bugger absolutely love watching your videos because I am awful at any DIY job.
@KEVIN-x9n3 күн бұрын
The proper mix for concrete is 6 gravel 4 sand 1 cement as the same as coming out of concrete lorry great video as always
@davidsecker51613 күн бұрын
Great job, I can't see many DIYers tackling that job.
@WeekendShedHead3 күн бұрын
What a thoroughly well done, top notch job Stuart 🙌 I got many a tip from that video.. especially bamboo root membrane 😃 who’d have thought 👌cheers Rob
@stumetzable3 күн бұрын
Amazing job Stu! Well done. 👍
@rodgerq3 күн бұрын
Nice work, Stuart! That house of yours is bloody stunning!!
@bill87843 күн бұрын
Ingenious. Very well done. Your use of the rebar reminds one of the concrete garden table you did some time ago. Tempus fugit.
@hifiandmtb3 күн бұрын
That's a damn awesome job!
@BenMcinnes23 күн бұрын
I would have just popped a flower pot on it 😂
@BlueVelvetBear9 сағат бұрын
There might have been a bit of a stink coming from it if not repaired
@Mstred3 күн бұрын
As I have watched many of your videos, it still makes me laugh when I see the broom breaking in the intro video 🙂
@ICanSeeClearlyNow3 күн бұрын
Stella job. Be surprised if that breaks.
@johntaylor-tz6td3 күн бұрын
fantastic job so good to watch your videos and learn even though at 76 u can still learn
@NoodlesR62 күн бұрын
Nice! The next municipality inspector is going to be thoroughly impressed
@carguillo13 күн бұрын
Lovely house all the best mate/kev
@michaelwhyte60703 күн бұрын
That's one hell of a job,for a wee hole. Really enjoyed watching it. Been watching your videos, and they've always help me. Keep up the good work.
@StuffIMade3 күн бұрын
Lots of useful tips as always! Great job!!!
@joshallan51953 күн бұрын
Great content mate. Loved the wheelbarrow bit.
@markdyballuk3 күн бұрын
grand job Stewart, thanks for sharing
@binnsbrian3 күн бұрын
Looks good. Wouldn't work here in Canada. The frost would lift it the first winter.
@Hagar26702 күн бұрын
Lol. Stewart goes all in ! You do know you can be concrete drain cover rings at the building supplies yard.
@jimgeelan59493 күн бұрын
Another great video Stuart thanks for that. But that bloody music 😮
@Phil-p4c3 күн бұрын
Brilliant job mate 👏
@joymukherjee85313 күн бұрын
Brilliantly done Stuart. You make it all look so easy, though 😂
@x91w3 күн бұрын
I've had a sunken inspection hatch for 15 years due to parking and driving Range Rovers etc on it. Ours is right where a second vehicle might park. Inside some of the support was cracked. I got a bricklayer to remove, rebuild some courses of brick inside (he cut one middle course to the correct size and built it up to be level with the block paving. He also fitted inside some bars to push against the sides. He cut bricks to the new lid and after a few months it looks great. I think it was £500 well spent. Now we are more careful not to park on the cover as I suspect my EV might weigh as much as a 4L Range Rover ;)
@stevewood78843 күн бұрын
Cracking job there Stewart, genius 👏
@Wes129403 күн бұрын
Fantastic result!
@richardhart76523 күн бұрын
Great job, only hope that you tube have upped their payments to you and fellow you tubers as the increased no of adverts is driving me up the wall , and a quick message to the advertiser's I'm not gonna buy any of your products 😊
@roviwoteap23752 күн бұрын
Nice job! Liked your thought process of how to…
@christycullen25852 күн бұрын
you always do a proper job 100%
@StuartGrimshaw3 күн бұрын
Now we know why you really built that flower wall, it makes a cracking backdrop for this video 🙂
@jonwhite27063 күн бұрын
your bamboo root control plastic idea is great i need that for my driveway project ty, to caulk things in tight locations i take the caulk silicone or want not squeeze it in the comer of a zip lock bag and use it as a pastry bag cut the conner
@jonathanleach39143 күн бұрын
Very impressive. We have deliberately kept a gravel drive as it is easier to dig up and do necessary repairs rather than having paving or tarmac.
