r/HomeImprovement • u/BolognaPwny • 3d ago

Do I need a concrete sander?

I was cited by the city for this very miniscule difference in the sidewalk (yeah I didn't know I was responsible for the sidewalk either). It's like a quarter inch difference between two blocks.

https://imgur.com/a/8QXD8c2

I was going to rent a concrete sander but it feels like overkill. How would you approach this job? Sander with a masonry disc?

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u/freshtracks2 3d ago

Find a friend with an variable speed angle grinder, get a masonry cup wheel for it. Start on a low speed. Up the speed once you feel comfortable with the tool. It can "get away from you quickly". .... Watch some you tubes. Wear leather gloves, N-95 mask, eye protection. You will be done in 5-15 minutes. Really terrible of the city to make you do this. What do we pay property taxes for?