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Roofing help wanted: Ruwan's home in Colombo
The roof at Ruwan's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇱🇰 Western, Sri Lanka1,492 views
I'm a single mother of three living in Colombo. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $660, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the roofing sheets and nails. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew who can help over a 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.
I hope life is good to you.
- effort
- a weekend
- format
- In person in Colombo
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Stay strong, Ruwan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Take care, Ruwan. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Colombo
Wishing you peace. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
Sending good thoughts, Ruwan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 24 people at work. All the best.
praying for you, Ruwan. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Colombo.