Sorry for the lack of content recently. Life happens… I got the driveway redone so I couldn’t film for a few weeks and then I went looking for houses in another state and got sick so I had to quarantine for another 3 weeks until I got a negative result. But now I’m all better and back at making new videos so stay tuned! Thank you for the support!

@aaidin2013

Жыл бұрын

It's fine

@bigmansir3745

Жыл бұрын

No problem, we will support u no matter what

@aaidin2013

Жыл бұрын

I was a fan when I was 3

@aaidin2013

Жыл бұрын

Subscribe to chrisfix

@GodKing804

Жыл бұрын

Don't sweat it 😁

convinced chris can fix anything 🤯

@Fartandpoop

Жыл бұрын

So true Also KZread one minute ago 😮

@mexicanchad

Жыл бұрын

Yes he can

@ayomus9766

Жыл бұрын

I wish chrisfix could fix youtube

@planeloverpilot4802

Жыл бұрын

oh its youtube lol

@matierre.

Жыл бұрын

just here so i can comment early so my reply doesn't get buried

The cost was less than I thought. I thought it would’ve been at least $10k. Definitely worth the $6k! And it’ll last at least 20 years. Looks great!

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@ericabrown2434

6 ай бұрын

​​​​@@chrisfix had to dig up his driveway and put a asphalt machine pave over his driveway looks nice and new

@55post

Ай бұрын

company did a AAA PLUS job. reminds me of the good old days@@chrisfix

Like people have stated, it's crazy you can get this precise work for 6,000$ and completed in just 4 hours. This is unheard of in most parts of the world. Usually where I live the same process is never completed this quickly, On average such things take DAYS yep DAYS not hours. These guys did a stellar job and this coming from someone who used to prep ground for asphalting and sometimes involved in asphalting as well.

@erc10100

Жыл бұрын

The right tool for the job is what makes it quick as well as their experience

@XSDX3R0

11 ай бұрын

These guys had the works though compared to other companies, that is for sure. Quite a few staff plus the big machinery to speed up the process. The guys I hired to do my driveway definitely took longer but they also didn't have a giant asphalt rig.

@The.Mr.M

7 ай бұрын

Likely should have let the base dry before laying the Asphalt. I'd have given it at least a warm afternoon to cure before vapor locking the hmac. Also spraying down the fresh lay is not best practice. Other than that the end product looks good and a great price. Would not recommend putting that screed on the base either but hey the owner was ok with it! Great video, impressive commentary

@JW_ICEWAY

3 ай бұрын

In germany thing s like this cost u a fortune and takes almost a decade fr

@kirktown2046

3 ай бұрын

@@The.Mr.M Giving the base more time makes sense to me, but why wouldn't you want the screed on the base?

As an Asphalt Contractor, 6k is a very good deal! They did quality work start to finish and did not skip any steps!

@KineticSymphony

Жыл бұрын

Same, I was thinking this would be at least 10k. Excellent job and a good price.

@AndersPack

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good deal indeed but do you think "Average Joe" would've gotten that price?

@AriasGamingKC

Жыл бұрын

@@AndersPack I would like to think that it wasn’t just for “free promoting” but you could be right. “Platinum Paving” was all over this video 😂

@shoobidyboop8634

Жыл бұрын

Skipping steps is less likely to happen when everything is being recorded.

@nood1ez

Жыл бұрын

they probably let chris promote their company on his channel for a discount.

Your parents must love how well equipped you are to repair anything, and help other people by recording it

@goldwolf0606

Жыл бұрын

He didn’t do the work man… he paid people to do the work. He just recorded and narrated the process.

@droopymeerkat6114

Жыл бұрын

@@goldwolf0606 I wasn't really talking about like this specifically, I was just saying he always seems to know how to repair things in the right way. And in this yes he did have others do it but he helped a lot of people by showing the process and cost of doing a project like this

@bunkbed16

Жыл бұрын

@@goldwolf0606 who pissed in your coffee

@Back_door_bandit_98

Жыл бұрын

@@bunkbed16 Biden.

@forest3945

Жыл бұрын

@@Back_door_bandit_98 dont bring politics into this conversation

Hi Chris. Driveway looks good. Been doing asphalt for 30yrs so this will sound picky. But the reason why there’s rock pockets near the garage and by the concrete walkway they cut is because they too too long to compact the asphalt right away. When you spread by hand or rake and shovel by hand you end up separating the sand and rock in the mix and end up with segregation. So you have to compact that area right away before it loses heat. In this case they should have had the plate compactor ready to go and start once there was room. Anyhow some future advice would be to seal your driveway, doing that will prolong the life but also hide any imperfections on the driveway. I just stumbled on to your channel and I’m really enjoying your content. It’s really helped me out a lot. Thanks for the Tips !!

@chrisfix

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!! That’s awesome info and thanks a lot man!

