Stripping Topsoil for a House Foundation

[@blackdogexcavator21]

I'm with you on raising a house a little bit to keep the water away from it. In a lot of cases that I deal with, if they would come up one more course on the foundation, it would solve most of the water issues. I get it, they don't want to climb a bunch of steps to get into the house, but I'd rather climb one more step than have a water issue under my house. I hate to hear that the plant is shutting down and people are losing their job. That sucks! Just put out a video whenever you can, and we will watch it. You gotta do what you gotta do for your family.

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate you buddy. Yeah I think an extra step is a lot cheaper than water damage lol

[@Matt_H2O]

With your quality of work, the care you take and your work ethic, things will take care of themselves. Change is inevitable. It's how we react to it that is important. Go with the flow and as you say, keep your eyes open. Looking forward to the next one. 💖🙏🕊

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate that Matt! I'm gonna keep pushing

[@charlescarter4806]

Lindsey, I enjoy watching you move dirt and I’ll continue watching when you get back to it… Best to you and your family. You’re a standup guy!

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot Charles! I'm gonna put out as much content as possible

[@jimmytew9468]

Lindsey you have to do what is best for you. I figured that it was just that time of the year when dirt turns to mud. Make that money while you can. It'll probably be June before the ground dries out anyway. Be Safe Out There Buddy

[@smithworx1091]

It's for sure been muddy. I've been thankful I've had work inside. Seems like it didn't dry up last year till late July lol

[@kirk467]

Doesn’t matter to me Lindsey, I just like watching the dozer pushing the topsoil and it’s rolling in front of the blade! Looks cool to me brother, good easy job !👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@smithworx1091]

It was nice to have some easy pushing for once lol

[@goodboyringo9716]

Sad to hear the problem of the plant bro , that is a stressful thing. It' happen to me once and I was lost for a min. I 'll never for get one day when I walked into a church and there high on the wall it said " I am the light, the truth, the way" Reading that gave me strength . Remember , when one door closes another one opens . Hang in there bro, I'll be praying for you.

[@smithworx1091]

That means a lot brother. You're absolutely right. The good Lord has taken me this far. I'll keep trusting Him to keep me going!

[@jeffrussell2337]

Glad to hear from you. A man has to do what he has to do to make a living. You work to provide for the family. Good look on all your endeavors. Still like your videos. Like I said you have to provide and make money when opportunity presents itself. God bless

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate it Jeff! I'm gonna make all I can. We still need an off road truck 🤣

[@redfish7644]

Dang ,, well that’s not great news with spring coming,, am sure you would be staying busy ,, really busy on the equipment side of your business,, We will be here when you can post videos 😎

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate it bro. Means a lot

[@GRViking11]

Hey, chin up brother. Good luck with all things. I am sure we will all await updates. Be well!

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks bro! Appreciate y'all watching

[@GRViking11]

@@smithworx1091 huge fan, enjoy your videos and honest feedback.

[@RickyCervo]

From the snow to the spring 😂😂

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. You ain't lying. We'll be back to winter next week

[@RickyCervo]

@@smithworx1091Here we have 10° Celsius and sun after a week of fog, in the morning there is always ice but in the mountains it's spring and that's not good.. next week probably we came back to normality

[@bongobill2000]

Da@@ !! That’s nice looking Dozer !! I wish Cat would’ve have changed their number system but whatever…. Keep on Rockin ! We will be here when you throw one at us !! 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother. Yeah I don't know why Cat did that. I don't think they do either lol

[@derrickpettit86]

Good work Bud, i watch the entire video Everytime, thanks for the update, talking dont bother me, you gotta go an make the money wheres its at, thanks for sharing bro🇺🇲💪✊🤙👌👍

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot bro. I'm naturally a quiet person. But when that camera turns on, I can't shut up! 🤣

[@johnstark3058]

Hey Bro .....I completely understand, we do what we gotta do.....try to do what you love to do, they say youll never work a day in your life, I do small dirt, driveway,and bush hogging jobs and i love it, but i do have a primary manufacturing job....I wish i would have got into dirt work and land clearing years ago, I feel i could have built an empire by now...iam 55 now and feel its a little late, but hey ill keep doing it, i love improving peoples property, very rewarding, anyway now iam rambling 🤣, ill keep my eyes open and watching for the next video, good luck to ya Lindsey!

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate you John. I don't think it's ever too late. I know it's hard to walk away from a steady job though. I think I enjoy doing this work so much because we can actually look and see improvement and feel accomplished.

[@flayafly6789]

it was nice to meet you today at O'Reilly's awesome work you do

[@smithworx1091]

Man I'm sorry I didn't say much. I wasted all day messing with that skid steer. Pretty sure you're the first person to recognize me from KZbin.

