The Building Inspector Showed Up...

[@elrobo3568]

When I was a kid in the Bronx I used to go to construction sites and watch the concrete guys and other trades do their work. I was fascinated by their talent; I went on to be a builder and now at 75 years old I sit here and watch a concrete job being done and love to watch the attention to detail and explanation along with the exchange with the inspector. I guess when it's in you "it" never goes away. Thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Makes sense TY

[@codybersicc7939]

no u didnt

[@kingdommanlegacyministries7769]

Bless you sir !!!

[@jeffmccormick5648]

Do u know Jimmy Hoffa is?

[@keithfreitas2983]

Im getting an 2 bdrm 1 bat, and a rec room and storage 950 sq ft ADU built and Im helping the 2 man contruction crew by being their helper gopher. The foreman is 70 and his helper is 72 and I'm 75. Right now we doing the rafters and crest. Did the outside and structure and wall framinig last week.

[@dejapex1]

You delivered some real value to this homeowner. I am a long time retired shop teacher. These videos and your excellent commentary could provide real world teaching aids for a concrete pouring and finishing class. Thanks to you and your crew. Take care.

[@JR-uc1of]

Thanks for your years educating the kiddos

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's great TY

[@muttleyZZZ]

I can really appreciate your attention to detail. It’s good to know there are contractors like you out there. 👍🏼 Works of art

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@ivanolsen7966]

look again

[@miketell5890]

You can tell these guys take a lot of pride in the work they do.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@paulalford3391]

The best craftsmen I've seen in a long long time. I wish we had drive concrete specialists like you in the UK.

[@billthomas6296]

Amazing work! I am an old timer and retired. Did concrete finishing work with a family business in the 1970's and 1980's. You guys are very professional and it is amazing to see what technology has done for the industry. Thank you for the time you take to do your videos. God Bless!

[@davidoickle1778]

Juan needs a raise. Your final work is your signature.

[@samheumann5640]

Proper planning, no short cuts, attention to detail, pride in your product..........makes my heart smile.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@michaelstocks9127]

I was a concert finisher for 15 years it's in my blood, I miss it. Ima old man know . You guys do good work I love watching you guy it brings back old memories when you retire. Well keep up the good work men and God bless.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY GL

[@jm-ve8ry]

Refreshing to watch and hear someone who really knows their business. Also, the video was very well done.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@lucienvandegaart3611]

Did a nice job kid. Retired here 10 yrs ago. Master mason specializing in masonry fireplaces my favorite. Concrete sucks til you can stand back and hopefully say now that's a good job. Was a commercial fisherman in wash and ore. Did masonry everywhere. Lived fishing the most but love any art work with the hands. I remember paying $15 a yard off the truck back in the day. Bet it's high now here in Florida. Times change and I'm ready to be fishing next year in the north west. Maybe Alaska would be nice just live cheap til God calls me. Keep up the good work with the brothers and sisters with respect and being great ful for health and knowledge

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Concrete is around 175.00 a yard now. Fishing sounds good.

[@truthseeker0219]

When you have a crew like that. Working together, steady and takes pride in what doesn’t even belong to them. That has knowledge of how to do their job. That is rare and I wish we had that here. Nice job and thank you for sharing this.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@percival23]

The cat walking in the background is just waiting for everyone to leave before he walks onto the wet concrete.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good point

[@sefarian9355]

😂

[@myrrhavm]

Cat? Catses. Plural plural. At 3:16 there are five walking around. That neighborhood needs some coyotes.Must be cat poop everywhere in the gardens. Inspector knows nothing. Just agreeing with whatever you said. Should have ran with the widening of the approach and he would have said something like yeah yeah that’s right. This homeowner hit the jackpot or what? Definitely a score for you, like four different jobs wrapped into one and only one person to collect from.

[@dozervin1]

@Tony Steven 50/50? Must be a new caliber. ; )

[@trxtech3010]

@@myrrhavm Yeah I would be the guy out there with a gun killing the Cylotes. Cats keep rats and mice away. But yah if you wanna have your wiring chewed up in your over riced POS BMW them go ahead.

[@vicO1323]

I spent some 40 years laying tile and I can appreciate the hard work it takes to trowel. Nice job.

[@robertwatson818]

Anyone who says they have done hard work has never poured concrete in the sun.