I've been doing concrete and paving all my life and Chris just explained it better than I ever could

From fixing cars now Chris is teaching us to repair driveway!!!! Legend!

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

I had to wait a while before I could film again on the driveway so I wanted to share the process. I figured most of us will be working on a driveway and one day you might need one so now you know!

@DreamKeeper.

Жыл бұрын

He also shows us how to fix boats on his other channel ChrisFish

@ayyye9459

Жыл бұрын

He ain't teaching shit 😂😂😂 he dead ass recording others working and making content off of them which is weak af

@bogdancordos3408

Жыл бұрын

and boats too. i appreciate the work you put in these videos. keep it up man

@ayyye9459

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix so basically what your teaching us is to hire workers to fix our driveways 😂😂😂 pretty common sense but ok

Looks awesome man. Congrats on the upgrade!

@mujtabaerwa6709

Жыл бұрын

Do you think it can withstand your durability test?

@nathanrspain

Жыл бұрын

Whoa.... this guy!!! Collab on a solar panel video coming soon?

@safwannttentater739

Жыл бұрын

But can his driveway survive scratches at level 6 and deeper grooves at level 7?

@VitorMadeira

Жыл бұрын

@JerryRigEverything I wonder if it will bend...? 🤔🤔😁😁

@yourfinestlocalidiot

Жыл бұрын

You know he's gonna do it for his Rivian isn't he

Those guys did a brilliant job! I love it when tradesmen/builders keep their equipment clean like that. Shows a true commitment to the craft and job at hand, and any equipment works better when it's clean anyway!

I’m convinced Chris’s style of recording, editing, and constant voiceover is why his videos are always so fun to watch. I couldn’t care less about laying down asphalt but I still watched the entire video without ever feeling bored or uninterested!

@anacolon1142

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@wolfeadventures

Жыл бұрын

He cracked all he algorithms.

@mikeymike3240

Жыл бұрын

Same lol 😝

@normanjeans2798

Жыл бұрын

i agree, it feels like a documentary or HGTV or something lol

@zioxei

Жыл бұрын

some videos are way too long and its sometimes annoying how he explains every little thing like to a toddler

Wow, it's hard to believe that only took 4 hours. Just goes to show how hard these guys work and how well they've mastered their craft. Amazing stuff.

@swojtowicz

Жыл бұрын

@@TheClamy8911 pretty sure a driveway that holds 6 cars pretty easily wouldn't be considered tiny by most folks. calm down.

@Destroyanad

Жыл бұрын

@@swojtowicz Exactly, my driveway can only hold 2

@swojtowicz

Жыл бұрын

@@TheClamy8911 good job on following up with an even more ignorant reply.

@nickowen7406

Жыл бұрын

@@TheClamy8911 Congrats man. no one cares:)

@skambank2741

Жыл бұрын

@@TheClamy8911 I find it hard to believe that a grown man who plays Fortnite and Minecraft dungeons on his spare time owns an asphalt and concrete company

Absolutely fantastic, the best part is showing the cost and time it took. Thank you! Get a lawn reinvigoration for a paradise background while fixing!

This is one of my favorite Chris Fix videos. I think it's because the work was done right and it was an impressive transformation. The guys did an excellent job.

It doesn't matter what you do for work as long as you take pride in doing it. These guys made this look easy because they are so experienced and really take pride in it. Like you said the results speak for themselves.

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

100%

Chris is migrating into construction industry; We all soon will be able to build our own houses by following his videos.

@prathiklingampally4869

Жыл бұрын

yo i’m down to do that

@danielchavez4792

Жыл бұрын

Can we use common hand tools?

@simdesales871

Жыл бұрын

Chris build here😂

@Multplayz1-_2

Жыл бұрын

definitely

Great video Chris, you did a great job showing and explaining the process of replacing your driveway. Im a fourth generation paving contractor. You used correct terminology on nearly everything and explained it cleaner than I've ever heard! $6k was a solid deal.

Chris might be the only son that parents never wanna let go from their home!

@vd0o666

Жыл бұрын

He doesn't live there

@FlyingBeast009

Жыл бұрын

@@vd0o666 no, YOU don't live there!

@cavy95

Жыл бұрын

@CEO neither of you live there, nor do I!

@jorgepinzon6847

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingBeast009 I live there

@Kurokyura

Жыл бұрын

I don’t live there

The fact they clean the equipment after every step tells me they take pride in their job

@kashmoni1085

Жыл бұрын

No. They just did that because they knew It was on camera and their boss would see it if they didn't lol

@mudia107

Жыл бұрын

@@kashmoni1085 this is where we come to be happy just let us be happy

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power

Жыл бұрын

😂 It tells me they want to use the equipment again one day....

@AbbStar1989

Жыл бұрын

@@kashmoni1085 Yep. The owner will want to see his boys looking good.

