This guy needs a link to his company. He did a great job.

Seeing you guys meet Matt Risinger and Home Renovision guy made my day. These are the few guys I follow on YT and it's cool to see the builder community come together.

@kitchenerleslie8936

Жыл бұрын

Matt Rinsinger is a schill.

I have been enjoying this father and son dynamic and learned a few things myself. I appreciate the willingness to say, "You know what? It doesn't make sense to keep sinking money when we can hire a pro and move dirt faster than us." That speaks of y'all characters.

@LCCJ82

Жыл бұрын

When dad was trying to pull start the pump wearing out his arm, and son goes I remember how to start it. On off switch 😂

@trevorgreene5059

Жыл бұрын

@@LCCJ82 Then the dad go, "Really?" That was the best moment.

@goodtobehandy

Жыл бұрын

@@LCCJ82 that was golden😂

@stillnessbetween5103

Жыл бұрын

@@LCCJ82 As soon as I saw Predator, I thought: Oh no, I hope he doesn't do what I have done with my Predator engines....yep! He did.......

Ugh, MS In construction engineering / ground modification. Spent time as a Geotechnical Engineer. I've seen seasoned operators have to walk away and take 5 in soils like you have. It just becomes frustrating and you start hemorrhaging cash. Good fill and a good operator can be a lifesaver (and a budget saver). You guys do great work, and you know when to call in reinforcements. I am the same, I want to do it all myself. But a wise person knows when to get help. Your channel is wonderful, educational with what you are good at and knowing when to call in others.

That dog in the window needs to become a continuous meme/mascot throughout the project.

Kudos to Justin for seeing the job through the same day. Quite the change in scope of work.

@fredericrike5974

Жыл бұрын

That was rental dozer- he had rented it for the day to do a one day job he thought. Justin is solid gold- he stuck to his contract and delivered the job, period stop. Hope he gets lots of love and seat time- he's worth what he charges. FR

Big respect to Justin the Bulldozer guy. Being a solo contractor you end up having to work at least twice as hard to make sure clients are happy, because you're not well known, which means you're always going to be working harder than everyone else for possibly less.

@3nertia

Жыл бұрын

It's hard work but it's honest work

You guys should check in with the French Drain Man here on KZread, he would probably have some advice on a drainage plan for the property, which will be crucial to not have ongoing water issues down the line. With so much clay and a seemingly high water table, the water won't percolate through the soil fast enough to effectively drain, so you'll require a yard drain to divert the water elsewhere, such as into the storm sewer. By doing this, you'll ensure you have a nice solid lot to enjoy for all the years to come, rather than a lot that is often swampy and a breeding ground for bugs and mosquitoes.

@joedurkin8953

Жыл бұрын

Thats what I was thinking

@tonitomei6323

Жыл бұрын

That is EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT. It just hit's hardpan and that is it... SWAMPVILLE.

@roseymalino9855

Жыл бұрын

Where is any indication of high water table? They are on solid clay and there are street storm drains. It appears they had excessive rain which was contained by clay. If not for the hole they dug, the rainfall likely would have run off.

@ecospider5

Жыл бұрын

All 5 houses up hill from me now have water in their crawl space. I was lucky and put in a French drain a decade ago so the water was not getting to my foundation perimeter drain. It seems like it took 25 years of constant water for all the perimeter drains to clog. Mine is only dealing with water from storms that happen 3-4 times a year. So it is now only a backup for when my French drain gets overwhelmed.

@anonanon8252

Жыл бұрын

@@roseymalino9855 It’s not just since this rainfall, the property has been very soft and wet in all of the videos.

Wow. The amount of dirt that had to be removed was massive. That said, this place is very unlikely to have foundation problems like 80 percent of the homes in Houston.

@WickedIllusion1

Жыл бұрын

I was amazed... exact opposite problem we have in SE Michigan! We even all (mostly) have basements!

@7:26 "Really Dude??" I actually laughed out loud. Great video.

