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Electrician needed urgently: Gerhard's home isn't safe
Gerhard 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.
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In July 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 three children. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $280 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 $45.
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 an electrician 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 Sandton
- skills
- licensed trade work
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- Fatema Maliha Sultana 🇧🇩 Photo verified
I live about 19 km from Sandton. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- Tippawan Patcharee Eiamsa-ard 🇹🇭
I live about 13 km from Sandton. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
- Dennis Foster 🇺🇸
i live about 18 km from Sandton. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Put this on a community board in Coventry this morning. Thinking of Sandton
so sorry you're going through this, Gerhard. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together!
Wishing you peace, Gerhard. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from São Paulo.
Thinking of you, Gerhard. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Thane!
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Love from Mumbai