[@rjamie956]

@@robertwatson818 pouring was my favorite part. Troweling on a hot Australian summer's day is to tough work indeed

[@esteemedenergy]

Thank you young man and the family for your sacrifice. Truly sorry for the pain.

[@Paultimate7]

protip: dont thank families that lost sons and daughter to war for their "sacrifice"

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I appreciate that

[@user990077]

0:33 Oh my. You're putting in a new driveway for a Gold Star Family. Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure

[@masonhall859]

That inspector is clueless. She asked what she had to do for an approval on widening the apron. His response was a lot. That’s ridiculous. I’m an inspector and your not going to know the answer to every question but it is your job to find out. All specs (rules) are in writing somewhere for the code.

[@drcornelius8275]

so is the contractor "fly ash is cheap filler"

[@misteeruiz6902]

Hall, I agree. Quote the city standards

[@MyCracker1234]

The Inspector doesn't look like he has done any manual labour in his life, at best he's picked up an Amazon box off his porch......You should at least know the job you're going to inspect.

[@Group_Anonymous]

I can't believe the "inspector" allowed himself to be filmed, dude was useless

[@jameskeller3547]

I've had my own small construction business for over 20 years (3-4 guys)..We still do around 10 residential concrete jobs a year (Mostly driveways) I remember when I bought my power screed in 2007..It's paid for itself over & over again..I use only Milwaukee tools & am gonna look into a battery powered one to see if it's worth it..You guys do great work..It's rare to see companies with quality work & integrity 👍💯

[@scotpettengill7801]

The attention to detail that you show is awesome. The quality of your work is far above the normal contractor. You mentioned that you've worked for this home owner once before. So they are happy with the work you did before. Happy customers are repeat customers. The piece that you cut out to save with the kids initials will be a family heirloom, especially since the son is a fallen war hero. Thanks for your video, great job. Much love to the customers family, please tell them Thanks for their sons service.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure will Thanks

[@detroitbob58]

NONONONO!!! You can always apply for a one time variance for your home. The inspector started blowing a little smoke, and sounded unsure about a variance. It DOES NOT CHANGE THE BUILDING CODE!!

[@Junkman2008]

*"Happy customers are repeat customers"* I haven't advertised a day in my life and have ran my business for 23-years with that exact mindset in mind. No truer words.

[@donaldgors1289]

Thanks for producing such a detailed Concrete project ... Very Great Outcome ...The Home Owners can be very proud of the outcomne !!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks again!

[@tergar1]

So sorry to hear about her son, please let them know I am praying for them. Look real good guys, I learn so much for you guys, now I do a few repairs around my home. 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

great Thank you I'm sure they are reading the comments

[@JoshuaSHogg]

I’m glad you’re paying tribute to our late-great whiskered friend, Billy Mays.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@arkansas1336]

A great finish. The whole project turned out very nice!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Rickster8560]

I am trying to learn as much as possible about the RIGHT way to replace a concrete driveway. I will be needing a new one in the very near future. Unfortunately I am not in your area to benefit from your fine services. I understand that every state, county and city has their own requirements. Thank you for sharing this great video and your explanation of the entire process.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW YT GL

[@bobthebikerny]

I've never heard of a city not allowing you to request a variance to a zoning code. Where I live in New York State you go to the Town Zoning Board and fill out a request and then you have to mail every property owner within 500' of all 4 corners of your property a notice stating what the variance is about and when the meeting is that they can protest the request. Something as simple as a small "curb cut" as they are known here are almost never denied unless it's going to remove an on-street parking space.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@austinevplab7167]

Here the bigger problem is not the city but the Home Owner’s Associations which are way more powerful. Thanks to homestead laws the IRS can’t seize your home but the HOA can if you don’t pay the yearly dues. They don’t put a lien on the home like any reasonable organization, they seize it!

[@WN_Byers]

Austin, that happened here in Denver to many families who incurred small fines but did notnpay them off in a "timely fashion". I think it was in Green Valley Ranch

[@austinevplab7167]

@@WN_Byers It’s crazy. They don’t put a lien on the property like anybody else would do for an unpaid bill. I lived in an area one time where the president of the HOA lived behind me. Every day he would peek over the fence resulting in a letter from the HOA threatening fines if I didn’t remove the swim suits hanging up to dry on the patio, or stop playing music too loud at noon, or pluck the weeds out of my rose bushes that only he could see. It was a nightmare. I found out he was the one that removed our flood lights on the back porch when it was under construction.

