Need help with a home in Detroit? From Corktown to Boston-Edison, we connect homeowners and renters with independent local pros for everything from leaks and dead outlets to stuck garage doors.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
Getting to know Detroit
The Great Lakes Water Authority draws water from the Detroit River and Lake Huron. GLWA's Water Resource Recovery Facility on West Jefferson is the largest single-site wastewater plant in the country. The plant treats wastewater from Detroit and 76 other communities.
Residential permits are estimated to take about five days to review. Michigan licenses electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors through its Bureau of Construction Codes. Neighborhoods like Boston-Edison and Indian Village are known for large early 1900s homes.
Many older homes heat with boilers or older gravity furnaces. Older homes with basements are prone to backups during heavy summer storms.
Utilities and permits
Detroit's water is treated by the Great Lakes Water Authority, which draws from the Detroit River and Lake Huron. Wastewater goes to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, with treatment at the Great Lakes Water Authority's plant on West Jefferson. DTE Energy supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from DTE Energy. Building permits are handled by the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department.
Questions about Detroit
Who supplies water in Detroit?
Detroit's water is treated by the Great Lakes Water Authority, which draws from the Detroit River and Lake Huron. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from DTE Energy and natural gas from DTE Energy. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Detroit need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Michigan licenses plumbers through the Bureau of Construction Codes, part of LARA, and you can verify a license online. Michigan licenses electricians through the Bureau of Construction Codes, part of LARA, and licenses can be checked online. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before booking work on the building.
If you are not sure which trade fits your problem, call anyway and describe it. We will tell you if it sounds like a job for someone else.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Detroit, depending on which independent pros are available.
HamtramckHazel ParkFerndaleOak ParkDearbornMelvindaleWarrenMadison HeightsRoyal OakBerkleyGrosse Pointe ParkHarper WoodsEastpointeDearborn HeightsAllen ParkSouthfieldLincoln ParkClawsonGrosse Pointe WoodsBeverly HillsRosevilleWyandotteBirminghamInksterGarden CitySt. Clair ShoresFraserSouthgateTaylorLivonia
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