A homeowner in Lemon Grove had recently lost her husband. She had been struggling to find anyone willing to help with an unusual problem in her garage.
A hand-built model train table measured about four feet by eight feet. It had been suspended above the garage storage area. The structure collapsed onto a commercial refrigerator and an industrial belt sander, with other equipment packed around it.
She didn’t want to save the table. She wanted it removed and hauled away without causing more damage.
When I arrived alone, she was worried the job needed a crew. I explained that I start delicate work by slowing down. I spent time looking over the table, the equipment underneath it, and the order everything needed to move.
Then I worked through the removal one step at a time. The table came out without further damage to the refrigerator, belt sander, or the surrounding equipment.
While I was there, I also removed another ceiling platform that had started collapsing. Once both hazards were gone, she could use her washing machine again without worrying about something falling on her.
She was relieved. She also asked for a quote on additional work around the house because she had been unable to find anyone willing to come out.
That’s the point of this service. Some jobs are too unusual for a service menu and too small for a large contractor. They still matter to the homeowner living with them.
