I really appreciate the follow-up with your videos. There's lots of videos showing installs but showing it in action is very helpful. It must be very satisfying in person.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It can be a pain to catch things during a rain but I find it very satisfying to see all that water that was causing problems being diverted away. My customers have laughed saying they stare at the water coming out of the pipe, where that same water used to cause them huge stress. Thanks for watching!
@mickblock3 жыл бұрын
4:30 that landscape fabric sure did a good job keeping the weeds away.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
👍
@freddapelter83322 жыл бұрын
I love how you go back out and do follow ups for your customers, and that you for uploading them. It's really great to see the effectiveness of your work. I really wish you were closer to Central VA. I surely would hire you to solve my drainage issues.
@GCFD2 жыл бұрын
thank you Fredda. Seeing the work in action is the only way I can make sure it's working.
@whip205inthebam32 жыл бұрын
Shawn, great job WTG to all the guys and gals on the crew!
@GCFD2 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@michaelc.38123 жыл бұрын
Really like that you go back in the rain!!
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
I really like seeing the system working! Plus I like to go back and make sure things are working.
@Dukemeistro3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's awesome how he shows the complete "after" results.
@Dukemeistro3 жыл бұрын
Sean, I have some photos of my yard around my house that I like to share with you, and get your thoughts. Is this possible?
@jeremyvandeusen43173 жыл бұрын
See the skid steer in operation in sped up time, reminds me of watching Bob The Builder when my kids were younger. 😂
@coenfilm3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy watching your filming the work you do. And the follow up during rainstorms is interesting to show your success!
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching! - Shawn
@kevinokeefe87833 жыл бұрын
I do this for a living and I would let you work on my house any day, good job
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@steverusie69863 жыл бұрын
Going back to some older videos before I found your channel. Great videos!
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Proceed with caution Steve. My early videos were mostly just an afterthought that I would use to document the project. It wasn't until Jan 2021 when my channel gained popularity and I started working harder on the quality.
@alex1_1_23 жыл бұрын
i would watch all day long your videos, i just like to watch professionals on the job
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex! Thanks for watching! - Shawn
@sharpgirlsSerious3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Work. ! Only Company I have found so far that shows their system in operation after installation ! 👍
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Thanks for watching! - Shawn
@Blackwater_House3 жыл бұрын
It is good to know that a Quarter of a Bubble is sufficient fall for Water to drain.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Yes, at a minimum. We gladly take more if we can get it.
@Losttoanyreason3 жыл бұрын
This job really gave ya'll a workout. You moved quite a bit of dirt this time but you got the job done plus it looks nice.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
👍 Thank you!
@SheenaRea3 жыл бұрын
New sub and binge-watching your videos. These are excellent and very informative! Thanks Shawn!
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sheena! Thanks for watching!
@Tom-pd3vd2 жыл бұрын
Nice camera work!
@GCFD2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom
@jackhume45323 жыл бұрын
Great work Shawn, that you and your team did there on that particular project.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jack!
@kimber8413 жыл бұрын
Nice piece of property. Looks like it just got away from him a bit! It’s hard work keeping up with it!
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Yes he's slowing been working on projects. The drainage stuff was huge because he was constantly battling the flooding in the basement. He said he should have called me sooner!
@tracyrain49413 жыл бұрын
If you ever do merchandise I'd like a mug with Jeremy's quote "Ze Full Bubble" on it! Or a mug which has a heat reactive spirit level picture printed on it which goes from 1/4 bubble all the way to full bubble at its hottest! Just saying! I love mugs! 🤭😊
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Great idea Tracy! I haven't really thought about that too much... I'm still astonished people are enjoying the channel so much. I'm very appreciative!
@markstanton29263 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean Good job mate. Re the pounding or puddling my suggestion would be a French drain 18"x24 with perforated pipe or pipes and large clean stone all in fabric and run it out to the creek. I wouldn't add material to the ground it's just going to displace the water elsewhere. Use the French drain and remove the water from the ground. Good luck Happy new year from UK
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
I agree that may be a good solution here.Thanks for watching!
@ryanwaltos22063 жыл бұрын
After basement flooded twice within two months of us moving into our house fourteen years ago, we completely tore up yard, graded it & got rid of the crown, old pine trees and added underground downspout drainage that went to either the street or bubblers that were well on the down side of the slope. We were able to finish the basement and other upgrades with NO water issues since. Regular maintenance and vigilance have maintained our work.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome story! It's what we try to do with every job - provide a system with lasting results. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Shawn
@theotherbrock7879 ай бұрын
Good job. Seems like some cement in the driveway or flattened stone/powder would help the driveway.
@avs98003 жыл бұрын
That’s a crunchy tune 🎶
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
👍
@chinov94453 жыл бұрын
What’s up Shawn great work like always now the homeowner has to make sure the gutters stays clean not clod up with leaves 🍁 so you’re system works flawlessly it looks like all their gutters are full of leaves 🍁🤦🏽♂️
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Any leaf that gets into my pipe gets blown out with the next rain. The gutters staying clean helps everything and helps keep the gutter from overflowing. 👍
@Stratos531003 жыл бұрын
@@GCFD This whole site was a complete mess it seems, the whole location needed/needs the grading done, the front there w the leftover defin. needs more dirt and the slope going out to that other edge. They could also benefit from a proper gravel driveway looks like its a muddy mess. A lot of work with the whole lot / bunch of toys.
