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Help Douglas patch the roof before the next storm
Could you spare three weekday mornings to help repair a leaking roof in Springfield?
馃嚭馃嚫 Springfield, Illinois, United StatesPosted Oct 1, 2026181 views
I'm a widowed grandmother living in Springfield. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $3,750, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the tiles and battens. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers who can help over three weekday mornings.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is work boots and a hat. I'll provide lunch, water and lots of thanks.
The work will be done on the ground and roof with proper harnesses. If you can only help for a few hours, that's welcome too.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Springfield
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Markus Seidel 馃嚛馃嚜 Photo verified路 2h ago
i live about 11 km from Springfield. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
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good luck, Douglas. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry