Homeowner Ruins Fresh Poured Concrete Driveway!

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @octowuss1118
    @octowuss1118 2 года назад +1943

    The fact that the homeowner wasn’t too embarrassed to share what he’d done, AND that the professional was eager to learn from it is a pretty amazing thing to see. Kudos

  • @protorhinocerator142
    @protorhinocerator142 2 года назад +2365

    A couple months ago I had a driveway slab poured. The guys did an amazing job.
    They told me to let it dry for a day before driving on it, and 4 days before parking on it. So I waited 7 days just to be sure. I didn't want something like this.
    So glad I waited.

    • @CarlosRodriguez-we7mk
      @CarlosRodriguez-we7mk 2 года назад +66

      Great idea. Longer the better

    • @pxrays547
      @pxrays547 2 года назад +94

      Similar here, I didn't wait that long, but I was damn sure, even in a very dry climate. The crew that did my demolition and new pour worked their asses off for two days and really took pride in their workmanship.

    • @ciaranbrennan16
      @ciaranbrennan16 2 года назад +96

      7 day cure, you where smarter than your contractors!

    • @t-dog8528
      @t-dog8528 2 года назад +45

      Good choice, minimum 3 days we say but recommend 7, total cure time on concrete can go out to 50 days

    • @artsnow8872
      @artsnow8872 2 года назад +47

      @@pxrays547 A dry climate (low humidity) climate doesn't help concrete to CURE faster. Curing isn't a drying process. Actually, a damp concrete surface, from sprinkling or a tarp cover, results in a better concrete curing.

  • @thereviewroomYT
    @thereviewroomYT 2 года назад +787

    I miss working with my dad. He had a concrete business and I would do exactly what your son is doing which is great to see. My dad was taken early from me by a drunk driver, so to see you and your son together it is awesome to see.

    • @pnv8477
      @pnv8477 2 года назад +24

      💔

    • @priestesslucy
      @priestesslucy 2 года назад +31

      Miss my dad too. We used to work together on his pressure washing business a long time ago.
      Then eventually his own alcoholism got him killed

    • @joski9030
      @joski9030 2 года назад +15

      @@priestesslucy wow sorry this is so close to my heart very similar situation my old man was my best mate and hero worked on engines with him for years and alcohol took him I’m going the same way myself.

    • @Charlton_Kekston
      @Charlton_Kekston 2 года назад +16

      I feel your pain 42air23. My dad and I loved working around the house doing upgrades and additions, but unfortunately i lost him in 2013 to brain cancer. I always imagined him and I having BBQ's at the old house, even to this day. Life is truly short.

    • @RT-qz5ci
      @RT-qz5ci 2 года назад +6

      Im praying for you. Sorry for your loss

  • @molliwilson5639
    @molliwilson5639 Год назад +29

    “ Uh, Bob, what are all these foot prints in the concrete? .”
    Why am I watching this at 1:00 am? What is wrong with my life? LOL.
    Uh, our man Bob is not afraid of a drink ..and why is his house so tiny? 🏡

    • @cactusladysouth1000
      @cactusladysouth1000 3 месяца назад +4

      That's what I wondered why is he spending all of this money on this beautiful concrete work that belongs to a crap house? WEIRD

    • @Budman_4044
      @Budman_4044 14 дней назад

      ​@cactusladysouth1000 maybe Bob is getting ready to retire and wanting to get the place looking better. Maybe he'll do the house next, get the value up, sell it, and buy an RV and travel with his dog.
      Maybe Bob has a kid who lives in a crummy apartment or in a trailer park and is going to hand this property down to the kid when he passes.
      Or maybe Bob just has the money and just wants his place to look nice.

    • @katepoole6891
      @katepoole6891 11 дней назад

      Some people look for fossilised dinosaur prints. Well, his size 12s will forever be fossilised in his driveway.

  • @MyPapagio
    @MyPapagio 2 года назад +503

    Wow, a contractor that is actually concerned about how things hold up in "the future" (drain pipe on solid ground). Thanks for being so good.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +19

      Thanks

    • @smiley3012
      @smiley3012 2 года назад +8

      Most guys take pride jn their work. But some are reAl jerks. I've known a few who I would never let do work for me.

    • @KenanTurkiye
      @KenanTurkiye 2 года назад +6

      This vid was so relaxing to watch, I mean getting the thing done, it taking shape and all.
      Stress relief. : ))
      (to a point)

    • @KenanTurkiye
      @KenanTurkiye 2 года назад +5

      Yup I just subbed just to watch concrete dry. : ))
      More good success to you guys.

    • @thesmallestdaltonbrother2176
      @thesmallestdaltonbrother2176 2 года назад +4

      and then he puts rebar directly onto the floor..
      amd then he doesnt put in rebar at the top.
      this isnt a job to hold very long

  • @jackconnolly2665
    @jackconnolly2665 2 года назад +141

    Much respect. Concrete is HARD work. Im a retired electrician and Ive done enough concrete to know that it should be left to professionals. Someone that takes the time to post his work like this is indeed a true professional.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +8

      Thanks

    • @statementleaver8095
      @statementleaver8095 2 года назад +3

      Posted because the job was done correctly.
      OCC got nothing to hide👍
      I'm curious to know.....
      Man power vs Time
      More men= more Cost
      Less men= more Time
      How much do you pay the man in the Blue shirt with Gray hair??
      Is he in Pain?? Hands on Hips🤣😂

    • @Xpyburnt_ndz
      @Xpyburnt_ndz 2 года назад +2

      Same here Jack! And I was crazy enough to go into "general" contracting too! After a few concrete jobs, I passed it over to my subs!!! I always told peeps I was working for "you don't want a sparky doing your concrete work ;)

  • @michaelnash9970
    @michaelnash9970 2 года назад +316

    This guy is worth every PENNY!!!
    I've got 30 yrs in construction and this is one of the most thorough concrete guys I've seen in A LONG TIME!!!

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +26

      Sounds like you know what you're talking about,
      TY

    • @downunda107
      @downunda107 2 года назад

      Spot on. Bob, the homeowner has been we'll looked after here! 🦘

    • @ShadowRyu
      @ShadowRyu Год назад +3

      Until it sags along the house and water gets under it and into the foundation

    • @michaelnash9970
      @michaelnash9970 Год назад +4

      @@ShadowRyuyes, ... but
      2 things about concrete:
      • it will crack...
      • nobody will steal it...
      Having bad fill... Shifting foundations... Bad weather... Anything 'COULD' happen but it better with a good contractor

    • @susanspiteri4810
      @susanspiteri4810 Год назад +2

      My husband use to put plastic burial pipe never a problem steel so no cracks seems❤️🕊️✨

  • @jppcasey
    @jppcasey Год назад +88

    I've been in concrete a long time, and I just want to say you guys did a perfect job. Well done. You have the perfect personality for what it takes to be a successful contractor, which obviously you already are. I'm glad you mentioned about the concrete curing white. I think that made the owner feel better. Thanks for the video.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  Год назад +3

      Wow, thank you!

    • @Justmyopinionright
      @Justmyopinionright Год назад +3

      In the UK you would be responsible to inform the home owner .

    • @aryanprivilege9651
      @aryanprivilege9651 Год назад +1

      Expecting common folks to do anything correctly is absurd wishful thinking. Complaining is a given.

    • @mikenelson6266
      @mikenelson6266 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@Justmyopinionrightstupid rule for stupid people in an azz backward country.

