This guy seems like the most honest contractor on Earth. All of the dishonest ones make a big deal out of everything.

@yopage

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it would be easy for a contractor to show those chunks that fell out of the foundation to the owner and say he needs to jack up the house and do a major repair. UGGG

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sal, well I hope God won't throw me out of heaven for that, lol, Mike

@armandomorales9692

2 жыл бұрын

I dislike contractors that make it seem like there rocket scientist like come on its not that hard oh hard yeah right when I ran into a contractor like that I tell them thank ill give u a call back never again

@tripletgoat

Жыл бұрын

I like "it's no big deal"

@Josh-rn1ii

5 ай бұрын

Ain’t no big deal

Love watching this guy work. I’ve learned so much from his Masonry work

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jezzee, Mike

You are the Bob Ross of foundation repair... 😳... I can't stop watching...

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I hope it helps, Mike

We will all know the end is near when Mike makes a big deal out of a job

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, lol, Mike

@1956vern

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, your probably right!

Nice job as usual, Mike. I can see the average person thinking that's unfixable. You make it look easy.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, Mike

I forgot to mention. God Bless You Mike! You have been a blessing.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, God bless also, Mike

The Bob Ross of masonry.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, I appreciate it, Mike

Live in Wyoming, foundations just like Pennsylvania and weather, I’ve been doing drywall taping for 43 years your Directions are very CLEAR and concise my new to me home is 103 years old. I’ve taught a lot of people, From one professional to another you are among the Top. Thanks

@MikeHaduck

2 ай бұрын

Thanks lee,, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

"Don't make a big deal" I love that he says it all the time this guy is great!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks , Mike

@retroraider23

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeHaduck Me too everytime he says its not a big deal I smile

@mirnalazo8177

Жыл бұрын

He should call himself not a big deal man. I been learning myself. Lol

mike recently ive became a mason a few years ago up here in upstate NY local 2 im laying block and brick but have so many ideas for my home, regardless how many views you get i still love to watch and learn what you do and appreciate all your effort you put into your videos and demonstrations. i cant thank you enough for being the honest ambitious man you are and i think its awsome you take the time to reply to everyones comment. its no big deal with the right attitude, god bless ya

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, I appreciate hearing that, I wish you well , God bless, Mike

I used Mike's techniques to repair my slab and foundation surfaces which had deteriorated due to our severe winter weather here in upstate New York. Came out looking almost better than when it was new. The hardest part was working on my knees under a 30' deck for a section that had crumbled away from under one of the block wall sections. I wouldn't want to do it again at my age (78) so I made sure to paint it twice with a good quality water proof paint. Never had done any masonry work in my life before tackling this job.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, I am glad to hear that, Mike

@joeblow1934

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the share. It is always nice to see people willing to tackle jobs. I am 10 years your junior and have always felt that a person needs to get in there and do it. I am aware of my limitations and act accordingly, just don't coddle myself. Mike is definitely "the man" when it comes to just getting in there and doing the job without a lot of fanfare. As Mike says, "It ain't no big deal."

Yes! The axe (well, mini axe) is back! Go old school! No big deal. Thanks, Mike!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, Mike

Another one in the books Mike Awesome work you are doing you are a great Man buddy.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mickey, Mike

Opossum grits! Gophers😂 more videos please! You’re the best, Mike .

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marni, Mike

Thanks for the video Mike. I will be doing some minor foundation repairs soon. No big holes like on this video , i hope. I really enjoy your stone work videos , you are a inspiration.

@MikeHaduck

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim, I appreciate it, Mike

It don't matter what you do as long as it works. That's another great saying!

@MikeHaduck

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Butterfly, Mike

that was a nice reasonable fix up and in times like these that is like finding water in the desert.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, Mike

Fantastic video as always 😎. Looks great, God bless 🙏. My husband and I thoroughly enjoy your honest videos 🙏

@MikeHaduck

7 ай бұрын

Thanks lizza, God bless, Mike

Thank you Mike

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony, Mike

Excellent as always!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anna, Mike

Thank you Mike 🌷🌷🌷🌷

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eman, Mike

You saved me. Used your techniques. Perfection.

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr, L. Mike

I’ve been installing working in foooring 50 years flooring enjoy your Vedieos people around here young people won’t listen to a more simple way I can still learn but experience is best right

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth, I appreciate it, Mike

I think you need a trophy for your video👏👏

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, Mike

Perhaps not rocket science, but definitely rock science 😂

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl, Mike

Opossum grits and dandelion wine lol. Your granny must of been one of the Clamptons !

@MikeHaduck

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Just love your Videos, helps me to not worry so much about doing this type of work and to match things as best you can. In the end it looks much better than it did and it will last as long as it needs to. Thanx Mike

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr jumble, Mike

Another great job mike

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, Mike

I wish I could fly you out to my home 🏡 to help fix my foundation 🥺 but I’ll have to teach myself by watching your channel

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jasmin, I am sure up can do it, but thanks for asking, Mike

I really like watching Mike . I feel like he is forthright and that goes miles for me .

