I couldn't believe I clicked on this randomly, stayed the whole way through, and was amazed at the skill and beauty of this transformation. Honestly, this was better than watching any newer tv show. What a great job and that driveway with that color is perfect for my house. Beautiful job!
Love watching renovations , cleaning up yards , love this video ...love that technique about those rubber patterns that looks like tiles ...that saves as using the real ones...
There's something therapeutic about watching a group of artists work magic on beautiful and intricate projects. Thank you lord algorithm for bringing me to this man's channel!
This video is incredible! The attention to detail in building the modern house is impressive. The techniques used for constructing the walls seem innovative and effective, ensuring the structure is both strong and durable. I appreciate the clear step-by-step process shown in the video, making it easy to follow along. Can't wait to see the finished house in the next part!
I realize::: I focus so much while watching your videos: Because there's so much to learn and also so much experience and 'expertise' in what you & the boys are doing. It's really quite valuable to a novice like me who plans on doing some work in the future. Thanks for your videos... keep em comin.
I wonder how much a job like this would cost me. My neighbor is a horrible person and we have been having issues with her for years and she always parks over the property line very close to our house side door so we can't use it without hitting her cars. I want to get our walkway done like this so it is visibly noticeable the difference between her driveway and our walkway 😊
@@OdellCompleteConcrete hi david I absolutely love the channel can I ask you a dirty question? How much would I expect do pay for this work to be done? If that's not to cheeky best wishes from the UK
Not really partner? They should put in new grass and some Sprinklers and just a little bit more cosmetics on the house it would immediate pop but Uncle David did a great job on that driveway👍👍👍👍👍👍
If nothing else . . . this video really makes you realize how important curb appeal is when prepping a house for sale. Can't get over the extreme difference.
gotta say you guys nailed the sound!!! and fantastic improvement ... it's incredible how professional concrete skill adds to the beauty of a house. Stellar work
Great tip about using a base layer(even if the native dirt is good quality) to insure uniform moisture content; thanks! Great design; totally improved the curb-appeal!
It's professional, but not very good thing to do. It's just a cement mix, wasn't vibrated enough to remove all air bubbles, not enough heat for mixture to harden and pressure to seal everything well enough. You can't really pressure wash a driveway like that, you can't expect it to last long in climate that has winter or rain. But most importantly, you can't easily repair the surface if something needs to be fixed or corrected. Paving is the only option, last long and it's cheaper as it doesn't require all the equipment that guy use.
I’m watching your videos with the hopes that I’ll green enough info to do my own small concrete projects. So far you’ve been more informative that a lot of diy channels. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely wonderful work .. Actually it looks very simple from a distance but it really needs some detailed work, so we finally saw the result with your wonderful and clean workmanship .. This is a kind of worker's art...Congrats.!
I am currently studying construction engineering managment. Just finished reading the chapter about concrete, S.O.G, control joint and etc. really nice video, nice work!!!!!
Bravo! So many times, you look at something old and worn out and you just think, "Ah, to hell with it!" But you and your crew have shown that with care and precision, a property can be completely renovated and new life breathed into it. Thanks for the vid and all the hard work, looks amazing! 😍
I’m having my driveway and walkways done as I type : a 3 day process. The driveway was asphalt, walkways were decades old concrete with stones in it (gross). I also have decent soil but the company also added a base layer. He is pouring a 6” concrete layer as I reside in a state with cold winters. Hope it comes out as good as this one. Beautiful work Odell and company.
What happens with that strip of grass? It got beat up by you guys working (understandably) so is some new sod included in the pricing for your customer to replace it or how does that work?
I like your videos for several reasons : - you get directly to the point of the video - you explain everything fully - I always learn a lot Thanks for posting your videos and sharing your expertise.
I find it fascinating watching this sort of video, what started out as a narrow messy drive to an elegant stylish spacious home improvement, this home now has beautiful kerb appeal. Fabulous work, I am now subscribed
Hey, little tip for you. With that jackhammer, just hammer in one spot for about 3 seconds, go over 4 inches and repeat. Then go down the line doing that and come back going in between those spots (making it 2 inch spacing when done) and soon it will break in a line. You may have to break that up into section because they will be heavy unless you use your skid steer to lift it. I learned this and it is so much easier and you can even use those concrete sections to build a wall. It is the same principle as scoring glass in a line to break it.
It is so beautiful. As a construction technician with more than 20 years of experience in China, I can independently be responsible for the construction of buildings over 20 floors, but I didn't know that driveway could do so before I saw this video. I learned it, thank you.
