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Two weekends of roof repair for Mert, a school janitor in Berlin
The roof at Mert's home is failing; materials are donated and we need hands.
🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany1,335 views
I'm a school janitor living in Berlin. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $2,550, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the shingles and underlay. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew 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.
Glad we found this place.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Berlin
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope December is when things finally get easier!
shared this with my family. Greetings from Cape Town.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Berlin.
you're not alone. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Mert. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Abuja.
sending love. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Sending love, Mert. Shared this with my family. I hope December is when things finally get easier
hang in there. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Berlin.
Wishing you peace, Mert. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care
Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 20 people at work
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Berlin
Good luck, Mert. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope December is when things finally get easier
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Chattogram this morning. Thinking of Berlin
Keep going, Mert. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.