No wonder the customer has such a nice home, he accumulates his money by getting his services basically free! 🙄 Another great job Gavin! You are a true gentleman. 👍
@judithberry9317
2 жыл бұрын
John is what we call a "tightwad" in these parts of the USA (Western, central VA). :) He is the type of person that likes to stretch his "pennies" so hard that they become copper wire. :D Bless you for doing a longer job for what was already quoted. Would be nice if he would see the error of his ways and give you a "bonus" to cover the extra time you spent getting his storm water flowing.
@rtsolution11
2 жыл бұрын
The dude would squeeze a buffalo nickel until it farts as us Missouri folks say. The customer who stays close and brags on you having the best equipment, and doing a fantastic job, maybe how they tell all their friends about how amazing you are....all in an attempt to keep you working longer and harder for the same or even less money than quoted. We all have had them at some point. I laugh them off and make mental notes so I am better prepared for the next call from them on what to quote the job at.
@WreckDiver99
2 жыл бұрын
to wire? I'm thinking gold foil leaf...or thinner. I mean I can be tight, but this guy is so tight he could back into a brick wall and pull a brick out!
@Privat2840
Жыл бұрын
Probably so cheap, that he pissed off a contractor to the point they purposely filled the pipe. Cheap is on thing, stingy is another.
@goofe.washington953
2 жыл бұрын
Penetrator, you asked recently if you should continue to include “the team” in your videos. The answer is obviously YES, when even your customers like the fella in THIS video asks the whereabouts of Toad.
@williamburdon6993
2 жыл бұрын
I moved into a beautiful neighborhood in 1987 , all the homes were built in 1972 and 73. Everything is great, except my drains to the street never worked properly. I finally figured out the problem, whoever put in the chain link fences had a bad map , or didn't care , they put the posts right thru the drainpipes in almost every house in the developement. then they just pumped concrete in the hole and filled the pipes for 6 to 8 feet . They had to know they were doing something wrong. The whole house was draining off the 2 runs at the front of the house and what leaked out the downspouts etc when the back ones filled up. Every time I saw someone looking in their drains , I told them what was going on , some believed me , some didn't .
@beaverc2884
2 жыл бұрын
Another job well done. 🙂🙂 Everyone loves your employees, Toad, Crazy ball, and Traffic control. 😍🙂🙂🙂
@Michelselle
2 жыл бұрын
Another great job clearing that stormwater and keeping your customer happy all at the same time. It's great when you can build that kind of relationship with a customer and for keeping your word in regards to only charging him an hour when it is obvious that you spent way more time dealing with the slurry and figuring out how it all worked to clear it properly. Good on you. You, Sir are a rare find in today's world. Take care, stay safe and keep on keeping on!
@stevencorley2352
2 жыл бұрын
If I had a drain that looked like that, I'd swear a lot too. Another interesting job. Never disappointed when I watch your videos.
@hestheMaster
2 жыл бұрын
Some of those light coloured "rocks" have a curve on them indicating a poured- fresh -concrete down the pit and into the drain pipe at one time. Further down the line there are roots and with that dirt so there must be a ton of solidified slurry under the patio and side drive that is the cause of the rest of the blockage. Street slurry seems to confirm that slurry has small rocks mixed in . Good investigation and excellent clean out Gav! Another happy customer.
@Loafinbaker
2 жыл бұрын
Great work Gavin, you know your customers and serve them all well. Great work on doing your craft and building good will! It will pay off!
@Dana.1
2 жыл бұрын
That was quite the maze of pipes. It was very considerate of the customer to watch his language while you were filming. 👍 What a great guy. I'm guessing the pipe brush was to keep slurry from flowing into the connecting pipe. Clever. Thanks Gavin for another interesting video.
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@retired0307
2 жыл бұрын
I bet there were a lot of smiles all around!!! Stick-to-itve-ness is you've got!!! That's something you don't keep in a toolbox.
