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Plumbing in Metro Detroit

A bad plumbing fix hides inside the wall until it floods the room below. We match Metro Detroit homeowners with state-licensed, insured plumbers who pull the permit, do the work to code, and have it inspected — so the repair holds.

Typical range: $90–$200 per hour

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Plumbing is one of the trades where the cost of a shortcut shows up later as water damage, mold, or a failed inspection at resale. Drain slope, venting, supply pressure, and the way a joint is soldered or crimped all have to be right, and Michigan code is specific about every one of them. The plumbers in our network handle leak repairs, drain and sewer issues, whole-home repipes, water heater swaps, fixture and faucet installs, and rough-in for kitchen and bath remodels — and they pull permits and schedule inspections as a matter of course, not an afterthought.

Older Metro Detroit homes add their own wrinkles: galvanized supply lines choking down to a trickle in a Royal Oak bungalow, cast-iron drains nearing the end of their life, or a Birmingham basement where decades of patch jobs left a tangle no DIYer should touch. We connect you with a licensed pro who reads those conditions correctly and works to code.

What’s included

Diagnosis of leaks, low pressure, and drainage problems
Permit pulled and inspection scheduled where code requires
Repairs in copper, PEX, or PVC as the application calls for
Water heater replacement — tank or tankless
Fixture, faucet, toilet, and disposal installation
Drain, sewer, and main-line clearing or repair
Cleanup, pressure test, and verification the work is leak-free

An unlicensed handyman who guesses at venting or solders a cold joint leaves you the bill when it leaks. Every plumber we match you with is state-licensed, carries insurance, and stands behind work that passes inspection — the difference between a repair and a future emergency.

How it works

Diagnose the issue

A licensed plumber traces the actual cause — not just the symptom — so the quote covers the real fix and any code corrections it triggers.

Permit & plan

For work that requires it, the pro pulls a permit with your municipality and lays out the scope before touching a pipe.

Shut down & protect

Water is isolated, the work area is protected, and existing components are checked so nothing downstream gets disturbed.

Make the repair

New pipe, fixtures, or a water heater go in to code, with joints and connections done to last and proper venting maintained.

Test & inspect

The system is pressure-tested and run, then handed to the municipal inspector when the job is permitted — your proof it was done right.

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We match plumbing projects with vetted pros across Metro Detroit.

Plumbing: common questions

Do I really need a licensed plumber for a small job?

For minor fixture swaps, sometimes not — but anything touching supply lines, drains, venting, gas, or a water heater should go to a licensed plumber. Michigan permits and inspections exist for safety reasons, and uninspected work can cause problems at resale. Every plumber we route is licensed and insured.

How fast can someone come for a leak?

For active leaks and no-water situations, the plumbers in our network prioritize same-day or next-day response. Shutting off the supply at the main valve first limits damage while you wait, and we match you quickly so the water gets back on.

Will the work be permitted and inspected?

For anything code requires — repipes, water heaters, new rough-in, gas work — yes. A pulled permit and a passed inspection are what protect you, and the licensed plumbers we match you with treat that as standard, not optional.

My pipes are old galvanized — is that a problem?

Often, yes. Galvanized supply lines corrode from the inside and choke your water pressure, and they are common in older Metro Detroit homes. A plumber can confirm whether a section or a whole-home repipe in PEX or copper is the smarter fix for your situation.

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