Hey, you given that scrap to the other guys really helps you both out. They get paid, and you don't have to mess with it. Really good thing to do by helping the small businesses out.
Fully agree. I have a small family construction company and we give away everything we can; old fences, decks, siding, metal, etc. I'm past being surprised of what people will take and be very happy to get. It takes a little more time than just tossing in a dumpster, but as you said, everyone one wins - including the homeowner that didn't have to pay for the dumpster. If you have something to get rid off; old tools, furniture, appliances, building materials, etc. even if it's broken, try posting it on Craigslist or FBMP and likely someone will come get it and thank you for it.
I’ve had inspectors/city workers harass us on jobs and I found the best thing is to directly ask them if they’re going to do anything then give us a ticket now or please leave. Unless they’re trying to give us advice,of course. It’s always important to listen and respect people.
Another awesome video! Would be nice if you could video the soil inspector just driving by instead of stopping and doing his job! I'm sure his supervisor would be interested in that video too!
Definitely like inspectors that do their job & don't try to "interpret" the ordinance. They are there to protect the homeowner & the municipality (tax base, resale, etc...). I've had them on both sides the fence, one approved my footings, with one foot still in the car & I know he couldn't see in the hole... & others, because a neighbor was a buddy, try to find all sorts of made up reasons that my client couldn't build his house... Had one I had work with for decades that would issue me a permit from a napkin & do his final over the phone (now mind ya he would sometimes just stop to BS if he had time to kill) that I harassed about never seeing him on most of the jobs... He told me that I built like my Dad, or better, & knew he didn't need to worry about what the client was getting. But others in his area he would stop after hours daily to make sure of their work... Sure wish more were willing to do their job as well! (rip, Russ!). Just can't believe what the permit costs have gotten to these days... Thanx for the chuckles!!!
I would like to see Ryan from Outdoor Victory to come spend a day or two with you like you did with him. That would be so cool to see. Keep up the great work brother!
Finally an inspector who gives a dang on what he signs off on. Every "T" crossed and "I" doted. Questioned all - kudos to this man. Was worth the wait I guess. Have a safe one out there -.
honestly if they inspector fails to stop then you should be reimbursed the $500 you spent for the permit because they did not want to stop and therefore should not be paid for not doing their job
I retired as a nurse in healthcare for 40 years. We have The Joint Commission (TJC) inspections every few years. In the Air Force we also had Healthcare Services Inspections (HSI) at the same time, but the Air Force has done away with HSI inspections. TJC is a pathetic joke, they're so easy, while HSI was grueling. Because TJC is nearly impossible to fail, quality has significantly suffered. TJC costs about $30k a year for a small facility with additional $40k for the inspection. It's like pay to pass. I welcome through inspections. They keep you on your toes and make you better professionals.
In fairness, I would sooner an inspector question/challenge everything than not at all….that’s from a client perspective of course 😊 Finding the happy middle ground is no doubt the challenge… Great channel by the way, all the best from sunny England
Yes an inspector like that is in fact a great asset to the city, homeowners, and contractors. Keeps contractors honest to ensure no short cuts are done, which also protects the homeowners as someone is ensuring the work is done to code, and the city as they ensure properly done structures are done. So a well knowledgeable and thorough inspector is a great asset
I am not a contractor, just a homeowner in Apple Valley. Pat has been out and several of my inspection while remodeling my entire house and has been very informative and thorough for me as well which I found very useful given I was the homeowner not a contractor.
Thank you for sharing. What you saw is what inspectors should be doing even when not filmed. Glad you're open to inspectors looking at your work and your contractors work. I tell folks that inspectors are not your enemy whether your a homeowner or contractor. They want you to be successful but also want the job done right. Willingness to learn from mistakes is the difference between a good contractor and a bad one. One willing to ask questions of the inspector on findings that might not be clear is anther good quality in a contractor.
@Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek and other contractors. So glad this inspector did their due diligence and was through with his inspection. Remember that inspectors are not your enemy, most should be more than glad to clarify any findings they have. I say this because they don't want to be called out for a re-inspection to only reject you for the same issue. Ask questions they don't want their time wasted anymore than you want yours wasted. They're there to ensure the job was done correctly. I'd rather have a contractor like Stan who welcomes inspectors and is willing to learn and correct. Than have a contractor who's apprehensive about having inspectors look at their work.
