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Help Isla patch the roof before the autumn rains
Isla, a retired bus driver, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 2-weekend roof repair in Birmingham.
🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom339 views
I'm a retired bus driver living in Birmingham. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $3,700, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the roofing sheets and nails. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for three or four volunteers who can help over one long weekend.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is sturdy shoes, gloves and a willingness to work. 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.
Glad we found this place.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Birmingham
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Birmingham.
so sorry you're going through this, Isla. This could happen to any of us.
keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Thrissur donated after I showed her your page
Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan.
Sending love, Isla. Shared this with my family. I hope May is when things finally get easier.