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug, Mike

Could be gophers, copperhead snakes..... Reminds me of forest: big shrimp, small shrimp..... Good little chuckle.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ash, Mike

Another good job with not ripping off the owner!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne, Mike

I love these videos , I have learned so much. You make this stuff so much less intimidating , thank you!

@MikeHaduck

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Pretty big job

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, Mike

@opinionsrlikeaholes359

2 ай бұрын

Apparently “Not a big deal…”

The great Mike Hadduck. Thank you. Al.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al, Mike

That worked out good.Thanks Mike for sharing.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddyboy, Mike

Mike Haduck - Stone Tetris Master!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

Thank you for your channel Mike! I enjoy your videos and your wealth of hands on knowledge...always learning! God bless my friend

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce, God bless also, Mike

The way Mr Mike Haduck chips away with that hammer its a good thing he never became a dentist you would have no teeth but one hell of a concrete smile😁

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks g1,lol, Mike

Thank you for all you do

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amber, Mike

Mike, you are awesome. Thank you, sir.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Mike

Another great video Mike! You make it look so easy, but I know from experience it's not. You are a professional!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

AWESOME JOB MIKE!!!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zack, Mike

Another learning lesson. Thank you Mike

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, Mike

THNKS MIKE IT IS A BIG DEAL FOR ALL YOU HELP!!👏

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Mike

Mike your videos are informative and relaxing.i hope you keep making them.thanks dood

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I will, Mike

Always educational watching Mike's videos

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Samuel, Mike

Bob Ross of masonry.

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Indie, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

That foundation really needed some help. So Mike helped! Thanks for the video. Paul

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, Mike

excellent job.Mike.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek, Mike

Nice repair Mike. Im sure customer was happy with the result. Great job.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne, Mike

The Scotty Kilmer of masonry.

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

Good job Mike your good tradesman and like what you do old school way nice to watch good quality work 👍old stone mason from UK back in England 👍

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, it's good to hear from the UK, Mike

Wow that looks like perfection

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan, Mike

Another fine job Mike! Using stone and brick as filler makes the fill more stable on a rock foundation! You are at the age of reason Mike! Make it simple! The foundation was never pretty! You did a great job of helping keep a old house stable and standing! Young people overthink! Thank you for the vlog Mike! I liked your knee pad! That’s the best knee pad I’ve seen! Your knees look like there doing good! Your still a youngster at heart!👏

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gurl, I appreciate it, Mike

Great video Mike. Thanks

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks JS, Mike

Very honest guy, some contractors tell you how the house is going to shift and move in rainy season or snow. Then they wanting 20,000 dollars to repair it.

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nancy, I know, I've seen it, thanks Mike

you are a true craftsman...you took a dogs breakfast and turned it into a gourmet meal

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, Mike

Good job mike! Comprende!!!!🙏

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan, Mike

txs Mike for sharing...

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, Mike

Good job Mike Follow you from Canada 🇨🇦

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Saad, Mike

I learn so much from your videos. My issue is inside my basement with plaster at the lower 24" of the walls damaged from a flood, falling down. There are several long vertical cracks in the concrete behind it, too. These were likely from a lack of rain gutters over time, which I've since had installed. (It's a 104 yr old home I bought 3.5 yrs ago.) I am looking for a good product to inject into the cracks after removing all the loose plaster and before covering them up, again.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joaine, I have a whole playlist on foundation repair. I showed what I used in each situation, somehing should help,, thanks mike

Old hatchet job to clean off loose stuff."Ain't no big deal" great repair, Pennsylvania mason.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tod, Mike

Like the longer format videos!

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, Mike

Looks great! We had a stone foundation at the old house.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue, Mike

Copperneck rattle snakes! Ha! You have the best sense of humor. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. God bless you mike!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks God bless, Mike

The bob ross of masonry

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Mike

I have a 115-year-old house with a poured foundation that is crumbling. Primarily surface damage, since it still seems pretty strong. The contractor came in and gave a 40,000 price tag to repair it. After watching your videos, my issues seem minor. I wish you lived in MN!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lance, lots of overkill out there, thanks Mike

I got a house on west virgina beautiful places but is a old house i have 🕳 on my foundation stones or wereber materials is coming at parts is a 1916 house. So I try to fix that problem n don't khow how to start is a similar problem like this videos but little worse. Love all your videos my frend I learnings much thank you sr

@MikeHaduck

4 ай бұрын

I also have videos on " repointing stone work, and stone foundation repair, they might help, thanks Mike

Mike. You are the best! Wish you could take a trip to the Jersey Shore and repair and film my foundation!!!!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the offer, but mostly retired, thanks for the offer, Mike

@renaissancebotticelli7104

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeHaduck I understand Mike. I am now retired. I feel confident by seeing your KZread especially this one., that i could tackle my foundation issues which match this person's.. but the bending and mixing and lifting is a bit too much for me. Keep making your videos and keep educating us! God bless!

