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Two weekends of roof repair for Mark, a widowed grandmother in Johannesburg
The roof at Mark's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa950 views
I'm a widowed grandmother living in Johannesburg. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,550, 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.
Thank you so much.
- effort
- a weekend
- format
- In person in Johannesburg
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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Hang in there, Mark. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Alexandria.
Sending good thoughts, Mark. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better
wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.