After getting a quote for a crew to do out concrete foundation work, we decided to buy a mudmixer and 700 bags of concrete and try the process ourselves. This is the process and results. #logcabin #milwaukee #mudmixer #footing #concrete
Such drive! The thought of moving the bags up the drive would have killed me. Never mind then breaking 400+ into a machine to make the footings…. Well done sir. Well done! 👍🏻
Great job on the footings, that was funny with your wife splitting the bag open and getting you with some of it👍 You have some great neighbors. I bet this has been a long hard week!? Enjoy the weekend with your family. 🍁👋😉😁👏
Awesome job on the footings, I’m amazed how hard you work, your wife and neighbors were a welcome relief I’m sure! Great videos always looking forward to the next one.
Looking good! I found your channel last week and binge watched all your videos from the start of your move out east to the Black Hills. Being from and having grown up in SD, I'm not surprised your neighbors are giving you a hand. Love the Black Hills!
Looks great!! Thank God for the helpful neighbors!! Maybe they will need some excavator work!! Maybe the spring might be a blessing, if you can figure out how to use it!! Fun watch!! As always best of luck!!
Thanks Charles! Great neighbors, I’ll be happy when I can return the favor! I’ve definitely been thinking about that spring, would love to utilize it! Have a great weekend!
Is the machine worth it? The way you were able to feed the machine and it fill the form at the same time really looks like its worth it if you have a lot of bags to use. Great project. keep up the work
Thank you! I was skeptical at first, but after doing that much concrete in one day and having few problems, it was definitely worth it in our situation!
Nice work! Looks great.... just curious, how much did you save by going DIY? Hundreds, thousands? We have a patio and firepit in our backyard. I was going to get a truck here to pour the concrete (we're in Virginia) but it was going to cost a couple grand. Did pea gravel instead.
Thank you Jeremy! For my situation, if I had someone else do the foundation the one quote I had was 37,000. With the mud mixer and basement supplies I’m estimating I’ll have north of 10,000 but under 12,500 into it. If you’re only going to do one job, renting a mud mixer would probably be the most efficient route. For concrete depending on the job size. The bags plus the mixer cost more than if I would have had a concrete truck come and pour the footers one time. But with the access to our site and the ability to pour on other areas of our property. The mixer was the right decision for us, and should save money ultimately. Hope that helps
