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Roofing help wanted: Gerhard's home in Johannesburg
The roof at Gerhard's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa1,232 views
I'm a school janitor living in Johannesburg. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the bathroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $720, 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 4-6 people 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 to be comfortable with heights or willing to help from the ground. 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.
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- effort
- one long weekend
- format
- In person in Johannesburg
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Julia Charlotte Kraus 🇩🇪
I live about 9 km from Johannesburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
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Good luck, Gerhard. Hope this works out for you. I hope March is when things finally get easier.
Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Love from Mumbai.
Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Padua donated after I showed her your page. God bless
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
Hope things get better soon, Gerhard. Shared this with my family.
Sending good thoughts, Gerhard. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.