@jeriwollmann7366
2 жыл бұрын
He is quite the chap. So energetic to help you. 💪👍😄😄. Do you know if any customers would be suing the pavement companies for clogging up the storm drains? It is a recurring theme. Great job mate. Cheers 🍻
@BigDudditz
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Gavin. I don't think most people mind the mouthy customers, I think it's entertaining. It makes for a good laugh and good videos. Cheers from Rick in Los Angeles. 👍🙋🍻
@HappilyHomicidalHooligan
2 жыл бұрын
The Viewers may not mind, but You Tube will Demonetize any video that features a mouthy person whose language isn't Bleeped or Edited out...
@BigDudditz
2 жыл бұрын
@@HappilyHomicidalHooligan Well we dont want that to happen then, do we. 👍
@timhamrick9498
2 жыл бұрын
Your a good man Gavin ,carry on mate
@victorialancaster4414
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gavin, really glad u did put this one up! 👍🏼
@cherylmack1260
2 жыл бұрын
I find it amazing that so many rocks can get into those pipes.
@toddschaan1707
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Gavin, great work ! Not used to seeing black earthy water coming out of the storm waters you've cleared, it's mostly been orange, brown, or sandy. Lots of rich peat type soil at that customer's, I imagine. Excellent viewing for the first day of May 🙂
@retired0307
2 жыл бұрын
No wonder his lawn is so @#%&ing plush!!!
@MrDbone75
2 жыл бұрын
A very good Sunday evening you all from Wellington Somerset in the UK
@southcarolinagrizfan1594
2 жыл бұрын
I can sense a bit of frustration on Mr. P's part with the customer being constantly over his shoulder. I cannot stand for anyone to stand over me working so I reciprocate it and don't do it to anyone else.
@tsr7198
2 жыл бұрын
I try to but I am so curious to see how things are done that I fear I am one of those guys. It's not being nosey it's just curiosity. I'll try harder.
@gleff3345
2 жыл бұрын
Tell Mr. P to wait till it's on youtube.
@Green_House
2 жыл бұрын
🐸 20K here we come! Party on dude!
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
It’s getting close and been a bit of a buzz reaching these milestones
@briangorter7150
2 жыл бұрын
Your thoroughness is not mucking around Gav. Some people are just tight and want you to wear the cost.. A laborer is worthy of his wages.
@user-gk2xw4qp4v
2 жыл бұрын
It's great! I have the same job in Japan and you are very good! とても素晴らしいです!
@rtsolution11
2 жыл бұрын
Way above and beyond for this "customer", and I say that because folks like that never will be "clients". Nice work.
@xrisdavid785
2 жыл бұрын
A HUGE droplet @ 8:15 ..... you puttin' yer heart & soul into this stormwater Gavin !!!
@martinmarsola6477
2 жыл бұрын
Another great accomplishment. Your the best, Gavin. Cheers buddy!
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@diegovd7215
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! At the beginning, for a moment when I saw all that black... I thought you struck Oil ;) ha ha. Cheers !
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Same I thought I was rich lol
@Green_House
2 жыл бұрын
🐸 29:05 Good idea. Give the customer something to do. 🙂
@sally-annebrown1298
2 жыл бұрын
No matter how many times you look at it, the contractors that do this keep you earning money, Gavin. While i cant understand why they do that, it's great that its cleared again. Well done. Big pat on the back
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@vids2002
2 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine what is in the other side of the house. Also, what a weird way to link those up but you got it done. Great job man
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Really2u
2 жыл бұрын
Gavin. This guy just lacks manors and respect for other people. Treating people doing work for him not kindly. Big sign of a person with an ego problem. You treat people that help you with kindness. He doesn’t say it how it is. He just has a limited vocabulary. When you say the F word or others more than thank you or please. You have big problems. God bless this customer. Let him see the light. Or at minimum read the comments of what others think of his behavior. Gavin you are a stand up professional. Excellent job every time. You Rock with Water! Keep up the excellent job! You have big stones. You have a big strong water hose as well. 😎👍
@yvonnecook8635
Жыл бұрын
He’s lucky to have you Gav. Great job. Cheers🇨🇦❤️
@penetratorblockeddrains
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@bobkash3446
5 ай бұрын
And you’re right! Sometimes a pro is the only way, I play at cleaning my own. If I hit a spot where I can’t get it, dang right! I’m not too proud to call for help! Just wished you and Oliver lived here in the states!
