She asked for an ESTIMATE but got a free backyard CLEAN UP!!

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Published 2023-11-10
This homeowner asked me for an estimate to clean up her overgrown yard and I offered to do it for free! This busy working couple with 5 children moved into this place a while ago and have been struggling with the yard upkeep. One reason is just not having enough time to get it done, another is not having a regular maintenance schedule and the last would be the steepness of the property, which always makes it more difficult. Luckily, I came along and initially said I would do the job for tip fees, but then changed my mind and said I would do it for nothing. Hopefully, my loyal youtube viewers will appreciate this as much as the owners did. All up, I spent around 12 hours on this job, with 2 trips to the landfill.

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FAQ's:

Q: Where are you located?
A: I am from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 🦘.

Q: Do you worry about snakes?
A: I have never even seen a snake in over 5 years on the job.

Q: Which equipment do you use?
A: Mostly STIHL power equipment (battery and petrol) and commercial Honda self-propelled mowers.

Q: How much do the jobs cost?
A: Sorry, I prefer not to talk about costs.

Q: What happened to Nick?
A: Nick was offered a full-time position at his other job as a Political admin.

Q: What happened to Brent?
A: Brent quit at the start of August 2022.

Q: Why don't you use tarps instead of bins?
A: Tarps are too difficult to move through small spaces and lift into the trailer. The same for wheelbarrows, they are only good for unloading the trailer!

Q: Why are the hot water cylinders outside?
A: I would say it's because Australia had a temperate to tropical climate, and therefore it doesn't matter that much if they are outdoors. To me, though, it seems a bit inefficient to have them outside in Tasmania with a temperate climate (coldish for 3 - 4 months per year). But that is industry standard down here 🤷‍♂️

Q: Why are you cutting so close to your employee?
A: I'm not cutting too close to my workers, they are standing too close to where I am working! All of my workers have been told numerous times about standing too close to the tools and about the hazards involved!

Q: Why do your workers do all the lifting and carrying?
A: Basically, they are employed to carry things and I pay them well, to do the job required.

Q: You work so well together, how do you do it?
A: That's the magic of editing. My workers are basically given instructions on what to do, I just edit it all out, so the videos look seamless!

Q: Why don't you have help?
A: I've had many problems with employees in the past, so now I work alone.

Q: Why don't you have a ride-on mower?
A: Well, there are a few reasons.

1. I don't have the right trailer for a ride on, considering I always take away the green waste.
2. I don't have anywhere to store it, as my shed is too small.
3. A lot of the properties we do have fences and gates, so you can't actually get a ride-on on to the properties.
4. I don't do enough big jobs to justify spending 15k AUD on a stander, but it would be nice to have one!
5. I will get one as soon as my transport and storage problems are solved.

Q: What happened to your workers?
A: Because the work is so hard and I expect high standards, most have quit over time. The only exception so far is Nick.

Q: What types of ladders do you use?
A: The large one is a Gorilla Adjustable Platform 150kg and the small one is a Gorilla Mighty 19. They are both adjustable.

Q: Who/what is Jim's Mowing?
A: Jim's Mowing is a franchise business. The Jim's Group is the biggest home services franchise in Australia.

Q: Why do you have 2 channels that seem the same.
A: Quick Cuts (my orginal channel) has music in the background. Quick Cuta V2 is for those that like just machine noise and dosent have musi

All Comments (21)
  • @sherry2836
    Yours is the best yard grooming channel that I watch. There is one channel that just blows all the debris back onto the lawn stating it will "break down and compost". Another channel removes debris but does not trim the trees or shrubs. I love that when you offer to do a free job you are as thorough as a job where you get paid. Excellent work!
  • @user-wo2nw8zd4s
    こんにちはジョージさん 遠い日本から毎週楽しく拝聴しています。 どの家も日本との違いが楽しく美しくなる庭を見れるのは嬉しいです.広い庭で羨ましい反面手入れを怠ると凄いことになるもんだと😱 これからもお身体大切に頑張って下さいね.遠い日本から応援しています📣
  • @joy2own
    Hi George! It pays to stay awake in Oregon because then you get those Australian videos. 😂 Just so you know, those high standards of yours are the reason I love watching you work! ❤
  • @emeesu905
    George your YouTube channel is doing so well because of the OUTSTANDING job that you do. I just love to watch how you take care to remove things, move things, clean things, haul stuff away. No other channel I have seen does this remarkable job as well as you do. Your work ethic is phenomenal! Thanks for all you do for these people!
  • You’re a brave man attacking that Bougainvillea without a suit of armour. Deadliest thorns I’ve experienced. Another superb result.
  • @user-bc4gf5yx8h
    The homeowner won the lottery with your bid! So nice of you to help a busy family. Awesome transformation. Nice to see the overgrown bushes and trees from the neighbor's yards trimmed and removed from the yard and fence line. The property now looks beautiful with breathing room for children to play and new gardens to be established. Excellent job!
  • @dianekretser362
    George, you are a master artist at these jobs. The results aren't just great but perfection. I think your intros are a very nice touch. Keep them coming!😊
  • You've done it again George. What a superb transformation. Nobody does it like you. You meticulously and thoroughly cleaned the whole area even without your assistant to make it neat and tidy is truly an amazing feat. Kudos again to your work of art. Stay strong and healthy so could do more to those who need your help. More power and God bless.
  • @eric_seguin
    Talk about a haircut. lol High and tight. Great cleanup George. Thank you.
  • @user-ql4qq7zb2d
    ❤❤❤Thanks for the video and please continue to please us! Do not stop George!!!! With love from Russia!!! Elena🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍👍💗💗💗💗
  • Hello from Texas, George! We love your amazing videos. My sister and I are fans of yours. You're doing an amazing job on these yards and we appreciated you for always helping people. Great job!!👏
  • @ewaewa3420
    I love these videos. Lots of health. Greetings from Poland❤
  • @kellykiley
    This yard has so much potential it was beautiful after George cleaned it up. Love the terrace element.
  • @imochiexe5056
    Manicure of this garden a game changer, George! Your skill is amazing, your generosity is abundant. Do you sharpen your chainsaw blades yourself or...?👏⚘💯🙂🎉
  • @suerobinson844
    Hi George, that was a total mess. You did a terrific job. Some terrible landscaping you had to deal with. From Queensland 🐨
  • @cgjamma
    Great work George!, and keep blessing others!
  • I love your attention to detail on these jobs. I also like how you describe the bushes and plants. As for me in USA it is nice to see the various types. I really enjoy watching your videos.
  • George the go to man, beautifying Hobarts overgrown yards one at a time. Most satisfying to watch the transformation. 👍👍🇦🇺