  • @mehill7786
    @mehill7786 Год назад +183

    I clicked this video thinking I was going to see a car flying through fresh concrete. I ended up watching the whole thing because your video was really well done and I found the information fascinating. I always appreciate learning about these kinds of things, even when I wasn’t looking for this information. Thanks for making great videos and sharing your stories. 👍🏻

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  Год назад +1

      YW
      TY

    • @paulmilnes6553
      @paulmilnes6553 Год назад +8

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete Yeah, but the click-bait thumbnail in huge red letters with an arrow pointing to the driveway and saying "RUINED!" was pretty crappy.

    • @pyrosupreme4473
      @pyrosupreme4473 Год назад

      @@paulmilnes6553That's the youtube game unfortunately

    • @rogerbrandt6678
      @rogerbrandt6678 Год назад +1

      That’s so disrespectful the owner constantly watching.

    • @rogerbrandt6678
      @rogerbrandt6678 Год назад

      At least the owner laughed about it.

  • @inspectorflash
    @inspectorflash 2 года назад +163

    I'm a special inspector for commercial structures and I really appreciate your diligence to do it right for residential. Wish there more like you.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +12

      Me too
      TY

    • @sadjaxx
      @sadjaxx 2 года назад +3

      Yeah. We bought a house and got the driveway repaired but our guy was a jerk who really took advantage. We were young and dumb and didn't know that we were getting ripped off.

    • @eugenefilkins1820
      @eugenefilkins1820 2 года назад +1

      you dont care to see gravel bases?

    • @mountainman4969
      @mountainman4969 2 года назад +4

      All of us concrete guys want to do a great job but then you have people like this homeowner come behind you and destroy your work.

  • @howardrodner2302
    @howardrodner2302 2 года назад +400

    Great job! Props to Bob for going on camera and owning his mistake! Good teaching moment for homeowners.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +29

      We agree!

    • @alphaomega8373
      @alphaomega8373 2 года назад +30

      Yeah huge huge respect for that and not hiding away. Bless his heart, as my mom use to say.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +10

      I've heard that a few times

    • @soulburst
      @soulburst 2 года назад +11

      he's a know it all you can tell by his hovering but not today

    • @AStanton1966
      @AStanton1966 2 года назад +4

      If it were me, I would of blamed the dogs.

  • @supercededman
    @supercededman 13 дней назад +3

    I'm not at all into home renos, never mind concreting, but really, really liked this video. David, you and your team are utter professionals, and your commitment to the customer is awesome. I'm in Australia, so a happy New Year, and Ozzie "G'day!"

  • @gm837228
    @gm837228 2 года назад +48

    I am in tears. Having done work like that as a 14-17 yo, I would just die on the spot to see my work messed up like that. You guys go over and above. Amazing!

    • @ianarmstrong9594
      @ianarmstrong9594 Год назад +5

      The pilot must be a halfwit not to know that you should not walk on concrete before it has fully set

    • @vasiliynkudryavtsev
      @vasiliynkudryavtsev Год назад +3

      @@ianarmstrong9594 The concrete sets in several days, but reaches the full strength potential in around a month.
      If the best cure conditions met.
      For the driveway even a tenth of potential strengh of concrete was not needed.
      That pilot maybe knows a little about concrete, thus he does not care.

    • @ianarmstrong9594
      @ianarmstrong9594 Год назад +3

      @@vasiliynkudryavtsev Agreed as a builder myself I have seen many times where people have had concrete poured, then warned to stay off it till it has set hard enough and ignored advice and walked or drove on it, I would have been angry with this halfsoaked pilot

    • @micropower8
      @micropower8 Год назад +2

      We had created a base plate and the next day we saw a lot of cat paws in the concrete. This is happening all the time if I work with concrete here in the village, because cats are very curious.

    • @ClarkReviews
      @ClarkReviews Год назад +2

      good thing the homeowner knows it doesnt matter

  • @krassimirpetrov7131
    @krassimirpetrov7131 2 года назад +1318

    Don’t know much about this but it looks like the driveway is worth more than the house ! Good job

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +259

      we are in Southern CA. this house is right around a million

    • @c.m.7037
      @c.m.7037 2 года назад +116

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete HA! A million?!

    • @appleintosh
      @appleintosh 2 года назад +43

      Not in Southern California. That house in that condition is probably worth more than $800k

    • @mikeelek9713
      @mikeelek9713 2 года назад +65

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete - a million! That's a tiny box! Jeez!

    • @rackoone
      @rackoone 2 года назад +105

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete My parents live in a house just like that... its worth ~90k in my area lol

  • @tedjohnson64
    @tedjohnson64 2 года назад +65

    I’m amazed at the amount of detail and craftsmanship that went into this! It’s far more than I would have ever imagined. Had no intention of watching the whole video, but it was surprisingly interesting.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +3

      A lot goes in to these.
      TY

    • @lilolmecj
      @lilolmecj 2 года назад +4

      Spent about half the video thinking this concrete job probably cost more than the house is appraised at! It was very interesting.

    • @kookietherapy9398
      @kookietherapy9398 2 года назад

      Same

    • @SylvieZ
      @SylvieZ 2 года назад

      Same

  • @Inigo_The_Son
    @Inigo_The_Son Год назад +2

    This brings back fond memories. 50+ years ago, I grew up in Detroit doing concrete and brick work with my father and brothers. I wish I had stayed in the business. Creating things with your hands is always rewarding. Plus, I wouldn't have the gut I now have from sitting at a desk!

    • @Memo-nd6fj
      @Memo-nd6fj 19 дней назад

      Well hopefully your back is still healthy!

  • @lenrusnak162
    @lenrusnak162 2 года назад +160

    I have NO expertise in concrete, but really enjoyed watching this video! The amount of manpower and expertise needed is truly amazing. The way you presented the problem to the homeowner with respect was commendable. He got the message and there were no hard feelings. It is a real pleasure watching a video when the contractor is truly an EXPERT and proud of his talent. This is true no matter what the talent is. Thanks and good luck in your future projects. Electronic Guy in Colorado.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +10

      I concur
      TY

    • @korsu1234
      @korsu1234 2 года назад +2

      Lots of manpower,when we do same kinda work,we have only 2 workers that do that.i live in Finland.nice videos tho

    • @redbaron474
      @redbaron474 2 года назад

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete Is it possible to overlay cement or concrete over a crumbling asphalt driveway?

    • @gathererofmagic5350
      @gathererofmagic5350 2 года назад +1

      2 guys can do this pour. He really only needs the extra for demo an hauling. Done bugger than this with 2 dudes.

    • @gathererofmagic5350
      @gathererofmagic5350 2 года назад +4

      @@redbaron474 No you cannot the Crete will crack an be nasty in very little time.

  • @DW_Kiwi
    @DW_Kiwi 2 года назад +72

    I'm in New Zealand and I really appreciate the work you guys have done. You obviously take pride in your work. Then comes along the home-owner and Yes! Stuffs it up. We live in an instant world. Great work guys

    • @CNCmachiningisfun
      @CNCmachiningisfun 2 года назад +2

      Fellow Kiwi here. Same thoughts as yours :).

    • @khustombuilt2854
      @khustombuilt2854 2 года назад +1

      Another Kiwi 🇳🇿👍

    • @tukuhauaitu8296
      @tukuhauaitu8296 2 года назад +1

      Ki Ora guys

    • @doofusmaguilacutee4998
      @doofusmaguilacutee4998 2 года назад +1

      @@CNCmachiningisfun A Californian here. I lived in wellington in the mid 80's. I was the project manager for Hawkins on the Air New Zealand West Terminal addition back then.

