What would you charge for this clean up job? Christmas came early for this client!

This job was a few weeks in the making! Some time ago, I did a 'free' yard clean up for this client, however I was not able to get into the pool area to tackle some wild vegetation! I finally got in, and had some help from an old friend.
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[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Hi friends, thanks for the continued support! People often ask how they can help me with my work, but can't commit to a Patreon subscription. Watching and sharing my videos is more than enough of a contribution, however if you are someone who would like to help fund one of my 'free' clean up jobs without signing up to anything, I now have a 'Buy Me a Coffee' page. You can donate $5 or more if this is something which interests you :) www.buymeacoffee.com/bladematelL Kind regards Sean

[@Justaskme781]

Hope you have a merry merry Christmas this year

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks for having me on this clean-up mate. I enjoyed every minute of it, including stinky mud, whipper snipper not to forget the large Harry Potter spiders 🕷 Keep up the great work, mate. I'm proud to call you a friend, and as I said to you, you're a bit of a legend in our veteran community with your yard work KZbin's. Q

[@comillastumpf4216]

Ask a septic tank company to come and pump it

[@karenheartoriginal3783]

Scott, you are the best friend ever to help Sean out like you did. Wish we could have heard more of your dialogue…you seem like a fun guy to have around. Will be checking out your site next. 👍👏💯💯💯👏👍

[@ncfriend5233]

@@comillastumpf4216 I had the same thought.

[@diannebernau3293]

Scott, it was a pleasure to watch you and Sean doing this job. You can’t beat good old Aussie mateship!! Wishing you and your family all the best for a great Festive Season and hope to see you again in another video. With best wishes from Melbourne. 💕🎄🎅🤶🎁🍻

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks, Dianne. You're to kind, it was my pleasure to work with Sean :)

[@sommerjared]

99.9999% of lawnies I know would not touch that pool for less than a million dollars. And you two absolute weapons did it for free. Sean your generosity and giving nature never ceases to amaze me. Wishing you and your loved ones the best christmas possible ❤

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Jared, same to you 🙂

[@carolthornton9087]

This was a great video to watch. Loved the repartee between you and Scott.

[@dottie4852]

What a wonderful friend Scott is! Not everyone has mates that will help out with something like that! He’s like you…good-hearted. Bless you both for doing this! 👍🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks Dottie I was more than happy to help whats life without wonderful messy adventures :)

[@billrobbins5874]

Think this has to be the worse yard I've seen. So much nicer! ALOT OF WORK. More to go. What a nice thing to do for someone! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎄

[@izzytheaccountant1846]

This should be a tv show! What a great job

[@quiltyqq]

Haha

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Scott would be the star of the show

[@anitamorales1506]

You have tackled some pretty awful things before, but that pool is the stuff of nightmares. It was fun to hear the interaction between you and your friend, and it was wonderful to hear you giggle and laugh in the midst of that horror. Have a happy and safe Holiday season.

[@quiltyqq]

Misery loves company 😆

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Anita, Merry Christmas!

[@mygrammieis]

I enjoyed hearing you laughing and visiting with your buddy.. but That POOL was crazy

[@shirleyparr5743]

What a horrible clean up. You showed true brotherly love for this lady.

[@virginiatolles1664]

It seems like you'd need a small excavator to dig all that "stuff" out. What a job!

[@lindamangoldbooth7789]

Totally agree with you. That's insane wasting hours of their time to tackle the pool by hand.

[@archjapanmotovlogs]

I wish there was a pool company out there just as generous as you and Scott are for sure....

[@davidlindsey436]

Perhaps a generous Patreon supporter. Had I the funds, I would be glad to step in. Perhaps Sean could give us a approximate $AUS amount to do it up properly....we might be able to spread the cost!

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

As great as that would be, there's no way such a company could do it without some sort of charity backing. Pools are all-around expensive. To refinish, kill off bacteria, pH stabilize, you name it... All that stuff is miiiighty expensive. I doubt I need to explain why bacteria is a bad thing to swim in, but even a slightly-off pH can cause skin irritation. Were it just skill and a handful of tools, I can see it being highly doable. It's primarily the chemical treatments that make pool maintenance so dang expensive. At some point, just breaking the pool out and replacing it with either soil or a natural pond would be cheaper and safer.

[@francesrice7898]

I love watching you guys work and laughing together. I hope y’all work together again. It was funny but so wonderful to watch. God bless y’all.

[@quiltyqq]

Hahaha it was fun working with Sean

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

I hope so too!