[@austinevplab7167]

@@nuntius1933 It’s a civil contract between the homebuyer and the Home Owner’s Association (HOA). To purchase the home the buyer *must agree* to the HOA rules which are generally a good thing. These protect the value of the properties by preventing people from letting their yards go, putting aluminum foil in the windows, parking junk cars out front. In the one I’m in now I can’t change the color of the exterior stucco walls without approval because the overall look of the community was master planned. I’ve been in this one 8 years with no trouble. Fees also pay for our clubhouse that has a huge swimming pool, fitness center, football pitch, tennis courts, etc. and general upkeep of public areas. Violating rules gets a warning letter, followed by a fine if non-compliant, followed by enforcement action based on the contract and state/county/city laws. In Texas I filed a homestead exemption which lowered my property taxes and prevents seizure of the home by the IRS as long as mortgage and taxes are current. Some states would have the HOA just put a lien on the property such as what the powerful Internal Revenue Service would do here. However not paying an HOA fine can get the property seized from you. An HOA president can make someone’s life hell. It’s rare but it happens. Of course all I’ve said is a gross oversimplification and there are exceptions and nuances to all parts of it but the general feeling that an HOA can seize your hone in Texas when even the IRS can’t is true. The HOA has a lot more money for attorney fees than I do!

[@skywatcherca]

This company, these men and women are GREAT! Wow, they really care: great work-person ship. There are still companies out there that do care. Thanks Odell.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes I concur TY

[@americafirst7676]

Love how they saved the initials I was a former marine and man that hits the heart !!! Was prob hard for the owners to take that out but hopefully someone can make a nice sculpted pc for them . Awesome work guys your attention to detail fits for a marines home trust me lmao

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@tuomasholo]

It's a heartfelt tribute left for the Marine. Well done lads.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@rosemarshall1219]

At the beginning with the inspection guy, i was distracted by all the cats passing by the neighbour house ! So funny!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Those cats are wild

[@1bcasso]

I've been watching your videos for years and I can say you are the man! True pride in your work. From one tradesman to another hats off

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@irishmike519]

I’ve heard some strange rules for municipalities but never heard of not being able to file for a variance. Most variants are on a case by case basis.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Every City is different

[@stevehamman4465]

​@@OdellCompleteConcrete, hopefully this will help you!! What is fly ash?? It is coal that has been burned to make electricity at power plants! It is burned so completely that the remains are fly ash that the molecules are so small that they are actually not filtered by the human body and the particles go into the lungs!!! This is " FLY ASH"! It basically break dust , or friction dust!! It's asbestos at its finest! This was done in Ohio 40yrs ago! Contractors didn't know they were putting, fly ash in the mix as heavy as they did, create was flanking bad at jobs by 30yr companies! Simply put,, the fly ash is still going to get back in the atmosphere. I tried to make this simple sorry, fly ash is hazardous, and they don't know what to do with it! Hope this helps!,

[@SheriffofYouTube]

​@@OdellCompleteConcrete Make the cut blame COVID. it's what the government is did

[@gorak9000]

just typical douchery from the douches

[@stevelopez372]

The thing about variances, is not to set a precedence. But to solve unusual situations. Odell got it right, what could stop the rest of the neighbors following suit, nothing. You haven’t seen high density yet, wait until the crazy State Laws take affect.

[@alantorrance6153]

Good to see the contractors do pull up the reinforcing to the centre of the concrete depth - unlike some who leave it on the bottom of the grade where it rusts away and does nothing for concrete strength.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@charliewatts6895]

Absolutely amazing. Great to watch craftsmen and professionals at work. You take pride in your work.

[@joannhernesmaa3404]

The knowledge you share is great but watching the A-Team do it again, oh my. I'm in love with the whole crew. Do it it again boys.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure TY

[@T.E.P..]

This is a delight of a long video and the time flew by ..... super interesting and great results. The sound is perfect too and the Odell logo stamp is perfect size. Hope you guys are having a great week ahead of you guys and the sun is shining on all the good things

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have a good one TY

[@allenalbritton4115]

Right outta high school I went and worked with an uncle who did concrete work. That is some hard work no doubt! I wish I was watching this back then, I learned so much it would have been helpful to me on the job site. Your work is fantastic by the ways utmost respect! Beautiful and structurally optimized.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, I wish they had KZbin sooner

[@cv4875]

As usual, I learned a lot from your videos. Appreciate you sharing knowledge and experience on this channel. The end-result looks fantastic.

