Good work guys. Wish y’all where in my area, I need some concrete work done. It’s hard to find someone around here that takes that much care with there work.
One detail I’m always curious about in your videos is timing of each step once concrete has been poured. Adding the real time marks each time you switch tool type would be great. Enjoy your videos.
@@catmenot7143 It depends on the mix type, temperature, humidity, wind, sunlight, how long it was in the truck, how long it took to pour, and whether a retarder or accelerant was added. Whatever numbers he gives here won't mean anything in another situation. Sometimes 10 minutes, sometimes 2 hours. You have to watch and check continually as it sets up.
Finally the Odell crew uses a wheelbarrow and tailgates concrete! That is the way we do it all the time in NJ. Get job as always and thanks for sharing your craft.
I asked before, and am still wondering though it is of the subject, do you recycle the dirt? Guess that is my main comment being as the work looks perfect.
Awesome video and narration. So glad you don't do music, special effects and talk too much.. Say, I notice you don't use gravel on top of the dirt. I thought there was value in doing this, making for a more solid surface, water to run through etc.? Also, I've been told that in some places it is required by code? Thanks for your thoughts on this...
That was nice. you obviously take pride in your work. I have an off-topic question if you don't mind: My driveway is old and is a nice grey color and you can see the aggregate, Not a lot, but enough to break it up and give it a good look. My neighbor's new drive is white. Like see-it-from-space white. Are they all like this now? I'd hate for mine to look like that. I'll let it go longer if the new one would be that harsh looking. Are there different kinds of mix available? What I have isn't elaborate at all but it has some variation and the grey is subdued, not blinding white. It seems like the older work is more like what I have and the newer stuff is this bright white. We're in an area that freezes solid in winter, if that matters.
Nice work. I'm getting ready to pour my first small concrete patio (15'x10'). I'm just learning. Why do some videos show curing compound used and some don't. What's the purpose for the curing compound?
Hi Odell, One thing did the neighbour mind you walking and cutting and piling dirt/mud on his lawn ? ..... i know it wasn't in good shape before you started to trample all over it .. BUT still it was his lawn his property his land... bit late in the day but can you respond please.
Hello again from Eire David, another great video. Thanks!! Is this concrete a different composition than you usually use with the pump? It seems to be more like what we use here in Ireland.
Great work as always and your vids are edited really well. After the extension is poured, is there a way to resurface the existing slab to make both look as one? Thanks
One thing I've always been curious about with concrete work. When you have a small job like that, that only requires about 5 yards of concrete, How does that work with only using about a half a truck of mud? Does the truck slit a load with two jobs and just time it right or do you have to pay a big premium for a small load? Always wondered that? Also, what if you are on a bigger job and you run about a yard short, How does that work?
David, just curious, I didn't see that you used expansion joint material at the driveway and sidewalk. I never understood why expansion joints are not required in some cases. Can you help me understand why not in this case?
@@OdellCompleteConcrete o wow so you drilled a hole into hard concrete without cracking it then hammered rebar into the hole without cracking? I didn't know that's how it was done thanks
Is the color difference between the driveway and the new concrete always going to be that different? Is it always going to be that dark gray color when it’s dry
whats the ball park cost of something like this. i want to widen my driveway as well. probably roughly the same amount of concrete. not as wide but longer distance.
Nothing like living next to an a-hole that concretes right up to the property line. :-/ Next comes extra vehicles or a broke down boat. I'd never live there.
@@jagboy69 wtf do you care? It's not ur house. Mind ur business. You sound like a crappy neighbor that would tell these guy "get off my property", as they work on the adjacent property.
How much do you charge to do this job? I need basically the exact same thing done at my house and just want to make sure nobody is going to screw me. I don’t have a sprinkler system.
Always keep in mind there might be easements of power/internet or plumbing lines between the houses. They can make you tear it out if you cover their lines.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you for saying that. I’m the same way, I love this planet so much!! And thanks for making those videos. I’m an amateur and I’m learning a lot.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Ok. So first screed and flattening with a float, either a “bull float” or a “funny float”, then wait a while (how long?) and then smooth with a trowel? I feel so ignorant! I bought a nice Imer concrete mixer, and 30 bags of concrete mix... but I feel so ignorant.
I'm curious how the neighbors are always when you guys have these jobs. Just seeing you work on other people's yards makes me wonder if you ever had bad neighbor's for the customer
I had a general contractor tell me that doweling rebar into existing concrete like this is not good because that part of it is not sitting on a footing like entrance of garage would be on. Is there any truth to this?
