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Is there a gas fitter who can donate a few hours in Cape Town?
Mandla has a burst pipe behind the wall, and can't afford a licensed gas fitter to fix it; a few hours of professional help would make the home safe.
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In September an inspector told me that my home has a burst pipe behind the wall. It's a safety risk for me and my elderly mother. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $440 are beyond us.
I'm looking for a licensed gas fitter who may be able to donate a few hours or do the repair at cost. I can cover the parts, which I estimate at $50.
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 a gas fitter 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 Cape Town
- skills
- licensed trade work
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- Anong Chanthara 🇹🇠Accepted
I live about 17 km from Cape Town. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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Praying for you, Mandla. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Bogra.
wishing you peace, Mandla. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Cape Town
sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Take care, Mandla. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Thinking of you and your family, Mandla. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Cape Town
Wishing you the best, Mandla. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.