@GunfighterWyo
Жыл бұрын
One thing that I really like about your videos is the lack of foul language. Your Aussie accent is a hoot! Keep up the good work and videos. I have a brother in law that flies for Delta and makes over $300K a year. He is so tight with his money, if it cost money to breath, he would quit. I really don't like people who try to beat a workman out of his commensation. Has this guy been pouring oil or some like that down his drains? The water is so black or it has been in there a long, long, time.
@sethwiedeman1799
2 жыл бұрын
Gavin did a great job at get the customer place .
@mrfordfairmont
2 жыл бұрын
what awesome customer and a larrikin
@johnsmith9161
2 жыл бұрын
I know of concreters who if they do not get paid they come back and pour concrete down the drains at night.Was there any fresh concreting done on site concreters never washout down drains they washout on the ground.
@johnmehaffey9953
2 жыл бұрын
That’s amateur concreter,s just washing out and bugger the consequences
@lianabaddley8217
Жыл бұрын
He's had to deal with this quite a few times in a few different neighborhoods. Probably not this bad though. Wow.
@stevehaug3603
Жыл бұрын
Appears to be a new slab over the pipe on the sidewalk, so it looks like there was additional work done on the original drain line installation.
@davidbondy4359
2 жыл бұрын
gavin you had a fun day mate, he is a funny guy.
@waynecollins8250
2 жыл бұрын
Hello penetrator ill see you when you get there.!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
See you on the next there
@josianrodriguez1249
2 жыл бұрын
SALUDOS GAVIN , ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS. G.B.Y. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@kelvingrebert7315
5 ай бұрын
awqesome job. looked like you'd struck oil, it was that black.heaps of slurry. wow!
@JohnnyConcrete67
2 жыл бұрын
'Hope you enjoy the video' , always mate 👍👍👍
@beachcouple1741
2 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic job, well done!
@arniewingco3561
2 жыл бұрын
Great job under trying condition Gav :)
@Madijo70
Жыл бұрын
I subscribed, hit like and commented to make up for the customer.
@susie7504
2 жыл бұрын
Tough job, GAVIN! Amazing amount of slurry and concrete removed! Now go have a 🍺 and enjoy your ! 🐸😊👍🧤🔦
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@juliafarr7474
Жыл бұрын
I’m sat here saying ‘yes you needed your Aggie pipe to protect your hose’ 😂
@doritleis2773
2 жыл бұрын
The Workplace from this Day, a fine Hous. Streetside Grass and behind the Hous a wonderful Exotic plant Park. The problem the Waterplpe is to block. With the Hydraulic power come concrete slurry to day good Work. Greeting 🇦🇹👌
@caniacstevehenderson7115
2 жыл бұрын
Well done sir 😎😎😎
@juliegranne9135
2 жыл бұрын
Great job Gavin. 👍👍👍👍👍 You know the saying: Where's there's muck there's money. He most surely got alot of muck!!!!!!!! .
@catherinebrady2640
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Why was the water black? You could use all that slurry to create a rock garden:)
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Looked like oil!
@YesThisIsJosh
2 жыл бұрын
Soap not on a rope. How hard is it to stuff a rag in a drain when you're doing concreting?
@lianabaddley8217
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. Or. Maybe. Just don't rinse out your concrete into people's drain pipes. I'm sure they'd be ok with you using their Garbage bin instead.