Nice job, but didn't the neighbour complain re the damage/mess to his grassed area? Think I would have asked for boards to be laid down first if I was him.
It doesn’t look like the was any mess or damage to the neighbors yard there is a divider the clearly separated the two properties and they poured at least 6” from that. So would guess the neighbor probably asked for a card so he can get his side done next. 😁
Maybe if the lawn looked good before then was damaged but I see no difference. I’m glad I don’t have complaining neighbors that don’t take care of there own yard.
The lawn if you can even call it that? When I think of a lawn its normally green and manicured. I would call this a dirt field with a few weeds here and there.
Okay, I have this answer already: You 1.) Try to do it yourself and have huge regrets, then have a professional company redo your work, or. 2.) Hire a professional company to do any concrete work wider than about 30 inches. I knew better than to learn from my mistakes.
Why would you Funny Troll it or whatever instead of just using a broom like u did? almost seems like a waste of time i would just broomed it instead u did an extra step
I was kind of skeptical to DIY my driveway, but after watching your video I'm extremely confident I can do it. Thank you for the great detailed video!
I've seen many Home owners do it, it always gets the job done but it may not be as pretty.
GL
You put a lot of pride in work, and it shows! That's rare nowadays.
TY
Great work as always! I don’t know why someone would dislike this video. they probably have a dirt driveway 🤦🏻♂️ keep up the good work David 🍻
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What another great job by the best concrete contractor in Orange County!!! I wish I had more concrete jobs!!
Me too
TY
Good work guys. Wish y’all where in my area, I need some concrete work done. It’s hard to find someone around here that takes that much care with there work.
I hear that
One detail I’m always curious about in your videos is timing of each step once concrete has been poured. Adding the real time marks each time you switch tool type would be great. Enjoy your videos.
Yes but every job and situation is different timing.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Still, it would be helpful.
@@catmenot7143 It depends on the mix type, temperature, humidity, wind, sunlight, how long it was in the truck, how long it took to pour, and whether a retarder or accelerant was added. Whatever numbers he gives here won't mean anything in another situation. Sometimes 10 minutes, sometimes 2 hours. You have to watch and check continually as it sets up.
The attention to detail! Nice job.
Finally the Odell crew uses a wheelbarrow and tailgates concrete! That is the way we do it all the time in NJ. Get job as always and thanks for sharing your craft.
TY
YW
That slab came out Pretty. Thanks for All your videos.
Raul Tijerina no problem :)
I've been watching your videos for some time now, great clean work
TY
Odell make it look so easy!
ty
Love the 4k video you can REALLY see the great work especially now you're almost life size on my Samsung 65 inch Q7
Great I was wondering about that.
TY
Once again......AWESOME WORK! Keep these videos coming. Thank you.
SOunds good
TY
Do you cure your driveway additions with plastic covering? How long?
Easy-peasy, looks nice! Quick one day project for the master.....
ty
Looks amazing, exactly what we want. Can you lay concrete up to the property line though? We're in El Paso County Colorado.
Yes
These are the times when it's a good to have good neighbors.
True
Great video! Very informative. Just curious if you were able to repair the neighbours lawn after this project.
No it was beyond repair,
I asked before, and am still wondering though it is of the subject, do you recycle the dirt? Guess that is my main comment being as the work looks perfect.
I asked the same question
Land fill areas
Do driveways always have to be curved? Can’t they be straight? Or at least one side be straight?
Dave just curious on how you get the curb to match the driveway? Or do you leave it the way it is? Great video.
I usually don't change the curb
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thanks for your response. I will try that on my driveway. Great job.
Really nice quality workmanship. 👍
ty
Awesome video and narration. So glad you don't do music, special effects and talk too much.. Say, I notice you don't use gravel on top of the dirt. I thought there was value in doing this, making for a more solid surface, water to run through etc.? Also, I've been told that in some places it is required by code? Thanks for your thoughts on this...
I'm in Southern California where it's beach weather everyday
That was nice. you obviously take pride in your work. I have an off-topic question if you don't mind: My driveway is old and is a nice grey color and you can see the aggregate, Not a lot, but enough to break it up and give it a good look. My neighbor's new drive is white. Like see-it-from-space white. Are they all like this now? I'd hate for mine to look like that. I'll let it go longer if the new one would be that harsh looking. Are there different kinds of mix available? What I have isn't elaborate at all but it has some variation and the grey is subdued, not blinding white. It seems like the older work is more like what I have and the newer stuff is this bright white. We're in an area that freezes solid in winter, if that matters.
