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A licensed roofer to fix a dangerous fault at Christo's home in Johannesburg

Christo has a burst pipe behind the wall, and can't afford a licensed roofer to fix it; a few hours of professional help would make the home safe.

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,205 views
Christo P. Singh
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Johannesburg
In April an inspector told me that my home has a burst pipe behind the wall. It's a safety risk for me and my elderly mother. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $190 are beyond us. I'm looking for a licensed roofer who may be able to donate a few hours or do the repair at cost. I can cover the parts, which I estimate at $35. 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 a roofer and can help, or know a program that assists with this sort of repair, I'd really appreciate it. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
4–6 hours
format
In person in Johannesburg
skills
licensed trade work
#trades#home-safety#pro-bono#housing

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  • Grace Alhassan

    So sorry you're going through this, Christo. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

    • Yana Fedorov

      best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Tokyo.

      • Darshan E. Karandikar

        I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Gothenburg.

        • Faisal Salim Hussein

          Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

          • Asma Ines BenaliPhoto verified

            thinking of you and your family, Christo. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up.

            • Elizabeth Ernestina Kyei

              I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Johannesburg.

              • Arif Rafiq Bose

                Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Bangkok.

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