"Are you admitting that your trees flooded his property.?" That's pretty much where the conversation ended.

@highrob7399

2 жыл бұрын

I mean...doesn't that technically mean he can be charged for his property causing damage to another persons property? Like if a tree at my house falls over on my neighbors? - He did change his tune when that was said though.

@LordAnorak

2 жыл бұрын

A bit after that he even says that his property line is on the other side of the trees... they're not even on his property so he has no say over them at all. He's a male Karen and doesn't even know what he's talking about, which is about the same for most other Karens too.

@StephenCarmona

2 жыл бұрын

He realized he could be on the hook for the entire job. 🤣

@yackomistses4390

2 жыл бұрын

That was great stopped him stonecold

@alexlewis8143

2 жыл бұрын

@@highrob7399 if the tree is dead or Disease yes but if not like those trees it's an act of god. If it falls. There's tree thats alive next door its so pretty but so close to. My house i want gone but if I just go to town on roots i am making it die and it's now dangerous more so

that guy shut up real fast when you asked him if he's admitting "His" trees are what caused the property damage and the building flooding

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I was trying to throw the ball back in his court so to speak.

@adamdlong

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey, all of it seems unnecessary. Why not just tell him he is on your worksite and he needs to leave and that if he refuses you will call the property owners and police and have him removed?

@dphillips705

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamdlong he could have you know for insurance and liability reasons

@xcalibertrekker6693

3 жыл бұрын

When the arrowed showed the property line was 25ft away it looked as if most of the trees where not even on his property.

@brandonhaines1920

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamdlong the guy was obviously ignorant and didn't look like he was threat to anyone. So why not show him what they are doing and teach an ignorant person. It is no different than teaching a kid not to play with fire and why it is dangerous.

That moment when he realized he could be liable for damage caused by his roots was priceless.

Retired law enforcement and I have to say, that was a fantastic balance of de-escalation and standing your ground. You don't get those skills anywhere but experience putting in the time. I like your channel as much for that stuff as I do the learning about your trade. Oh, and the inside scoop on chainsaw deals...

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that👊 and thanks for your service.

@watertriton

2 жыл бұрын

am a service technician going into customer facilities all the time. de-escalation is so important most people are awesome but every once in a while you get that guy that just cannot be reasoned with. I am always looking for better de-escalation techniques.

@jk7140

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey no offense to the good apples but cops could learn a lot about de-escalation from tradesmen. I'm convinced that police should at least have experience in public facing trades or service where violence is an absolute last resort, or that it should be an ongoing requirement. 1000 hours of that would do better than 5 years of training. You did great handling that situation by the way, well done man

@rangerbill9536

2 жыл бұрын

First time viewer, I am very impressed!! LOVE your eye to detail. I plan on subscribing after I post this. You have a great team! Liked the chainsaw tip!!!

@probablynotmyname8521

2 жыл бұрын

And as a legal professional i can tell you that it was a very silly thing to do. In this case it was lucky that it did deescalate. However, in general, legal speaking, you should never talk to neighbors about what you are doing. You are opening the client up to potential legal liability. If the neighbor wanted information he should have talked to the client.

Mr. Karen is so worried about the roots being cut, but he doesn’t want to take responsibility for the damages they cause.

@hirokawiti4932

3 жыл бұрын

They're called Darrens.

@MikeGSJR

3 жыл бұрын

@@hirokawiti4932 we call em Oh Henrys...

@paulcollins9839

3 жыл бұрын

@@hirokawiti4932 It's a shame the world is full of Karen's & Darren's, god help us.

@scvic2006

3 жыл бұрын

Wanna take a guess how Mr. Karen votes? I'd bet one whole freedom dollhair I know.

@Delta9SFBay11

3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Karen Snowflake

"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." Mark Twain

@christophergarr2074

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Twain was a genius.

@monsta.5261

Жыл бұрын

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As a horticulturist, the small amount of damage done to the root mass of the tree should not harm the tree as a whole. The spruces do go dormant in the winter, which looks like when the project was done, and is the normal time for these trees to be dug for retail sale. The damage done to the roots will actually promote new feeder root growth.

@Jrez

2 жыл бұрын

We definitely killed a massive tree that stood af the edge of our backyard for decades by tilling the topsoil, so sad because we loved it so much and never would have thought it could have happened.

@PatrickMJr

2 жыл бұрын

As an apprentice arborist, I can even concur that damaging just 1 root offshoot won't hurt the tree too much.