If you want something similar to the old concrete go with a sand wash finish.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you! I will remember that when it's time for us to replace our driveway.
Nice work. I'm getting ready to pour my first small concrete patio (15'x10'). I'm just learning. Why do some videos show curing compound used and some don't. What's the purpose for the curing compound?
I really like in extreme temperatures
Great team work Odell.
Where did you get rid of the grass mixed with the dirt?
Transfer station
You guys do beautiful work.
TY
It looks awesome.
How much does it cost to do that size of concrete?
1400
Beautiful work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Odell, One thing did the neighbour mind you walking and cutting and piling dirt/mud on his lawn ? ..... i know it wasn't in good shape before you started to trample all over it .. BUT still it was his lawn his property his land... bit late in the day but can you respond please.
In this area of Southern CA its expected
All the traffic passing reminds me of TV "King of the Hill" intro.
I hear that
Hello again from Eire David, another great video. Thanks!!
Is this concrete a different composition than you usually use with the pump? It seems to be more like what we use here in Ireland.
Yes it has no fly ash and more cement
Great work as always and your vids are edited really well. After the extension is poured, is there a way to resurface the existing slab to make both look as one? Thanks
You would have to overlay the new and old to get a match.
Odell Complete Concrete Thank you Sir!
One thing I've always been curious about with concrete work. When you have a small job like that, that only requires about 5 yards of concrete, How does that work with only using about a half a truck of mud? Does the truck slit a load with two jobs and just time it right or do you have to pay a big premium for a small load? Always wondered that? Also, what if you are on a bigger job and you run about a yard short, How does that work?
They load the amount you order. If you run short you get more.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Yeah but if you order 3 yrds as opposed to 10 yrds (like a full truck) you don't pay anymore? Same trip charge?
Amazing
Not sure why you have dislikes again, it looked to be a clean job as per usual and I imagine you raked & finished the neighbors section
Yes she's a real beauty
TY
Nice, is Moreno Valley to far for you to do a job like this and how much would it cost for 3.5 yards?
2500.
To far away
David, just curious, I didn't see that you used expansion joint material at the driveway and sidewalk. I never understood why expansion joints are not required in some cases. Can you help me understand why not in this case?
Because its not bound in
So your knocking the rebar under the existing driveway to connect correct? Def not Knocking it into it or it'd crack
I drilled a hole in the concrete for the rebar
@@OdellCompleteConcrete o wow so you drilled a hole into hard concrete without cracking it then hammered rebar into the hole without cracking? I didn't know that's how it was done thanks
To remove turf for driveway expansion.
Do you recommend the tool you guys used the mini front loader or a sodd cutter?
I like my tool because It scoops it up and moves it.
Dave, I see you utilized you Scrubs on the first day of the job! Great job btw with great attention to detail as always.
TY
Loving the 1 job 1 videos!!!!
great
TY
Nice job 👍 what does curing compound do ?
retains the moisture
Very good , David.
👏👍👍.
Brasil
ty
great work 👍🏽I LIKED
Is the color difference between the driveway and the new concrete always going to be that different? Is it always going to be that dark gray color when it’s dry
It will never match perfect, but it will be a lot closer in 28 days
Hi Odell how many sqfts you can cover por yard of concrete ? At 4 inches dipp
80
If you dont mind me asking, what was the cost for this job?
Thanks
1800
All up or material?
I noticed there is no gravel underneath the new slab. Is that not needed?
Not in Southern California
I’m in the city of Lakewood. I’d like to widen my driveway about 8feet. Is a permit needed usually?
No
Look good 👍
whats the ball park cost of something like this. i want to widen my driveway as well. probably roughly the same amount of concrete. not as wide but longer distance.
2500
So u dont always need to put on sand n gravel mix before u put in the concrete???.. it wont shift???
not in this climate
Nice
How many days does it take to dry?? 3 4 5 days ???
28 for full cure
Can you use #5 rebar 5/8, on something similar to this?
Not unless it's 6" deep concrete
What would happened if it’s 5” deep?
What is the purpose of the joints? To relieve stress?
crack control
nice job as usual!
TY
What about the neighbors grass that was damaged? Otherwise perfect job and I’d definitely recommend you.
what grass
Nothing like living next to an a-hole that concretes right up to the property line. :-/ Next comes extra vehicles or a broke down boat. I'd never live there.