@@Dirtmonkey Another suggestion is when contractors know they're going to have a challenging job that might run into gray areas with code. Schedule a meeting with the inspector, yourself, and engineers you may be using. Run your plan by them ahead of time and see if they agree with your approach. Thus way everyone can come up with alternatives that'll be successful before on the job.
I watched that video and your right to think that way ! I was lucky all the inspectors I dealt with when I had my construction company were relatives they were hard on me never let me slack or cheat , but when an inspection was hard to set up they usually trusted me and signed of !
I live in mn. I work at a business facility nearby and ill be an extra eyes and ears for your winter ops. I’m not comfortable sharing where I work. If it is the same as last years company’s lot I’ll check on your equipment from various times 0600-0300 depending on the schedule. I love your channel. I’m here to stay. Please try your best to post more chronologically for people that follow you season to season! Much smaller channels keep it day to day posts and I love your content and hate to see posts out of season.
I and a friend worked finish carpentry on new home construction for short while. You can go broke doing that. But I once saw a plumbing inspector pull up outside. The plumber went out and basically told him all was okay. He signed off and never got out of the car.
That happened with my garage. It's framed differently, more like a post and beam barn. When I went for my electrical inspection the building inspector (a new one) put a halt on everything. Garage is already standing. It wasn't until I actually got him on the property to see it that he finally signed off on it. It REALLY pissed me off.
I was really curious as to what happened with that job that the inspector came back after you years later . I thought maybe they were setting you up for something bigger and trying to prove neglect on multiple jobs 🤔 good thing you video and do things by the book so they don't have a leg to stand on !!!
I like inspectors that pass/signoff even if 1 thing isnt done or something is almost done because they see the rest of the work is beautifully done.. Noone likes a fail
I dont always see it as a bad thing to question everything, Do they take a hit if they sign there name to something and something were to be wrong in the future? I hope you are doing well so far! I am doing great! Keep up the great work!
Yeah, I don't get the narrative. Stan seems like a by the book stickler with doing things the right way with his jobs. I guess controversy gets the RUclips algorithm all excited
well the apartment building that collapsed in what was it florida surfside building. awhile back because of structural damages. The first place the investigators looked at to figure out why the building collapsed was the inspections of the building. if inspector passes something that they shouldnt could be liable for it.
I have a friend who builds pools. Business has been booming since the pandemic. Everyone wants pools and the prices have gone up 50%. Normally 100k, now 150k.
In any industry, if something wasn’t inspected then it didn’t matter in the first place. Silt fabric in summer for a hole? It’s wasting everyone’s time because if it’s not done and it does wash out then the neighbour can complain, so it’s self inspecting
I always enjoy watching your videos. You're work hard, do it right and be happy attitude is inspiring. If I have time, I'll catch at least one of your videos before leaving for work in the morning. It sets my mood for the rest of the day and, when it comes to construction work, that good mood leads to happy customers and more profit for me. Thanks, and keep on digging! 🤑
Are water run off easements not a thing in your area of Minnesota? Basically if a series of houses are on built on a hill and the water would naturally drain down that hill, then there is usually an easement written into each property deed for the drainage of that water from property to property
I like the fact that he went in depth of how you went thru the process. Wouldn’t this project be a could use of the Milwaukee power broom ? Waiting on the next video, patiently
stan nother question, in your black top dirt... do you ever mix grass seed in your top fill so you dont have to back over the dirt once you lay it down?
great video, but I'm surprised the neighbors didn't complain about the dust you guys were stirring up as you were transporting dirt from the front to the rear of the property
I would be extra thorough also if I was being filmed and being put on a streamers youtube channel with several thousand views. He sounded extremely professional though. Inspections can be rough sometimes.
Stan, what is the background/training of most of the inspectors that you deal with? Are they former contractors? Do they just take some classes or something?
I build swimming pools the inspectors I deal with have no idea what they're even looking at. "Yup, there's concrete down there," rediculous. From the video that pool didn't seem to be in that bad of shape. Didn't get a good look at the liner though.
Your video taping him doing this job.... of course he's going to want to be thorough
Right.
Imagine that lol
Hey, you given that scrap to the other guys really helps you both out. They get paid, and you don't have to mess with it. Really good thing to do by helping the small businesses out.