    • @CNCmachiningisfun
      @CNCmachiningisfun 2 года назад

      @@doofusmaguilacutee4998
      It is a small world, thanks to the interwebs :) .
      Things in Wellington, and its associated airport, have changed immeasurably, since your time here, in the '80s :) .

  • @sadbuttrueinthe21stcentury36
    @sadbuttrueinthe21stcentury36 2 года назад +50

    I love how construction always has a corresponding material or technique to something in the kitchen. LOVE watching concrete work because it’s like frosting a cake. Warm asphalt when you pour a new driveway acts like brown sugar the way it slowly crumbles when it’s moved. Cool!

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +3

      Glad you enjoy it!
      TY

    • @brokentombot
      @brokentombot 2 года назад +2

      Do you think they used warm asphalt?

    • @mtascp05
      @mtascp05 2 года назад +2

      I was thinking the same as he used the tool to round out the edges...just like smoothing out frosting!

    • @almo3250
      @almo3250 2 года назад

      I can guarantee construction workers don't share this sentiment lol

    • @dealwithit6909
      @dealwithit6909 2 года назад +1

      @@almo3250 concrete is easy, thats what sick days are for hehe

  • @LeoMichalek
    @LeoMichalek Год назад

    Amazing from both sides.. Good on the owner taking responsibility and not being too upset and keeping a cool head from both sides.

  • @debralittle1710
    @debralittle1710 2 года назад +23

    Thank you Dave and your amazing crew for explaining simply and demonstrating the entire process (from start to finish) of removing, pouring and finishing a cement driveway. Please continue to do more of these videos.

  • @benrichardson2693
    @benrichardson2693 2 года назад +106

    I'm pleasantly, amazed that the owner was so humble. A man of good character.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +4

      Yes

    • @MarqusW1
      @MarqusW1 2 года назад +7

      "Look at me...I'm a moron."

    • @Lunk42
      @Lunk42 2 года назад +23

      @@MarqusW1 No need to be so hard on yourself Mark.

    • @ChickenJoe-tq6xd
      @ChickenJoe-tq6xd 2 года назад

      @@MarqusW1 you might have brains but you have absolutely no brawn my man 😂you wouldn’t last 5 minutes out their, go back to your office job

    • @davidjosephjohn8599
      @davidjosephjohn8599 2 года назад

      Humble? Good character? How about an entitled idiot. No one is that stupid. He just didn't care.

  • @mellarx1277
    @mellarx1277 5 дней назад

    Great job not just with the concrete but the overall presentation.

  • @brendanfleming6584
    @brendanfleming6584 2 года назад +695

    I think we all knew from Day 1 who Bob was - there he is, in the middle of what you're doing, just getting some other chores done. It came as no surprise that he couldn't keep off the concrete when you had gone home. You guys take such pride in your workmanship. Sure, Bob was light-hearted about it, but it still hurts you guys that a job you've taken such care over is ruined by Bob Fidget!

    • @Swimfinz
      @Swimfinz 2 года назад +3

      Brendan
      Yeah, we call such idiots "Mr. BusyFingers."
      Dudes that never got enough of playing with their Toilet Trout when young.

    • @brewster102
      @brewster102 2 года назад +34

      I thought the dogs were going to be the culprits

    • @QuantumMechanic_88
      @QuantumMechanic_88 2 года назад +26

      Notice Bob the nuisance always has a drink in his hand. It takes me 30 minutes to verify who the actual property owner is and how many court legal actions they have been in .

    • @slic59shazzamdavis85
      @slic59shazzamdavis85 2 года назад +45

      I understand a homeowner wanting to see his project done right. These guys do their job professionally, and that's why they are licensed. But PLEASE, STAY OUTTA DA' WAY when they're trying to do their job!! Your turn to mingle around the job is when they take a break or lunch! Don't think I would want a "Bob" job.

    • @Swimfinz
      @Swimfinz 2 года назад +9

      @@slic59shazzamdavis85 they made a movie ".... What About Bob?"

  • @justintime3944
    @justintime3944 2 года назад +67

    I have done a great deal of concrete work and watch many a crew, but you guys are a class act. Nice job!

    • @MrBollocks10
      @MrBollocks10 2 года назад +1

      Hehehe
      Watching is better than working. Eh?

  • @bripslag
    @bripslag 2 года назад +8

    Kudos on doing a great job. I was a construction inspector (and previously a field and lab testing technician) and I've probably watched 100K cubic yards of concrete go into slabs...everything from 4" residential work to 18" slabs for parking aprons at a larger airport. It's nice seeing a conscientious contractor who cares about leaving a good product and makes sure things get done correctly.

  • @michaelduda5263
    @michaelduda5263 8 месяцев назад +1

    I put down a lot of concrete in my 30yrs i appreciate everything you guys did 2 days ago i turned 22yrs old and 2nd year experience in concrete

  • @MotivationExMe
    @MotivationExMe 2 года назад +155

    Amazing work you fellas did. I had no idea how much work went into something like this. Very informative video and great editing too.

  • @craigcorson3036
    @craigcorson3036 2 года назад +729

    Bob learned his lesson about fresh concrete. Now, he needs a couple of lessons about window air conditioners.

    • @catfisher420
      @catfisher420 2 года назад +18

      or mini split lessons.

    • @craigcorson3036
      @craigcorson3036 2 года назад +34

      @@catfisher420 Or that, sure. I'm just saying that the window A/C should be more or less level, and there should be some insulating foam at the top and bottom of the inner sash. He's got a ton of heat coming in through there.

    • @jasong7092
      @jasong7092 2 года назад +32

      @@craigcorson3036 it has to be tilted at an angle for the condensation to drain out the back of the air conditioner. not level

    • @craigcorson3036
      @craigcorson3036 2 года назад +30

      @@jasong7092 They are designed to drain the condensate properly when level.

    • @hvacexplained9341
      @hvacexplained9341 2 года назад +29

      Believe it or not some don’t drain. Some window units will utilize the excess condensation to fling up from the condenser fan, throwing it onto the condenser. This will evaporate the water as it cools the condenser, lowering the discharge pressure and lowering the discharge air temp.

  • @SoCalKevin
    @SoCalKevin 2 года назад +374

    Bob’s a good man for being honest about what happened to the fresh pour.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +40

      True

    • @crazymanwithastick
      @crazymanwithastick 2 года назад +29

      I mean, who doesn't know not to do anything like that with a freshly poured slab? I guess I take that sort of basic knowledge for granted. Good quality workmanship for sure though.

    • @planeandsimple431
      @planeandsimple431 2 года назад +17

      @@crazymanwithastick .. Proves the ole book smart adage. They don't let just anyone fly, much less trail a banner over populated areas. I'm sure Bob could simultaneously impress and put us all to sleep with extensive aviation knowledge. But yeah, don't put your lips on a hot muffler...

    • @joho0
      @joho0 2 года назад +18

      Bob's also a dingleberry

    • @joetroyner
      @joetroyner 2 года назад +19

      I think it has to do with the pilot in him. Aviation has a culture of admitting and owning your mistakes. It's the only way you can get better and stay safe..

  • @darkhorse2reign
    @darkhorse2reign 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great work. It seems like the hard work is the setup and the finishing. The details you good guys pay attention to is incredible.

  • @juliecat44
    @juliecat44 2 года назад +17

    Doing concrete is definitely an art and requires attention to detail, like constant monitoring of slope. Much appreciation for the guys who do this!