@GlorifiedGremlin

2 жыл бұрын

That really depends on the tree though. Some are really sensitive to root damage and die a couple years later

@GlorifiedGremlin

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jrez Was it an Oak? They do that sometimes lol

@Jrez

2 жыл бұрын

@@GlorifiedGremlin Not sure, it was definitely deciduous but whether it was oak, elm, or ash, I couldn't say for sure without a bunch of references. The original owner of the home in the 60s was a park ranger or something like that and planted about 15 different trees on basically a 1/8 acre property including two different apple trees and a lemon that I believe crossbreed with nearby grapefruit and makes these giant delicious juicy lemons which cannot be beat by anything storebought. My family ended up taking out at least 6 or 7 of them because they were tangling with power lines and various things (one was within inches from a fence and dropped these spiky round balls which were annoying to step on barefoot.)

I love the " so are you admitting these are your roots and they caused flooding damaged to this property"

@Tanks_In_Space

3 жыл бұрын

But he was lying as they didn't caused flooding damaged to this property. It was the bad grading

@541beausham

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tanks_In_Space yeah but if the roots didn't ruin the drain pipes then they would of been able to work somewhat still but after time they fully failed! I would of told the guy I was taking him to court just to see his face change

@Tanks_In_Space

2 жыл бұрын

@@541beausham If you watched the full video you knew the roots didn't ruin the drainpipes, it was the gradient of the ground that caused the rainwater on the ground to flow towards the walls and flood the cellar ... as he explains at the start. They replaced the drains to put in a "french drain system" not because they were failing .. he just lost his temper a bit and started lying to impress the neighbor.

Never argue with an idiot..they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

@gurgisgutters725

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah! I just posted the same quote and then saw yours. My wife told it to me🤣

@smk3390

3 жыл бұрын

that is a great quote to keep for the future.

@tonyfubu

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Twain

@therobable1

3 жыл бұрын

I just tell people to take it up with the city or person who contracts us. They usually shut up after that

@sebastianspalding5016

3 жыл бұрын

haha very true sounds like my neighbour!!!

So if his property line is 25' away then those are not even his trees.

@lambition

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, what I was thinking. LOL

@DukeCannon

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@bryanl4877

3 жыл бұрын

So in essence, he planted trees as a privacy screen on someone else’s property and then bitches when they have to deal with the damage the trees caused. I would’ve taken all the trees down so that he could stare at the side of my commercial building. Possibly with a one finger salute spray painted on it for Karen/Ken!

@bryanl4877

3 жыл бұрын

@@LegendLength oh ok thanks. Well either way, once those roots and or branches cross over the property line and cause problems or not. The neighbor has the right to trim them back or remove them from their property. People should take that into account when they plant trees as a privacy buffer right against their property line and at a minimum allow for the full crown of the tree not to encroach.

@thomasblaine3193

3 жыл бұрын

What he cares about is how it looks not responsability

"The details make a lot of difference". How very true. I love seeing tradespeople who take pride in doing a great project. I wish there was more of you!

The main taproot on a pine tree that size is probably around 12-18 feet deep, those trees will be fine

@geraldtakala1721

2 жыл бұрын

Those look like spruce which are shallow rooted

@andrewalexander9492

2 жыл бұрын

I saw spruce and a hemlock (I think) but not any pine.

Anything on, under, or above the ground that extends over the property line can be cut off. I know. I cut my neighbors roots because they extended under my driveway and were destroying my driveway. I removed them to place a new driveway, and the branches hanging over my driveway, which is 100 ft long. The trees died and the neighbors took me to court. They lost. The judge told them exactly this : Anything on, under, or above the ground that extends over the property line can be cut off by the owner of the other property.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry you had to go to court- very cool you clearly won-but still lost your time going. That part sucks.

@TheStevedie

3 жыл бұрын

This I believe varies by state/county. I could be wrong. I tend to lean towards this but there are times when it shouldn't. It really just depends on how much of a douche the neighbor wants to be.

@johnr1350

3 жыл бұрын

There are some states that give property owners permission to trim on their side, but the trimming cannot cause enough damage to kill the tree. If the tree dies, the trimmer is held responsible for not only removing the dead tree from the neighbor property, but also replanting a new tree.

@jameshoekzema3172

3 жыл бұрын

I, in Michigan, have been told same as John said

@AStanton1966

3 жыл бұрын

I believe there is a common courtesy. If your neighbor is going to trim your limbs over his property, he should tell you that he is going to. When the power companies around here trim trees, they drop letters in everyone's mailbox and ask if you have any problems with them cutting your trees.

You handled the neighbor brilliantly. You could have gotten irate, but you kept your cool, did not get snarky, and won the day. Well done.

@pats9414

2 жыл бұрын

Why would he get irate?

@mushroommcfarmer1766

2 жыл бұрын

@@pats9414 well a normal, stable, healthy thinking individual probably wouldn't get irate. But Mr. Karen had a confrontational, accusatory tone and approach, and lots of folks wouldn't have kept their cool about it.

His attitude changed fast when asked if he was taking responsibility for the damage caused by his roots lol

I guess that this guy has never seen a tree growing through a stone? Roots can break through damn near anything. In Rural areas roots cause thousands of dollars in septic damage every year.