@akaredcrossbow

Жыл бұрын

I do this with all my tools. It keeps them in good working order. Plus I didn’t have much growing up so I learned to take care of the things I had, and it carried over to the things I own now. Take care of your tools and they will take care of you.

Those guys are awesome! So kind and willing to work with you on what you needed done! They even keep the machines cleaned and maintained! Perfect company! So happy you got this upgrade from them!

You absolutely deserve a new driveway and I’m really glad you got one.

It brought a slight tear to my eye to see that driveway gone with how much history you have with it. But I am happy that you have a new workspace! Keep being awesome chris!😊

I'm on a paving crew and lay asphalt every day. I can tell you that you picked a solid outfit to do your driveway. They did a great job

@bigbuck807

Жыл бұрын

You should see some of the work they do in south Texas by a year or two there back to just gravel driveways

@MrSGH21

Жыл бұрын

@@bigbuck807 over here in north Texas you won’t see any of these . They did re pave streets in Highland Park , which is where wealthy people live, and I don’t know why they chose that material instead of concrete

@bigbuck807

Жыл бұрын

@@MrSGH21 it’s a lot cheaper compared to concrete

@MrSGH21

Жыл бұрын

@@bigbuck807 I think it’s because it looks good and it’s way faster than concrete as it sets fast and cars can drive on it sooner. I remember it wasn’t really that inconvenient because they only blocked half the street and it was done quickly

@ameyatiwari2036

Жыл бұрын

@Daton Sullivan May I ask your thoughts on recycled asphalt? Planning on using that for the driveway.

The fact they fixed the side wall without complaint says a lot about their company. They definitely know how to conduct business.

@didzmarello888

Жыл бұрын

Well partly because they where filmed 🙄

@obeseperson

Жыл бұрын

@@didzmarello888 you know damn well plenty of people don’t care if they’re being filmed or not, because they’re actually convinced that they’re right

@Kabodanki

Жыл бұрын

when you do construction, be there always if you can

@thenextlevel112

Жыл бұрын

@@obeseperson they definitely care if the guy who filming is famous KZread

@i_p_g_69

Жыл бұрын

Almost all contracting companies are required to fix those kinds of mistakes under penalty of being sued or worse. Just a bunch of legal bs but if you’re a cool customer, it usually goes about like it did in the video.

What an amazing real world video Chris!! Loved it! They did a GREAT job at each phase. Glad that you did t put anything for at least two weeks. But I would have thrown a few sheets of plywood wood on top for at least a month to truly keep away the sinking in on the new asphalt. Love that you put 3 inches. So happy too that you shared the price as that is very helpful for those to see real costs. One hundred percent worth every penny Chris! Bravo

i love how you can make a whole video on replacing your driveway and because its your job you get money back for it. always found that amazing with youtubers. keep up the good work.

For 6k that was definately worth it! They did a high quality job. And you got video content to make up for the down time. I'm glad our views and support helped pay for maybe part of those expenses. Keep on giving!

@barakobama9743

Жыл бұрын

6k is to much money you can tell Chris got robbed I have a business of 50 cars and I payed 2k

@jeffrobodine8579

Жыл бұрын

@@barakobama9743 You can not even cover the cost of material and overhead for that, C'mon man!

@flowers.n.felonies

Жыл бұрын

@@barakobama9743 i’m sure you do man!

@timerson

Жыл бұрын

@@barakobama9743 6k is to much FOR YOU

@Uno_Floydd

Жыл бұрын

@@barakobama9743 your pavement must last only 2 years

Asphalt contractor here. Was just going to add that the price depends on difficulty. Your driveway was pretty simple: Straight passes, no subgrade for new sub base exc. Looks nice! They did a good job

@mayanksharma3651

Жыл бұрын

You must love your job

Was thinking in my head ‘will he use a thermal imaging tool?’ Then literally does it seconds later. This man is actual KZread treasure! Awesome guy honestly

Thanks for the great video! I really appreciate that you showed the price in the video. Not enough people do that. I mean, let's be real here, the cost of any project, big or small, for anyone is a very important factor in the discussion of whether or not that project even can be accomplished by the individual. Thanks again for sharing your years of experience with everyone!

There are few things in life as satisfying and enjoyable as watching real professionals do their thing. Thanks for sharing Chris.

I used to work with asphault specifically for 3 years and by watching this, it brought me back to that time. It’s very hot stuff and they guys def knew what they were doing! Great job Chris, looks awesome!

@bohskid1178

Жыл бұрын

@@TheClamy8911 i only lasted 3 years because I got heat stroke and almost died, I had no choice but to quit to save my own life! And I wasn’t just doing driveways, I was doing roads, mainstreets, intersections, parking lots, entire neighbourhoods and highways

Thanks for showing the invoice at the end. Getting a sense of the cost of a project like this is really helpful!

