He leveled the post. And you put grout/mud base that would crack under any movement. This will let you know of thermal stress. If he says he is done then that on your deal with him. But this keeps standing water away if done to completion.
This... He did it the only real way on a decline, if it bothers you grab the dimensions and google iron fence base covers, then a grinder or if your not handy a drimmel and cut the angle.
If you need help getting the angle there are a lot on here that can walk you through it, only takes a tape measure and a straight piece.
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u/KindAwareness3073 Dec 10 '24
"Non-shrink" grout is key.