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Help Elena with a plumber's skills: a burst pipe behind the wall

A plumber is needed to repair a burst pipe behind the wall at the home of a family of 4.

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Elena McCoy
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Chicago
In August an inspector told me that my home has a burst pipe behind the wall. It's a safety risk for me and my newborn. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $1,450 are beyond us. I'm looking for a licensed plumber who may be able to donate a few hours or do the repair at cost. I can cover the parts, which I estimate at $260. The job should take about four 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 plumber 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 Chicago
skills
licensed trade work

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  • Raymond T. Riley 🇺🇸

    my colleague went through something similar so this one hit home. Happy to help in person if that works. Happy to chat first.

  • Patricia S. Contreras 🇦🇷

    i live about 9 km from Chicago. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Rakib Bappy Islam 🇧🇩

    I'm a graphic designer and I'm free on Saturdays. Happy to help. Free this month.

  • Mandla C. Joubert 🇿🇦

    I live about 11 km from Chicago. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Kirana Sinta Kartika 🇮🇩

    i live about 3 km from Chicago. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Athens.

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      • Keep going. Your post was clear and honest.

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          Hope you get there. Love from Jalandhar!

          • hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

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