@chrisfix

11 ай бұрын

No problem

Awesome content, Chris. I like your venture into new topics! Really cool. Keep up the good work man, and take your time with the content, we'll still be here!

I actually do asphalt work and these guys are very professional and really know what they’re doing, I’m glad they could get the finish on that so nice, perfect!!

@ianwallace7

Жыл бұрын

I do as well, and have been for about 6 years. It’s good to see how other people do it bc now I know better ways to do certain things

@TecRuby

Жыл бұрын

man i do the asphalt testing when their doing a live placement

@NovaScotiaNewfie

Жыл бұрын

​@@ianwallace7 I hope you guys aren't in s crazy hot place. Can't imagine doing big jobs in summer in extremely hot places.

@ianwallace7

Жыл бұрын

@@NovaScotiaNewfie I’m in Oregon. It’s usually not too bad, although last year I worked in 118 and it was miserable

@spike3688

Жыл бұрын

I've been in asphalt for going on 20 years. Good quality job done by the paving crew and credit to you Chris for actually using the correct terminology as far as the asphalt goes.

I remember doing this job for summer work with my father as he was the driver of the dump truck and I would stay with the crew on site. These types of work is not easy and very demanding, also very interesting to get to know how its done imo. Amazing for letting people actually see how its done and explaining for people who might not have know or ever wondered how its done.

😂 I was not expecting to hear that intro when looking for driveway repairs! Dude, I randomly met you at a mutual friend's party almost a decade ago, just as this account was gearing up. You were stressing about the amount of time required to manage this, on top of your day job. Think it's safe to say you made the right decision re: prioritization! Beyond amazed at the success you've had. Cheers!

I used to work in asphalt and these guys did a great job

I don’t even fix things, I watch these for entertainment. Proves that this channel can make fixing stuff look entertaining! Great job Chris!

@eljasmakinen

Жыл бұрын

Me too😂

@keithmerle8756

Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing but one day I might use them to actually fix my cars

@charredskeleton

Жыл бұрын

About the same for me for every 20 Chris fix videos I maybe make one fix to a car lol

@Gavinpoe124

Жыл бұрын

me too

@SimplyAnAxolotl.official

Жыл бұрын

Me too 😅

Definitely an excellent job. And I’m sure everyone has noticed “who” is doing the work. In this day and age, I just think it’s worth noting.

As someone who helped the family paving business from age 11 to 26, I was prepared to judge hard. But these guys did an amazing job! Excellent work and service. Another tip for anyone interested, is to avoid turning your steering wheel on fresh asphalt when your car is not moving. My dad called them "power steering marks." He'd receive calls all the time saying the asphalt is tearing up. But it was simply due to the steering wheels being turned while the vehicles were stationary. Nothing major to worry about. The marks will iron out over time. But if you're picky about your finish, make it a habit to have the car moving before turning the wheel.

@DrSlipstream

Жыл бұрын

brother

@punk105

Жыл бұрын

@Billy William it's ok every now and again, it's more for people who park in the same place everyday and do it everyday and also I'd wait like a week. Just a guess

@evasek97

Жыл бұрын

@Billy William still wouldn't suggest that because that is hard on your power steering pump and can tear that up faster always try to be moving a little to help

@mondavou9408

Жыл бұрын

Especially true if you sealcoat the asphalt a couple years later.

@yungpotat0904

Жыл бұрын

same love asphalt and cars i was ready to judge hard

I didn't think I was gonna enjoy this at all but it was actually incredibly satisfying. I just got into my first home and I am watching all these kind of maintenance and care videos and I am like this is nice, I'd like that. Woah 4 hours and they did it that nicely :O I thought it was a lot longer process. That is totally worth the money! 5 bucks and a quarter per square foot isn't bad :O it looks amazing!

I have zero experience with tar, but my dad and I have done a bit of low budget concrete work. It takes two people, an electric concrete mixing barrel, a couple of trowels and a bull float, some 2x4s to build a perimeter, gravel for the base layer, and a couple pallets of Quikrete. For so few tools, it's a good way to accomplish jobs the DIY way. One guy is the designated mixer who fills the dry concrete into the mixer and blasts it with a garden hose while it's spinning to keep the mixer clean and the mixture at the proper consistency. He dumps the mixture into a wheelbarrow and hurries to repeat with the next batch while the other guy fills the space with concrete and packs it with trowels, leveling it and smoothing it as he goes. Once the concrete is level with the top of the 2x4 and you have a section large enough to work with, he gets a 2x4 and shimmies it across the surface to pack, level, and smooth. As necessary, he will skim a bull float across to keep the finish smooth across the whole section. Batch consistency is key. Dry spots and soup puddles will not help. It will not be fun. You will be sore, soggy, and tired. Embrace the suck and you'll get results that are shockingly good.