  • @emcee8038
    @emcee8038 2 года назад +28

    Love how the homeowner seems to be in their way constantly, gotta love people that have to ‘watch’ everything

    • @jkadoodle
      @jkadoodle 2 года назад +7

      It’s so annoying. Go watch tv and leave them alone old man

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +10

      Concrete work is fun to watch

    • @emcee8038
      @emcee8038 2 года назад +2

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete I bet it is, I’d be more worried about him getting hurt watching, and then suing for being in the way. Leave the watching for RUclips!

    • @AnoraJohnson
      @AnoraJohnson 2 года назад +10

      I'd like to point out that *we're all watching the concrete pour too.* It's interesting.

    • @SpleenLessPunkDave
      @SpleenLessPunkDave 10 месяцев назад +1

      You have to understand from the homeowners perspective.
      They love their property.
      They’re paying an ABSURD amount of money for this concrete company to redo their driveway.
      They have every right to sit and bird dog as much as they want.
      As an electrician, who does a bit of side work as well, I could care less if the customer wants to watch me. Bird dog me, please, then you’ll see how well I do my job, how and what craftsmanship looks like, and the medium price you paid for my OCD work, being worth every penny you paid.
      Guys hate bird dogs and make mistakes when being eyeballed. I got used to it before the trades, while I was in the Navy, so it doesn’t bother me.
      I have confidence in my excellent quality of craftsmanship, that’s done up to code and followed to a ‘T.’ You’re getting what you paid for, plus some.

  • @brettpresta-valachovic3631
    @brettpresta-valachovic3631 2 года назад +182

    I never would have believed that a video about laying down a concrete driveway could be so fascinating. You guys are true artists. Just one question, why do you brush and re-brush the concrete so much? A lot of times, the driveway looked done then someone would come along with a trowel or broom and do it again.

    • @Pariatical
      @Pariatical 2 года назад +28

      The broom adds texture, most of the time you dont want slick concrete. So you smooth it and smooth it and smooth it, then split it to control the stress by cracking where you want it to instead of where you dont, then smooth it, then edge it, then do it again when you mess up a little, then after all that you broom it when its the right level of cured and it textures it and then trim smooth the edges

    • @nationalnewschannel8241
      @nationalnewschannel8241 2 года назад +30

      It’s more of a pain in the ass, good drivers are rare to come across and the same thing goes for reliable workers also as calm as he was about the homeowner he was probably irritated with him a lot more than what he let off

    • @RandyRoth-mo3lz
      @RandyRoth-mo3lz 2 года назад +8

      If the trowel marks are deep, the broom needs to go over several times.... last time being the full stroke if bushes aren't in the way.

    • @Phuketwordsbrother
      @Phuketwordsbrother 2 года назад +4

      @@nationalnewschannel8241 the homeowner was a complete dick. For starters he was standing there for pretty much the entire job. Then when he walked on it and sprayed it with the hose. I mean don't you have to have some level of brightness to be a pilot. Obviously not.

    • @swskitso
      @swskitso 2 года назад

      Hovering is only a problem if your trying to hide something.

  • @sonnymoon6465
    @sonnymoon6465 4 месяца назад

    7:50 speaking of pink bar... thank you ! Did not know such a thing existed. These bridge and building failures should have used that cuz if they crack it's one thing but to have the reinforcement rust through that is a way bigger problem and once they are exposed to air and water, it's all over for steel ! Thanks for this video. All explained perfectly and not a second wasted of time showing the procedure. Narrating it is really perfect here !!!!

  • @ashevillecomics637
    @ashevillecomics637 2 года назад +110

    Fascinating. I could not believe how many times you went over the surface after the initial pour. I'd always assumed it was pour, smooth out the surface one time, and let it dry

    • @pfistor
      @pfistor 2 года назад +12

      So the home owner could walk all over it... 🤦‍♂️ heh.

    • @j.a.r.family2576
      @j.a.r.family2576 2 года назад +3

      Nah, concrete takes time. You have to make sure that it's set and done to cure properly. I appreciate that he took the extra step to make sure no concrete touches wood. It'll become a nightmare later.

    • @bisonfan715
      @bisonfan715 2 года назад +8

      That was my first thought too. looked really wet and they worked a lot of cream to the top. In the North, this would be overworked and be a problem because all your air entrainer would be gone and itll bust and spall on the first winter. However, it looks like a southern climate so probably not an issue

    • @joshkeown9810
      @joshkeown9810 2 года назад

      If you trial concrete off at the end it hardens the surface

    • @vlratcliffe1
      @vlratcliffe1 2 года назад +6

      I thought the same pour the concert smooth it off then leave it the feck alone . Once it firm then go over it once that its smooth then leave it alone .
      .all the time these guys was going over it again an again an again every time you go over it you bring the water to the surface with the cement then you rub it off so it drips over the kurb boards (as you can see they needed a hammer to knock the concert off the kurb boards to remove then) which you weeken the top of the concert by over working it you see this when ppl jet wash there drives and left with lots of sand an crap at the end of the wash that sand it where they have over worked the concrete on lay down and now crumbling apart ..
      Pour it work it smooth twice then leave it ..

  • @rickjones6414
    @rickjones6414 2 года назад +116

    I'm not a concrete guy, but you and your crew clearly are. Such professional work, wow! So for Me and for my customers I typically throw a couple 2" or 3" sch 40 pvc "chases" deep under driveways and sidewalks before they pour. One is for electrical conduits and low-voltage cables, the other is for water pipes, irrigation etc. You may never use them but they'll be there if you need 'em.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +17

      Good idea.
      Ty

    • @richardallenpeers480
      @richardallenpeers480 2 года назад +3

      Really SMART !!!👍👍👍

    • @msp9810
      @msp9810 Год назад +1

      You said you aren't a concrete guy so what do you do? You said customer, are you a builder or designer?

    • @Knicks977
      @Knicks977 Год назад

      @@msp9810probably a gc

    • @fit4ya1975
      @fit4ya1975 Год назад

      17:41. May want to have the concrete driveway be the entire width of the garage?? I have never seen this before. Makes zero sense.

  • @darkwolfe6986
    @darkwolfe6986 2 года назад +18

    Great job there! And great patience working around the owner and his dogs standing in the middle of the worksite 😅

    • @imaramblins
      @imaramblins 2 года назад

      That's funny. When I saw the guy always standing around, I was like oh great one of THOSE customers. But, when he talked to him in the end, the guy was super chill. I never mind people like that watching (helping) me work.

  • @thermalchill
    @thermalchill Год назад +1

    Great customer and great contractor !
    I hope younger generation will deliver this kind of craftsmanship.

  • @dylancox327
    @dylancox327 2 года назад +676

    I love how he walks him through like "wow look what other stupid thing you did"🤣

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +33

      Fun fun fun

    • @genxx2724
      @genxx2724 2 года назад +26

      I liked 22:32, “What about this particular location?”

    • @TymexComputing
      @TymexComputing 2 года назад

      The scars I believe could have been marked by dogs

    • @timgarrett792
      @timgarrett792 2 года назад +1

      The main point is when you have fresh blade concrete do not walk on it or anything until it cures 24 hours 48 hours you're good but if you're up north in the snow area then you got to look at don't put any ice melt out people

    • @debralittle1710
      @debralittle1710 2 года назад +5

      Lol……I was thinking those same thoughts while watching Dave pointing out the marks that the owner inflicted into his newly done cemented driveway.

  • @jerrydc818
    @jerrydc818 2 года назад +1883

    I figured he was a helicopter pilot judging by all the hovering he did at the job 😂

    • @billkeithchannel
      @billkeithchannel 2 года назад +46

      Small house for a pilot. Like a shoebox.