[@ramongary593]

I am a contractor and I am impressed, really nice work.

[@therealdojj]

really good to see everyone, from the boss all the way down getting in on the action not only did we learn about kerb sizing, we also learnt about that new screed tool that we might see more of in the future thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

A lot of action going on. TY

[@repairitdontwreckit4257]

Excellent work. The inspectors know you guys can be trusted. There are not many contractors who take pride in what they do like your team. This is hard work and requires tons of experience.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@MrElemonator]

A huge problem is people are told they’re voting for a few things that have a huge amount of small print added to it and once something becomes law or code it’s almost impossible to change it unless you can throw a bunch of money at a wall.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@Brian-jm2xr]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Another great job. Love the channel. It's pretty bad when you had to educate the inspector. That guy didn't know anything except what was written in the code book. He didn't know flyash from flyppaper! I don't understand why you couldn;t widen the drive approach. There should be allowances for certain situations. That widing of the approach would not had affected anything on that street. It would have made it easier for the owner to pull in and out though.

[@gorak9000]

@@Brian-jm2xr If it wasn't for the youtube video, after the inspector is there the second time and ok'ed the approach, that's when you get the saw out and chop down that chunk of curb - what are the chances they're actually going to come back and look at it later. Just be sure to park a car over that area for a couple of weeks - probably golden

[@JohnDoe-yq8ox]

@@gorak9000 Odell is a professional and has to do everything to code. It is good that he does. However, if I was doing it myself on my own property, I never would have even called an inspector. My house, I do what I want.

[@brianweber4154]

@@Brian-jm2xr so you would just ignore it because YOU know better. You must like driving 80 in a school zone too because you know best

[@edwardkane3237]

Smart man. That’s what I do as a state inspector. I just tested concrete this past week to make sure it conforms to state specs for air content, slump and yield. I also make 3 cylinders so our test lab can make sure the design mix makes proper strength.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Awesome.

[@rickytefe9989]

My back hurts watching you guys work. Looks great!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@larryehrlich57]

We thank your son for his service...he is a true hero to the American people. Sorry for your personal loss.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you

[@johnkaimins9998]

I find it interesting that the reinforcing is so far apart. Here in Australia it is much closer together. ( 4" mesh). Very nice work btw.

[@malchadwick5798]

Am I right in saying that the reinforcing should be mid way between the base and the surface of the concrete? so would it be easier to place rio chairs under the mesh to achieve the correct height?

[@scottmayer5046]

Seen a lot of concrete poured and finished but you guys are really good attention to little things like not drilling out and taking a chance on the slab cracking and your finish work is beautiful !!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I agree TY

[@Junkman2008]

I could care less about concrete but appreciate the hell out of watching a true professional and artist of their trade. 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too TY

[@Marine-wj4jv]

Great that you saved that block. Retired Marine here!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes I concur Thanks for your service

[@hippielewis4768]

Laws some time are no non sense. I use to run into problems like that in my town. First time I asked them about something they said no. After that I need something done I just do it. Got by 25 years so far doing it my way. But I live in small town.

[@fredross3089]

What a pleasure to watch a real Master with a well trained crew. My compliments to all involved. Years ago I started working as an apprentice mason before I joined the Navy, so I can really appreciate beautiful concrete work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@jonhansen4745]

You & your crew do such great work! It's always a pleasure to see true craftsmen on a jobsite. It's certainly too bad that the city is that strict on their ordinances. This was a case where the curb definitely should have been moved in order to make a decent approach... That said, the inspector seemed to know his stuff and was firm about the code without being arrogant. It sounds like he already knows the quality of your work & that you have a good rapport with him.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, I found out he has been a follower, so I think that helps break the ice.