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

That is pretty cool! Thanks for sharing!

Normally KZreadrs are scared to change a style of a channel, but ChrisFix never lets us down.

@jackovxr

Жыл бұрын

Bro Chrisfix can make shopping look fun. lol

@variegatus4674

Жыл бұрын

@@jackovxr well, shopping for random bits and bobs like engine parts IS fun, right?

@deathstroke7316

Жыл бұрын

This guy could fix a broken barbie doll and still get a million views. He's a legend

@8015908

Жыл бұрын

His video format fits well with anything.

@jackovxr

Жыл бұрын

@@variegatus4674 Yes your right there

As a asphalt worker that does Highways, I love this video on how to do small driveways. Keep up the great videos!

@PolishedMobileDetailing503

Жыл бұрын

Boy that’s some hot shit. I used to paint lots as it was cooling down still, feet sticking to the ground 😂

@burneracc2567

Жыл бұрын

Aye man, I have a quick question. If asphalt is fresh, less than a day fresh, is it safe to let traffic through? It was done in front of my house and I would like to know if letting traffic onto fresh asphalt is going to cause it to warp or degrade faster. There are concrete curbs btw.

@Markon2

Жыл бұрын

@@burneracc2567 yes, most of the time the asphalt is below 100 degrees within 1.5-2 hours and it is safe to put traffic on that day. Just don’t twist and turn your tires on it while it’s still fairly fresh and you’ll be fine!! Sometimes we put highway traffic on the asphalt right after we finish paving to open the road for the day then come back and finish at night. You’ll be fine!

@burneracc2567

Жыл бұрын

@@Markon2 sweet, thanks!

@Markon2

Жыл бұрын

@@burneracc2567 no problem!

Sat through this entire vid it was literally that satisfying. Theres nothing like a fresh Driveway after years of abuse to a previous.

Awesome video from someone who has also worked a lot in their driveway in which it was about the same condition

From Automobile repairs to straight up general construction videos, this dude is an absolute legend. Keep up the good work!

@ImFromIowa

Жыл бұрын

Next video might be how to clean &/ or organize your garage.

@Navalbird_48

Жыл бұрын

​@@ImFromIowa That is a valid point with me making my own dune buggy.

@ImFromIowa

Жыл бұрын

@@Navalbird_48 good luck with that!

@Navalbird_48

Жыл бұрын

@@ImFromIowa Thanks. Also, I need suggestions on what frame material I need to use.

Nice! Properly sealcoating and crack filling is very important. People fail to understand the importance until it’s too late, and are surprised by the contractor’s price to repave. Nice job taking on this big task by yourself!

@klyded8523

Жыл бұрын

Nah seal coating your driveway is a scam and does nothing.

@jedknutson8373

Жыл бұрын

@@klyded8523 agree... what about the millions of miles of roads/hwy's out there that never see this at all...does absolutely nothing and is just an appearance/cosmetic fluff that people think looks good and is essential...

@drewerotic

Жыл бұрын

@@jedknutson8373 i get how it can be seen as a gimmick but there’s been years of trial and error to prove otherwise. The keys to this are properly sealcoating as well as proper asphalt installation. If your base material fails, maintaining it will do nothing. Roadways would be far too expensive to maintain in the proper way. Sealcoating every 2 years would cost taxpayers a fortune. You will often see rural areas sealcoat their long highways once in a while

@fierysmokes6195

Жыл бұрын

@@klyded8523 no your wrong it’s a scam when the company water’s down the material then it does nothing. I proper sealer mix will protect your drive way from all elements such as water, oil spills, UV, etc..

@klyded8523

Жыл бұрын

@@drewerotic wrong. I work in the oil industry and we sell this shit. Pouring this on top of asphalt, does nothing to prevent cracks or preserve the asphalt. The black liquid is similar to what the gravel in asphalt is mixed with. Adding more on top after the fact will do nothing.

This is a full well presented documentary! I just love your videos

I like any workers that clean their tools/equipment right after they finish using them!

Yet another great, satisfying video! A few more do-it-yourself tips for maintenance: After a year or two the new asphalt will slightly shrink and may pull away from the driveway door, leaving a large gap. Driveway filler is readily available from the hardware store and you can easily fix that yourself. If weeds take root inside some cracks, the best solution is to use a blowtorch to burn the weeds and kill the roots, then apply a sealer. Aside from causing needless pollution, weed killer just doesn't work well.

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!!!

As a Civil Engineer I approve of that company's work, they did a dang good job, I was happy to see them take the time to actually get all the small details instead of just ignoring it like alot of contractors do

@miochkasugai3246

Жыл бұрын

It would be very helpful if you could fill us in on the small details you are talking about.

