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Help Gerhard with an electrician's skills: a burst pipe behind the wall

Looking for a licensed electrician in Johannesburg to donate time or work at cost.

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Gerhard R. Davids
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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 newborn. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $240 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 $40. 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 an electrician and can help, or know a program that assists with this sort of repair, I'd really appreciate it. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
4–6 hours
format
In person in Johannesburg
skills
licensed trade work
#trades#home-safety#pro-bono#housing

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  • Maryam Taghreed Saleh

    Sending love, Gerhard. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Marcos Rodrigo RodriguesPhoto verified

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

      • Andrew H. Lamb

        rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours.

        • Zainab Shazia IsmailPhoto verified

          Hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Wiesbaden but we're thinking of you.

          • Kathleen B. Uy

            Keep going, Gerhard. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up

            • Efe Esther Nnamdi

              Thanks for sharing this, Gerhard. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

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