[@Valmtg]

On this episode of "Australian Archaeology"...! 😉 Can't wait to see the reveal and how this turns out!

[@lovesalaska1329]

That was the grossest pool I’ve ever seen! Great job guys! Nobody is better with a line trimmer than Sean!

[@kevin34ct]

Hopefully someday the client will be able to get the pool drained, washed and refilled for use. Great job Sean from trying to clean that up. It made for great entertainment, but I was waiting for someone to fall in on camera.

[@jamesfrench7299]

I want to see the pool returned to full operation. Pressure wash the surrounding paving, slap some creative colours on that wooden shed and with some nice lounge chairs and a sunshade, you have your own little Hamilton Island or Caribbean retreat. The palm trees are already there.

[@RapiersSting]

what you do is "priceless" to those less fortunate.. noone can put a price on a gift of generousity from the heart..

[@craigstrickland1572]

$2.50 and a jawbreaker that you yell "Cannonball" and dive in! That is a pool and I am 8 feet tall. Looks like we are in for another treat of a makeover. Can't wait.

[@timthelawnmowerman]

Wow man. I watched that whole pool bit with a scrunched up face. You’re a brave man 😂

[@stephenieshepherd606]

Great help to the client. What an amazing change.

[@WhatAWonderfulNameItIs]

That’s got to be the smallest pool I’ve ever seen. BUT…that stinky mud is some GOOD soil. They should use that for their lawn/plants. Great job!

[@willcusterjr2519]

From one Military veteran to another, thankyou for your service Sean

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

I love how you unleash the potential of every garden that has been 'lost' to neglect. It's SO uplifting to watch! Thank for another great vid. Merry Christmas to you and your family - can't wait to see what 2022 brings!

[@georgiaconti2691]

Gadzooks! A pool cleverly disguised as a patch of reeds!!! I just love how you aren't afraid to tackle ANY job. Merry Christmas to you and yours! I'm looking forward to many more of these jobs in the New Year. Love from Montana!! 💓💓

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Georgia, Merry Christmas!

[@jayasmrmore3687]

@@BladeMateLawnCare happy holidays and happy new year This could very well be my final comment of 2021

[@michaelbalicao]

Brilliant Video Sean. I really enjoyed the banter and what looked like an impossible job clearing that pond! I would definitely like to see you take another crack at it once the water has gone. 👍👍👍

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@PeggyStentzCasey]

I'm glad you didn't edit out Scott's story. It's fun to listen to your banter back and forth. Another amazing job. That lady is so lucky. What a wonderful gift!

[@quiltyqq]

I'm glad he didn't edit me out either 😉

[@caoimhenimhuireadhaigh1303]

The difference is absolutely phenomenal!! She must be absolutely chuffed!

[@JP-ou8yb]

I think renting a mini excavator with a grabber claw would have saved you a lot of trouble draining it is just lowering the debris to a unworkable level.

[@tomswindler64]

Great job,it really shows that you care about your customers,by going above and beyond.keep it up and carry on.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Even after active duty, still providing service to your countrymen. Hats off to you brothers for your continued honor and commitment.

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks Marco

[@juliapeyton8461]

You and Scott certainly made quite a bit of headway. I'm looking forward to the next installment!

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks Julia, I only helped a little Sean's the man.

[@maggieyake8054]

That pool looked like The Everglades…a tropical wetlands in southern Florida! It defeated you, partly, but you’ll get the best of it when it dries out. Another great video, and you and your family…and Scott…have a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!

[@quiltyqq]

Merry Christmas Maggie

[@normataylor3124]

A wonderful thing u were able to do for this lady. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season

[@capers72424]

Sean, the friends you have show us the person you are. Amazing!

[@rosekathrein1119]

What a man and his friend. One of a kind. There’s very few that would do this, especially when you do lawns. Hooray for you,keep up helping people. It’s a real gift.

[@johnfuller8147]

Awesome Job Sean....More better than I thought would become after all the work you guys both did

[@maxallen-macdonald8791]

You and Scott make a great comedy team and I can only imagine what hilarious things you two got up to in the service. That shrapnel comment had me in stitches laughing. Merry Christmas to you both and to your families. Looking forward to more videos in the new year.

[@quiltyqq]

Hahaha with Sean's good looks and my comedy gold, we'd rival Hamish and Andy with our army stories :)

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Max, merry Christmas to you too!

[@marcy1922]

What a beautiful way to give to others! You have a heart of gold!