@Runner-Boy

3 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah I had to remove a root from a dead tree it took an hour to cut out since the axe couldn't get where it was

@DATWagonator

2 жыл бұрын

@Cinda Oppenheimer you since you commented.

@katylucyb1

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have any trees on my property but the neighbors all have huge deciduous trees with massive root systems that caused my sewer line to collapse so I have to pay to replace the entire line. I also had to replace my sidewalk in front because tree roots were causing upheaval of sidewalk and people can, and do, trip over it. I found out if someone tripped on uneven sidewalk in front of my house they could sue me. It was dangerous so that’s why I replaced it. All because of neighbors’ tree roots! $$$$ And in my county, Sedgwick county Kansas, I can legally cut all those tree roots, branches that crossed to my property even if it kills the trees. Just like he was talking about in this video. I try to treat others as I’d want to be treated so I just deal with it myself. You can’t change people, and they are my neighbors, so I try to get along. I’m not moving, I was born and raised in this house and I’ve paid it off. I just have to keep smiling 😁

@DATWagonator

2 жыл бұрын

@@katylucyb1 Did your neighbors plant the trees or are we talking about naturally occurring trees because I wouldn't blame my neighbors for trees unless it's dead and they refuse to cut or if they planted them and then it caused things years later. Acts of God are just that.

@Runner-Boy

2 жыл бұрын

@@katylucyb1 just drop some weed killer on your side of the fence it will stop any roots from growing

That bobcat description of your custom options is absolute gold 😂

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Classic

@garychandler4296

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey hilarious but took the second gag b4 I knew he was doing a parody!

@capoconstruction1961

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Using a new mini ex Takeuchi all day today and I saw this cat. I missed out

@michaelevans3135

3 жыл бұрын

All ways selling lol

@JarradBruessel32

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey you have me sold! I will take it!

Your "used car salesman" description of that Bobcat nearly made me piss myself. That seat is epic. Thanks for the laughs in a time where laughs are in short supply. :D

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean

3 жыл бұрын

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and if it IS broke, don't fix it!

@HappilyHomicidalHooligan

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaddyBeanDaddyBean If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and if it IS broke, grab either the WD40 & Sledgehammer (if it's supposed to move but doesn't) or the Duct Tape (if it isn't supposed to move but does)...

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean

3 жыл бұрын

@@HappilyHomicidalHooligan we need a tool to go with the duct tape, as a counterpoint to the sledge hammer. Hot glue? Staple gun? How about a framing nailer?

@HappilyHomicidalHooligan

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaddyBeanDaddyBean Oxyacetylene Welder...for those times it's a metal part and the tape just won't cut it and you don't have electricity for the MIG Welder...

@josechavarria6140

2 жыл бұрын

take my money

The best thing I saw in the video was the willingness of the host to learn from his past experiences and to listen to those affected/impacted by him doing his job. Respecting people, whether it be a concerned neighbor or his employees goes a long way, at least gives you a chance to resolve issues. Those seemingly small dignities, such as basic respect, often turns out to be the key to success, which I don't always remember myself. Having your kiddo make you a grilled ham and cheese sandwich ain't too shabby either! Good luck with your next agender.

I watch this every so often to learn how to deal with irate neighbours. It’s something I struggle with especially articulating myself when I am challenged. I’m working on it. Nice work

I’ve been working for years for my grandpa ... we do tree trimming. Well we’re on the job and usually we explain everything to customers and try our best to make sure that they understand the process we’re gonna do to not only be safe but also just so we don’t damage property. A little context I’m the youngest one on the job site around 16-17 at the time. I had been around it all my life been raised in in was training on saws when I was big enough to handle them. I was trained by my uncle on how to run ropes and I was the head rope guy so I had a lot of responsibility for the safety of the guys myself and the customers property. Well we’re out on a job working for a older couple and they watched us work that day cause we had to have the power line dropped to get the tree down safely so they had nothing better to do. My uncle is up in the tree getting ready to start dropping logs and I’m helping him with the ropes, my dad and the rest of the brush crew was finishing up the brush and the older guy walks up to me and ask me what I’m doing. He would come talk to me more than any of the other guys, I didn’t mind I like to talk but he was asking questions in that condescending way almost like he was implying I didn’t know what I was doing. But this time he asked me why I was being lazy and not helping with the brush and just standing there holding ropes like I’m stupid or something. That really pissed me off but I kept my composure and asked him, “ sir that swing set there you must have spent a good penny on that to watch your grandkids play right?” He said yes I actually did. I then turned and pointed out his propane tank that he used to heat his house and asked him if that kept him warm in the winter ... he said ya. I then looked at all the guys working with us and asked him if wants a hard worker to suffer a workplace injury or worse a fatality on his land. He said hell no. So I looked him in the eye and said each and every one of them things have been on my mind all day that it’s my responsibility to make sure nothing is damaged and no one is hurt. So if you would kindly step back to his porch I be doing my job. Well I figured he’d tell my grandpa and I’d get fussed at for handling a customer myself but something strange happened that evening when we went in off the job. We usually have a discussion about the day going over any incidents minor or major but usually we’re just setting there bullshitn until we got a even hr for the day. Well my grandpa pulled in in a real big hurry which was unlike him. So I just knew it was about the older guy complaining. He gets out his truck and looks me dead in the eye and ask me what happened... I told him and he looked at bit surprised. He said he figured the guy had me and my dad mixed up but then he pulled some envelopes out of his truck and each one was blank except the one labeled THE KID. Inside each envelope was a 30$ tip but inside mine was not only the 30$ but also a little vile of dirt, and a folded piece of paper. It wasn’t just any dirt in that vile it was a pice of dirt from Germany that his father had collected in wwll. The note said not to worry they had a mason jar full of it but that his dad would have liked to have met me that basically I showed respect while simultaneously standing my ground and explaining what I was doing. Needless to say I still get calls from the guy and I do most of his landscaping now.

@asantesamuel13

3 жыл бұрын

That's such a cool story, standing your ground and remaining calm has gotten me similar though less interesting results!

@GOGOSLIFE

3 жыл бұрын

Your grandfather and father should be proud of the way they raised you. You handled that situation with words much wiser than your tender years, and that man saw it.

@kimberly8185

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thats awesome

@dgexpressllc7450

3 жыл бұрын

Love your story! 👍Your parents must be proud! It is hard to stand your ground without offending after being insulted. I am still learning this myself!

@spielmitmir0

3 жыл бұрын

PARAGRAPHS.

The dude was nuts. You were way too patient with him.

@guytech7310

3 жыл бұрын

YT entertainment purpose for sure

Did a great job handling this situation. Thank you for always sharing these experiences to help us all learn from them.

You de-escalated that grouchy neighbor quickly and handled the whole situation masterfully!! Quite impressive, really!

Does he have permission to be on the property? Looks like he's trespassing....

@donbrutcher4501

3 жыл бұрын

Without a No Trespassing sign, no one is trespassing.

@digitalraider

3 жыл бұрын

@@donbrutcher4501 Couldn't be farther from the truth.

@donbrutcher4501

3 жыл бұрын

@@digitalraider Maybe where you live but not here.

@russellv6234

3 жыл бұрын

@@donbrutcher4501 You're both wrong. As soon as someone tells you or there is a sign. He never told him to go so he's not trespassing.

@digitalraider

3 жыл бұрын

​@@russellv6234 So if I go to a persons house and sit on their front lawn and read a book on a lawn chair. I am not trespassing unless they tell me I am? When it comes to private property you are always trespassing, Just depends on if the owner enacts it up you or not. you can be assumed welcomed to a place at first then be trespassed if they do not want you there anymore.

Did construction for decades. Would have told him get off my job site Period.

@ceedee8953

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

@GOGOSLIFE

3 жыл бұрын

A heavy hand is not always the best way to go. You attract more bees, the saying goes, and it's true.

@sherifnabil9663

3 жыл бұрын

Could end up getting sued by the neighbor. Granted you might win the case at the end or lose, but it’s not worth the energy. Diplomacy first, when that doesn’t work bring out the heavy hand.

Im so glad I've found your channel it's made me realize that I need to work on my temper I would have made that situation a lot worse so thank you for showing me and everyone else how we should handle this in the future.. Godspeed

I applaud you. You remained calm, stayed positive, and shut him down. Integrity is a wonderful gift to hold and have. Again, a big. salute

Difficult to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

@jakeo2600

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@richardfoster2699

3 жыл бұрын

Well, half armed.....

“Can I come help dig a trench?” This response probably helped ensure that the situation stayed defused. It was a hilarious comment completely out of left field. I definitely laughed at that one. But seriously, dealing with ignorant neighbors and others in a way that doesn’t make things worse is truly an art form. Well done, sir.

So, the court will see that his trees caused damage to the other person's property which will make him pay the bill.

@Ryuuken24

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much, guy is an idiot to even admit to that.

@Ryuuken24

3 жыл бұрын

@Cinda Oppenheimer Wtf, bitch, you high? Trees are garbage at making oxygen, plankton are the true heroes of the world.

@PurpleMcNuggets

3 жыл бұрын

@Cinda Oppenheimer Then you should have no problem tearing down your house to plant trees.

@arribaficationwineho32

3 жыл бұрын

@Cinda Oppenheimer why are you so oppositional? Live next door?

He says, "What do you think I thought?". You say, "Can I help Digg a trench?". Perfect.