Nice job Mike No big deal.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, Mike

Good enough for the neighborhood

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very true, Mike

Looks good.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Awesome repair, and the homeowners were blessed to have you on their job. Any tips for removing paint from exterior brick walls? It's really trapping moisture and we want to try cleaning it off.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks PWN, I can't say about the brick, most brick are different and react differently when being cleaned, I would question the moisture problem, I haven't never remember seeing one unless rain water was getting behind the brick, thanks Mike

Mike...Another fine job.... Reminder I have a few patches to do to... Prior owner was a contract painter not a real worker.... Liked your Grandma's cooking 👍 I talk about rattlesnake and frog legs and we'll people look at me😳. Anyway great work.. God Bless . ... Ernie

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ernie, God bless also, Mike

I can guarantee id be terrified of what ever mike made a big deal out of!

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Outstanding video Mike! I really enjoy it. I learned allot! When doing this type of repair how cold can you go temperature wise?

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, usually 3 days without freezing is my rule of thumb, Mike

It's the very same here Mike the older generation used a lime wash on stone walls to water proof them ,I've seen lots like that

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, Mike

Not a big deal Mike Thank u😊

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, Mike

Next time do a show or video on how to fix small holes on the ground of the foundation to stop water from coming inside the basement

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nancy, I have a video out called " basement water problem solutions" Mike haduck, check it out, Mike

Tell Em MIKEY@ u da man

@MikeHaduck

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Love your mine set.. no big deal..❤😂😂👌👍

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracy, Mike

Nice work, thank you for sharing. You always do such a great job and I appreciate you sharing how you do it. I wonder how that air gap seemed get in there, just freeze and thaw?

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, maybe that and weaker and older patches, thanks Mike

Nice

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, Mike

I started doing your philosophy in my work no big deal just get it done.. simple is good..

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, very true, Mike

Legend - “No big deal…” 😂😂😂

@MikeHaduck

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Not a big deal, dont make a big deal about it lol like watching you work learn alot

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam, Mike

Lmfao 😂😂😂😂😂😂😅definitely hire him…very entertaining 😂😂😂😂😂

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Awesome, I can do this! Mike, why do many staircases and foundation sides on houses continue to show repairs like this one, fall out, crumble worse, etc. it’s a quick fix to sell a house. Wrong cement product maybe? Not wetting like you do? I see it a lot around my neighborhood.and thank you for these videos, Mike-you make it look fun!

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks marni,, Mike

Mike-you missed ur true calling--you shoulda been a cardiologist--"well sir you need a bypass & a pacemaker" but ur in luck--"it ain't no big deal !!" 🤣🤣

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, Mike

For a second there, I thought you were gonna use Ramon noodles for the repair.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike

Are you willing to go to maine this summer? I'm purchasing a house from 1890 and it needs some stone work fixed. I'll make sure it's worth your time. Thanks again for all your videos.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Undecided, I appreciate the offer but not taking on any more work, thanks again Mike

Another excellent video, BTW…..that foundation is not too far away from needing replacement

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi rm, very true, Mike

This foundation your working on is just like mine except not on corner. Spalling but in many spots the front of the brick is gone. We bid what you're doing, but next year it falls off hole is bigger.

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Hi Becky, I haven't had a callback on any of my previous work, I don't know what to tell you, thanks Mike

@roychatfield3668

Жыл бұрын

If the bricks are spalling this may be frost getting inside damp bricks. A foundation generally does not have a dpc at a lower level so moisture will rise from the subsoil. Paint or render can hide the problem for a sale but makes it worse as the water cannot escape into the air. Bricks below dpc should be engineering not facing bricks. A solution would be to replace a couple of courses with engineering bricks. They are heavy, strong and very dense. Not something that can be done in a day or in long sections as your house must be supported without sinking. First task, remove the render and any soil that can be kept away from the wall. If the bricks behind are wet, let them dry. Frost will not damage dry materials. Ensure there are no downspouts and the siding drips clear of bricks

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

@Roy Chatfield hi Roy. The big problem with home owners is there is no rain gutters or they are blocked or the land is not pitched away from the house and the water is going into or around the foundation, if those two things are kept up there is rarely any problem with foundations no matter what type of masonry was used, my experience, thanks Mike

We do need more young people in the trades there is a lot of contractors that will cheat people I got a price on sealing the chimmey for a friend of mine and the guy quoted him over 5 grand just to put a cap on it I was like no way we did the job for 1000 including materials. Good channel

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I am happy to hear that, Mike

Master makes a big deal look like no big deal.

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Mike

No big deal for you Mike, most diyers would screw it up. Good video

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry, Mike

"Its not a big deal". 😂

@MikeHaduck

8 ай бұрын

Thanks duo, Mike

Mike why do you use a brick trowel to purge with I think it's pretty cool I'm going to start trying it I've never seen it

@MikeHaduck

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I guess it more of a mason thing then a plaster thing, thanks Mike

Great job Mike - thanks for sharing - what kind of the old paint did the plaster go over?

@MikeHaduck

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jack I don't know but as long as I cover everything with the paint afterwards I never had any falloff, mike