Concrete finish ideas

alldodge

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Contractor poured pouches in front and rear, and it shows the forms didn't go all the way down to the ground. Wondered why he dumped dirt against his forms before pouring but now I know. Maybe a concrete saw and cut the edges sticking out. If I try to break them off, most likely more of the side will break.

The normal ground level around the house can be seen. Can push dirt up but over time its going to wear down and look bad again. To put in perspective, I placed a square 1.4 inch paver and the rough stuff is at the top edge of the paver

for ideas of how to make it look better.

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4.5" grinder and diamond blades...... Wear a facemask, respirator, earplugs and lether gloves
 

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That is a better idea then a concrete saw. Have 2 grinders, just need to get a diamond blade, Think a trickle of water would be good?
 

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Also thought about mixing bag cement and dig out below a bit and patch afterwards, but think it would probably break out later
 

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That is a better idea then a concrete saw. Have 2 grinders, just need to get a diamond blade, Think a trickle of water would be good?
They make a drip attachment for the guards on larger size, it would probably help but will be messy as hell
 

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Ground the edge off ad used pavers at a slant so it wouldn't pose a trip hazard. Just ticks me off to get sloppy work.

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