"I don't believe that. I don't believe that even slightly." Cool, then I don't believe we have anything to talk about.

You’re a patient man, I would have asked him to remain on his own property and make better decisions where he plants future landscaping

@CrazyDogGaming

2 жыл бұрын

Legally he can not ask him to step off the property when he does not own it

@sudano9958

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously? You wouldn't be able to have a conversation with someone like an adult.

@jrbtz44

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrazyDogGaming What law exactly prevents you from asking him to leave? It doesn't mean you can force him, but anyone can ask that question.

@mattfischer5794

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrazyDogGaming legally he can its not his property but it is hes job site which is operating heavy equipment which he needs to maintain safety on meaning safety glasses hard hats etc. on job site anytime that stuffs there rando dudes neighbor or no have no legal right to be on the job site during operations and can be removed

I totally cracked up on your "improvements" to the Bobcat. I have to say that is certainly a "one of a kind" machine. Seems to me that your going under the principle of even if it is broke, as long as it still runs, keep running it. LOL

You cracked me up on the bobcat. That was funny. I love the way you stood your ground. I enjoy watching your work and your knowledge. Be Blessed

He was trespassing and complaining about roots infringing on another property owner. He even wanted your video as evidence. He has a lot of nerve.

@zack9912000

3 жыл бұрын

Only reason he acts that way is because no one stands up to his bs. We call the cops on people like that who are trespassing on job sites we do, he has zero legal say with what's being done. We tell people it's not their property and none of their business what we are doing and they need to leave or police will be called.. Also quite possible those trees are illegally planted too close to the property line

@imchris5000

3 жыл бұрын

real simple way to keep most them out the site put up a sign that says hardhat steel toed boots hivis and safety glasses required to enter. cut them off right at the start you cant be here its unsafe

@meyou245

3 жыл бұрын

@@zack9912000 Agreed. Should have told him to go F himself.

There was a time when people prided themselves for being good neighbors.

One of the first content creators I've come across that gets the volume correct on the music interludes.... kudos! Great content too...

You kept calm. You handled it well. Your a better man than most.

That’s exactly how to deal with naughty neighbors, professionalism wins always

@samaelsandalphon5600

3 жыл бұрын

A gate and lock prevents the problem entirely.

@mascoolarrow

3 жыл бұрын

And a camera lol

“Can I come help dig a trench?🤔” 💀🤣🤣🤣🤣

Mannn my respect to you brother!!!!! You kept your cool handled that situation It's an example for me .....

The final walk around is so important to good work, it’s amazing what you can miss from a machine.

“Love thy neighbor, but raise a hedge.” -Ben Franklin

@nmelkhunter1

3 жыл бұрын

Good fences make for good neighbors.

@jaxsonmac6827

2 жыл бұрын

"Ignorant people make bad neighbors" ~Me

That neighbour wasn’t even on his own property when he was demanding an explanation. Hilarious

@Sasquatch6987

3 жыл бұрын

'murica.

@MrIndyjoe

3 жыл бұрын

That guy should mind his own business. Total jerk.

@jimmychooquay

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrIndyjoe well in his defence he must have crystals the size of grapefruits, because personally if it was my trench I’d be worried he might fall into it! Lol. Accidents happens 🤷

@DaveyBlue32

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the kinda blowhard that needs a smack in his face! 😂😂😂

@DouglasCarnall

3 жыл бұрын

What could be more natural than a neighbour stopping by to politely discuss something his neighbour is doing that side of his property?

Just found your channel today. First year business owner. Thank you for the video and exactly how to operate yourself when a problem neighbor arrives on scene

Your comment on the custom updates to ur Bobcat has me laughing. And replies to the neighbor 😂Your humor is getting you a new subscriber 😂

I love how you could just see the oh crap moment “I may be liable for the damage “ And then turns into Mr. nice guy.

@joemonroe9456

3 жыл бұрын

HOw can he be liable if the trees arent' on his property?

@phredphlintstone6455

2 жыл бұрын

@@joemonroe9456 he can't. But, as he at first claimed that they were, its a reasonable question.

Those little roots and those tiny branches aint gonna hurt the tree.

@berettaboi

3 жыл бұрын

Certain species it could, but not cedars.

@John-lq7hs

3 жыл бұрын

@@berettaboi They are not cedar they are fir. It looked to me like they where outside the drip line and if that was the case it wouldn’t hurt any tree.

@REALfish1552

3 жыл бұрын

@@berettaboi Those are feeder roots out past the drip line with the exception of that 1 single large one. It's also well below the 1/4 rule for pruning branches and trimming roots. Plus, it's fall, so the summer stress is passed, the moisture content of the soil is a little higher, and worst case, throw in some fertilizer with only Phosphorus or higher P and it will help recover just fine. Almost no tree is so sensitive that touching any root will stress it beyond it's limits.