Concrete properly done with sub base prep, reinforcement, connections to existing structure and also control joints. Very impressive. Makes other videos on youtube look amateur.
Awesome work, that looks fantastic! 👍🏼 I’m such a perfectionist that it is driving me nuts that the new driveway doesn’t match up to the curb cut and apron, but that’s probably city right-of-way and untouchable without a huge hassle.
i thought the same thing at first but to be fair they were all over their property and even blocking their driveway at a lot of different steps during this month long process so they could have been a lot more of a pain if they wanted to be.
The only I did not see you drill a hole in adjoining existing concrete to insert the rebar or fiberglass bar to prevent the existing and new concrete from lifting/separating. Great work!!! Doing the job correctly for customers will appreciate it and later will be more customers from recommendations. Cutting corners sooner or later will catch up to the contractor.
Very impressive! Great explanation of the process as well. Also, did you have to get proof of property lines from the owner or county since you are dead up against the neighbors property and also being that the driveway looks a little wider than before? Almost sucks to even have to mow that useless strip of grass. To bad you couldn't just butt up to the neighbors driveway.
Hi David I’m just wondering. The sealer already looked thin enough for the pump sprayer. What was the reason for diluting it with acetone ? I know you mentioned the reason in the video but do you think there are any cons to using acetone on concrete and do they overweigh the pros ?
Driveway looks good but it should continue with the same width past the sidewalk all the way to the road, looks a bit off with that patch of grass obstructing part of the entrance on the left side. 24:51 (bottom left screen)
Wow, I never thought concrete stamps could look so good. That’s amazing detail. Really well done. Those homeowners were lucky the day they found you. Great video, thank you.
Whoever did my driveway when I built my house put a sealer on it. First winter was unreal. Keep in mind the driveway was 35 feet wide by 55 feet long and on a bit of a slope toward the road. I Went to shovel the accumulated snow/ice off from neglecting to clean it...the first push I took with a metal shovel broke nearly the entire driveway free in one sheet. Nothing stuck to it. I was absolutely amazed lol...from there it was just shoveling the chunks onto the grass.
Very nice work and or outcome, I’m an retired concrete mason and or finisher so I greatly appreciate fine workmanship,once again great job 👏 👍guys and keep up the outstanding work 😎
"I went ahead and bought a case...." ; "It's not fun stumbling over a steel stake.".... what a beautiful stamped concrete driveway. Loved the video and especially loved the narration. Great job.
I couldn't believe I clicked on this randomly, stayed the whole way through, and was amazed at the skill and beauty of this transformation. Honestly, this was better than watching any newer tv show. What a great job and that driveway with that color is perfect for my house. Beautiful job!
Thanks for watching
@@OdellCompleteConcrete 6
thats the best part of YT, you get to see skilled people doing what they do best if you look for the right channels
Same, absolutely amazing work. Loved the speed of the video and easy to understand narrator. 👍
Nick
I love it when the whole show is in one episode .. Thanks
Me too
TY
@zitras234 You're point?!?!
I love watching real pros working and producing awesome results. It's honest work that deserves every ounce of respect.
The effort that went into the prep work is outstanding! Nice finish too, will last decades.
Prep is key.
TY
I honestly love watching Skilled craftsmen do their job. It's such a satisfying feeling when you see the end result.
Me too
TY
Drive way came back to life.that brought the property value up for sure
Yes
Wow that was so incredible. Just a sunny delight to see these hard working men do great concrete work like this.
TY
Thanks for uploading in 60 FPS. It really made the video more enjoyable.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I like how he puts so much care in the work as if he was doing his own house.
A true professionnal
FYI - you're supposed to do that. And then charge for it. It's called good business practices
Not to down play the quality of his work, but that should be the bare minimum…
I’m a general contractor and building official, you do great work brother…
Love watching renovations , cleaning up yards , love this video ...love that technique about those rubber patterns that looks like tiles ...that saves as using the real ones...
Yes it is the way to go.
TY
Great Job! You can always spot a contractor that puts pride in his work!
TY
I AGREE!! And only the HONEST ones film and upload the entire process ;)
That guy has the best looking driveway in the neighborhood. His neighbor going to have to keep up appearances and get you to do a matching one.
I hope so
TY
Haha thought exactly the same and each time he cuts the grass or see's his neighbor wearing an Odell t-shirt
I'm in sports with you want me to continue on my legs
His neighbors: The Bouquets Residence.( spelled Buckets).
@@OdellCompleteConcrete who would you recommend out here in midland Texas?