    • @audsmithl
      @audsmithl 2 года назад +6

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @alexschwartz8571
      @alexschwartz8571 2 года назад +3

      @@billkeithchannel …

    • @wynottgivemore9274
      @wynottgivemore9274 2 года назад +20

      @@billkeithchannel probably has a tonne of money in his airplane... Yes I noticed his tiny 🏠 just like mine. And no I do not have an airplane.

    • @guysumpthin2974
      @guysumpthin2974 2 года назад +4

      Great effort , you guy should add more experience to your crew

  • @missmurda90
    @missmurda90 2 года назад +134

    Wow, I had no idea how much work went into perfecting the surface after the concrete is poured. I really enjoyed the whole process along with the narration. I am curious to know what it looks like fully dry and whether the marks remained at all. Keep up the great work, much love from Canada!

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +18

      I've heard they are hard to see unless you know where to look

    • @Bogues_88
      @Bogues_88 2 года назад +1

      Haha all that faffing around isnt needed .. steel on way to soon while it's still to wet . Makes me wonder is this how they do it in 3rd world?? All need bit more cement .. once it's gone off enough put powerfloat on it . Steeling over and over on wet concrete just seals in water leading to crazy cracking .. the steel reinforcement sitting in the dirt doing nothing it needs to be lifted on chairs. . this looks like how cowboys used to do it back in the 80's out here .. sure it's great when u need break it up and remove it cos it ain't adding any strength.

    • @GT-43
      @GT-43 2 года назад +7

      If you can see it when the concrete is wet, you'll see it when it's dry.

    • @gikgik4254
      @gikgik4254 2 года назад +1

      These guys ain’t that good

    • @biggmail6743
      @biggmail6743 2 года назад +4

      @@GT-43 the concrete was already "dry" these were very superficial marks that likely were more just seeing wet concrete move off dry concrete. If you meant the pressure washing, I assure you, wet, cured, concrete shows a lot more details than dry concrete.

  • @richparsons4205
    @richparsons4205 8 месяцев назад

    It’s amazing how many times you need to go over and over the spreading and smoothing of the cement. Very nice! Great to watch the process!

  • @Robocoppat
    @Robocoppat 2 года назад +19

    Last time I did a big pour, it was for a slab for my 30"x40' garage @6" deep. That cost me a little over $2300 back in the mid 90's. It was 5000 psi with fiber. Now I'm not sure the going rate of concrete nowadays, but it looks like he got the better end of the deal. Your work has a beyond Excellent. I would've been pissed if it were me when he walked on it!! Talk about
    LACK OF COMMON SENSE! Anyway no more freebies for him.

  • @wsvitak
    @wsvitak 2 года назад +510

    I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to walk on wet concrete. Not sure if I’d want him to fly my plane. 😂

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +58

      My son flew with him already, and had a blast

    • @pauldavis9387
      @pauldavis9387 2 года назад +47

      Being a pilot and a professional pilot are two very different things.

    • @michaelarmenta8289
      @michaelarmenta8289 2 года назад +27

      Yeah, me neither. Not the sharpest tool in the shed.

    • @pauldavis9387
      @pauldavis9387 2 года назад +17

      @@michaelarmenta8289 It wasn’t even the walking. He used a water hose o it. Concrete takes weeks to be fully cure so that a normal water hose wont damage it. Even after years a high pressure water sprayer can do major damage. He should have gotten a list of does and do nots or at least looked it up online.

    • @mikep490
      @mikep490 2 года назад +27

      @@pauldavis9387 I've poured my own and, yeah, it can be tempting to walk on it. The neighbor had a drive poured, drove his truck thru the tape barrier a couple days later, then tried to blame it on someone else. His tires matched the damage, concrete in the tread. He wanted a free do-over and tried to refuse paying the balance; probably why contractors want costs paid up front, balance on completion.

  • @supralapsarian
    @supralapsarian 2 года назад +25

    I don’t know why RUclips recommended this video, but I watched every last minute. 🤣 You and your team are artists in concrete. Thanks for sharing this job with us!

  • @John-p7i5g
    @John-p7i5g 25 дней назад

    Very satisfying to watch. I'm concreting my own garden pathway between garden beds (so the pathway runs to the bed edges that are defined by sandstone rock edge, and since the edges curve there are no right angles to form to), slab by slab. Just got the technique perfect today on the 5th slab then 2 hours later it decides to rain. Gonna have to resurface the whole thing to make it even...

  • @inawrocki207
    @inawrocki207 2 года назад +31

    As someone who did two 12x24' pours for my garage, I can personally attest that timelapsing the pour and screeding process makes it look easy. It is absolutely backbreaking work to level that initial pour with a 2x4. Out here in the desert, you have to do it ridiculously fast, as well.

    • @poontangpirate1343
      @poontangpirate1343 2 года назад +5

      I live in Arizona, I know exactly what you mean.

    • @scottslotterbeck3796
      @scottslotterbeck3796 2 года назад

      Pour in cool weather. I did a 2 yard pour for a patio in June in Sacramento, and I had to literally run with the wheelbarrow since the concrete was setting up so fast! Never forget that.

    • @inawrocki207
      @inawrocki207 2 года назад

      @@scottslotterbeck3796 Yep, we poured in late fall, coming up on winter here. It was about 60 degrees with warm sun, pretty much perfect. We were running. It's absolutely the most physically demanding part of any build. It hurts to see it get ruined like in this video.

  • @01AceAlpha
    @01AceAlpha 2 года назад +15

    Nice to know you went through all that work making it perfect just to have it ruined in a few minutes.

  • @blahhblahh1511
    @blahhblahh1511 2 года назад +59

    As a contractor my self I like the way your got the client to confess of his wrong doing on camera in case he changed his mind in the future.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +23

      Bingo

    • @davidg8032
      @davidg8032 Год назад

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete That was my first thought!

    • @auditrevor
      @auditrevor Год назад

      Haha 😂 too funny. Good work guys. Amazing how clean it comes out before the guy decides to take it for a spin.

    • @symcardnel1741
      @symcardnel1741 Год назад

      Although the homeowner, being kinda smart too, started the confession with "nobody told me I couldn't walk on it". Ruh Roh.

    • @__Brandon__
      @__Brandon__ Год назад +1

      ​@@symcardnel1741he wasn't smart enough to stop damaging it after he noticed it was being damaged

  • @refugiopoint
    @refugiopoint 2 года назад +9

    Odell's the best, such a cool guy and thankful for his willingness to share, love the videos!

  • @intellectualiconoclasm3264
    @intellectualiconoclasm3264 Год назад

    It's beautiful to see crafts and tradesmen who take such pride in doing the work corrrectly. Thanks, Sir.

  • @ricosuave8123
    @ricosuave8123 2 года назад +1162

    I’m actually stunned that a man of his age had no idea that he shouldn’t be walking around on his new driveway. I really am …

    • @tracer1127
      @tracer1127 2 года назад +127

      I have a kitchen fitting business and you would be amazed how many customers walk on freshly laid tiles having been told to steer clear until I arrive the next day. The same as when I make a nice job of the silicone work and a customer wipes the surface damaging the fresh sealant even though I have left the place spotless. Sometimes you just couldn’t make up the stuff that happens. It can certainly try your patience when you have pride in your work.

    • @ricosuave8123
      @ricosuave8123 2 года назад +90

      @@tracer1127 ~ I bet it does. I had my driveway paved (asphalt) - huge job, big driveway - and I made sure to talk to the foreman on site once they were done to reiterate exactly how long I should wait to park on it, let alone walk on it. I even waited longer than he stated, just to be safe. As a homeowner, when you are spending good money to improve your home and property, it’s so important to ask the pertinent questions to the contractor to ensure you don’t ruin or compromise the work that has been done.