[@SJR_Media_Group]

Thank you for always listening to your customers. Saving the initials scratched into old concrete was very sentimental to owner. Taking time to saw cut rather than jackhammer is superior customer service. Codes vary by region. Too many fly by night contractors will do everything they can to avoid 'Inspectors' and ignore codes for specs because it costs them money. They are not worried they will have to fix bad concrete. We almost always had good relationships with inspectors. More than once, inspectors actually knew more about a particular neighborhood than we did. Soil conditions, drainage, crazy neighbors, and lose dogs. Like all projects, timing is everything. If you have a concrete truck waiting for you, and you still need to call and schedule inspection, that's a big problem. Can still remember trying to do tens things all at once as concrete is on the way. It's going to be a long day, and it is just starting. Best part of day was when pour went well, finishing went well, didn't have 5 yards leftover, everyone showed up for work, and it didn't rain. Used to work in Seattle, rain drove us nuts sometimes.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

that's some good information from a guy that's been there and done that. TY for sharing I lived in Bellingham for about 6 years. Very green but tough to do concrete

[@SJR_Media_Group]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you. I have been following you for a while now. Thankfully good contractors like you outnumber the bad ones. The company in Seattle I worked for specialized in smaller projects that were hard to build due to location, or access into site. Lots of heavy hand labor. When you wheelbarrow concrete, you begin to appreciate how heavy it is.

[@patallen5095]

Love your narration for each job! Very informative. Another great job by You and your crew!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@MeoMiyo]

I bet he is a great guy to work for. He's calm and treats his employees with respect. Hard to find a good contractor. Great job.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@AlMai222]

WOW, it’s definitely not that guy’s first time on the broom. The early brooming looked beautiful too. Tell Han that he did a great job! Muy magnifico 😆😆

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur tY

[@ellamennop]

i really enjoy how the level of care and attention to detail you put into the job is the same as i'd imagine you'd do for your own house

[@ivanwill]

As always, nice looking work. I did enjoy learning what the inspectors look for, too...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MClollolol]

One of the reasons to limit the width of dropped curb on streets is actually to enable curbside parking. Utility placement is also tough sometimes when there is limited curb space. Many people think some construction standards and all zoning by-laws set by municipalities are petty, but from an engineering perspective some of these are entirely necessary and make total sense once you have the background knowledge.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, there is situations it makes sense

[@kristenbrauner675]

You should be able to apply for a variance from the zoning board. At least you can in the city I’m the inspector for. It does require a meeting and vote but doesn’t effect the whole city.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

that's interesting, I know in other Cities I've worked in its not a problem to widen them as long as you can maintain a 20' length of full curb height in front of your property

[@Mackandal-]

The final brooming was perfect 💯

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@kipcarroll5644]

Not sure the inspector is right there. Most municipalities issue variances on individual basis. I got one that way for my detached garage involving the easement. It did not change all easements throughout the municipality. Just mine.

[@xaphan8581]

Different cities and states have different codes. He could be wrong in your state but not where he lives at.

[@megansmith1382]

I love watching 👀 your videos. You're so soft spoken that its really enjoyable to listen to you. So I believe that I am learning so much about what you do and why its done the way it is done bcuz I can full on understand what you're saying. You don't speak in terms that only folks who have a job in this field can understand. You speak in terms that a 37 year old woman who randomly found your videos due to suggested videos here on KZbin can understand. Before watching 👀 videos I never once had any interest in concrete but there is absolutely 💯 something about your specific videos that I just love watching and learning so much. Thank you for making your channel not only approachable by the folks who are DIYers, or the men who already know and understand what concrete is and why it does what it does ....... but for anyone who comes across your channel. I can't stop binge watching your channel. I do have a few questions about why you do things a certain way but I know if I continue watching one of these videos will answer my questions. See you in the next one friend 🤗😉

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's well said. Thank you

[@WholesaleTurbos]

lol that inspector jumping on it. There is a tool that measures compaction, looks like a slide hammer. You release the weight several times and has a measurement how deep it goes to see if it passes or not.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, but didn't need it here.

[@scottjenkins4613]

I've been watching your videos for some years now...you guys, your team was always GOOD, but y'all are better now. I hope you take it as a high complement that a highly skilled team can and has even improved over time. Your finished projects are amazing!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

We try to improve everyday. TY

[@ringstinga]

Really enjoyed this video, Great to see the whole process from the very start to Finnish ! Will it be finished with a clear sealer ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes it will. The home Owner has started sealing it himself.