Stasiu...I can't believe how nicely the conversation with that guy went. NO swearing...NO threats...NO weapons...NO violence. Culture shock for sure.

You are amazing, Superman patience, with the neighbors.

Stan, most pines and evergreens dont like wet roots. Your work will probably helped the trees.

It would be funny if the building owners went after the “tree guy” to pay for the new system

You are extremely patient with that dude. Good job man. 🔥👏🏻

The trees were clearly on the businesses property. He obviously cared for himself and not really the trees. He just didn’t want to see the business the trees blocked. If the trees died he would end up seeing the business. That is really all he cared about.

@BH-lt5vo

3 жыл бұрын

I don't fault his concerns just his methods. If I had questions about a project near my property line I would never approach the contractors, but voice my concerns with my neighbor directly, it's just the right way to go about BEING a neighbor.

"Sir, my workmans' comp doesn't cover you while you are on my project. For your personal safety, you had better leave this project right now."

@johnwade1095

3 жыл бұрын

Are those safety boots? Step back 30 feet please.

Just found this channel and your interactions with the neighbor. Man, you were patient, calm and professional. In the face of such adamant denial or reason or the acceptance of cause and effect, you are our new champion. That gives us hope!

Good job guys! I like how you handled that guy. You did it the right way. You shut him down..loved it! I probably would have told him off.. I've learned from you. Thank you!

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Can't stoop to that level 🙏

I loved the way you handled this guy. Seems like a lot of situations like this start from a misunderstanding, taking the time to CLEARLY explain the situation seemed to diffuse it. No need to get in a shouting match, the guy with the knowledge laid it down and the misunderstanding party walked away informed. I also loved the papa bear bit. I'm newer to the channel, but I've seen you quickly jump on the guys about safety stuff and clearly you care a lot about them. That's pretty awesome.

I had a good size tree on my property line who’s root/trunk started to heave the fence between the properties. My neighbor came over and talked to me like a gentleman about it and I decided that I like my neighbor more than I liked that tree so I had it removed. He offered to pay half the expense but I refused and he agreed to pay to have his fence repaired. So that’s it.

@douglasmclean2802

3 жыл бұрын

And that is how adults handle a situation! I think you could give a course teaching others how to have a rational, healthy discussion with people. There are so many out there who could use it!

@kristilbilyeu7682

2 жыл бұрын

It was fully his responsibility to repair his fence. It was also very nice and generous that he offered to split the expense of removing the tree. You were right IMO to refuse his help on the cost. What I like best, however, about your story is that both of you acted like mature adults in solving an issue. Kudos to you and your neighbor, sir!!!

He didn’t like hearing “his trees” caused all that damage and that he would be responsible for damages. 😂 You should send him a bill just for laughs.

@jayzenitram9621

3 жыл бұрын

He changed his tune right quick when he heard "... so are you admitting that YOUR roots caused all the damage that caused their basement to flood?" All of a sudden he didn't know anything about that. LOL.

@danhoward9671

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayzenitram9621 So as soon as you brought up his liability of his trees, he was then on defense. I think I might have pushed a little harder on his liability and mentioned how the entire project gets documented from start to finish with extra emphasis on the damage caused by the tree roots. Mentioning perhaps, how you made the documentation for the clients prospective 'case'.

@gary_neilson1896

3 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't matter. You can't sue your neighbor because the underground tree roots that nobody can see or has control over causes damage to you property. Just like you can't sue your neighbor if their perfectly healthy tree had fallen over on to your house during a violent storm. That is why we have insurance.

@danhoward9671

3 жыл бұрын

@@gary_neilson1896 You can sue anybody for anything, winning the case is the trick. However, you are personally liable for what your trees do above and below ground, and, that is why You have insurance.

@gary_neilson1896

3 жыл бұрын

@@danhoward9671 Not if it is a healthy tree that you maintain. The rest is up to mother nature and is uncontrollable by the owner of the tree. If the above is true, then you wouldn't be liable in most cases. So when the neighbors healthy maintained tree falls on your house due to a strong wind storm, you can't hold your neighbor liable in most cases. That is why we have insurance. In this case the owner wouldn't be held reliable for the damage that the roots did to the other property because nobody can control how a tree grows its roots. This is referred to by the insurance companies as an act of god.

You are so good. My husband has worked for a few people over the years and he says that your videos are the best out there.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's the best to hear! Thank you so much super appreciate it

Nice job guys. I wouldn't have been as cordial as you were. God bless you guys. Merry Christmas and Happy New year.

He is literally complaining about trees not even on his property

@davidwillard7334

3 жыл бұрын

Who's ! Trees ! Are These !?

@davebrittain9216

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidwillard7334 The guy was just a busy body that needed put in his place. Before starting the job I would have known the property lines. I just simply would have asked him why he was asking about work that is not on his property. If he pressured with questions further I would have sent him to the city to look at the permit.