    • @SickPrid3
      @SickPrid3 2 года назад +38

      he's a pilot not a construction worker
      would you expect the construction worker to know what not to do in pilot's seat?

    • @lightfoot9485
      @lightfoot9485 2 года назад +122

      @@SickPrid3 I would expect anyone that has any brains not to touch something their not familiar with!

    • @THE_MOONMAN
      @THE_MOONMAN 2 года назад +65

      AND KEPT WALKING LIKE IT WAS FINE. MANS FUCKED THE WHOLE DAMN CONCRETE UP 🤣🤣

  • @maryannanderson2213
    @maryannanderson2213 2 года назад +284

    I am puzzled. I can understand how the homeowner might have thought it was okay to walk on his newly poured drive but when he took a step or two and saw that he was leaving footprints, WHY would he continue walking the entire length of the drive? I'm glad this damage will sort itself out because if Odell had to redo any of this, I do NOT think the homeowner would have been very excited about paying to repair the damage, even though he is the one who caused that damage. It is extremely good news that the drive will still be okay.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +48

      I don't know it's baffling

    • @lobot6894
      @lobot6894 2 года назад +38

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete pilots like to drink my man. Haha
      I can more than picture this guy on his lawn walking around with a drink in one hand, a hose in the other, spraying w.e on the ground, and his dog bros just following him around doing dog stuff. Lol

    • @shhs3457
      @shhs3457 2 года назад +26

      Exactly what I was wondering. He made footprints, tried to scuff them out and made an even bigger mess, then continued to walk all over while dragging a hose and even spraying water on it. I mean what the heck was he thinking?

    • @synanonnst
      @synanonnst 2 года назад

      He has no brain so he can’t think

    • @Lasthand2011
      @Lasthand2011 2 года назад

      ​@@OdellCompleteConcrete

  • @donk1822
    @donk1822 2 года назад +6

    And there was me thinking you were going to leave that as one slab. Absolutely love your methodology, beats leaving timbers in when pouring for me.

  • @dimitri1946
    @dimitri1946 11 месяцев назад

    Great artistry! Most people are unaware of how much backbreaking labor + skill is "poured" into a simple flat looking slab.

  • @alicerobinson1173
    @alicerobinson1173 2 года назад +157

    This is the training video for the owners to watch before they are left alone with fresh concrete.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +15

      Perfect

    • @americarocks1776
      @americarocks1776 2 года назад +10

      Not a video but at least a handout. I've had a lot of concrete work done and no one actually gave me a brochure handout about aftercare. That would actually be a good business idea

    • @jennnyandjeffs
      @jennnyandjeffs 2 года назад

      Lol

    • @getin3949
      @getin3949 2 года назад +3

      Common sense people, nothing more.

    • @ocaaron4
      @ocaaron4 2 года назад +2

      @@getin3949 common sense isnt so common anymore lool

  • @doofusmaguilacutee4998
    @doofusmaguilacutee4998 2 года назад +96

    I feel for you. As a General Contractor, just watching the time-lapse and noticing how much the owner appeared to be "getting in the way" reinforces why I try to stay away from residential remodels and stick to commercial work. Major "props" to you for your patience in dealing with this guy. When you questioned him at the end and he replied that"he didn't know to stay off the concrete", I thought things were going to get bad for you, but it looks like it worked out or you.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +13

      Yes, I got a couple of frantic texts the evening of the destruction

    • @marklindsey1995
      @marklindsey1995 2 года назад +5

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete David Odell, I think you have over a 75% chance of having an acute heart attack or stroke. This is not spam and I am not joking. Please research Diagonal Earlobe Crease or (Frank's Sign): A Predictor of Cerebral Vascular Events

    • @marklindsey1995
      @marklindsey1995 2 года назад +2

      @@birddog0 If someone has deep diagonal creases in their earlobes, the risk of an immediate fatal heart attack is greatly increased. I recommend anyone who has this condition consult with their physician.

    • @marklindsey1995
      @marklindsey1995 2 года назад

      @@birddog0 or better put, why die now when you can die later?

    • @raptango_na6199
      @raptango_na6199 2 года назад

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete wont that driveway sink over time from the weight of the 5in concrete?

  • @CODA-Improvements
    @CODA-Improvements 2 года назад +104

    We’re in Pennsylvania, so it’s strange seeing new concrete be placed directly on compacted soil. Compacted aggregate is a necessity in the Pittsburgh area due to high clay contents in the soil. Great work!

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +25

      and freezing weather

    • @bill45colt
      @bill45colt 2 года назад +4

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete steel strengths a lots and will not require gravel in many places

    • @austinteutsch
      @austinteutsch 2 года назад +5

      And in Texas in the summer, cement dries in 4 hours, ready to use!!

    • @ricoludovici2825
      @ricoludovici2825 2 года назад +9

      Iowa/Minnesota here. ALWAYS put sand over the sub grade. Freeze/thaw, not clay or expansive soil. Got neither in SoCal. Yup, they pour straight over dirt. Kinda freaky at first. You get used to it. We never used a plate compactor in the midwest. Of course, we never used anything that cost more money there either. Not even a pump for an uphill pour.

    • @Armistice023
      @Armistice023 2 года назад +3

      I watch a guy in Maine and he usually does a lot of weird stuff you don’t see in SoCal, like styrofoam as a base

  • @bzakie2
    @bzakie2 9 месяцев назад

    So great to see and hear a guy who is so good at his job. The expertise and knowledge that comes from experience. Great stuff.

  • @Rogcljon
    @Rogcljon 2 года назад +15

    Incredible how much work you did on the surface here in the UK would have been lucky to get a quarter of that attention to the finish. Great job 👍

  • @Caceraann
    @Caceraann 2 года назад +8

    i have done concrete work for about 7 years. you guys were definitely professional and very experienced with a good crew. hard to find a good crew. wish i had one.

  • @debk9889
    @debk9889 2 года назад +7

    That was really cool to watch, and hear the details of pouring a concrete driveway. I've seen it done, but never paid attention or asked questions. Not so naive anymore, lol, great job!

  • @Jeff-v2c
    @Jeff-v2c 7 месяцев назад +3

    I always appreciate the preparation and what I like to call the "infrastructure", when it's done correctly. It drives my wife crazy because, from the first excavation to actually pouring concrete takes "forever," in her words. I remind her always, that the shows she watches in the weekend conveniently leave out the preparation and the amount of planning and labor involved. She doesn't expect a 30-minute turnaround, but she doesn't like waiting a week just to be ready for the concrete trucks to come rolling in. 😅😂

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  7 месяцев назад +1

      I hear that

    • @VotersPamphlet
      @VotersPamphlet 4 месяца назад +1

      Funny it's your wife because it's my husband for me. I'm always, "we can't do that yet because we haven't done this first." It's true, opposites attract. 😉

  • @jt4579
    @jt4579 2 года назад +12

    I love what you did with all the falls making it all work! Takes good knowledge and somebody who takes pride to do the little things to make the job perfect!
    Great work 👌 I’m a Concreter from Australia and I really enjoy watching your videos and how different you guys do it compared to us. Keep it up 👍

  • @songbirds3712
    @songbirds3712 Год назад +4

    It is so nice to hear someone who is so knowledgeable about his profession, AND so willing to share that knowledge with others. It is obvious he loves his job!!
    I am 65yrs old, and I was basically mesmerized through the entire video. I doubt I will ever to apply what I learned, but that’s okay, because the joy is in the learning!