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

Just a thought. If you wanted to put some sort of potted plant on either side of the garage door or on any corner covered with concrete, if you built a level pad with a drain in the center so the water that drains out into the weep-hole ran into the drain, rather than on the concrete, you could have the best of both worlds. A little more work and expense but it would enable you to change the plants easily or get rid of them without having that patch of dirt sticking out like a sore thumb and then just put a decorative cap on the drain.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thats true, I have installed drains for that purpose as well as drip irrigation for the potted plants

[@transendre1]

Hi O'Dell, it may have come up already...but it would be interesting if you did a Mr. Roger's type visit to a cement factory. And to a limestone quarry( or where they mine the ingredients). As educational episodes, showing another aspect to concrete.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea TY

[@charlesjaime]

You Guys are awesome ! Now that’s the way you pour Concrete ! You guys are Professionals ! You guys know how to use the 48 inch Wood Float !!!

[@Byteme34]

This such beautiful work. Love this channel and the wealth of knowledge you teach David. You're videos helped me prepare to update part of my patio earlier this year. Man is this hard work when you don't have any experience, but the results were just phenomenal thanks to your advice. Much respect 🙏

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@christianswanson7571]

I loved hearing you interact with Juan. Not only are you a master of your craft but it sounds like you are also a great boss.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Wow, thank you

[@DavidHaney1]

Why couldn't they just do a "Variance" with the building department in order to widen the width of the curb access? A variance applications is slightly time consuming but its not that difficult to process.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I wish they did

[@1sttigertiger426]

There must be a balance between the needs of the property owner and the needs of the public: widening the driveway beyond the width of the garage will reduce parking space for the public.

[@throttlebottle5906]

they probably could in 6 to 48 months form now. highly likely the later of the range and snooty neighbors crying 🤣

[@realnikonlover6207]

Beautiful work. Our city inspector(s) are present for approach pours. I didn't see the inspector there on the pour. Was s/he? Great job. Love the attention to detail and results. !Magnifico!

[@Richard-ob5zn]

Usually it's termed a "Variance" for a code change or over ride. You have to get the neighborhood to sign off for the change for your property. That's the way it is here in South Florida. With the lost of their son as a Marine in Afghanistan and the fact of parking issues, they should not have a problem.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@oy-wb8jv]

I appreciate the professionals...they make the details and quality look so effortless. Thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@robbieeades1956]

Just happened to catch this video and watched for the first time. All I can say is you and your crew do top notch work. Definitely got a new subscriber.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Welcome aboard!

[@thubay8679]

I plan to have concrete stamp for my driveway. This video is an excellent video for me to understand how much work, equipment and skills for a typical driveway concrete stamp

[@verynearlypure]

Your attention to detail and thorough way of explaining is fantastic. I don’t know much about concrete but I find your videos relaxing. What straw hats do your crew wear?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I have them made

[@verynearlypure]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete right on. Thanks for the response. I’m interested if you feel like name dropping the company.

[@verynearlypure]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete For anyone wondering, they’re available on his website. It would be nice to have a plain colored option but I do admire any patriotism. I’d still sport your company logo, even if it was plain.

[@bertschb]

I don't know why this video showed up on my feed but I watched the whole thing. I know nothing about concrete but your attention to detail on this job and care for the job site was VERY impressive!! You and your crew did a fantastic job!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I appreciate that!

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Too bad the approaches are "hard" curbed on each end. In my neighborhood, all the curbs are soft and undefined, so cars can roll all the way to the edges.

[@michaelfurness6219]

Great work guys, in England we would say this is 'spot on'. Basically perfect.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@GoldenLink87]

I love how you snuck in your knowledge on fly ash and the inspector was just like yea I agree 🤷‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@stevehamman4465]

What is fly ash??? Is it good?

[@VersinKettorix]

I would never watch the commercial, but I watched this whole video. That is some great advertising right there. Nice job and great results.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@rbwoodwork1890]

Poor-quality fly ash can have a negative effect on concrete. The principle advantage of fly ash is reduced permeability at a low cost, but fly ash of poor quality can actually increase permeability. Some fly ash, such as that produced in a power plant, is compatible with concrete.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I think it's better to pass on fly ash do to miss uses

[@marcuspi999]

It's more susceptible to effloresce (powderize on the surface) and it's slower curing. So I've read. I'm not a concrete guy, but a civil designer. I love good concrete work. So gratifying to see!

[@alexbowie6316]

It's just great to see the pride in work, and the feel for the materials in action here. You have a good squad too which is key.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes TY

[@ClydesdaleNM]

Great work as always! David, have you ever done any concrete work like a skate park bowl or quarter pipe etc..? It looks like that type of work would be crazy hard..