Fully agree. I have a small family construction company and we give away everything we can; old fences, decks, siding, metal, etc. I'm past being surprised of what people will take and be very happy to get. It takes a little more time than just tossing in a dumpster, but as you said, everyone one wins - including the homeowner that didn't have to pay for the dumpster. If you have something to get rid off; old tools, furniture, appliances, building materials, etc. even if it's broken, try posting it on Craigslist or FBMP and likely someone will come get it and thank you for it.
That "go-getter" young man at the end of the vid is what you want to see, honest work & a positive mindset is going to get him far...God Bless him.
Thank you for explaining everything ♥️👁️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Stan, how you interact with people shows your character and good nature. That is why I watch. God bless.
Nice seeing so many competitors coming together for one cause, truly a win win. Great work as usual to you Stan and your crew and all involved.
Those scrap metal guys are awesome! love it! oh, we gettin it all!
He was only gonna question certain things but upon seeing the camera he said let's make this harder than it needs to be
I’ve had inspectors/city workers harass us on jobs and I found the best thing is to directly ask them if they’re going to do anything then give us a ticket now or please leave.
Unless they’re trying to give us advice,of course.
It’s always important to listen and respect people.
i dealt with a bunch in st louis city for a couple years and you could tell them whatever bullshit sounded good and they were happy and would go away
A brilliant man ♥️👁️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks stan!! Have a blessed day!
Brilliant work lads ♥️👁️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
“All work is good work” - can not tell you how much I respect the hustle.
Another awesome video! Would be nice if you could video the soil inspector just driving by instead of stopping and doing his job! I'm sure his supervisor would be interested in that video too!
Props to the inspector for being professional
Definitely like inspectors that do their job & don't try to "interpret" the ordinance. They are there to protect the homeowner & the municipality (tax base, resale, etc...). I've had them on both sides the fence, one approved my footings, with one foot still in the car & I know he couldn't see in the hole... & others, because a neighbor was a buddy, try to find all sorts of made up reasons that my client couldn't build his house... Had one I had work with for decades that would issue me a permit from a napkin & do his final over the phone (now mind ya he would sometimes just stop to BS if he had time to kill) that I harassed about never seeing him on most of the jobs... He told me that I built like my Dad, or better, & knew he didn't need to worry about what the client was getting. But others in his area he would stop after hours daily to make sure of their work... Sure wish more were willing to do their job as well! (rip, Russ!). Just can't believe what the permit costs have gotten to these days... Thanx for the chuckles!!!
Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴🏴
I would like to see Ryan from Outdoor Victory to come spend a day or two with you like you did with him. That would be so cool to see. Keep up the great work brother!
I like inspectors that are thorough so long as it's consistent...
I am glad to see that you didn't get any problems with the inspector.
Nice work Stan.👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Love the guys attitude all work is good to bad there’s not more like them out there willing to work. I tip my hat to those guys.
Finally an inspector who gives a dang on what he signs off on. Every "T" crossed and "I" doted. Questioned all - kudos to this man. Was worth the wait I guess. Have a safe one out there -.
honestly if they inspector fails to stop then you should be reimbursed the $500 you spent for the permit because they did not want to stop and therefore should not be paid for not doing their job
lol never delt with the city have ya :-p
For most municipalities the "permit" has just become another revenue source for them. The inspectors don't care.
@@kevinsantelik6754 Yep.
It’s just a tax at that point. Townships way of shaking down contractors or DIYers.
A thorough inspector is a great inspector that is doing their job. There is a reason why inspections were started in the first place.
Great job guys love the quality work..Great choice of scrappers also, they look very professional 👍
You guys are Awesome
Your 1 of the main reasons why I started my RUclips channel sir !
Great job guys.......
You get times for an inspection 'meeting?"...you rock Stan...Lucky if I get a time window for anything outdoors, usually just a day.
Great series of video Stan!
Y’all are killing it!
Another awesome video on the books 👍🏽
Nice work Stan
I remember my grandmother telling me to go play ball on the freeway when i was bugging her!
