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Roofing help wanted: Juan's home in Mérida
Juan, a single mother of three, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 2-weekend roof repair in Mérida.
🇲🇽 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico1,529 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Mérida. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the living room is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,400, 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 4-6 people 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 never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Mérida
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Isaiah N. Collins 🇺🇸
I live about 4 km from Mérida. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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so sorry you're going through this, Juan. Looking forward to the next update.
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Los Angeles
Keep going, Juan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Likoni