Turning a STEEP Hill into a Flat yard #1

We build an 11 foot TALL retaining wall to flatten out a steep sketchy slope.

[mikemcgown]

Your guys aren't just getting it done, they're getting it done right! Careful planning and excellent execution! I'm looking forward to seeing this entire project through. Thanks for sharing the experience with us and God bless you!

[nicklambing]

Stan, this is where your content shines above the rest. Your expertise is evident and the informational level steps up. This is only my personal opinion, but I like it when you take us here. Thank you very much for helping us understand the retaining wall construction process! Nick, North West Farmer

[CZAnthonyX]

Fot the first time in 7 years, my boss joined the mowing crew fir a day! It was awesome! Hope you had a great monday! Keep up the great work!

[paulsantor]

It’s nice to see some one ho knows how to do it right with the grid and back fill is just about as important as the block work start to finish top notch all the that will never move I did one it was 360’ long with 3 set backs of 8’ and 24’ high still standing 15 years now and you are right it’s the pins that make.the job last good job guys

[philjohnston]

Never realised how technical dirt could get. I'm amazed by your content and the professional way your team approaches the job. I learn something new each time I watch one of your uploads . Shame YouTube doesn't have a bigger thumb's up button.

[thomascox]

I'd have to argue that one because if the wall is backfilled with drainage aggregate all the way to the top like I have done in the past...then the water will find it's easiest way out and that's down through the rock to the drainage pipe which let's the water out quicker if it builds up behind the wall instead of building up pressure against the wall seeping through the cracks in the block...but yes the wall is designed to let water pass but if your drainage ditch is installed properly it will find the pipe ...I've always had to do at least five foot of 3/4 inch stone all the way up to subsoil grade and fabric over the top of gravels before subsoil is placed...

[charleso]

Awesome video Stan. The step by step is great to see the transformation of the project.

[jamymagro]

I had wondered what happened to Sam. Glad to see him back and this project. Thank Stan.

[lindajoyce]

Thanks to your videos we where able to have the knowledge to ask all the needed question for our new retaining wall .

[richardgooding]

Thank You AS a professional to the next. Thank you for your time and the knowledge you pass on to other people. Thank You.

[treemonkey_ma]

I've been waiting for this series! Thank you Stan

[thebeans]

I heard a new saying from you, "boogered up." 😂 I am watching this for the second time. Fascinating video. Thank you! 😊🙏

[yardvarkslawncare]

Cant wait to see the new excavator Stan is getting just for us to all see! Only $100k for our enjoyment…What a nice guy!😉

[iwantcheesypuffs]

I've never seen so much dirt without rocks in it. Amazing!

[anthonymakley]

Thank you Stan for another awesome video god bless thank you for all the hard work you put into these videos

[craignash]

Hey Stan thanks for takin time to video this for us. Always learning something. Long time subscriber. Craig. Pa.

[richardleguyder]

I went all Bobcat in the end. The New R2 series available today are incredibly improved and like you say, buttery smooth with serious mechanical improvements and stability. I like how you show us all the different equipment and input... thanks!

[MrChristopoop]

Will attest to versa lok wall blocks, ours has been in for 5 years, no issues minus that effervescent stain in one or two spots. Local university has a 12 tall foot wall about two hundred long, been up since 2006 ( more than likely earlier than that, is only first time I have ever seen it). Looks as good as new.

[xander]

Good to see these videos back, retaining walls and other block things are kinda cool

[stevebrough]

I love these videos. Looking forward to the other videos on this project. Thanks Stan...