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes a skate park but the ramps were prefabricated

[@larrygreenlee6194]

Good work as always! Juan and jesus really know their stuff and your hombres work so well together it’s always a pleasure to watch!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes Ty

[@MikeHarris1984]

3:30 - what is up with all those cats?!?!?!! Lol.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The cats roam wild around there and they help feed the coyote population

[@Dowdyguy]

Such artistry. Very impressive worksmanship. Also very informative and instructional. thank you!

[@adzhx]

How come no rebar or reinforcement’s in the city approach ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

City standards

[@jeffreyplumber1975]

old post but real nice work I like how you read the " Fault line" that driveway was pretty beat up . Condolonces to thier family member Vetran who paid the ultimate price for us

[@Stevenowski]

When the inspector has more pens in his pocket than knowledge in his head. 🤗

[@dannylim3318]

He was pretty knowledgeable, and he didn't ask anything unreasonable.

[@randychristensen3464]

I like the cutter you used on the let-down. I made on similar about 25yrs ago, every one thought I was nuts but it sure made straight cuts. Mine was 1 3/4" deep, I could power trowel over it and the crack would still come through just like a zipstrip.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great idea

[@harrywilliams9804]

No one talking about the ungodly amount of cats next door

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

wild

[@mchurch3905]

Used to do this R & R driveway/sidewalk work. Had an excavator who came up with the best tear out method I’d ever used: he’d show up with his dump truck towing his track-hoe & trailer and one 2 ft. oblong chunk of granite that weighed about 200 lbs., that’s it. Unloaded the hoe and grab that block of granite and carry it to the beginning of the demo. He drop that granite chunk all over, get out that first piece, then pick it up, then walk through that demo faster than anything I’d ever seen. The other thing a skid steer does is if there’s any moisture in the subgrade all that forward and back turns it into a mudhole. The trackhoe doesn’t have to do this and is twice as fast.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's interesting. TY

[@LastChanceHomie]

This inspector does not know his municipal codes! You can widen your apron-driveway approach. You just have to justify it and submit a plan for approval. It does not have to go up for a vote!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ever City is different

[@heavyhander3029]

This dude was pissing me off. He didn’t sound knowledgeable

[@galvanizedgnome]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete wrong. I know Ted and he is a jerk.

[@bg365]

Anyone who wears a mask in the open air deserves skepticism.

[@daaneel]

I’m going to be honest, he didn’t really sound confident in what he was saying. Kinda sounded like he was just guessing on a bunch of stuff. He should have gone and looked it up and given the correct answer 👍

[@thepoisondwarf7867]

Perfect combination of hard graft, skill and artistic flair - wonderful stuff🤩

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@hibiki54]

The Inspector is inspecting this job twice. Once in person and again when he gets notified of the video getting posted.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thats true

[@skoomskaa]

if only concrete would stay looking like it does when it's freshly poured and broomed. That fresh concrete color is nice.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I suppose it could if you kept sealer on it.

[@josuedehoyos]

The majority of inspectors have no experience within the field and go based off the books when in reality they should go based off of experience.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I think that is a part of it

[@daaneel]

That’s the whole reason of having an inspector. To go by the book. If you let every contractor go off their experience you’re gonna have a lot of problems.

[@josuedehoyos]

@@daaneel but most inspectors know how to handle the situation and answer it properly. Look at the two questions Dave asked him, now we all know Dave was just testing him and see if he knew what to say, but the inspector didn't so that's why he said "idk". Does the book contain the answer idk? The book should contain a clarification of what is requested on behalf of the county, municipal court etc.

[@daaneel]

@@josuedehoyos I agree with you. Sounds like the inspector did not clearly read the book and couldn’t give a confident answer. In that case you can definitely press them to show you which exact code is enforcing the rules. However, to bend the rules of the book based off contractor experience, usually just means the contractor wants to do it easier, cheaper, quicker and not safely.

[@josuedehoyos]

@@daaneel there is no shortcut in the construction industry. Plus cheaper? Psshhh Our economy is already messed up and most construction workers want a minimum of $200 per day which is equivalent to $25hr for 8hrs. Plus every construction field area is risky no matter what you specialize in whether its concrete, roofing, plumbing, electrical etc.

[@chichitex1252]

Excellent! You guys are true artisans!