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Gas fitter needed urgently: Olivia's home isn't safe
Olivia has a failed boiler with no heating, and can't afford a licensed gas fitter to fix it; a few hours of professional help would make the home safe.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa202 views
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 three children. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $470 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 $70.
The job should take about three 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.
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- effort
- 4–6 hours
- format
- In person in Soweto
- skills
- licensed trade work
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- Went above and beyond
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
- Genuine person with a big heart
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
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Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Dallas.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Stay strong, Olivia. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.
Rooting for you, Olivia. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best