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A licensed gas fitter to fix a dangerous fault at Karin's home in Soweto

A gas fitter is needed to repair a failed boiler with no heating at the home of a family of 5.

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Karin E. Smith
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Soweto
In February an inspector told me that my home has a failed boiler with no heating. It's a safety risk for me and my two small children. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $290 are beyond us. I'm looking for a licensed gas fitter who may be able to donate a few hours or do the repair at cost. I can cover the parts, which I estimate at $25. The job should take about eight 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 a gas fitter and can help, or know a program that assists with this sort of repair, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks for being kind about this.
effort
4–6 hours
format
In person in Soweto
skills
licensed trade work
#trades#home-safety#pro-bono#housing

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People who offered to help

  • Kavitha W. Srinivasan 🇮🇳 Accepted

    I live about 19 km from Soweto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

  • Vaibhav M. Patel 🇮🇳

    I live about 15 km from Soweto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

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    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Rebecca M. Harvey

    Hang in there, Karin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Ezra Cooper

      Hang in there, Karin. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings.

      • Hellen Atim Nakamya

        Looking forward to the next update. Love from San Diego

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