@cheryleking6543
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that was a bloody lot of rubbish in the pipes, where does it come from? You always do your best to help these people. I take my hat off to you. Top job. Had to get plumber out to fix blocked toilet. Put the jetter down once, it unblocked. Was here all of 10 minutes. Pity your jobs couldnt be that quick. Stay Safe from Tassie 👍💯🙏🤗
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊👍
@Knightyme
Жыл бұрын
In the case of concrete pieces, its from dodgy contractors pouring excess concrete down the drain so they dont have to dispose of it properly. Because the drains dont clog for months / years, many get away with the practice. Because by the time a drain clogs, people dont remember who did the work so cant get compensation.
@retired0307
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful lawn!!!
@fnafplayer6447
2 жыл бұрын
The guy honestly seems pretty nice and has a good sense of humor, I can hear him laughing the whole time. NGL all the bleeps are hilarious.
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah he’s a good bloke
@jeremywilcox
2 жыл бұрын
More than 100% on this one Gavin - so how much time did you give your little helper?
@robertquast9684
2 жыл бұрын
They did the wash finish on the slab and let all the crap go down the drain didn’t they. Hopefully he remembers how you’ve treated him in the past and gives you more leash on the next one
@garylow57
Жыл бұрын
Frustrating for you having to use the spanners to lock in your RS38 etc. etc. A fine effort yet again, Gavin.
@tinkeringtaylor3053
2 жыл бұрын
Great job Gavin, some rubble in them drains but done a great job clearing them 👍👏🏻
@mitchc552
2 жыл бұрын
Hahah classic Queensland patois, a swear word every second sentence
@chrisx2k6
2 жыл бұрын
This is why we hire PROFESSIONALS.
@the2060ish
2 жыл бұрын
Didnt want to pay extra for your grew.. tightwad..🐸 Good job sir..
@harrowtiger
2 жыл бұрын
How does the concrete slurry get there, from the brickies or concreters washing down the storm water drains?
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Concretes
@robertmiller2831
2 жыл бұрын
Just tell him the toad is Union and that would of cost him a whole lot more for this kinda job!
@peter15871
2 жыл бұрын
Great job ,no wonder your his plumber!christ there was some shit up those pipes. nice one Gavin...
@elgato894
2 жыл бұрын
THOSE BLOODY ROOTS🌿🍁🍃🍂
@jimjohnson1285
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that's crazy.. So hard to keep everyone happy. Some people don't like to pay for anything.. No matter if you have all the correct tools or not
@The_Cat_Authority
2 жыл бұрын
Another job well done!!
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@nancycraig7614
2 жыл бұрын
Man that was spot of drains ,just for one side of the house !
@dianesaumure9729
2 жыл бұрын
Great job
@restubintang6110
2 жыл бұрын
Eid Al-Fitr Mubarak
@theghost6412
2 жыл бұрын
You're a trooper, I would of taken one look and turned around and packed up if they were only going to pay me for an hour when I knew it was going to take several.
@Knightyme
Жыл бұрын
He knew this customer, so he is a repeat customer. Sometimes honoring the quote, or doing a bit extra equals future work, and good reviews. Loose a little now, gain a lot more later.
@colinhunter1910
2 жыл бұрын
Good job m8 you should use the plastic that covers the teeth on your saw cut it to length and push it over the metal street outlet so your hose does not get cut on the sharp edge you could also use it on metal down pipes keep up the good work and vids m8
@joethanks3745
2 жыл бұрын
Great job. Penatrator 🐸🐸🐸🐸 👍👍👍👍🇺🇲 I enjoy your channel
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@turboman4736
Жыл бұрын
Nice job
@penetratorblockeddrains
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@annetjievz
Жыл бұрын
Aaaah, good old ex South African!! 🤣🤣 (You hear the Afrikaans Swear words in between the English bleeps 😬)
@bekcoote1150
2 жыл бұрын
awesome job... keep doin wat u do...