I retired as a nurse in healthcare for 40 years. We have The Joint Commission (TJC) inspections every few years. In the Air Force we also had Healthcare Services Inspections (HSI) at the same time, but the Air Force has done away with HSI inspections. TJC is a pathetic joke, they're so easy, while HSI was grueling. Because TJC is nearly impossible to fail, quality has significantly suffered. TJC costs about $30k a year for a small facility with additional $40k for the inspection. It's like pay to pass. I welcome through inspections. They keep you on your toes and make you better professionals.
In fairness, I would sooner an inspector question/challenge everything than not at all….that’s from a client perspective of course 😊
Finding the happy middle ground is no doubt the challenge…
Great channel by the way, all the best from sunny England
Yes an inspector like that is in fact a great asset to the city, homeowners, and contractors. Keeps contractors honest to ensure no short cuts are done, which also protects the homeowners as someone is ensuring the work is done to code, and the city as they ensure properly done structures are done. So a well knowledgeable and thorough inspector is a great asset
I am not a contractor, just a homeowner in Apple Valley. Pat has been out and several of my inspection while remodeling my entire house and has been very informative and thorough for me as well which I found very useful given I was the homeowner not a contractor.
Thank you for sharing. What you saw is what inspectors should be doing even when not filmed. Glad you're open to inspectors looking at your work and your contractors work.
I tell folks that inspectors are not your enemy whether your a homeowner or contractor. They want you to be successful but also want the job done right.
Willingness to learn from mistakes is the difference between a good contractor and a bad one. One willing to ask questions of the inspector on findings that might not be clear is anther good quality in a contractor.
Great job. Really Injoy the videos. Take care
inspector keeps honest people honest and dishonest people sneaky.
Damn working while being recorded those guys better be on point
Great work appreciate advice.
Your inspiration champ, you inspire me to keep going with my RUclips videos 🤙🏼
Great job
@Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek and other contractors.
So glad this inspector did their due diligence and was through with his inspection.
Remember that inspectors are not your enemy, most should be more than glad to clarify any findings they have. I say this because they don't want to be called out for a re-inspection to only reject you for the same issue. Ask questions they don't want their time wasted anymore than you want yours wasted.
They're there to ensure the job was done correctly.
I'd rather have a contractor like Stan who welcomes inspectors and is willing to learn and correct. Than have a contractor who's apprehensive about having inspectors look at their work.
Well said. 🤛👍😃
@@Dirtmonkey Another suggestion is when contractors know they're going to have a challenging job that might run into gray areas with code. Schedule a meeting with the inspector, yourself, and engineers you may be using. Run your plan by them ahead of time and see if they agree with your approach. Thus way everyone can come up with alternatives that'll be successful before on the job.
I watched that video and your right to think that way ! I was lucky all the inspectors I dealt with when I had my construction company were relatives they were hard on me never let me slack or cheat , but when an inspection was hard to set up they usually trusted me and signed of !
I live in mn. I work at a business facility nearby and ill be an extra eyes and ears for your winter ops. I’m not comfortable sharing where I work. If it is the same as last years company’s lot I’ll check on your equipment from various times 0600-0300 depending on the schedule. I love your channel. I’m here to stay.
Please try your best to post more chronologically for people that follow you season to season! Much smaller channels keep it day to day posts and I love your content and hate to see posts out of season.
I and a friend worked finish carpentry on new home construction for short while. You can go broke doing that. But I once saw a plumbing inspector pull up outside. The plumber went out and basically told him all was okay. He signed off and never got out of the car.
Stan no need to worry about inspections if everything is done properly 👍on the excellent job
We also use erosion mat with seed in it,but lightly hydroseed..bit over kill..but keeps the inspectors happy..love the channel!
Doesn’t matter who the truck driver is generally you’re not allowed to drop material in public ways
That happened with my garage. It's framed differently, more like a post and beam barn. When I went for my electrical inspection the building inspector (a new one) put a halt on everything. Garage is already standing. It wasn't until I actually got him on the property to see it that he finally signed off on it. It REALLY pissed me off.
New to the channel, enjoyed the video.
I think the inspector just wants exclusive early access to the next Dirt Monkey video!
I was really curious as to what happened with that job that the inspector came back after you years later . I thought maybe they were setting you up for something bigger and trying to prove neglect on multiple jobs 🤔 good thing you video and do things by the book so they don't have a leg to stand on !!!