Respect for Brock!! Being videoed for hundreds of thousands of viewers and future customers... potentially millions of views.. That was a real gamble on his part! I would definitely give him a call if I lived in the area!

@StudPack

Жыл бұрын

His name is Justin! Brock is the rental company. Justin had his J&J Biddy Dozer at another job. Busy dude but super motivated and humble.

@adrianocastelo7289

Жыл бұрын

@@StudPack Hey guys, it looks like someone is using your name on telegram offering prizes. Please, check my comment on the water disaster video. I've got a warning email on my gmail account if you would like me to forward it to you. Take care and keep the working flowing!

The city is gunna come knocking if you don't get some silt fence up around the lot. Keep up the work guys! Always happy when you upload.

Time laspe is THE way to go with this type of work. The close -ups don’t do justice 😢 Long shots really show the amount of work these machines can do Love it! ❤

I don’t know if I laughed harder at Jordan not flipping the On switch or Paul huffing and puffing trying to start that thing lol

@fredericrike5974

Жыл бұрын

I was knocking on my screen trying to point out that red switch to them, but nobody paid me any attention! I about fell off my stool when Jordan finally got the hint! FR

@WiskeyFist

8 ай бұрын

The look Paul gave Jordan was priceless

this is the best series. Loved it how the dirt guy just knew that area over near the fence was going to be a problem first time he drove that dozer over it- felt it through the treads

It made me happy to see so many other people I recognized from KZread. Jeff Thorman looked very happy. Soil guy is nice to let you use the pump even if you decided not to hire him. Love the shot of the dog looking out the window. LOL. Justin was a trooper. I'm glad to see progress. Hope it didn't rain again before they fill could be put in.

100% getting in a pro was the smart thing to do. Being honest with your self about what skills you have and what jobs you can do effectively is going to save you a ton of money and stress in the long run. Keep at it guys... looking good.

@vannk73

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely this! I love the Stud Pack, but you guys can't possibly do everything and do it well. Your skills will definitely pay off in the long run, but it's wise to know your limitations.

about 8 hours in watching the pro struggle had to be a good feeling. Not because its hard for him, but because you realize you were right in hiring this out. You guys were getting pretty comfortable on the machine, but there's no replacement for years of experience and the knowledge of what to look for and when to adjust based on ever changing conditions. Coming along nicely boys!

Son willing to listen. Father willing to learn. Great job. Nough said!

Ditch the garage and have a duck pond instead.

@brianwelch4091

Жыл бұрын

😆

@thepinky9876

Жыл бұрын

Too Turnt Tony would approve

Glad y'all connected with Matt Risinger in Vegas!

Glad to see you guys hired someone to help out. The content is still great whether y’all are doing it or someone else as long as it gets filmed. Do get caught up thinking you can’t bring in experts! People who only film the work getting done on their house still get epic content out!

Justin is awesome! What a trooper. I'm sure he was re-thinking what he got himself into but he didn't back down from that challenge. I hope everyone shows him some love. That is one good and very knowledgeable man!

@robertwalter2841

Жыл бұрын

I'd want him on my team. We'll see more of him on this series, welcome !

@user-fg6eb2hn9x

8 ай бұрын

Good job and thanks for hanging in there with stud pack team. Kudos to Justin.

Paul and Jordan, You made the right move in hiring Justin to move all that wet, soft soil that was making a mess of your yard. The foundation is the key to the entire structure, You can not scrimp or try to shortcut this phase. This step is crucial to a stable and solid building. I hope the fill dirt will make things a little less messy and possible raise your spirits a little. Good Luck, and I know the Stud Pack is going to do this the right way, or as I call it, "The Stud Pack Way".

You may want to keep a close eye on the muddy runoff during rainy days. It can cause a mess for your neighbors and can also get you fined by the county. Might need a put in a silt fence around the property. 👍

@anonanon8252

Жыл бұрын

Great point! Make your neighbors want to bring you cookies, not call code enforcement!

