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Roofing help wanted: Rubén's home in Los Angeles
Rubén, a home-care aide, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Los Angeles.
🇺🇸 California, United States1,249 views
I'm a home-care aide living in Los Angeles. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kids' bedroom is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $2,900, 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 anyone handy who can help over two Saturdays.
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.
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- effort
- two Saturdays
- format
- In person in Los Angeles
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
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hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Hang in there, Rubén. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 12 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Rubén. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Sending strength, Rubén. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Sukkur donated after I showed her your page.