[@vanessamartin2186]

You have a big ol heart full of love to tackle that pool! God bless you and your friend for helping out this homeowner! 🙂👍❤💜

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks Vanessa merry Christmas

[@erickgillespie63]

For such a small area that was a ton of work. You and Scott did a great job!! Keep up the good work Sean.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks a ton!

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks Erick, Sean's a legend.

[@amme30]

What a great result Seān and Scott! You are a great team. I would definitely watch that second pool video.

[@quiltyqq]

Hahaha thanks for your kind words Amme, I think Sean would be a marvellous pool boy.

[@murlthomas2243]

What a change you are making in this clients life! Thank you so much!

[@MrGardman]

What a tough job. Not sure if even professional pool people would be enjoying this one. Hats off to you for what you accomplished.

[@brianwallace4264]

Sean and Scott both are truly two bad asses. I mean that as a complement. Have the Best Christmas ever both of you!

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks, Brian. If we could have brought a flame thrower to purge the pool, I would have been a happy man. Sean's client, on the other hand, may not have been.

[@gailpalmer1926]

Your amazing Sean. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Gail, Merry Christmas!

[@EmailBibleStudies]

So shines a good deed in a dark and weary world! Thank you for showing what "loving your neighbor" looks like! God bless and Merry CHRISTmas from NY!

[@susanneshaw6234]

Horrific condition that you took on, and showed what an awesome Person you are. Thank you for helping those that can't help themselves. I am sure you will be rewarded in your life for doing these things. Wishing you the best always.

[@quiltyqq]

Sean's a great man.

[@_bluephoenix_]

What a mammoth task!! 😳😳 I cant begin to imagine the smell from all the rotting plant matter and "victims" that fell in. You guys are absolute superstars! Im sure you've reduced the cost of draining it, by a huge amount as a result. Great to see a new face that is happy to get stuck into it with you! (His Mrs seems like a champ too with a chainsaw, shouldve got her help 😂) Merry Christmas to you, your team and your family! Stay safe 💙

[@quiltyqq]

Hahaha yes my wife's a dangerous women lol

[@EricWillis77]

I have never seen a pool in that condition wow. I might have tried working a rope under the mat of growth with two poles and then trying to pull it all out with something. Good luck 👍 Shrapnel is a good description of debris thrown especially if it hits your face 😳

[@diannepoteet305]

Sean, you are the best whipper snipper operator on KZbin. You always do a great job Wishing you and your family a very merry and blessed Christmas.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks, you too!

[@barbarasmit7352]

And he triumphs again! How wonderful to have such good mates. Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year to come Sean. Love your videos.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Same to you!

[@quiltyqq]

More than happy to help Barbs

[@RoomFourError]

As you said, a place to start. It is good to see the rest of the lawn looks great. Amazing work! Merry Christmas!

[@delorisallen2941]

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[@jayneholmes6355]

Wow!!! That was so nice of your friend to come out to help you out!! You two were having a lot of fun. It was good to see Will for a second too. I have never seen anything like that pool. That was just one giant root ball. Great job as always Sean. Merry Christmas!!!

[@quiltyqq]

More than happy to help a mate.

[@kathleenvail4973]

I'd be worried about snakes. You wouldn't get me in there unless I can put on waders and shoulder length waders! 😵

[@tonivalenzuela8274]

If the two of you big strong men couldn't get that pool cleaned out I don't know who they could get to do it. It's rather sad but you both did a great job getting it to the point you did. I'm sure the people whose home it is will be grateful. Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

[@quiltyqq]

It was terribly heavy and smelly :)

[@jeffmcmu]

Even without the pool being finished, it is an amazing transformation. Job well done!

[@OmniaInNumerisSitaSunt]

Merry Christmas Sean and wishing you all the very best for you definitely deserve all the best. May you have love to share, health to spare and friends that care in abundance! 🎄😊💖

[@melw401]

Merry Christmas Sean to you and your loved ones. Thank you for your content this year and thank you for helping those in need in your community.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Mel, Merry Christmas!

[@davidlindsey436]

Yes! Well said!!

[@yorgosarabatzis610]

Nice to have friends like Scott. You were both great. What a great video.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thank you kindly

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks Yorgos

[@marciacahoon2545]

Holy moly!…. What a monstrous job! It looks TONS better! I hope we get to see the job finished at some point! Good job guys!…. I hope we get to see more of your friend too! It was enjoyable to see your camaraderie and support.

[@quiltyqq]

It was a great few days working with Sean.

