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Two weekends of roof repair for Kamal, a retired bus driver in Birmingham
The roof at Kamal's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom1,085 views
I'm a retired bus driver living in Birmingham. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 4 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $2,200, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the tiles and battens. 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 work boots and a hat. 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.
Thank you for reading my story.
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- two Saturdays
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- In person in Birmingham
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- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Hope it all works out, Kamal. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Kamal. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Take care, Kamal. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Birmingham.
Hope things get better soon, Kamal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. All the best.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Rooting for you, Kamal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Birmingham.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Birmingham.
Good luck, Kamal. Shared this with my family. All the best
Wishing you peace, Kamal. Hope you get there. Take care.
Praying for you, Kamal. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 23 people at work
Hope things get better soon, Kamal. Hope this works out for you. Love from Sandton.
hope it all works out, Kamal. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Thanks for sharing this, Kamal. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Messina
Sending good thoughts, Kamal. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Put this on a community board in Faisalabad this morning. Take care
Thinking of you, Kamal. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Kamal. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Anaheim
rooting for you, Kamal. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from San Diego.
hope it all works out, Kamal. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Faisalabad.
Good luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Birmingham.
You're not alone, Kamal. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Kamal. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Da Nang.