There's something therapeutic about watching a group of artists work magic on beautiful and intricate projects. Thank you lord algorithm for bringing me to this man's channel!
Wow, thank you!
This video is incredible! The attention to detail in building the modern house is impressive. The techniques used for constructing the walls seem innovative and effective, ensuring the structure is both strong and durable. I appreciate the clear step-by-step process shown in the video, making it easy to follow along. Can't wait to see the finished house in the next part!
Me too
TY
Gorgeous job guys. You take alot of pride in your work. More contractors should be like you guys.
Wow, thank you!
The driveway looks nicer than the whole property now. Great job!
TY
Beautiful job! I watched this all the way start to finish. I love the long form videos!!
Me too
TY
Great, professional job! Really enjoyed watching you and your crew transform this driveway!
YW
TY
Loved the concrete pattern.......neighbors would have been jealous after watching completion of work🤫🤪
Could be
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Wow what a transformation. I like the dark highlights in the pattern. It looks just like slate rock. Helluva job!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I realize::: I focus so much while watching your videos: Because there's so much to learn and also so much experience and 'expertise' in what you & the boys are doing. It's really quite valuable to a novice like me who plans on doing some work in the future.
Thanks for your videos... keep em comin.
I understand that, it's alot to take in in one setting.
If your interested and want to succeed, you will.
GL
I wonder how much a job like this would cost me. My neighbor is a horrible person and we have been having issues with her for years and she always parks over the property line very close to our house side door so we can't use it without hitting her cars. I want to get our walkway done like this so it is visibly noticeable the difference between her driveway and our walkway 😊
You and your crew are truly professional. A treat to watch. Thank you, Les.
Our pleasure!
Somebody's property value just went WAY up! Beautiful work all yall did 💕👍
Yes! Thank you!
Dang Mr. Odell, you really turned water into wine on this job. Beautiful work
I would never drink concrete flavored wine
TY
We try
WOW! What a transformation! Bet it adds $20K to the house value. Great job once more.
Yes it will
TY
@@OdellCompleteConcrete hi david I absolutely love the channel can I ask you a dirty question? How much would I expect do pay for this work to be done? If that's not to cheeky best wishes from the UK
Not really partner? They should put in new grass and some Sprinklers and just a little bit more cosmetics on the house it would immediate pop but Uncle David did a great job on that driveway👍👍👍👍👍👍
7500
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thank you love the honesty and the channel 👍👍👍
If nothing else . . . this video really makes you realize how important curb appeal is when prepping a house for sale. Can't get over the extreme difference.
It's true. In the city, you only own 0.1 acres, so the driveway is extremely important. Not so much in rural areas though.
Massive transformation! That homeowner must still be dancing in his beautiful new driveway! Excellent job!!!!! Very satisfying watching your work!
Thank you very much!
It's a pleasure watching these type of videos.
Professional people doing great job..
TY
gotta say you guys nailed the sound!!! and fantastic improvement ... it's incredible how professional concrete skill adds to the beauty of a house. Stellar work
Thanks so much!
Great tip about using a base layer(even if the native dirt is good quality) to insure uniform moisture content; thanks! Great design; totally improved the curb-appeal!
Exactly
You get it.
TY
Beautiful, professional job. Really emphasizes how much work goes into this.
Yes
I concur
TY
It's professional, but not very good thing to do.
It's just a cement mix, wasn't vibrated enough to remove all air bubbles, not enough heat for mixture to harden and pressure to seal everything well enough.
You can't really pressure wash a driveway like that, you can't expect it to last long in climate that has winter or rain.
But most importantly, you can't easily repair the surface if something needs to be fixed or corrected.
Paving is the only option, last long and it's cheaper as it doesn't require all the equipment that guy use.
@@SpecialProjectYyour screen name says it all
I’m watching your videos with the hopes that I’ll green enough info to do my own small concrete projects. So far you’ve been more informative that a lot of diy channels. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome
GL
Houses so close together almost look like two houses in same yard. But good job ODell. You always do fabulous work
TY
@@OdellCompleteConcrete can you do a drive way like that in jersey I like the job I have the same size
I love that style of stamped concrete looks awesome congrats to the winner 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼
TY
Congrats
Absolutely wonderful work .. Actually it looks very simple from a distance but it really needs some detailed work, so we finally saw the result with your wonderful and clean workmanship .. This is a kind of worker's art...Congrats.!
I concur
TY
Love it. True Finishers with a dedication to the game.
Perfection is the goal
I am currently studying construction engineering managment. Just finished reading the chapter about concrete, S.O.G, control joint and etc.
really nice video, nice work!!!!!
