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Two weekends of roof repair for Priya, a widowed grandmother in Johannesburg
Could you spare a weekend to help repair a leaking roof in Johannesburg?
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,161 views
I'm a widowed grandmother living in Johannesburg. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 2 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $1,200, 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 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 never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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- a weekend
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- In person in Johannesburg
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Love from Moscow!
Wishing you peace, Priya. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Konya donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Kano so I could bring a meal. God bless.
You're not alone, Priya. Hope this works out for you.
sending good thoughts, Priya. Shared it with a few friends
Thanks for sharing this, Priya. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.
Sending love, Priya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Phuket.