Hope you get the job. Gotta love the Mountain laurels arragavatin things. Y'all take care and see you on your next video. And hello from wilkes county NC.
You had me up till rattlesnakes......or snakes of any kind for this kid! That would be a fun job, always enjoyed that kinda work most I think. Being the first or second person theoretically to touch the ground and make something or make it better is just dang cool, I too hope you get this one so we can watch the "art project" lol
Every video have just about watched. Actually got me into doing more driveways great learning experience. Wish could sit in on a job like that if get it. Wish you guys best of luck sure got the right man for the job according to the videos have seen you post
I wish you good luck, and a sound contract on that one. Don't forget the point of being in business there. 👍 Higher risk needs to reflect a higher reward.
Depending on how far away the gravel pits is I'd say that between the gravel and hauling the gravel just that would be around $12,000 then a month rental on a dozer is going to be at least $8,000 plus anything else. I don't think that I'd even look at this project for less than $50,000 but you're there and can see better than what the camera shows.
You can't just build a narrow goat trail if they still plan on building at the top. They will need trucks to have access for materials etc. Gravel, culverts for drainage. That post on the left could probably get pulled and replaced when done, even a few feet wider than is currently and put a double swing gate and sell the old one to offset the cost.
Off topic, but can you tell me how to know when to change the cutting edges on a box blade. Mine has no cutting edge sticking below the box. I see some that look like that and some with 1”- 1 1/2” protruding down out of the box. Thank you in advance.
Im no expert but do live on a mountain. I'd give them a good berm at that switch back for winter driving. Could get a little hairy. Be ready to assist with a dozer to help get his building materials to the site another lesson learned from building on a hill.
Bidding a job like that seems like a recipe for either the owner or operator getting screwed. I've often thought a negotiated time and materials rate would be less stressful for both parties. By the way, those are rhododendron, not mountain laurel ;) Greetings from over in Jackson County.
@@floydwilliams3728 Hence the materials part of the agreement. Customer pays for the materials needed for the job as negotiated. Time would be for machine use and labor. I'll pay good labor money for a guy that knows what he's doing! That's the way it works in reality around here, but it's awkward and you have to find the right guy.
Don't be overwhelmed by the length of a driveway, they all cost the same one foot at a time. That one will need several culverts to dump runoff over the hill or you'll have the Mississippi by the time it hits the bottom.
Honestly that seems like a low price.... I just quoted a road that was 400 feet longer than the one in this video and it was a lot more. Granted the one I was looking at had no logging road at all, no flat area, and it was a bit steeper, but, it came out to $80,000. I mean, it was $24,000 in stone alone. I'm not sure how to navigate prices like that for people. Especially when some good old boy with grand pappies bull dozer is gonna give them a $10,000 bid for the job and leave them with a nightmare.....
40 grand for an 800 foot road shoot my son would take that job for half the price the roads already there cut the laurel out make a ditch lay gravel down your done simple as that your done,
@@kevinbradley2412 Could you elaborate on some key details that make it right and what the commin fail points are specifically? Im new in the trade with machinery and learning to do everything right so it doesnt end up being a half price job.
@@baronvolkov6172 Well this is Todd's channel and the teaching should come from him as I have learned so very much from him as well. I would say for me, drainage is number one. Proper drainage, slopes, moving water away from your road, controlling as much erosion as you can. Then building a good road base, using the right materials such as if they only want pea gravel, explain to the customer why it's not a good idea on steep slopes. Building a quality product for your customer, explaining everything in great detail to the customer and then giving them that quality product has worked out for me so far. Lastly I try to prepare the customer for sticker shock. When materials are going to equate to a huge portion of the bill, I always explain that to the customer..
Yeah big job. I would aim high plus the rock clause. Can’t wait to watch you guys tag team this one!
Hope you get the job. Gotta love the Mountain laurels arragavatin things. Y'all take care and see you on your next video. And hello from wilkes county NC.
You had me up till rattlesnakes......or snakes of any kind for this kid! That would be a fun job, always enjoyed that kinda work most I think. Being the first or second person theoretically to touch the ground and make something or make it better is just dang cool, I too hope you get this one so we can watch the "art project" lol
Beautiful property. Hope to see this job in videos to come
I appreciate all your advice and love all your videos, you been a lot of help with the start of my new business.
Great to hear!
It'll be great if you guys get this job 👌 Can't wait 🤞 The interaction between you both is really great x x x
Looks like it going to be a 🧨 of project !!.. keep on digging!
Every video have just about watched. Actually got me into doing more driveways great learning experience. Wish could sit in on a job like that if get it. Wish you guys best of luck sure got the right man for the job according to the videos have seen you post
Would love to see you get it!! Down her in flat land north east florida no work like that. got some really good swamp land lol good luck on the bid.
Excellent video. Picture quality is great too. I really like watching. I watch on my 70" screen TV. Make a lot of money. Eaglegards...
Thanks for watching!
HOPE YOU GET THIS JOB. This will make some great videos.