I like inspectors that pass/signoff even if 1 thing isnt done or something is almost done because they see the rest of the work is beautifully done.. Noone likes a fail
I wish the inspectors here would do the same lol, that is the time of person I like, competent and thourough
I dont always see it as a bad thing to question everything, Do they take a hit if they sign there name to something and something were to be wrong in the future? I hope you are doing well so far! I am doing great! Keep up the great work!
Yeah, I don't get the narrative. Stan seems like a by the book stickler with doing things the right way with his jobs. I guess controversy gets the RUclips algorithm all excited
well the apartment building that collapsed in what was it florida surfside building. awhile back because of structural damages. The first place the investigators looked at to figure out why the building collapsed was the inspections of the building. if inspector passes something that they shouldnt could be liable for it.
hey @Stanleydirtmonkeygenadek, do you use Company Cam????
I have a friend who builds pools. Business has been booming since the pandemic. Everyone wants pools and the prices have gone up 50%. Normally 100k, now 150k.
In any industry, if something wasn’t inspected then it didn’t matter in the first place. Silt fabric in summer for a hole? It’s wasting everyone’s time because if it’s not done and it does wash out then the neighbour can complain, so it’s self inspecting
I thought the same thing
great video
Great series. Thanks Dirt Monkeys
I remember that retaining wall video 👍
😊
Love the videos
"ken doll" 🤣🤣
NICE!
How many inches of black dirt do you place over the subsoil?
I always enjoy watching your videos. You're work hard, do it right and be happy attitude is inspiring. If I have time, I'll catch at least one of your videos before leaving for work in the morning. It sets my mood for the rest of the day and, when it comes to construction work, that good mood leads to happy customers and more profit for me. Thanks, and keep on digging! 🤑
here to help
I love a good tailgate slam……..that didn’t come out right.
Are water run off easements not a thing in your area of Minnesota? Basically if a series of houses are on built on a hill and the water would naturally drain down that hill, then there is usually an easement written into each property deed for the drainage of that water from property to property
You built the sand box in the street.
Didn't your mom tell you not to play in the street?
Yes it's great to build a relationship with your inspectors.
Not too bad of a inspector
Please encourage when not in use to turn off the engine’s reduce the air pollution, thanks
My inspector didn't check my footings in my holes. Didn't sign my permit either. Oh well 🤷♂️
Your welcome. Stan
I like the fact that he went in depth of how you went thru the process.
Wouldn’t this project be a could use of the Milwaukee power broom ?
Waiting on the next video, patiently
Always a great video. Keep up the good work. Look forward to your snow season videos
There are alternative inspectors .that's how we kept that trash off the job .we even took out a no trespassing warrant out on one .
stan nother question, in your black top dirt... do you ever mix grass seed in your top fill so you dont have to back over the dirt once you lay it down?
Karen's wife, Ken, is gonna be back about that spill onto the street.
great video, but I'm surprised the neighbors didn't complain about the dust you guys were stirring up as you were transporting dirt from the front to the rear of the property
Stanly I want to teach you guys how to build pools
We for really need to make a collaboration! That be so dope !
Are those inspectors private contractors / In WNY were i live they are city employees and have to show up a min. of two times
G&M Outdoors is the young guy who you had on one of your video.
wait you need a permit an inspection.... to remove a pool... ffs
Looks like only about 2 inches of black dirt on top of compacted fill. Is that enough?
why cant you bury concrete?
Wondering that too. It is great fill if there isn't a lot of voids
Pools in MN are short lived.
Dump in the street as long as it looks like before when your done
In New hampshire, we hound the inspectors to do theyre job and sign off and do as you do,but with photos..they can can be real pain in the asses
Wow 37 years of scaping never had to have a grade job inspected.
I would be extra thorough also if I was being filmed and being put on a streamers youtube channel with several thousand views. He sounded extremely professional though. Inspections can be rough sometimes.
Dirt Monkey please show more of honest American scrapping young youth like this in your video. This is an lost art of hard WORK honest days Work!!!!
👍👍👍👍
Stan, what is the background/training of most of the inspectors that you deal with? Are they former contractors? Do they just take some classes or something?
I build swimming pools the inspectors I deal with have no idea what they're even looking at. "Yup, there's concrete down there," rediculous. From the video that pool didn't seem to be in that bad of shape. Didn't get a good look at the liner though.