@brianthorne86092 күн бұрын
I wish i had all the right tools like you...
@carllamb67113 күн бұрын
You know what Stuart I really enjoyed watching that thank you😊
@garulusglandarius61263 күн бұрын
Very nice job as always Stuart 👍
@johndglynn17 сағат бұрын
The mini bulk bags are cool - just ordered 5 of them. Great tip!
@MrBuyerman3 күн бұрын
I love that you're sequentially upgrading your house piece by piece, but some of it looks to be pretty shoddy work by the contractors who built it originally.
@MarkartStudio2 күн бұрын
Very nice work, as is typical of you Stuart. So many helpful little tips and tricks along your journey to completion - anything to keep life as simple and easy as possible; might make that my motto ;-).
@JohnTheHandymanUK3 күн бұрын
Great job Stuart. Not an easy fix but your solution is excellent.
@stephendavies69493 күн бұрын
Another interesting, informative and entertaining video. Thanks for sharing.
@martinholt28443 күн бұрын
That looks like a great solution! 👍
@Liverpool1ne3 күн бұрын
Holy crap that was amazing! I’d have moved house before attempting that 😅
@teresabell10143 күн бұрын
My goodness...you are so clever 😊
@emmetworkshop28293 күн бұрын
Morning! Felt your pain with that tippy barrow! Sooner we can replace our weed-loving gravel with cobbles or resin-bound, the better.
@FrankWoodPhotography3 күн бұрын
Proper job! Very clever. Superb.
@Paul-ym4mz3 күн бұрын
First class job sir, well done.
@oskarsmillers3 күн бұрын
Good job 👍 long time ago j needed to fo similar job, and make shuttering. in place of that black plastic , which i didn't have, I used 3mm mdf., from old furniture backs😂 worked very well
@Mike358583 күн бұрын
Superb job.
@martinatkinson78933 күн бұрын
Fantastic job!👍
@duncanstreet49553 күн бұрын
Nice job (as usual) Stuart.
@elu13 күн бұрын
beautiful repair!
@Jazzhop1013 күн бұрын
Good morning, great time to upload, great job too.
@PreNeanderthal3 күн бұрын
Seems you were in a bit of a rush to get things done. Think I'd have first spent a couple of -weeks- days evaluating the best way of doing it. Then I'd have taken careful measurements and transferred them onto a large sheet of paper. After that I'd have spent a further -week- or three checking my calculations to be sure I knew exactly what I was going to do. Then I'd have gone down to the local garden centre and bought a large planter with an ornamental bush and stood it on top of the original cover with a bl★★dy great sign on top reading: "Weak cover. Keep off" and put my feet up and enjoyed a cup or two of coffee while I admired my handiwork. Job done!
@Nuts-Bolts3 күн бұрын
A very neat job. The only thing I’d add would be some Waterproofing Additive for the concrete. Unless the rebar is buried a good 2” (50 mm) below the concrete surface it has a tendency to rust and burst the concrete after about 20-25 years.
@sackville_bagginsess3 күн бұрын
A good job well done
@michaelwilson38444 сағат бұрын
My drain in front of one of my garages has gave way , the actual cast cover hasn’t broken it’s the plastic ring on the top edge of the chimney has broken away , I’m fairly good at diy but thought this was a bit beyond my capabilities, at the moment I’ve got a very large plant pot covering the cast cover ,where you have pulled off the ring thats what’s broken away on mine , I don’t seem to have the riser piece at the top that carries the frame & cover.
@davidcoghill86123 күн бұрын
There are situations where manholes on peoples propety could be part of the mains sewer owned by the water company, its something to be sure of before starting any work on one.