@DankoStojanovic

Жыл бұрын

What would be the issue? Is it any water or just the fact that it would be muddy? I guess what I'm wondering is if they are allowed to just build the whole yard a foot above where it used to be.

@FaceFaceMan

Жыл бұрын

@@DankoStojanovic I was thinking the same thing after watching this video. Does the stud-pack house go from the lowest point on the block to the highest? I'm curious as to any relationships formed with the neighbors. A future positive could be property values go up, a future negative could be unforeseen drainage issues they never imagined. Hopefully their short access to the city drain will help when installing what will almost certainly be french drains to mitigate any runoff across property lines.

@poopandfartjokes

Жыл бұрын

@@DankoStojanovic being muddy is the issue I was talking about. Your neighbors won’t like you if their yard gets mud all over it. (Most likely) And the county/city won’t like it if mud gets in the roads or storm drains. These are not my personal opinions. This is from experience working in the trade. Yes they can certainly raise their yard. The only issue with changing the grade of your property is that you would have to make sure your yard doesn’t drain off onto the other properties. Basically your project can’t affect an existing property. Hopefully that makes sense. Not sure if I’m explaining it clearly.

@JobeStroud

Жыл бұрын

@@DankoStojanovic More or less you are making a ramp for water to pour off your property onto theirs. Dick move.

Great Job hiring the guy with the 455 Dozer.. He had moved alot of dirt to get to good dirt. what a day..

Remodeling a house myself. The saying "Whatever you think it will cost, triple it" is so accurate

All I can say is welcome to Houston Soil....it sucks. Word of advice ..... the foundation costs in that part of texas are tough......Always and I mean ALWAYS do more than one bore hole. It pays to know . As you found out your excavation costs are totally out of line with projections based on what you thought. It also screws up your disposal plans. once the selct fill is in place I would strongly suggest getting rid of the soil at that point. that way it wont mess with your construction of the garage and demo of the old house. This is the rainy season and if you thought Louisiana was wet, Houston can be just as bad

Yall are tackling real world challenges in real time, filming it, and sharing with us FOR FREE. Like what??? This has been nothing short of invaluable to us all. The fact that you aren't shying away or sugar coating these literal bumps in the road makes yall the real ones!

Joel Walsman, Perkins Brothers and the whole gang is here, this is just awesome!

I genuinely love the transparency the stud pack family has the genuine run downs and struggles and decisions to cope with and trouble solve stressful situations. I'm also grateful for the content you provide I am 26 yo Male from Australia who's father passed away when i was 15 and I'm currently looking to buy my first house weather it be as a investment or it to be a home is undecided yet but i must admit i live vicariously through your videos as i know that if my old man was still around we most definitely would have tackled something like this as you both are as the father and son duo. please keep up the great content i wish you both all the best and cherish that relationship use have don't let the stress of the channel or the house get in the road of that. I am and always will be a loyal stud pack subscriber thank you for the amazing and most importantly informative content.

@WickedIllusion1

Жыл бұрын

100% sorry for your loss NRNS Mike, but I agree the dynamic on this channel is great! Father teaching son and (sometimes) vice versa? lol

hahahaha loved that dog looking out the window

That "really dude!" Hit your dad hard 😆 🤣 😂 love yall guys. Keep grinding.. 💪 💪

Wonder if it would have been easier to put a trailer or large shed at back of property for temporary living and clear the whole lot at once?

That guy you chose is a ROCKSTAR!!! What a friendly and generous dude. Hey man - fingers crossed your business skyrockets!!

Guys, great call on hiring that out! No shame in knowing when you’re in over your head! Looking forward to the future videos!!

@kensherwin4544

Жыл бұрын

Any deeper and they WOULD have been in over their heads.