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏻👍🏻………………………………..If you got an opportunity to make a bunch of money, you HAVE to take it. I am sorry to hear that a plant is shutting down. I have been there and done that. It’s not easy being told that you have to go hunt another job. I pray those folks, who are out of a job, find something better than what they had.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot brother. Yeah I hate it for the ones that's been there 26 years. But most already have something lined up

[@dougbrewer2257]

got do what best for you and your family, follow tour gut feeling and God will lead you to success

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate it bro. 🙏

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

Good to see, you survived the cold😂

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. I came out of hibernation for a bit!

[@kimhollowell1224]

Glad you back.... thought maybe your brother in law bankrupted you😂😂😂

[@smithworx1091]

🤣🤣 he's trying his best. Thanks Kim

[@caseywhite4003]

I need that topsoil we’re back to square one after the rains the other day. I’ll send you video tomorrow prolly need 3 loads of dirt right now

[@smithworx1091]

Dang buddy. I figured you had a hillside of grass by now

[@jakezgab8576]

Slow work or not. Hard work is hard work. I remember John Conlee song “ they’re making it hard on the working man”

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. They sure are. And easier on the ones who don't care to work

[@kirk467]

Don’t worry about your content for me, I just counted and I have over 80 of your videos to catch up on brother! I’ve only been watching about 6-7 months! I’m going to enjoy those other videos too Lindsey, I appreciate every time you share a new one my friend! As always, Kirk Louisiana sending prayers and positive vibes to you and your family throughout the winter months and good luck! Hey my house is 3 feet above my road and I wanted 4 feet but I had to argue with my dad and since I needed his help! I had to settle with him for 3 feet! But I’m satisfied so far! Man I wish yall all the best of luck brother, with prayers and positive energy, we’ll make it through it my friend! I’m not going to get political because that’s the real issue brother! And bad thing is , it’s not over yet! You do what you have to my friend, I remember some hard times during, my years my friend! I’ll be praying for you and your family either way my friend! Main thing is feed the family brother and may God Bless you and your family! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot Kirk. I sure hope things change in November. But we all know how the last time went. We know the truth. I appreciate you watching and commenting. And I'd really appreciate if you got a chance to watch my older videos.

[@RichBenson-jx8pt]

WH boy has to go!!!

[@kirk467]

@@smithworx1091 I’m sure there’s more supporters this time my friend or I sure PRAY there are! 🙏🏻✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RichBenson-jx8pt]

I'm with you on that

[@DirtBrute]

Man things are so slow up here in MA that my old boss with a big construction company is now bidding on jobs next to me . That’s not good to see a big guy down on my level 😬

[@smithworx1091]

Yeah that's no good. The Cat dealer and rental store are sitting full with equipment right now. Haven't seen that in a long time

[@DirtBrute]

@@smithworx1091 yeah our dears are back to 0% deals to try and more equipment.

[@tmitche72]

Glad to see you back at work. We had crazy weather in Louisiana

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother. It definitely isn't normal for us southern folks lol

[@pauldillinger2286]

Thats going to be a nice house lot. Hey brother i listened to every word you said and i support you 100% on the choose you have to make. Going to miss the videos but promise me when you do make a video notify me because i will still be here to watch. Love you brother and i trust what you do so do what you have to do my friend. God bless you and your family. You got this buddy.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot Paul! I'm gonna put out as much as I can and keep growing the dirt business

[@pauldillinger2286]

Wish you the best of luck my friend@@smithworx1091

[@ricksmith-iw2op]

Nice job brother. You have to do what you have to do to take care of you. Take care.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother Rick!

[@garyclemons1129]

Things will work itself out. Keep up the good work, buddy.

[@smithworx1091]

You're right bro. I'll keep doing what I do

[@RichBenson-jx8pt]

What kind of foundation are you putting in? Slab on grade, crawl space, full basement. Curious to know how you deal with frost there. Thanks for the video. Nice job.

[@smithworx1091]

It's gonna be a slab. Not sure how thick it is just yet. I'll ask the GC some more details about the slab. We usually never have frozen ground.

[@PurpleNovember]

It won’t surprise me if you’re slammed with dirt work before the plant finishes shutting down. I’m thinking you may need to bump your rates up a little too, but maybe not , I’m just going off of past experience with the dirt guys.

[@smithworx1091]

I hope you're right. This will make me quote jobs and be worth my while.

[@PurpleNovember]

@@smithworx1091I am!😎 It’ll be a bit of a learning curve but there’s plenty of people you know who probably have some experience in those areas. Your biggest challenge is probably going to be turning work down.

[@smithworx1091]

@@PurpleNovember you're right again. It's hard for me to tell someone no 🤣

[@PurpleNovember]

@@smithworx1091 And charge them enough! I was the same way and a few of my clients were too. I was taught to add 35% on top of labor and parts/materials, it was some of the best advice I ever received.

[@PurpleNovember]

@@smithworx1091 It was hard for me to learn how, and a few of my clients were the same way.

[@MrNiklas1967]

Hi buddy long time no se

[@smithworx1091]

What's up buddy!! Good to hear from you