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Roofing help wanted: Gerhard's home in Ekurhuleni
The roof at Gerhard's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa1,472 views
I'm a retired bus driver living in Ekurhuleni. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $850, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the shingles and underlay. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for anyone handy who can help over three weekday mornings.
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'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Ekurhuleni
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Gerhard. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Gerhard. Hope this works out for you.