About 10 minutes ago I was wondering if there’s a new video… And BAM! Here it is. 😂😂 Oh the joys of building! Unfortunately, you never what to expect until you dig the hole. Be happy you do find an unground spring, that will really mess up your day. Carry on, glad to see ya guys back at it.

@bignamek

Жыл бұрын

I checked a few times today. I was like, "it's been about a week, they're glbound to upload one today." And then there it was haha

That picture of you with the Perkins crew makes me happy!

Jordan, please keep sharing the cost breakdowns! Would love to know how much the day of the dozer cost you. Then curious how much the fill was suppose to cost and what it cost you now. These are real life situations that happen to us every day in this industry that most youtuber's cover up and give viewers false expectations. Then when contractors show up, the homeowners believe what they saw on KZread was not holding back valuable information.

I absolutely love your channel. Don’t hesitate to post things that you think are mundane, I’d watch you guys install a fence post. I wish I was your neighbor I’d be at the fence all day.

@estephanina

Жыл бұрын

😄same, I'd be volunteering to help just to get the experience...and a return favor now and then😉

That is some insanely crazy soil. I can't wait to see how the fill in goes. This is an awesome series and thank you so much for bringing us along!

Lake Stud Pack? More like a Swamp... That soil, if you can call it that, looked nasty. And that bulldozer was a beast! I think it was a good call to let someone do the earthworks for you... some big progress was made.

Not sure why you'd haul off the top soil instead of using it to raise the grade for the entire property.. You're almost at water level so going higher would be beneficial.

@anonanon8252

Жыл бұрын

They can't go so far above grade with regards to their neighbors fences. Probably some regulations regarding diverting water onto neighbor's properties as well, which raising the grade would do.

@jakesteel3641

Жыл бұрын

@@anonanon8252 there isn't that much dirt when spread equally across the entire proper to divert water to the neighbors as most is on ground and not on ground run off. The property also needs tile/drainage pipe installed on ground.

Damn Jordan those camera shots of the dirt getting pushed were on point man, loving the series so far. Also I'm upset with youtube for not notifying me properly when this video was released. "18 Hours Ago" WTF IS THAT KZread. THE BELL IS CHECKED DANGIT. Also don't worry about the price if it's a place you plan on living in man. You only live once so let's make it right the first time. Love you guys love the content can't wait for the next video brother.

Wow! That's tons of work, literally! Every builders nightmare, running into conditions that are far more severe than originally expected. Good news is it looks like you guys have a handle on it. Good luck with the rest, we'll all be watching! Thanks for taking us along!

Another fantastic video. Probably the best DIY on the net. You're growing at a fantastic rate and I couldn't be more happy for you. Keep it up!

This is already the best build series. Awesome to see your positive attitudes and honesty with the challenges. Keep up the work, we're rooting for you!

Great lesson here some times it costs way more to do it yourself than to have someone help for the right price. And that earthwork guy earned his money, what a great video. Looking forward to seeing what comes next

Had to do a basement foundation once on a lot that seemed to be 99% loose coarse sand. We ended up digging a hole, filling it with a clay plug, and digging the basement out of that. Luckily drainage wasn’t a problem. :) The joys of living near the shore margins of ancient glacial lakebed… you go from 40 feet of dense impermeable clay, to endless sand in a few miles.

You put some valiant effort forth but happy to see you all went with a pro for foundation work. Everything starts with a reliable base.

Ask your Structural Engineer about concrete pilings through all the new fill material for house and garage foundations.

@JT_70

Жыл бұрын

Or screw-in helical piers under the foundation. It’’s expensive to add them later when the foundation cracks.

@salty_flightdeck_cpo

Жыл бұрын

@@JT_70 👍🏻

Man…this just keeps getting better! It’s impressive how you’re navigating the hurdles as they come up. You’re going to have a great house!

Good you found experienced contractor with good equipment.

The Stud Pack crew is now officially on their way, glad you found Justin, I feel his frustration but he did an amazing job and seems like a great guy. They say you get what you give and hoping doing that job gets him some consideration when anyone nearby needs work done. I look forward to your next video.