@1Legofilms

Жыл бұрын

If I had to take a guess as an E1 for a state DOT, namely snapping string lines for the edge of the driveway and for the concrete sawcut. Remembering to use water when compacting the quarry processed rock (in my state we call it crushed surfacing top course), taking care to preserve the original subgrade, taking the extra step to use the paver as a grader for the quarry processed rock and even running the plate compactor over the finished asphalt

This is def helpful. I am buying a house here at the end of the month and the driveway is a mess and will need to be torn up and redone. =) Thank you for sharing the work done on your home.

Sometimes I watch these videos just for the entertainment value. In addition to the great info. Thanks man.

@chrisfix

3 ай бұрын

Glad you find the videos entertaining and informative! Thanks!

The fact that you actually showed the price breakdown, was the cherry on top!! Nobody ever does that, so thank you!

I just started putting videos out to help with anxiety and homework. Relaxing sights and noises. It helps me a lot. Hope it helps you too

We see and we feel all the passion of this guy.... excellent chanel!!!

A great video! Thank you, Chris! I have a horseshoe driveway and I always wondered how much approx to dig up my 1978 4" driveway. I just fixed a few pot holes with Perma Patch, then I seal coated with Black Jack Drivemax 1000. My driveway looks a lot better. Hopefully, I am good for at least 5 years.

@chrisfix

10 ай бұрын

I did the same with mine years ago and it lasted a good 5yrs so hopefully same for you.

Holy crap! 6k for that? And 4 hours?? That's incredible! Great team, and thank you for sharing. We need it done too. I don't know if we could find such a good crew for that price but this helped me conceptualize the work.

As a road worker from the Netherlands, it is very interesting to see how people in other countries work. They did a great job and it is definitly a strong construction. But in the Netherlands this would not be accepted due to little details like they did not apply an adhesive layer between the sides of the garage/sidewalk and the asphalt. This layer ensures that the asphalt wont let loose/crack over time. Nevertheless a great video and i hope you will be happy with your new driveway!

@amadafaka

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering why this wasn't done. I have sent this when pot holes are fixed on the roads.

@CarpaccioSalad

Жыл бұрын

Dont quote me on this but im pretty sure with our Harsh winters in certain regions in America the adhesive isnt required... The concrete will crack anyways due to the changes in temperatures..

@santumi2298

Жыл бұрын

Netherland avg temps are about 1->24C. New Jersey is like, -5C to 35C. It's gonna crack regardless

@tommirasanen9597

Жыл бұрын

@@CarpaccioSalad Concrete should not crack due to the changes in temperatures. If this happens the weather conditions weren't taken in account. This should be avoided by adding porosity into the mixture of concrete. Porosity in concrete avoids cracks caused by water freezing in concrete (freezing water expands and causes the cracks if we are focusing on weather conditions).

@HaasGrotesk

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I live in Sweden and we use adhesive aswell. And also the people saying asphalt crack because of temp. No it doesn't.

I work road construction paving roads and highways. Great video and loved seeing these guys do an amazing job on the driveway. Now you just gotta do a burnout when it’s settled as dry to welcome it to the family ♥️🤙

@chrisfix

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! And maybe soon :p

This was a very satisfying process to watch! I can't believe it only took 4 hours. It looked like a multi-day process as they were going through it. That crew was clearly very professional and knowledgeable. Thanks for putting this video together!

@yannikpoppinga6429

Жыл бұрын

Nope only in america in Europe is REALLY BAD WORK

@gr6e

Жыл бұрын

I think it was just the paving part that took 4 hours

@ProjectStreetRoyals

Жыл бұрын

@@gr6e It is possible I misunderstood, but I don't remember now lol!

@VanSanProductions

Жыл бұрын

@@gr6e for the machinery and crew they had, they could have paved 100m of asphalt in 4 hours. this would be a very quick job for those guys. the stuff they did doesn't take long when you have the right tools, especially a tiny driveway.

@neinorb

Жыл бұрын

Look at the grass before and after, it's greener than it was. So I guess it took a few days

from cars, to sinks, to driveways, Chris does it all! Congratulations Chris on a new driveway! edit: ever think about the fact that we drive on parkways and park on driveways

@huntmine2343

Жыл бұрын

Damn real shit

@Trashboat67

Жыл бұрын

Bars

@radityafauzan8208

Жыл бұрын

boats, and also fishing too

@Louganda

Жыл бұрын

@@powerstrokehd1003 that would be a great name lol

@XShadowCatzX

Жыл бұрын

@@radityafauzan8208 true

Great and informative video! I'm about to get estimates to replace my driveway which is about half the size of yours, and this was a great way to see what goes into the process and get an idea of price, thank you for sharing! I think $6,000 is good for the work they did, and it looks great! I was so afraid it was going to be more like $10,000 or more, but this gives me hope that hopefully mine won't be more than $5,000-$6,000. I will be a happy girl if it comes in less than $4,000. Fingers crossed!