@mrsock3380

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why he even entertained him for so long.

@davebrittain9216

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrsock3380 I think people like this guy are a bit of a bully. They inject themselves into a situation to take some kind of control over it.

@diggity2966

3 жыл бұрын

@@davebrittain9216 Then get put in their effin place!!!

That was a clinic on how to handle a customer...it started to look like a a bad situation, but you reigned it in and got him to see the truth if the matter. Nice work Stan!!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin.- I had a feeling I would be having that conversation- so I was ready.

@timgerk3262

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey I was raised in your area, so appreciate your honesty. As an example for all your viewers though, better to have said nothing & played dumb. "oh, are those your trees, really?" otherwise, dunno, dunno, dunno. It 's your client who at the end of the day actually has a stake in it, and you might be responsible...eventually.

Thank you so much for all the great videos and tips. Also, the explanation about the tree crossing to the property line is very helpful.

I commend you Stanley for sticking up for your guys. First, there are not many bosses that are involved in the labor part of the jobs. Secondly your guys also need to be commended for respecting you as the owner of your company. Great work as always.

Are you kidding me. He’s a joke. When you asked him if he was admitting that his trees were damaging the building I laughed. So he has never seen any concrete being cracked from trees or whatnot?

@Beandiptheredneck

3 жыл бұрын

He knew Stan had him right then and there 😅 that was it, he lost that argument. now back home with your tail between your legs like a beat up puppy dog

That guy was such a dork......his family probably never pays attention to him so he has to get it somewhere. That's gotta be the lowest low to be a male "Karen". Good on you for having the patience and professionalism you had.

Well when he has a plumbing issue and they come to clear out roots, lets see if he decides to keep the roots in his lines and flooding or have them cleared out 😂! Love it, you handled that very professionally and excellent explanation!

You are on point with the final results people buy with there eyes seeing an end result like that makes the customer feel good about signing that final payment

Self lubricating I’ve heard bullshit in my day but that’s the best I’ve ever heard good one Stanley

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@cameronjellison2085

3 жыл бұрын

I had a guy who supposedly had 20 years in landscaping try to tell me that hedge trimmers were self sharpening

@mavv7088

3 жыл бұрын

@@cameronjellison2085 In one sense a properly set up hedge trimmer is self sharpening. The flat surface of the one blade rubs on the flat surface of the other blade and takes care of any burs in the direction. However the damage caused to the other face of the blade is what needs to be dressed (addressed:)) . The biggest problem is keeping the blades properly set up. That takes multiple adjustments every day, and wears the blades out a lot faster, than the normal set up. I suppose it depends on how much you hate sharpening the blades.

@cameronjellison2085

3 жыл бұрын

@@mavv7088 no, he had no idea how to adjust them. And he would yell at me for wasting time if I dressed the opposite edge with a file. He’d also yell at me for wasting time sharpening chainsaw blades. And the day that I hung the leaf blower up on a different hook than he’d designated for it in the trailer.

If he would complain to a stranger about something that he had very little knowledge of, imagine if you had to deal with him everyday. If he is married feel sorry for his spouse. You were super cool to that putz.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I think he just wanted some excitement and hopefully i could make his day a bit more interesting becasue he sure made my day more interesting. Happy Holidays!

@bjbrooks6659

3 жыл бұрын

Love the way you handled that. His tune changed as soon as you mentioned damage to the customers interior.

I love this,I really like the dirt monk.some of his stuff isnt how I would do things but his content is A1.been landscaping for years and dealt with neighbors like this guy

Nice work. Y’all clearly take pride in the quality of your work.

As a plumber. Roots is definitely a problem once they breach a pipe seal or breakage. There's no stopping it till your take constructive action. 100%

I like how he calls “roots” “rutts” 😂

@alliecollin1748

3 жыл бұрын

I don't 🇬🇧

@joshdyer3670

3 жыл бұрын

It’s like when people call loam loom

@kenmccaffrey5040

3 жыл бұрын

It’s like dirt with rutts in it.

@dantbay9

3 жыл бұрын

Roofs are also ruffs in the states lol

@rockriver15

3 жыл бұрын

He’s just an idiot tree hugger

Love your sarcasm about the bobcat! You done good with the neighbor. 👍🏻

Just want to say you handled the neighbor well, without strong words and peacefully. Great job.

I hope that neighbor appreciates how patient you were towards him and realizes how much time he caused you to waste explaining things you had no obligation to explain.

@patrickhorvath2684

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I would've pistol-whipped him with that handful of roots..lol

As a 25 year contractor, my first statement would be "Get the eff off my jobsite, we don't want you to get hurt."

@bones549

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. If that sob had tripped you know he would be suing you.

