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A licensed electrician to fix a dangerous fault at Shireen's home in Richards Bay

Shireen has faulty wiring that trips the power and smells of burning, and can't afford a licensed electrician to fix it; a few hours of professional help would make the home safe.

🇿🇦 Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1,047 views
Shireen K. Venter
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Richards Bay
In April an inspector told me that my home has faulty wiring that trips the power and smells of burning. It's a safety risk for me and my elderly mother. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $400 are beyond us. I'm looking for a licensed electrician who may be able to donate a few hours or do the repair at cost. I can cover the parts, which I estimate at $50. The job should take about six hours. I'll make sure someone is home and will provide refreshments. I can share the inspector's written report on request. If you're an electrician and can help, or know a program that assists with this sort of repair, I'd really appreciate it. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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4–6 hours
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In person in Richards Bay
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licensed trade work
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  • Lauren Larson 🇬🇧

    I live about 5 km from Richards Bay. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Fe M. Gonzales 🇵🇭

    I live about 16 km from Richards Bay. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Hazel P. Cox 🇺🇸

    I live about 6 km from Richards Bay. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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  • Araceli E. Orozco

    I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you. Greetings from San Jose.

    • Snehal S. Deshpande

      rooting for you, Shireen. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

      • Mohan W. Krishnamurthy

        Thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 16 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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