This is an awesome video. I love watching you guys do jobs that real homeowners might want to tackle BEFORE they learn better.

While I'm bummed that you guys won't be tackling this alone; I do like this guy and hope to see more of him in the future.

@crisnmaryfam7344

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes their is Wisdom in knowing when you need help. Discretion is the better part of valor.

@Trash_Cat21

Жыл бұрын

@@crisnmaryfam7344 That is very true.

Very cool and I'm learning a lot too! Thanks!

Great videos guys, all I can say is I'm glad you didn't try and dig/move all that dirt yourself, looking forward to the next one 👍

So cool to see the channel grow! Going to a Vegas convention is incredible.

I can really relate to this video. My second house build was on clay , with a ton of swampy like features. I do all the work with my dad, learning from videos like yours. I had to deal with so much mud, water, clay, drainage issues and crap to get the foundation sitting properly. We ended up draining our water to a dug sump hole and built up the entire land with 2-3' of sand to give the land time to drain before building up water level again. I've got 3 more weeks to finish the build and I'm so happy to be done this one. Cheers!

As much as I love learning with you guys, it’s really fun watching a pro at their trade work.

Wow that was impressive! That guy earned his keep this day! Look forward to the next one!

I'm glad you hired it out. This was so satisfying to watch! Love how you got a small guy to do the work. They usually take great pride in their work, similar to you guys.

Love your work guys. I’m a diy guy and appreciate the honesty that it took to pay someone for their expertise. Who would have thought it would have gotten so deep. A diy job would have ended up short and then you would have needed to call this guy. Even though it’s a lot more than expected you save time and have confidence for a good foundation. Keep it up.

I'm so glad you called in a pro, someone with the right equipment and experience! Big thumbs-up to Justin, too.

It's my experience, it seems like big holes in the Houston area just begs for rain. You continue doing great vids. I know you make great contacts at the conference, too. Looking forward to the continued saga.

Now this is a proper foundation hole!! Nothing like professionals at work. Keep your moral up!!! Respect.

Thank you for sharing!

Oh man! What a bummer to learn that the soil analysis was taken from the “optimistic” end of the site 😅. I’m sure it took the wind out of everyone’s sails knowing that you had to get the hole dug down to solid ground even though it was way deeper than expected. After all, you had to be ready for that fill dirt being delivered the next morning. Justin showed up in a big way for you guys and saw this through! What a stud! If there were a Stud Pack challenge coin, this guy has earned one. Keep up the good work guys. I’ve been looking forward to this video all week.

My guys! My day is always a little better when your video's drop!!

Great progress. Man that hole is deep.

You are absolutely, positively right about doing whatever needs to be done to get the foundation right. With foundations, an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.

Hey guys, long time fan here. Just a thought, you may want too consider Helical Screw Piles for your house foundation. I've used on similar foundations and also in worse conditions-with great success. They are both cost-effective and go in quickly. Keep up the great content, appreciate it.

Holy crap that’s a lot of dirt. Can’t wait to see your next video. You guys rock!

im amazed at how much water and the soil there. i have never seen that in houston, everytime i had to dig down there i hit clay immediately. Good luck guys.

A small new development went in around the corner from me here in Denver. Watching the project, I’m guessing they replaced 4-5 feet of soil across the entire 3-4 acre site. Now I understand what they may have been up against. Great work on Lake Studpack!

@bignamek

Жыл бұрын

I'm from Denver myself, and always interested in this kinda stuff around town. Where is it located (or approximately)?

I would be excited to see the main house get helical piles (helical piers) for the foundation solution. They appear to be well suited to challenging soil situations and maybe allow some cost/time savings. Seeing it compared to the other solutions your engineers will offer would be great to learn about in what appears to be a very challenging situation.