Every time I watch these videos I'm amazed at the size of properties, and the number of trees that are sacrificed
Yessir another 1!!!! I can’t wait to see ya blow up💪🏾🤟🏾👍🏾
I wish you good luck, and a sound contract on that one. Don't forget the point of being in business there. 👍 Higher risk needs to reflect a higher reward.
Very true!
I like it this job reminds me of home! We have plenty of lots similar to that.
Depending on how far away the gravel pits is I'd say that between the gravel and hauling the gravel just that would be around $12,000 then a month rental on a dozer is going to be at least $8,000 plus anything else. I don't think that I'd even look at this project for less than $50,000 but you're there and can see better than what the camera shows.
Looks like a beautiful site, hope you get it!
I hope so too!
You can't just build a narrow goat trail if they still plan on building at the top.
They will need trucks to have access for materials etc. Gravel, culverts for drainage. That post on the left could probably get pulled and replaced when done, even a few feet wider than is currently and put a double swing gate and sell the old one to offset the cost.
I would think that would cost at least twice as much !
It does. Taxes are going up fast. My daughter lives in NC. Terrible state. The tyrants want control.
That job would be a real challenge. I hope to see a video of you doing it.
Jealous!!!! I’d live there in a heartbeat!!!
Off topic, but can you tell me how to know when to change the cutting edges on a box blade. Mine has no cutting edge sticking below the box. I see some that look like that and some with 1”- 1 1/2” protruding down out of the box. Thank you in advance.
Im no expert but do live on a mountain. I'd give them a good berm at that switch back for winter driving. Could get a little hairy. Be ready to assist with a dozer to help get his building materials to the site another lesson learned from building on a hill.
Once you figure it out we would love to see how you worked it out.
Bidding a job like that seems like a recipe for either the owner or operator getting screwed. I've often thought a negotiated time and materials rate would be less stressful for both parties. By the way, those are rhododendron, not mountain laurel ;) Greetings from over in Jackson County.
Cant negotiate a price from the quarry
@@floydwilliams3728 Hence the materials part of the agreement. Customer pays for the materials needed for the job as negotiated. Time would be for machine use and labor. I'll pay good labor money for a guy that knows what he's doing! That's the way it works in reality around here, but it's awkward and you have to find the right guy.
You guys are messing with a slippery slope I would run from that job. Good luck with it if you get it.
I d watch making any highwalls,slope it out to get your width.
MartyT has experience with maintaining a mountain road. He will tell you, drainage is absolutely critical in keeping it usable.
Is there any flat land with harvestable timber; as I have DIY saw mill and would like to own and make some money back!
Not much flat land around here
The bid is going to be higher to rent equipment & move all of the needed equipment.
When I retire that’s where I want to live. With a big gate and Electric fence plus cameras that shoot Lasers at trespassers 😂
Pew pew😂
Don't be overwhelmed by the length of a driveway, they all cost the same one foot at a time. That one will need several culverts to dump runoff over the hill or you'll have the Mississippi by the time it hits the bottom.
I really like that hat👍
Going to be a challenge.
someone get this man a real measuring wheel
All facts... no printer on that comment 😂
Looks like a old logging road
This owner would money ahead to get a geo tech involved. Ask me how I know. Lol
Honestly that seems like a low price.... I just quoted a road that was 400 feet longer than the one in this video and it was a lot more. Granted the one I was looking at had no logging road at all, no flat area, and it was a bit steeper, but, it came out to $80,000. I mean, it was $24,000 in stone alone. I'm not sure how to navigate prices like that for people. Especially when some good old boy with grand pappies bull dozer is gonna give them a $10,000 bid for the job and leave them with a nightmare.....
This video is pretty old. Pricing has definitely changed since then
@@DigginLife21 That makes sense! Thanks for all your videos by the way! Great stuff. I appreciate you!
I would invest in a good 4WD vehicle instead! Lol
looks like something i do LOL
40 grand for an 800 foot road shoot my son would take that job for half the price the roads already there cut the laurel out make a ditch lay gravel down your done simple as that your done,
and it would only last one winter
We fix driveways every day that were done for "half the price"!
@@kevinbradley2412 Could you elaborate on some key details that make it right and what the commin fail points are specifically? Im new in the trade with machinery and learning to do everything right so it doesnt end up being a half price job.
@@baronvolkov6172 Well this is Todd's channel and the teaching should come from him as I have learned so very much from him as well. I would say for me, drainage is number one. Proper drainage, slopes, moving water away from your road, controlling as much erosion as you can. Then building a good road base, using the right materials such as if they only want pea gravel, explain to the customer why it's not a good idea on steep slopes. Building a quality product for your customer, explaining everything in great detail to the customer and then giving them that quality product has worked out for me so far. Lastly I try to prepare the customer for sticker shock. When materials are going to equate to a huge portion of the bill, I always explain that to the customer..
@@kevinbradley2412 Thanks, Appreciate your expertise
Where are the yeties
Lol what the hell you going to do with that, install a lift ?🤣
double your price and think you are there