@daniel.s844

8 ай бұрын

is your old one concrete or asphalt to be removed ?

What a job that lays behind something we take for granted every day. Wow!

It's important to note that a brand-new driveway adds value to a home when its being sold. Also, that name they put on the work order had me in tears!!! Nice to see you posting content again! Glad you're feeling better!!

Chris has taught me to fix my brakes, change my oil, replace shocks, fix my bathroom sink, and repair my driveway! You sir are invaluable

@hi.mestrada

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget he also showed us how to repair our boats. 😏⛴

@sfafsashfdh6589

Жыл бұрын

and buy used car

@deathstroke7316

Жыл бұрын

I even changed the piston return springs, the blinker fluids and the winter tyre air.

@antonzlo

Жыл бұрын

@@deathstroke7316 and the muffler bearings!

new chrisfix video is like a skill unlock. Its such high quality I feel capable of doing whatever. Chris make a shed video or remodel a bathroom im here for it :D

Amazing job! Thanks for sharing all the process.

Great stuff! As a DOT asphalt roadway and plant inspector, this is spot on! Should last for years. Well done edit: also, imo this crew is top notch, as is the well informed content. thx!

@crazyman238

Жыл бұрын

edging should have been done better ngl, shouldnt of just used the loot but a tamper to get the edges tighter and more compact to make a nice 45 degree. for roads it doesnt matter but on a driveway it changes how good it looks by a ton

@crazyman238

Жыл бұрын

@@sonofagun5305 it looks good no doubt however proper edging of the asphalt makes straighter lines so the edge wont look wiggly after the edge is covered with dirt

It’s amazing how the fresh asphalt makes the color of the cars pop compared to before.

This is awesome. I’m convinced you can literally fix anything 🔥

I will be moving close to Morristown NJ soon and was debating on redoing the driveway before I move in. I was balking at the idea thinking it would cost so much. Thanks for the inadvertent recommendation on a good paver nearby!

This is amazing, Christopher Fixtopher! And I also can't believe you only paid 6k for what could easily be a 10k or 12k job. Those guys killed it, real pros at their art! 🔥

Honestly these guys did a really good job. Props to them!

@cuh720

Жыл бұрын

YeAh I would of done my best knowing this dude would post on KZread for million of views

@nofiltersenzafiltro9596

Жыл бұрын

bloody mexicans haha

Awesome driveway, Mr. Fix. In my area one may get a well and properly paved driveway, and one may not. It's terrible the lack of work ethic in the area I currently reside in. But it doesn't matter... we're moving back to our home in Florida where most all driveways are concrete, and into a house with a new driveway. It's going to be great. And we don't have to worry about paying people hard-earned money for potentially shabby work. Anyway, I'm envious of your perfect driveway... it's great. Funny thing... I watched one of your vids around 6-8 months ago and thought, "Man, Chris needs a new driveway... that one is looking a bit used at this point." Yeah man... take care of that puppy! Really good work by people who truly care about the work they do is getting more difficult as time goes on, it would seem. Sad, but true. Thanks for sharing, Chris.

It’s fun and satisfying to watch doing all these awesome videos

I’m glad you mentioned the plywood under the jackstands. I was worried for 80% of the video then you addressed it. You are a true master of educational videos.

Chris Fix here! Today we're getting our hands dirty with marriage counseling, and I'm talking about a complete rebuild of patience and trust. Stay tuned for the before and after!

@sv8313

Жыл бұрын

Chris Fix really can fix anything

@curtis6799

Жыл бұрын

LOL he could actually pull it off

@gregalbing7218

Жыл бұрын

Out with the old... and in with the new!!

@cameronupton4259

Жыл бұрын

@@gregalbing7218 this made me laugh a little to hard bro😂😭

So satisfying and inspirational! I love this channel! Thumbs up!

Love seeing professionals at work... so satisfying

This man went from cars to real estate 💪😁

@DevotedDom

Жыл бұрын

It's all about growth !!!

@jekabsbukss_sim

Жыл бұрын

@@DevotedDom Yes!! Ive been watching this man since 2015, i was 7 years old but this is the only channel i never gave up on.

As a roadway inspector, I appreciate this video. Another fantastic job Chris :D

@Tha-mountain

Жыл бұрын

How well did he do?

@jap153541

Жыл бұрын

@@Tha-mountain grading and placement were good. Can't be sure of of temp which, if it's too high will result in his paved driveway looking like a gravel driveway lol. I would have used s9.5 instead of an intermediate mix but other than that, looks pretty damn good.