@HappilyHomicidalHooligan3 жыл бұрын
One way you might be able to solve the driveway puddling (assuming it can be done) is dig out the driveway gravel and turn the entire driveway into one MASSIVE French Drain (make the gravel layer extra thick to protect the perforated PVC from the weight of the vehicles)...
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@mdjrboyvb3 жыл бұрын
There is a product call TrueGrid (lots of similar products) that are good for stabilizing gravel and grass for driveways. Can sustain very heavy loads. I wonder if that would work to distribute the weight enough to prevent the schedule 40 from getting crushed. www.truegridpaver.com
@MrLogic4203 жыл бұрын
I totally enjoy watching your videos and the follow up after a rain is incredible. I was curious why you cut the PVC at a sharp angle right before it daylights? The rip rap type of rocks near the daylight pipe is a nice feature. Is the cut PVC for aesthetics, or does it have a function? Thanks
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kenneth! The custom cut is just for looks.
@10tenman103 жыл бұрын
I can see the slope away from the house. Should they not make some sort of (stone) frame around the upper window?
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
I think they are planning to do something around the window. + some gutters.
@jimanderson44953 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean. Do you make your customers understand they MUST keep their gutters clean?
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Yes for sure. But, the systems are designed to maintain flow. Conservation of energy type stuff. This means they have a good bit of energy from the falling water to help keep debris blown out. Combine that with the smooth wall of the PVC any debris that enters our systems gets blown out by the next heavy rain. I give a guarantee that the pipes won't clog and haven't had any problems yet.
@altonfindley69643 жыл бұрын
I realize there is no mortar joint and it is a poured wall. But why no tar or ??? On wall before backfill ??? Other than that i really like your work. Keep it up god bless you and your crew !
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
There shouldn't be any water holding against the wall so ne real need for tar. This customer has reported back 100% results from this job. 👍
@TK-rf9th2 жыл бұрын
Would a catch basin that was tied into the gutter nearby that was placed in front of the door have been the better choice despite the added cost opposed to the small retaining wall?
@GCFD2 жыл бұрын
Great point to consider TK. I would rather keep the water away from the door instead of inviting it into a CB near the door. That's usually the main consideration I have when making these types of decisions, but there are many ways to do this stuff. 👍
@theotherbrock7879 ай бұрын
What degree is slope would a full bubble be? Is a full bubble the ideal situation?
@larrymartensmartens10443 жыл бұрын
Doing these different jobs names some the shrubs and trees that root hairs enter corrugated plastics pipes.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
👍
@10tenman103 жыл бұрын
The front of the house and driveway are still big problems
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
At least they are not flooding the basement.
@wendymorrison58033 жыл бұрын
The customer didnt go for a grate drain in front of the basement door. For extra security in big rain events?
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
I didn't offer to do one. I felt good about re-grading away from the basement door. So far he's seen 100% success and they have moved back into the basement. The son is happy to have his old room back!
@zahirkhan7782 жыл бұрын
How would you deal with things like this but there is no way to bring in machinery in?
@GCFD2 жыл бұрын
They make trenchers that are the size of push mowers. Check out the groundhog t4 (that's what I have) for small spaces.
@zahirkhan7782 жыл бұрын
@@GCFD Amazing!
@Deucealive753 жыл бұрын
I wonder what the companies that suggested pumps think about this?
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
I don't know but pumping water after it has invaded the foundation seems like the last resort...
@rickwhitescarver85263 жыл бұрын
Why not put window wells in with drains tied into the pipe then you ciuld have brought the level up higher. Looks like any snow would go up right on the window.?
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
The pipe would have to be considerably deeper to drain window wells. We don't get much snow around here in NC.
@rickwhitescarver85263 жыл бұрын
@@GCFD thanks for the explanation. We probably do get more snow here in WV. :-)
@Rusty_Gold853 жыл бұрын
You need a H style stick for your spirit level so you dont have to bend down into the trench . That house really had land slope design problem defied all logic the way it was
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
👍
@Warcity7773 жыл бұрын
Those leaves are holding a lot of water them selves.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
👍
@larrymartensmartens10443 жыл бұрын
What kind seed and hay do you buy?
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
I buy seed from Lowes. Tall fescue and I get the hay from a local christmas tree farm. I buy hundreds of bales and he stores it in his barn until I need some.
@kristinaswanson60633 жыл бұрын
Fully support the concept of building up the dirt slope to drain water away from the building walls. However, you need to be very very careful to remain within the moisture prevention design of the building and not place dirt higher than the damp proof course and moisture barriers, and keep the vents open.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Great point! In this case the customer already spent more on water damage mitigation than he did on our solution so he was good with increasing his termite regime in exchange for no more flooding..
@tcb0693 жыл бұрын
great videos , very informative. how do you like the kubota kx91-3 ? i have an offer on one to buy , thanks
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mustang! I would only buy it if it's got a factory hydraulic thumb. Other than making sure it has a thumb you can't go wrong with Kubota. Both my Kubota mini excavators are fantastic machines.
@maplenook2 жыл бұрын
Voiceovers are great. Not music.
@thenightlifenj13 жыл бұрын
Judging by the condition of the property I’d bet they don’t take care of the property very well. No attempt at any lawn care, maintains the beds, or anything really. Those gutters have to be clogged too.
@GCFD3 жыл бұрын
The previous owner let the property go. The current owners got the property for a smoking deal and are fixing it up. The drainage solution was a major checkpoint in this restoration plans.