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@bekcoote1150
2 жыл бұрын
@@penetratorblockeddrains you're welcome
@PlumbsmartPaul
2 жыл бұрын
Good strategy making your helicopter customer your employee. I'm about to hang up my pipe wrenches, so I don't even tolerate people like that anymore.
@gazfish
2 жыл бұрын
The root cutter seems to be best for drowning out ball-ache customers.
@chrishelms1967
2 жыл бұрын
That's crazy how much concrete was in there
@judithhopper1368
Жыл бұрын
Gavin, I've been meaning to ask you if this is your own company. Thanks a lot. I appreciate your hard work. Have a great day.
@penetratorblockeddrains
Жыл бұрын
Yes I work for myself
@WM2869
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know of any guys like you or Ollie over here in Perth?
@Green_House
2 жыл бұрын
🐸 I'm guessing this customer would NOT have tolerated you wasting time fiddling around with a 'FLICKING' fake frog on this job. 🤔 Oooh ! ! ! 😮😲😱 What did you think I said? (I said flicking, not f.. oh, doesn't matter. 😬)
@beckyirvin2504
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you make up for the rest of your time on you tube!
@HowHingPau
2 жыл бұрын
Were you able to figure out where all those concrete chunks were coming from?
@Privat2840
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know Australia had oil. Looks like it in this video.
@davide.s.9880
2 жыл бұрын
Man ten min in and I don't like this customer.
@michaelconlin6302
2 жыл бұрын
That bloke could talk a glass eye to sleep.
@davide.s.9880
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelconlin6302 Hahaha sure could.
@steveb1972
10 ай бұрын
Hmmmm! Think your toolbox will need a clean!
@markradings9855
2 жыл бұрын
nice job
@penetratorblockeddrains
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@MrRammsteinforlife
2 жыл бұрын
I get the feeling that if I was to ever get a house built, it pays to get a pipe map drawn up and kept for times like this. Save a lot of that guess work for likes like you
@Daniel_Subscribe_if_like_it
2 жыл бұрын
How is your friend doing
@willgallatin2802
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love landscapers. They love making work for plumbers the world over.
@janboll7174
Жыл бұрын
How does all that slurry get into the pipes? Isn't the slurry that came out hardened cement?
@penetratorblockeddrains
Жыл бұрын
It gets washed down
@janboll7174
Жыл бұрын
@@penetratorblockeddrains I figured that out long ago - why did it get washed down? Don't the contractors clean up after themselves? Do THEY wash it into the drains? If so, don't they care that it can cause problems?
@williamburdon6993
2 жыл бұрын
next time he should only give you 45 minutes to finish , j/k lol I understand both sides , I as a homeowner have been ripped off 75% of the times I had someone come and do work. Some of it , I ended up doing over myself anyway because it wasn't good when they left , but you still have to pay. I also did painting and repairs and I have had people call me a thief and everything imaginable , and I actually tried to be fair with every customer, In fact I usually ended up doing a bunch of "extra" freebies to make them happy. I found that poor people loved a nice job and rich people usually tried to gouge me for every dime.
@woswasdenni1914
2 жыл бұрын
"iam his plumber" ..."kinda relationship kinda thing" ..... there are a lot of videos about this kinda thing. on another platform tough
@dianesaumure9729
2 жыл бұрын
How did that even get in the pipe if they have covers, bizzar
@zpg743
2 жыл бұрын
Mandatory youtube engagement comment.
@lilianavidela7121
Жыл бұрын
💪💪💪
@pensioner43enginedriver13
6 ай бұрын
That looks more like crude oil than storm water.
@bobkash3446
5 ай бұрын
My son does concrete, he better never do this to a drain!
@penetratorblockeddrains
5 ай бұрын
Better show him
@flybyairplane3528
2 жыл бұрын
GAVIN,HI,,,,,WHAT A LOT OF CRAP, THERE+ some roots , OH WELL,it is what it is stay well, GOD BLESS,🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸
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