Wow I could not even tell it’s a stamped drive. This looks so nice. Well Done!!
Ty
Bravo! So many times, you look at something old and worn out and you just think, "Ah, to hell with it!" But you and your crew have shown that with care and precision, a property can be completely renovated and new life breathed into it. Thanks for the vid and all the hard work, looks amazing! 😍
Yes there is always potentential.
TY
I really like how that looks,
Great job
TY
I would hire Odell to replace my busted up driveway if I lived in California.
I would be there.
TY
Thank you, that u are showing us these vids for free!! Great work
YW
TY
The driveway turned out in a beautiful colord stone path.Good job.
TY
Looks Amazing 🤩 great Job to all of you.
Thank you!! 😁
You guys really know what you're doing, awesome job!
TY
I have been watching your videos for a few years. Always great and professional. Thank for posting sir.
Glad you like them!
I’m having my driveway and walkways done as I type : a 3 day process. The driveway was asphalt, walkways were decades old concrete with stones in it (gross). I also have decent soil but the company also added a base layer. He is pouring a 6” concrete layer as I reside in a state with cold winters. Hope it comes out as good as this one. Beautiful work Odell and company.
Sounds good
GL
That little skid steer thing is amazing. Best tool you could.
Great job O'dell!! When I get my house in 3 years; I'm definitely gonna contact you..
Please do!
You can do it my king. Work hard and you got it, we believe in you. 😎
nice work as usual, just that grass strip between both driveways makes me nuts 🤣 I know it probably the neighbors grass
Yes it is the neighbors.
I thing some nice flowering or colored bushes would be nice in there
Our neighbor and I agreed and we have rocks between our properties and looks a lot nicer.
@@jerbsherb4391
That's a nice look
@@jerbsherb4391 It's nice when you tell your neighbor your plan and how it will affect the look of both properties so you can make a plan together.
What happens with that strip of grass? It got beat up by you guys working (understandably) so is some new sod included in the pricing for your customer to replace it or how does that work?
Love your videos man!!! Great voice and narration. Best regards from Chile!
Great
TY
Can I put in a request to get my driveway done please
I like your videos for several reasons :
- you get directly to the point of the video
- you explain everything fully
- I always learn a lot
Thanks for posting your videos and sharing your expertise.
Glad you like them!
I find it fascinating watching this sort of video, what started out as a narrow messy drive to an elegant stylish spacious home improvement, this home now has beautiful kerb appeal.
Fabulous work, I am now subscribed
Glad you enjoyed it!
Man love watching you guys work!!! Always an amazing job
Glad you enjoy it!
Que hermoso el trabajo, muy lindo el estampado en el concreto excelente grupo de profesionales saludos desde San Felipe chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱💪💪💯💯
Gracious Felipe
Cool work and congrats to the winner.
Hey, little tip for you. With that jackhammer, just hammer in one spot for about 3 seconds, go over 4 inches and repeat. Then go down the line doing that and come back going in between those spots (making it 2 inch spacing when done) and soon it will break in a line. You may have to break that up into section because they will be heavy unless you use your skid steer to lift it. I learned this and it is so much easier and you can even use those concrete sections to build a wall. It is the same principle as scoring glass in a line to break it.
Good idea
TY
Nice!
It is so beautiful. As a construction technician with more than 20 years of experience in China, I can independently be responsible for the construction of buildings over 20 floors, but I didn't know that driveway could do so before I saw this video. I learned it, thank you.
Decorative concrete.
GL
TY
Really good job! Kinda nice to have a single video again, I don't much care for the multipart videos.
The guy sitting on the porch looking at his phone and pointing cracks me up.
Awesome
That’s the Avery special
Looks like he did get up for lunch though...
That’s a very labor intensive job.
Excellent work gentlemen! work like this should be done in the millions!
I hear that
TY
Concrete properly done with sub base prep, reinforcement, connections to existing structure and also control joints. Very impressive. Makes other videos on youtube look amateur.
Woooooooow it turned out so good Jesus almighty oh my gosh. Even just wet it looked amazing and you can’t see the control joints
That's the key
Great job 👏.
Thank you! Cheers!
I
see the neighbor finally got smart and moved his honda
No problem, when your use to working in wall to wall areas.
Concrete is the foundation of everything, great video, concrete is the best
TY
Nicely done. It's a pleasure to watch a job being done properly & professionally, by people who know what they are doing. The result is excellent.