  • @adsthatfly
    @adsthatfly 2 года назад +53

    You and Tyler did a fantastic concrete job on my garage and driveway! Can’t wait for you guys to do the 16’x35’ patio slab in the backyard! Thanks again!

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +7

      hi, bob how do you like this video?

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +1

      When we do the back patio, we can re-visit the driveway.

    • @Tsamokie
      @Tsamokie 2 года назад

      Thanks Odell

    • @actionjksn
      @actionjksn 2 года назад +4

      Don't worry you can walk on the patio immediately after they leave and power wash as well.

  • @Mattymu
    @Mattymu Год назад

    As a tile setter i always let people know to stay the heck off of the tiles but sometimes people dont listen! Great job and great video.

  • @derecktube452
    @derecktube452 2 года назад +18

    I’m so glad you made this video, I commented a few videos back because we had our backyard done and we did exactly the same thing. Footprints and wet it down. I freaked out a little and you suggested doing nothing and just wait. Couple weeks later it’s drying and turning light gray. It looks great. Thanks!

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +1

      Yes, that's good to know it worked out well for you.
      Thanks for the comment

    • @myronsmith2114
      @myronsmith2114 2 года назад +7

      Why can’t humans stay off of green concrete

    • @rupe53
      @rupe53 2 года назад +8

      @@myronsmith2114 ... for the same reason a "wet paint" sign means to touch it with your finger!

  • @Bcharns
    @Bcharns Год назад +5

    Throughout the video the homeowner certainly knows how to get in the way of production, so I’m not surprised.

  • @karaDee2363
    @karaDee2363 2 года назад +8

    Great job! and the video shows how much hard work and time that goes into this. You guys deserve every dollar you charge

  • @styphathal3678
    @styphathal3678 Год назад

    This is professionalism at its finest. Great job start to finish! Its too bad the owner touched the concrete too early he was probably excited about the fresh concrete and it is important to leave it untouched... if a heavy rain is predicted the company could bring out some wet curing blanket to cover the driveway and prevent the rain from causing divots. Otherwise a light rain will not affect the fresh concrete too much. Some people want to DIY these kind of projects but what we see from this video is "It is better to leave it to the professionals".

  • @marcosozzi749
    @marcosozzi749 2 года назад +19

    Lesson learned for the contractor too "i hope". Never, ever let the customer do anything as a follow up to the concrete pouring. Contractor should always put in a few extra hours in the bid/estimate to cover anything required on the 1-2 days following the concrete pour. My dad was in the concrete business for over 40yrs. There was always the potential for screw ups caused by customer, neighbor, kid on bike or skateboard, delivery person parking or walking on the new concrete, vandalism, etc following the initial concrete pouring and customers sometimes try to blame the contractor for those problems (even in cases where the contractor had set up very obvious barricades to help prevent any damages). Therefore, it is always best for contractor, "immediately after the concrete pour", to provide written instruction/release statement to customer that they are "NOT" to do anything near or over the freshly poured concrete whatsoever that may result in any unwanted damage or problems" with the new concrete poured. In addition, customer must sign and date that written release. This protects the contractor in the event something goes wrong following the new concrete installation (re. I have seen alot in my 60 yr life. Contractors are often blamed when things go wrong. Gotta play it safe "especially in these crazy times we live in". Fyi only!!!

  • @notanymore9471
    @notanymore9471 2 года назад +5

    What a good learning experience! Lol seriously what a down to earth homeowner and your customer service is great too!

  • @LexLutha
    @LexLutha 2 года назад +8

    I absolutely love seeing companies that care this much about quality. Good job 👍🏻

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад

      TY

    • @mountainman4969
      @mountainman4969 2 года назад

      Didn’t matter much though did it? Nothing worse than putting your hard work into something and then have someone come behind you to destroy it and then not give a damn. I hope the owner is embarrassed Of his ignorance

  • @ajkolo
    @ajkolo Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @yardfowl3149
    @yardfowl3149 2 года назад +28

    I love how you make a difficult job look so damn easy. Nice work!

  • @Ps119
    @Ps119 2 года назад +7

    I have done quite a bit of diy concreting and I can tell you its not as easy as you guys make it look. Good job done.

  • @jermainehenry7180
    @jermainehenry7180 2 года назад +13

    Love all of your videos man, you make concrete look so easy and I have no doubt it’s far from it! I’ll be laying a couple of small concrete pads in my backyard this year, and turning to your videos for step by step instructions. Keep up the great content!

  • @nickjanssens
    @nickjanssens 7 месяцев назад

    That one of the most interesting videos I’ve watched for quite some time, a totally professional crew.

  • @jakedaly7906
    @jakedaly7906 2 года назад +22

    David Odell what a fantastic job. My only concern is that you’re not wearing a respirator when you do your concrete cuts. Silica dust is no joke.

    • @jayjaynella4539
      @jayjaynella4539 2 года назад +1

      Respirator and Monogoggles for eye protection. And even hearing muffs.

    • @harryballsacky
      @harryballsacky 2 года назад +1

      @@jayjaynella4539 AND A MANPON

    • @catfisher420
      @catfisher420 2 года назад

      you put a maxi pad over your mouth when you're working hard outside.

  • @markreevestravels758
    @markreevestravels758 2 года назад +14

    Not sure how this video came up in my feed, but I watched it all - I was amazed by the process and how professional you guys are, considering it was a contra-deal, no corners were cut, I hope the banner worked out for you because this home owner definitely got a good deal. If I win the lottery, I'm gonna fly you guys to Canada to lay my driveway. 👌👌

  • @joshlockie9285
    @joshlockie9285 2 года назад +19

    Man I’ve poured concrete enough times to know these guys do really good work. It’s a horrible job to have to do and you guys do it well.

    • @zekethefishgeek8690
      @zekethefishgeek8690 2 года назад

      Correctimundo pal...

    • @felix.mp3639
      @felix.mp3639 2 года назад

      Is it really horrible? I might want to do this sort of thing in the future

    • @gathererofmagic5350
      @gathererofmagic5350 2 года назад

      It's OK work they do alot more than they need to . I'm sure to charge more money.

  • @TiborRoussou
    @TiborRoussou Год назад +1

    Reminds me of laying tile and asking clients not to walk on it till it's set. Come back the next day and have to rip up tiles where the client walked and reset my work. How many times this situation has arisen in 25 years is far too many to count! Nice job guys!

  • @alexanders4712
    @alexanders4712 2 года назад +6

    You the man...like how cool and calm you were and the owner as well after the whole situation lol

  •  2 года назад +5

    David, just a great explanation to the very fast time lapse. The video sped up with your narration makes it for a very interesting post! Keep them comin'. ¡Gracias señor!

  • @user-jw4fn6fh2x
    @user-jw4fn6fh2x 2 года назад +131

    I love how the home owner said "I didn't know I wasn't supposed to walk on it." I would bet $1000 that you, personally told him to stay off of it.

    • @robras8805
      @robras8805 2 года назад +44

      I'm no brain surgeon, but I don't need to be told to stay off freshly poured concrete for a couple of days.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад +14

      I poured the garage floor the week before and had no problems. that job is in the previous video

    • @AFONLY01
      @AFONLY01 2 года назад +21

      @@robras8805 This homeowner is total idiot. Not the sharpest tool in the shed. I bet this guy would paint something ,and immediately lick the paint to make sure it's wet.

    • @lorivezina7913
      @lorivezina7913 2 года назад +23

      And that guy has a pilots license???? Yikes!!!

