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Help Đức patch the roof before the next storm
Could you spare one long weekend to help repair a leaking roof in Hanoi?
🇻🇳 Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam1,243 views
I'm a home-care aide living in Hanoi. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $630, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. 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.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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- one long weekend
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- In person in Hanoi
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- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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- Gaurav L. Patel 🇮🇳 ID verified
I live about 15 km from Hanoi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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You're not alone. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from New Delhi.
Sending strength, Đức. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
thinking of you, Đức. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Montréal but we're thinking of you.
Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings
Praying for you, Đức. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Hanoi.
Wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update.
Thanks for sharing this, Đức. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Hope it all works out, Đức. I hope things turn around soon.
You're not alone, Đức. Shared it with a few friends. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Stay strong, Đức. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double