We have the opposite problem here in Northeastern NM, 7,800 ft elev. It's so dry, (Even when it snows) we spit cotton. Our soil is so alkaline, we have a 2 ft chalk layer at 3 ft depth. Wells have to be dug 100 ft to get more than intermittent water supplies. And we're only three miles from a lake! And you're son is a good natured cad. The best kind.

Very happy with the posting frequency increase keep on keepin on

Looks much better. I think you guys are making good decisions. Keep the faith.

I live in a house with a sinking foundation in one corner. I don't think people understand the importance of a solid foundation, you guys are doing a great job.

I would’ve assumed Texas would have the easiest driest soil you’d ever want to work with. I’m getting anxious just looking at that pile of dirt.

@mikebaggott7802

Жыл бұрын

It definitely depends on what part of the state you are talking about. I live in the D/FW area and it's pretty dry here and there aren't these kind of issues. Down South, near Houston and the surrounding area it's a real mess.

@MrC9Oh3

Жыл бұрын

Houston is the worst. Nothing redeeming about it.

All I can say is WOW! Looks like one of my projects. This is going to be easy just do this that and the other thing and we are done. Nope it turns out to be just like your project and turns into a giant mess. Looking forward though after all is said and done you're going to have a great place and it's going to be done right. Keep plugging along it will be worth it all in the end. Great Job

They are fun. We had a case 650 stuck in a sink hole in Hammond Louisiana years ago. Up to the foot plate. Had to get a big rig tow truck to help pull it out. While I was driving. The dozer went vertical coming out of the hole. Scary crap.

You guys are awesome 👌. I'm learning from you all the time and apply for my projects in Spain.

Hey Stud Pack I live a barrier island here at the New Jersey shore, the water table on this island is probably less than a foot. To build anything here on the ground surface is absolutely impossible. My home here sits on pilings that are driven into the ground almost 50 ft to bed rock . I have no idea if that is a practical application for you situation , but perhaps its worth looking into when you actually start the second phase construction .

You guys aren’t gonna believe this, but 3 minutes ago, I checked to see if you uploaded a new video 😂😂❤️ love the channel

@iamnolegend2519

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

Cool you guys got the chance to go to IBS I didn’t get to go this year but I do have IBS

Definitely need some drainage in this yard. And I'm so glad you guys hired the professional help this time around.

So glad you guys subbed the dirt work out.

Nothing beats a good ole boy with some heavy equipment. Glad you found a decent resource for your project needs. That’s some Texas ingenuity right there.

We had a flooding problem our back yard. We installed multiple drains, including a 12” main drain with a large cast iron grate, a 6” diameter grate and triple 6” French drains that circle the house and run to the street in front. The back yard still floods when it rains but at least the water now has somewhere to go. You may want to think about adding underground drainage and French drains before you start on the house. If not, you may end up with a swamp. Plus, raising the yard’s elevation may cause drainage problems for your neighbors for which you will be responsible.

My uneducated guess was that the quicksand might be deeper than two feet, but that really caught me off guard. Kudos to everyone for sticking with it for a long day to make sure it's done right! wow!

Loved watching that dozer operator glide through that mud with ease. Great video guys.. Can't wait for your next stage..

with that soil I would go for "some" self-drilling piles. Here in the Netherlands we use them all the time since the soil here normally is worse than in the video. the idea is that you get the piles to the level of the compact soil and that you carry your foundation on that. Ask your local structural engineer about it.

Here’s a 👍🏽 and a comment hope it helps out $ on y’all channel. Stay positive guys just another step closer!!’ 🏡

amazing work!!!

I'm glad you called in help. It looks like you really needed it tbh.

You all made the right decision... Always good to know when to call a professional. Sometimes you can't match their experience with research alone. I bet you all learned a lot though and can DIY it the next time. This was just too much of a mess but he did great!

You were 100% correct bringing in the contractor for this stage. There are times when no matter how much you can do yourself, it's much more cost-effective to pay an expert like Justin to help make everything happen correct and quick. Please keep the great videos coming.