    • @2dronetek2
      @2dronetek2 2 года назад +14

      I'm not a mason or a professional construction anything. The only thing I have ever done is watch TV and cartoons that at one point probably included tiny segments involving wet cement and how it works. No one ever told me to make sure I didn't walk on wet concrete and I would have thought everyone would know that.

  • @Gengingen
    @Gengingen Год назад

    I really love how concrete forms, embodiment of strength & beauty! Whether just a driveway or entire buildings.

  • @radioactivepotato2068
    @radioactivepotato2068 2 года назад +62

    Homeowner thought he'd help by being in the way, every minute of every day.

  • @King-Arthur-The-First
    @King-Arthur-The-First 2 года назад +10

    I was shocked at the amount of time hand finishing. I assume you guys in the USA like to see a super smooth driveway.
    Here in the uk unless it's an internal floor it gets tapped down to finish and A Single trowel width rub round the oouter edge. gives a great look and good grip even in icy conditions.Much quicker than all the manual manipulation that you do there.

    • @WillaHerrera
      @WillaHerrera 2 года назад +4

      They poured it too wet. All that time was not necessary

    • @bigbaxi
      @bigbaxi 2 года назад

      @@WillaHerrera Its needs to be wetter to be pumped and he said there was no accelerator in it.

  • @vindeljay
    @vindeljay 2 года назад +6

    Thats an amazing job. I can't believe the owner wasn't told not to walk on it or drag things on it or water it. The amount of professional care you guys put into this was wonderful to see, he obviously didn't appreciate your skill and effort. It was actually painful to see him walking all over it with his dogs many times long before you finished it. Not surprise he ruined it.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад

      Maybe your right, since it was a trade off

    • @jaymac7203
      @jaymac7203 2 года назад +1

      Some people just know better than everyone 😭 lol

  • @Wanbon1
    @Wanbon1 Год назад

    I,ve done quite a bit of concreting myself, but you can do mine anytime, your a real professional.

  • @cilross9721
    @cilross9721 2 года назад +15

    I really applaud you guys for the level of detail and tremendous amount of hard work you put into this project - only to have Mr. Green shirt guy come along and ick it up. Regardless, you and your team did a great job and I hope you got paid.

  • @JHPine
    @JHPine 2 года назад +5

    Tremendous skill and care are shown throughout this video! What a great job by an obviously great company!

  • @93SA10
    @93SA10 2 года назад +11

    Really cool to watch all of the decisions that go into something like this. Beautiful work.

  • @squarefour1
    @squarefour1 7 месяцев назад

    Knowledge is Key. What a great job. Really turned out nice. Quality is your moto for sure

  • @mikenimmick3920
    @mikenimmick3920 2 года назад +6

    VERY nice job on the pour. Top shelf stuff right there. But, any homeowner that would have a new driveway poured and leave a 2 foot strip of grass to mow, well, they're not too bright. So, I am not surprised what the homeowner did with the fresh pour.

    • @seyumaiayami3536
      @seyumaiayami3536 2 года назад

      Found that kind of odd n dumb, too. I would have just gotten rid of the trees as well so its extra space to even turn a car around if needed.

  • @sambrooks7862
    @sambrooks7862 2 года назад +13

    A few years ago I laid a driveway for an elderly couple opposite an extension I was building for another client. I didn't really charge them for the labour because I managed to fit it in while the scaffolders were at the other job. The concrete was poured and tamped then I floated it and though I say so myself it looked bloody good. That was Friday afternoon so imagine my reaction when as I pulled up across the road on Monday morning the old fella greeted me with the phrase "not impressed mate, in fact a blind donkey could've done better"! So I went straight round there to survey the horror myself and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was covered in footprints and it had deep weird marks all over it. Now, despite what the old duffer was saying I knew that there was no way I had left it like that so I said that I'd have to think about how it could be rectified and I'd pop round later in the day. When I walked round the back of the house opposite where I was building the extension I found the owner grinning like a Cheshire cat, "problems", he'd been watching the drama unfold across the street and he then told me that after I left on Friday he stood in his living room watching the stupid old git across the road grab a stiff broom and proceed to spend the next 3 hours scrubbing at it whilst his missus ran back and forth with buckets of water and mugs of tea. Furnished with this information i marched back across the road to confront said old git only to be told that I had obviously paid off his neighbour to lie for me and he was going to trading standards! At this point I told him to do whatever he wanted because as far as I was concerned he was a clown and now he had threatened me I wasn't going to have anything more to do with him. Over the next 2 years I built 3 more extensions on that little street so no one else took him seriously and about 5 years ago that bungalow was on rightmove so the next time I was close by I decided to take a look at the drive and it was still the same lol. So I guess the moral is "don't lay driveways for lying old gits"!

    • @frankmeyers7304
      @frankmeyers7304 Год назад +2

      No good deed goes unpunished

    • @wearytrader535
      @wearytrader535 Год назад +2

      So, you already poured perfect concrete for the old couple, they stepped all over it, and then they told you how bad of a job you did?? Did they not remember how good their driveway looked before they screwed with it??

    • @sambrooks7862
      @sambrooks7862 Год назад +7

      @@wearytrader535 when I was younger I stupidly believed that old people were all as honest as the day is long, having dealt with a lot of silver tops over the years. I've now come to the conclusion that some people are just arseholes no matter how old they are!

    • @wearytrader535
      @wearytrader535 Год назад +1

      ​@@sambrooks7862 Haha thanks for the advice Sam! I'll keep that in mind.

    • @sambrooks7862
      @sambrooks7862 Год назад +1

      @@wearytrader535 👍

  • @TangledMind1018
    @TangledMind1018 2 года назад +9

    This is the very first video of yours I've found, and I'm already subscribed! I absolutely love to see trade videos like this to try and understand what all is needed, and to see a good standard of work. I'm on the opposite coast as you, living in PA, but just wanted to say this is great work. It's a shame that he managed to ruin the super nice finish you put on the concrete, but at least he was a good sport to work with you on a warning video for future customers, and you still know that YOU did a fantastic job on this driveway.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  2 года назад

      Welcome aboard.
      TY

    • @TheFarCenter
      @TheFarCenter 2 года назад

      If you live in PA and like concrete check out your guy Mike Haducks channel. Old school tradesman, teaches us so much.

  • @kevinrogers7650
    @kevinrogers7650 Год назад +2

    Nice pour, the only thing I'd do different would be near the gas line. I'd have put some kind of soft expansion joint, like rubber, about a half inch thick. Just in case the drive way slab moves towards the gas line, it'll have some give and won't pressure against the slab.
    I've done massive metal buildings, where the upright beams are anchored to 4 ft. diameter sonnet tubes. Before the slab gets poured, I'd go around and wrap the sonnet tubes with 1/2 torch down roofing. Just something to prevent the slab from shifting the sonnet tubes. We're talking like 120+ truck slabs. The whole next day we'd have 3 walk behind diamond saws cutting joints. Like 8 acre buildings. Good lock!

    • @Semprefi
      @Semprefi Год назад

      I’ve never heard of Sonnet tubes. Are they anything like a Sonotubes ?

    • @kevinrogers7650
      @kevinrogers7650 Год назад

      @@Semprefi Same thing, that's what they're called where I live. You'd get laughed off a job around these parts with your pronunciation.
      Which leads to the more important character defect you've decided to make known to everyone. What kind of person reads comments to nitpick a trivial and meaningless issue? No woman, no cry mon!
      Why nitpick such a trivial detail? Is it to demonstrate your mastery of all things concrete, or are you a closeted member of the grammar and spelling police. But, you could've googled that new word, and you could've saved both of us time, and one of us embarassment.
      That's how we'd flame a lamer like you in the beginning.