TY
Awesome work, that looks fantastic! 👍🏼
I’m such a perfectionist that it is driving me nuts that the new driveway doesn’t match up to the curb cut and apron, but that’s probably city right-of-way and untouchable without a huge hassle.
Curb is up to local council, you can always tackle that in the future, the driveway should be a one time pour
Gotta love how people don’t move their cars when they know you’re working..
It never comes to mind unless its your house
I'm a mixer operator and we deal with that all the time. It's a headache to say the least.
i thought the same thing at first but to be fair they were all over their property and even blocking their driveway at a lot of different steps during this month long process so they could have been a lot more of a pain if they wanted to be.
"Vermeer" on the equipment sounds Dutch to me.. Being Dutch I think that's cool! 😀
The only I did not see you drill a hole in adjoining existing concrete to insert the rebar or fiberglass bar to prevent the existing and new concrete from lifting/separating. Great work!!! Doing the job correctly for customers will appreciate it and later will be more customers from recommendations. Cutting corners sooner or later will catch up to the contractor.
The stamped driveway looks really good.
just curious - How much does a project like this cost? I have a 4 car driveway and want to put a walkway and replace my wooden deck with concrete.
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That’s great I was thinking over 10k. Wow
Very impressive! Great explanation of the process as well.
Also, did you have to get proof of property lines from the owner or county since you are dead up against the neighbors property and also being that the driveway looks a little wider than before? Almost sucks to even have to mow that useless strip of grass. To bad you couldn't just butt up to the neighbors driveway.
Hi David I’m just wondering. The sealer already looked thin enough for the pump sprayer. What was the reason for diluting it with acetone ? I know you mentioned the reason in the video but do you think there are any cons to using acetone on concrete and do they overweigh the pros ?
No cons.
It allows me to put multiple coats very quickly.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete great. I’ll try that out next time, thank you my prince!
That voice over....I love this guy's voice.
TY
Your drive way makes the house look newer. Great work!
Thank you!
Driveway looks good but it should continue with the same width past the sidewalk all the way to the road, looks a bit off with that patch of grass obstructing part of the entrance on the left side. 24:51 (bottom left screen)
Wow, I never thought concrete stamps could look so good. That’s amazing detail. Really well done. Those homeowners were lucky the day they found you. Great video, thank you.
TY
Amazing transformation. The pattern and colour suit the character of the house perfectly
I concur
TY
Enjoyed watching all of the process....many blessings for all involved!
TY
YT
I enjoy watching professionals do their job. It's like watching an art.
I concur
TY
True master of your craft sir. Lots of pride in your work. Pls keep it up. Hopefully next generation learns your ways.
Maybe better, hopefully
Whoever did my driveway when I built my house put a sealer on it. First winter was unreal.
Keep in mind the driveway was 35 feet wide by 55 feet long and on a bit of a slope toward the road.
I Went to shovel the accumulated snow/ice off from neglecting to clean it...the first push I took with a metal shovel broke nearly the entire driveway free in one sheet. Nothing stuck to it. I was absolutely amazed lol...from there it was just shoveling the chunks onto the grass.
I didn't know sealer aids in the removal of snow. TY for the information!
Oh wow!
I've heard of running heat coils through the concrete to melt the snow before it sticks.
Very nice work and or outcome, I’m an retired concrete mason and or finisher so I greatly appreciate fine workmanship,once again great job 👏 👍guys and keep up the outstanding work 😎
Awesome, thank you!
This was awesome! The person on that demo tractor has some major skills!
TY
That's a nice cut saw! I've used that on smaller projects, it works like a champ, leaves your cuts nice and sharp! Good job, looks good👍🏻
Cool, thanks!
Another beautiful concrete job done Victory style oh yeah the driveway looks beautiful
Glad you like it
Lovely job all around. Good video, well aurated and no drastic annoying music to distract from the subject. Thanks for sharing.
YW
TY
Can't believe I watched every second of that great work sir ty for showing it
YW
Its great to see professionals at the top of there game! NICE JOB.
Great video... enjoyed watching and learning about the stamped concrete. Nice job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely fabulous. The professionalism is Great. Nice job!
TY
"I went ahead and bought a case...." ; "It's not fun stumbling over a steel stake.".... what a beautiful stamped concrete driveway. Loved the video and especially loved the narration. Great job.
Sat down watched the whole video, really relaxing and entertaining seeing the whole process. Good job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
...looks great!
I’m also glad they eliminated those shrubbery and took the drive all the way to the house...
me too
TY
It's awesome to see there is no walls btwn neighbors..and ofcourse the pavement is very very good...
TY