@rachelk5720

2 жыл бұрын

it is sad the 'neighbor' doesn't realize that roots grow and can sadly cause damage. Guess he didn't watch enough Hollywood films lol

Reminds me when I was doing a flood at 3am in apartments 3rd floor. Lady comes out demanding I stop because her child was asleep. Long story short I ended up threatening her with the bill husband quickly came and showed her back into her apartment and thanked me for my hard work. Lol

So his property is 25 feet away so those trees aren’t his away so I would tell him to pound salt.

@silentmajorityuscitizen9990

3 жыл бұрын

I'd cut the tree's down!

@arribaficationwineho32

3 жыл бұрын

@Cinda Oppenheimer so you are the neighbor

@mosipd

3 жыл бұрын

@Cinda Oppenheimer What's the reason those trees are there?

@arribaficationwineho32

3 жыл бұрын

@Cinda Oppenheimer curtsey!

@arribaficationwineho32

3 жыл бұрын

@Cinda Oppenheimer I did type “courtesy” which I do not want here, I typed CURTSEY, meaning I was snarking at your response.

Stan, I have to say that how you handled the customer is amazing and goes to show what an outstanding person you are. You explain to the nieghbor what was, going on while being firm with him. All without being a jerk. Thank you for what you do!

I sense a lot of sarcasm when doing the bobcat walk-around

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Who has sarcasm-lol

I love it when you were describing the features of your machine 😂😂

You should have tossed him off an active construction site. If he had a problem tell him to contact the buildings owner.

I was installing a sprinkler system at a customers house and a guy came out and told us to move our truck because it was too close to the stop sign which was across the street from his house. we moved it. then he tries to punk out one of my guys for standing there listening to him talk to me even though the guy interrupted me and my guys conversation. Some people are just brain dead and have no idea where their boundaries are and think they own everything including stuff not on their property.

Should rename this vid "Encounters with Obese male Karen" You are a better man than I Stan... that kinda stuff gets you laid out in the machine shop.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

That guy was a true City Slicker in my mind. but at least it all went well in the end.

@GregTGolden

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey if you think thats bad....install some fences. You'll have all the neighbors out bitching about every move you make, threatening to sue, calling cops, etc. I gave up doing fences, not worth the hassle. Every time my guys got confronted by someone I had to go out to the job to deal with it. I cant ask my guys to get yelled qt by stay at home karens, they have a hard enough day of work. Moral of the story, if they aren't the ones putting food on your table, their input has little value to me. So long as my customer is happy and we are following city rules they can whine all they want

You handled this neighbor like a champ. I work with an unnamed utility company, and deal with trees on our facilities constantly.. I learned to deal with the customers based on their approach. I have countless stories of customers with trees, shrubs/bushes around and on our equipment. I use to try to do all I could without damaging customers property on our facilities. Until I had a small tree limb push the door to an underground transformer off, and it landed across the primary and secondary bushings (can we say FIRE).. From that day forward I clear out a path (within reason) despite customers complaining. And I usually handle the situation just as you did, by letting them know their trees/bushes/shrubs have damaged or is damaging our equipment. I have also said it in it's simplest terms, "we plant poles, Not trees".. I could say so many things about trees.. Generally, if you let them know it's their fault, they don't stick around long after that.

We have this saying in Australia for people like that; Get rooted, mate!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a great saying👊

“I don’t believe those roots grew over there” 😂😂😂 some people just want to be ignorant.

@MrTinks01

3 жыл бұрын

I would have ended it there with "if You don't believe these roots grew over there, they must not be your roots then so no damage to your trees."

@ParadiseLandscapingGA

3 жыл бұрын

@Dirt Gear Co Trees always look for marker pins before they decide where to grow 😂

@Kenandlizabeehaven

3 жыл бұрын

This is a typical American response always looking for some kind of lawsuit this conversation would be over in a minute in Canada

@ParadiseLandscapingGA

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kenandlizabeehaven easy there Canada there’s at least 74 million folks that will get wild down here in a heartbeat 😂

This should be used as a showcase for de-escalation. Well done, that could have gone so much worse but by being prepared and staying calm you averted a disaster.

@pats9414

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a freaking normal conversation. People are so quick to blow up over anything.

"Don't quote me on it." - Stanley Genadek I'm sorry I quoted you.

I built fences and patio covers for 12 years. I know all to well about property lines. You handled that well. They always change their tone when you stand ground. When you coward down at all, it’s over.

WOw. You handled that so professionally. That you put the thought in BEFORE it happened? BRILLIANT.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I kind of seen the writing on the wall if you know what I mean.

Love listening to your thought process on figuring out these jobs.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Jim 👊

I checked out the link and gotta say, I'm impressed. The reviews say it all and the price says the rest.

i laughed a lot, and learned so much! Good job and Great JOB!!!