[@tergar1]

Another great job! I never get tired of your videos and the kind offering you give t those who are unable care for their lawns. Some have disabilities or financial problems to clean up. Merry Christmas to your family and friends!👍☃️🎄

[@Annie6460]

Both of you are just wonderful! Super to have a friend like Scott come help too. Love you senses of humour. Happy Christmas to you both. ❤️

[@quiltyqq]

Too kind kind Anne

[@lisafeck1537]

What a mess! I would have been too scared to touch that pool. A very great thing to help your "neighbor" that way, very generous and gracious. God bless you and your work.

[@monopinion8799]

You two did the ultimate clean up on volunteer scope level I’ve ever seen. Tackling the pool or that marsh of a pool was definitely beyond the scope of your parameter of good deed. I’m surprised you didn’t encounter a croc and snakes in there. I mean pool companies wouldn’t dare touch that monstrous ordeal unless the price is substantially right. You are probably the most amazing, generous, courageous, determined and compassionate volunteers on Utube. Great work on the property as well. Very impressive citizen. Thank you. 🇨🇦

[@jessicashilts9154]

You should call up your fellow KZbinr ThePoolGuy from the UK to help you get that pool into shape

[@debgamble8368]

Hey Sean, what an amazing year you’ve had! Thanks for being my go to Aussie lawn care channel. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and thank you for making the world a nicer place 🥰

[@gregoryfreeman1933]

A $1,000 job at least done for free, you guys are awesome and generous. Love the videos!

[@quiltyqq]

Sean's the generous one, I just wanted to help 😉

[@theresedryden1829]

Both of you have good Sense of humor which is good in this crazy times

[@quiltyqq]

Smetimes all you can do is laugh :)

[@oges74]

Superb effort there Sean & Scott, I'm sure the client is very happy and it's helped her get started on fixing that area. I will definitely be checking out Scott's KZbin channel aswell

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks mate I really appreciate it.

[@SoulsJourney]

Holy cow, you need a backhoe to clear out that pool! Amazing job, both of you. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

[@suestracks]

You have such a wonderful heart. You work so hard with that push mower that makes your job harder but you keep going. There will be a very special place in heaven for you. Keep up the kindness, it is inspiring. Ok, now you are just crazy. I edited this to add...........SPIDERS!!!!!!!!!!! You are crazy for sure. My goodness, I would run away screaming if I saw one. I have a small pond and I KNOW that water smells like raw sewage, you guys are real warriors.

[@sophieantillon1906]

Kudos to the two of you! That was an extremely difficult and dirty job!

[@Ashton60578]

Sean, you and your mate did a great job. When you first started into the pool, I thought snakes. Seems like spiders were the main issue. Either one would have me in full body gear if I had to approach that pool growth. Hopefully the client will be able to get the water drained out and the job can be completed. I look forward to the next video on this pool area. Have a wonderful Christmas.

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks Betty Sean did most of the work I just yelled at spiders 😀

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Betty, Merry Christmas!

[@BooBooBear4U2]

Great job Sean and Scott!! Both of you did this, was above and beyond lawncare services. If I had this clean the pool task, I would have subcontract it out, or research on how to clean pools to standards on KZbin and do it with my crew at reduced cost just to gain the experience. First thing, would be a large water pump, then a shovel and garden hoe. Secondly, check the pools drainage and plumbing to see if it is clear of debris. If I have any investment property in your area, I would seek your services to manage property on lawncare, if you have time. Job well done! And Merry Christmas to you, your family and your crew. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🤔😊👍💯

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks, Mate it was a fun experience

[@jlbatch1017]

That pool is what nightmares are made of. Glad you two made it out alive. Merry Christmas!!!

[@quiltyqq]

I may have died a few times 😉

[@debbiemorgan6701]

You are a wonderful person to do this for her and for free. Thank you. I subscribed.

[@ronsorrentino7987]

Great job 👏! You and Scott are definitely great working together. You two deserve a medal for going bare foot to clean out what you could in the pool! Wishing you Scott and both your families a Merry Christmas 🎄, and a Happy New Year! Keep up that awesomeness you do!

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Ron, Merry Christmas!

[@quiltyqq]

Cheers Ron, merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@roslynclifford5983]

You guys must have been absolutely drained by the end of that extravaganza. Some hard yakka went into that job! Merry Christmas to you 🎄🎄🎄. Take a well deserved rest☕ and I hope to see some more transformations next year. 🎉

[@fjr2go]

So much better already! Great job Sean and friend!

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks so much!!

[@glxwinq0rbs938]

What great men you are, I can’t say enough about your kindness to this “bird”, love your. Australian talk, best wishes from Canada

[@juliebissell7982]

Awesome job Sean, wishing you and your family a happy Christmas and New year.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Julie, and you!