@cleanearth6238

Жыл бұрын

For a guy that works on a lot of cars he didn't make a oil Bay any drainage he should have made it out of concrete... Oil and gas fun fact eats through asphalt because gas can eat through tar I've laid hundreds of thousands of tons of asphalt for the government... And the number one scary thing is that guy cutting that concrete with the saw no mask man the silica that creates from that dust gets in his lungs not smart I know he put water on after I watch the video but at first he dusted all those workers and himself....The whole driveway should have been plate tamped with water for a higher compaction rate he'll have sinkholes.. we used to have to get our roads at 99% compaction rating and they would be tested with this guy he had this yellow box he would set it on the ground had a radiation badge because it uses some type of device to tell the compaction of the dirt... So I think he's missed a lot and I think he really wasted his money put in asphalt .. But these are my opinions take them as you will....

@Tha-mountain

Жыл бұрын

@@jap153541 oh thx

@jap153541

Жыл бұрын

@@cleanearth6238 I'm that guy with the "yellow box" aka troxler nuclear density test lol. Now the standard is 98% across 5 tests with none of the scores being lower than 95% for that test section unless overruled by the resident engineer. At least in NC.

Didn't think I'd be interested in a driveway renewal since I live in an apartment, but this was very entertaining Christopher Fixtopher!

Looks great! I remember in 1993 my dad had our 75 foot driveway paved, such a big job but so worth it. Easier to work in my truck, and easier to clear snow off.

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m not looking forward to the snow. The idea of dragging a shovel over my beautiful driveway hurts haha.

@journeyon1983

Жыл бұрын

Exactly Dan. Especially the ease of snow removal part you mentioned.

@ESPonMe

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix get a flame thrower

@shahzaibsansi7848

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix you leaked ur address

Damn, I'm glad you showed the price, thats not actually bad at all, I was expecting a LOT more. My driveway is the same size as yours and I live in a lower cost area as well. Good to know when I start my project! Thanks man!

@salvadornevarez7934

Жыл бұрын

Whats ur square ft? I paid 10 grand for 1800 sq ft with 2.5 inch

The one channel that i enjoy rewatiching videos.

nice! will look even better once the edges grow and blend in

Chris. Your videos are so well done, never overdone. You have a clear talent that many on this platform lack. I’ve never enjoyed a driveway video more, and I don’t even HAVE a driveway

@eathans_small_engines8665

Жыл бұрын

Man mines just gravel 😂😂

@noobinho8882

Жыл бұрын

@@eathans_small_engines8665 same 😁 imagine i do my car repair on gravel and my trolley jack get stuck or dragging the gravel with it. that a pain dude 😅 but still i continue

@eathans_small_engines8665

Жыл бұрын

@@noobinho8882 oh I know🤣 it ain’t great but it works

you are a better specialist in repairing roads than European road companies!

I'll be sure to get all of these tools and machines, and i'll be replacing my driveway in no time

This was an awesome change of pace. It shows your fans that you aren't just some content creator that gets paid to make content. You're a regular guy like the rest of us.

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed. I am literally just like everyone else. I just happened to think of filming it to help others and it got big. Never expected this. Heck, for the first few years of making videos, KZread didnt even have a partner program or pay people haha. It was always about helping others learn because I wanted to be able to share that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a project!

@edboker696

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix absolutely agree, its about helping others. I've used your videos to help myself with my own vehicles in the past. More often than not I just watch because you're so informative with each step of the process. I'm not even needing to watch because of a project of my own just enjoy the information.

I hope you gave that team a 5 star review, they did a fantastic job, including the area where the walkway was damaged. As always, keep up the great work.

@KarrasBastomi

10 ай бұрын

Without giving them 5 stars, Chris probably already make their customer service work overtime from the exposure.

the driveway looks awesome, time to give that garage a makeover!

What a car collocation you got there Chris ❤

@chrisfix

3 ай бұрын

And they all need something haha

Chris, that's a great deal on some great work! And 4 hours to put in? That's amazing! Congratulations!!! That's going to be way safer and you'll enjoy it every time instead of being frustrated. Happy for you brother!

@briansmobile1

Жыл бұрын

At 0:40 I call those "caster canyons." In my new house the relief cuts were substituted with HUGE edging corners. I'd about dump the drawers out of my cart, box, or whatever every time I'd creeper over them. In the new garage I have legit relief cuts done by a concrete saw like you had trim your sidewalk. SO MUCH better!

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! And yea the "caster canyons" destroyed one of my tool boxes so I had to get that fixed! It bent where the casters attach to the box! Crazy!

I was going to talk about using a plate under jackstands, but he mentioned that! One thing that’s important to be careful with is gas or diesel getting onto pavement, they eat away at asphalt. Enjoyed watching this and really related to how satisfying paving is. I do paving work with my dump truck, I work on a lot of parking lots, streets, and highways. Never seen a driveway done so it was fun to watch and I’m glad to see that they still take all the same precautions on a smaller scale.

@ArsenGaming

Жыл бұрын

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ No

@mauduran01

Жыл бұрын

So does coolant

Many years of work posting things big and little. So many reasons you are successful.