@@jagboy69 Whole lot of projection on your part. Maybe they need extra room for the Lamborghini...
@@buckhorncortez lol.. yeah right.
@@jagboy69 wtf do you care? It's not ur house. Mind ur business. You sound like a crappy neighbor that would tell these guy "get off my property", as they work on the adjacent property.
Do you need a permit for this in texas just to widen your drive way
Not sure about Texas
keep up the good work
TY
Hi where you at? I want to do some driveway extensions and resurfacing
OCC
Looks bad ass.
Ty
very nice
ty
outstanding!!!
TY
not sure after dry, they are same color or not.
Probably not
How much would charge to grade out for an extended drive way? It’s abt 23x16
2000
@@OdellCompleteConcrete appreciate the fast rely! Keep up the great work!
Great video and great job !
ty
@@OdellCompleteConcrete where you stay
Sweet 👍
How much do you charge to do this job? I need basically the exact same thing done at my house and just want to make sure nobody is going to screw me. I don’t have a sprinkler system.
2500
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thats it??
Is that riverside California
La HAbra
What happened to Clapton?
I don't know, but he's a real STud
HI Mr Odell. What is the size of the funny trowel you are using
20 x 5
Always keep in mind there might be easements of power/internet or plumbing lines between the houses. They can make you tear it out if you cover their lines.
For sure
Does the rebar interfere with the joints?
NO the rebar should be 2"s below the top
nice JOB🤙 price on work?
1500
How deep do you dig down when preparing area ?
4"s
NICE
TY
can i make such a concrete without rebar
sure
thanks
YW
Is there any way to add concrete to driveway ribbons? If so how
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Why do you keep those twisted boards?
Why not buy straight boards?
They always twist, and hate waisting natural resources
@@OdellCompleteConcrete
Thank you for saying that. I’m the same way, I love this planet so much!!
And thanks for making those videos. I’m an amateur and I’m learning a lot.
What’s the difference between a “float” and a “trowel”?
Flattening and smoothing
@@OdellCompleteConcrete
Ok. So first screed and flattening with a float, either a “bull float” or a “funny float”, then wait a while (how long?) and then smooth with a trowel?
I feel so ignorant! I bought a nice Imer concrete mixer, and 30 bags of concrete mix... but I feel so ignorant.
Don't you have to epoxy those pieces of rebars into the existing driveway?
no
how u grease the form boards?
got it thanks...i was planning to use the oil only
I'm curious how the neighbors are always when you guys have these jobs. Just seeing you work on other people's yards makes me wonder if you ever had bad neighbor's for the customer
Not really, it works both ways
How much does something like this cost?
1500
How much square foot for something like this, I live in orange county
5
@@OdellCompleteConcrete you said this job was about 350 sq/ft. So 350×$5.00 =$ 1,750. Is thr concrete,rebar included in this prize?
what did you charge?
1500
Wow that’s a lot of work and materials and tools plus knowledge for 1500! Deal!
What happened to you using the pvc boards.
No space for the connectors on the back side
How much that project cost?
15000
Hi I'm wondering what is the estimate of this type of work please
1500
Is the 1500 just for labor or is the concrete included?
How much kg colour needed 1 m3 concrete
Depends on the color?
is there anyone here in Las Vegas you can recommend to do a slab 8' x 20'
I wish
I had a general contractor tell me that doweling rebar into existing concrete like this is not good because that part of it is not sitting on a footing like entrance of garage would be on. Is there any truth to this?
no
Nice job, but didn't the neighbour complain re the damage/mess to his grassed area? Think I would have asked for boards to be laid down first if I was him.
It doesn’t look like the was any mess or damage to the neighbors yard there is a divider the clearly separated the two properties and they poured at least 6” from that. So would guess the neighbor probably asked for a card so he can get his side done next. 😁
Maybe if the lawn looked good before then was damaged but I see no difference. I’m glad I don’t have complaining neighbors that don’t take care of there own yard.
The lawn if you can even call it that? When I think of a lawn its normally green and manicured. I would call this a dirt field with a few weeds here and there.
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Okay, I have this answer already: You 1.) Try to do it yourself and have huge regrets, then have a professional company redo your work, or. 2.) Hire a professional company to do any concrete work wider than about 30 inches. I knew better than to learn from my mistakes.
Get it on
Why would you Funny Troll it or whatever instead of just using a broom like u did? almost seems like a waste of time i would just broomed it instead u did an extra step
To get a nice light broom texture