[@billfeldman3234]

GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@emeyers5984]

It’s admirable that y’all got as much done with that pool as you did. Between the spider and nasty bacteria there’s no way I would have put my bare feet in that gross pool water. 🤢 Your Mates are awesome to assist on this job!

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks E, that's what mates are for, more than happy to help Sean

[@janeparker570]

Sean, that mower is a beast ! You work hard but I suspect you play just as hard. May you have a merry Christmas & a safe & happy new year

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Jane. Haha, my days of playing hard are well behind me.

[@cindybarr1272]

Great work Sean, I wouldn’t have gone near that pool. Merry Christmas to you and your family 👏❤️🇬🇧🎉

[@annehardy4329]

Hello Shaun well you did it again with help from Scott great job. Shaun to you and your family and Scott and his family have a Great Christmas and a happy and safe new. Looking forward to 2022 Shaun and some more great yard clean ups thanks for a great year . God Bless you for all your hard work and kindness. Anne

[@quiltyqq]

Thank you, Anne. I loved every minute and merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks Anne, same to you :)

[@condawalsh6641]

Merry Christmas to you, your family and your mates that so cheerfully help you out.

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Merry Christmas Conda :)

[@jennifercoughtrie4858]

It truly is wonderful to realise that there are such generous people who will give their time and expertise to help those in need. Well done 👍

[@brocks555]

Have been waiting for the revisit to this property and this didn't disappoint! Great work, and such a transformation when taken with the actual initial garden job......well done, thank you and Merry Christmas to you all from Northern Ireland :0

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Thanks mate, Merry Christmas!

[@sagaciousalso5026]

With planking (2-3 each) routed under root matting on an angle, use a grapple and an electric winch, raising sections out of water; cutting sections, as appropriate to manipulate by hand. Once underway, you may be able hoist larger sections onto a trailer backed up to pond. Best wishes for a happy holidays!

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

Next time perhaps :)

[@MooKau_]

I was thinking along those lines, except rope, those palm trees as pulleys, and 2 fit ex army blokes haling those ropes poked thru holes in the reed matting.

[@marlaabe7254]

What a good friend to go through that slime and smell with you! I can't imagine how many trips it took to the tip to empty it all. Good job!

[@OneGuyOnline2]

Really nice of you guys to help her. Good job!

[@Patricia-fd1sn]

Love watching how much you care and how much you love your work HAPPY Holidays

[@alveradavis9537]

That was a lot of work ..... awesome teamwork !!! 🏋🏽‍♂️🏋🏽‍♂️🏋🏽‍♂️ God Bless You both !!!💗💗💗💗

[@quiltyqq]

Thanks Alvera 😊

[@jenniemcclish3559]

You are an great young man. I just can't say enough good things about you. Love your videos.

[@skywatch4329]

That was in a right state! Thank goodness for you to give it your all and your friend too!

[@quiltyqq]

I helped a little, Sean's been at this for a little while.

[@karenheartoriginal3783]

Oh my, Sean, you are a brave man! That looked like one of the most difficult things you’ve shown us. Just imagining the smells coming from that water. OMGosh! Can’t wait for the next installment! Have a very Merry Christmas & blessings to you and your family. 🙏❣️🙏

[@dassaweld6612]

That is nice that Scott has offer to help and join in. You both did a wonderful job. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR to both of YOU!!

[@quiltyqq]

I was excited to work with the man the myth the legend, Sean.

[@jmopinion5630]

Well done I hope a pool company sees this and can help as it would be so nice to get it sorted

[@babs3381]

Not even in a thousand years! GOD BLESS You Both! American here.... I got limits and that pool was everyone of them! You guys are terrific 💯%

[@quiltyqq]

Look one of the spider's was pretty big but it disappeared so.... all good right?

[@babs3381]

@@quiltyqq Bawhahahaha 😊.... Spider... Snake.... I don't care.... The pool would look just like it did before they started on it if it were me ...

[@timothyokane9710]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Sean, family and friends, from Poulsbo, Washington USA.

[@mjackson3109]

The plant root system reminded me of a peat bog. I wonder if a peat cutter would help. In any event you did a great job as always.

[@nanalefevre3670]

You two really worked hard on this one. Bless your hearts you are good men.

[@quiltyqq]

Thank you Nana, for the really nice words.

[@stacymoore7348]

I left an 8x4 koi pond to nature for two years. The water Iris had completely filled the pond. It took 4 people, 6 hours to get it out . We had axes and saws, 2 grappling hooks and a one ton pick up.