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Avatar for Mr. Pipey LLC
Mr. Pipey LLC
12660 BURT RD
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Mr. Pipey LLC
12660 BURT RD
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
94 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Mr. Pipey Plumbing is a premier plumbing service provider specializing in cutting-edge solutions for drain and sewer issues. Our expert team focuses on snaking drains, efficiently clearing blockages and ensuring smooth drainage using state-of-the-art snaking equipment; hydrojets, utilizing high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean pipes, removing stubborn clogs and build-up, and restoring optimal flow; and camera inspections, employing advanced camera technology to inspect and diagnose issues within your plumbing system, providing accurate and effective solutions. We also fix and install water heaters, ensuring your hot water needs are met with expertise and efficiency. In addition, we offer a range of other plumbing services.

"Excellent service. Mike took care of my issue quick and same day. My hot water tank burst and my basement was flooded. They replaced my hot water tank and snaked my drain. I was very happy with the service. "

Alexandria R on May 2025

Mr. Pipey Plumbing is a premier plumbing service provider specializing in cutting-edge solutions for drain and sewer issues. Our expert team focuses on snaking drains, efficiently clearing blockages and ensuring smooth drainage using state-of-the-art snaking equipment; hydrojets, utilizing high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean pipes, removing stubborn clogs and build-up, and restoring optimal flow; and camera inspections, employing advanced camera technology to inspect and diagnose issues within your plumbing system, providing accurate and effective solutions. We also fix and install water heaters, ensuring your hot water needs are met with expertise and efficiency. In addition, we offer a range of other plumbing services.

"Excellent service. Mike took care of my issue quick and same day. My hot water tank burst and my basement was flooded. They replaced my hot water tank and snaked my drain. I was very happy with the service. "

Alexandria R on May 2025


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5 Star Plumbing
23561 Van Born Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
5 Star Plumbing
23561 Van Born Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At 5 Star Plumbing, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch service and reliable solutions for all your plumbing needs. With a combined 70 years of experience, our skilled team has seen it all and is ready to tackle any challenge with professionalism and care. We specialize in: -Water Heaters replacement and maintenance to keep your hot water flowing. -Gas Line installation and repair, whether its for your new dryer or to update your home -Expert supply and waste line repiping for long-lasting results. -Reliable Sump Pump repair or replacement solutions to protect your home from flooding. -Leaky Faucets & More: No job is too small for our expert team! When you choose 5 Star Plumbing, you’re choosing quality, experience, and exceptional customer service. Contact us today for fast, friendly service you can count on!

"Fantastic response. Worked with my schedule. Emergency situation came up and they were able to fix that as well as original work. Definitely recommend"

Krystal L on June 2025

At 5 Star Plumbing, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch service and reliable solutions for all your plumbing needs. With a combined 70 years of experience, our skilled team has seen it all and is ready to tackle any challenge with professionalism and care. We specialize in: -Water Heaters replacement and maintenance to keep your hot water flowing. -Gas Line installation and repair, whether its for your new dryer or to update your home -Expert supply and waste line repiping for long-lasting results. -Reliable Sump Pump repair or replacement solutions to protect your home from flooding. -Leaky Faucets & More: No job is too small for our expert team! When you choose 5 Star Plumbing, you’re choosing quality, experience, and exceptional customer service. Contact us today for fast, friendly service you can count on!

"Fantastic response. Worked with my schedule. Emergency situation came up and they were able to fix that as well as original work. Definitely recommend"

Krystal L on June 2025


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Mr. Pipey Plumbing
12660 Burt Rd
4.71(
14
)
Approved Pro
Mr. Pipey Plumbing
12660 Burt Rd
4.71(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Mr. Pipey Plumbing is a premier plumbing service provider specializing in cutting-edge solutions for drain and sewer issues. Our expert team focuses on snaking drains, efficiently clearing blockages and ensuring smooth drainage using state-of-the-art snaking equipment; hydrojets, utilizing high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean pipes, removing stubborn clogs and build-up, and restoring optimal flow; and camera inspections, employing advanced camera technology to inspect and diagnose issues within your plumbing system, providing accurate and effective solutions. We also fix and install water heaters, ensuring your hot water needs are met with expertise and efficiency. In addition, we offer a range of other plumbing services.

"Professional, timely and reasonably priced."

Nasir A on December 2024

Mr. Pipey Plumbing is a premier plumbing service provider specializing in cutting-edge solutions for drain and sewer issues. Our expert team focuses on snaking drains, efficiently clearing blockages and ensuring smooth drainage using state-of-the-art snaking equipment; hydrojets, utilizing high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean pipes, removing stubborn clogs and build-up, and restoring optimal flow; and camera inspections, employing advanced camera technology to inspect and diagnose issues within your plumbing system, providing accurate and effective solutions. We also fix and install water heaters, ensuring your hot water needs are met with expertise and efficiency. In addition, we offer a range of other plumbing services.

"Professional, timely and reasonably priced."

Nasir A on December 2024


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Grace Painting & Water Heaters LLC
Indian Pointe Dr
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Grace Painting & Water Heaters LLC
Indian Pointe Dr
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1023 local quotes requested

Grace Painting is proud to provide interior and exterior painting services to the Metro Detroit Area. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied. Our team of skilled painters provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. With 15 years of experience, Grace painting Services offers a wide variety of handyman services in Drywall, Vinyl Flooring and Carpet

"Friendly, prompt and great communication. Highly recommended!!"

Bill M on October 2024

Grace Painting is proud to provide interior and exterior painting services to the Metro Detroit Area. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied. Our team of skilled painters provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. With 15 years of experience, Grace painting Services offers a wide variety of handyman services in Drywall, Vinyl Flooring and Carpet

"Friendly, prompt and great communication. Highly recommended!!"

Bill M on October 2024


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BBK Construction
11327 Kensington St
4.43(
30
)
Approved Pro
BBK Construction
11327 Kensington St
4.43(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1272 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

BBK construction proudly offers a wide range of your home improvement needs. Both major and minor remodeling projects including but not limited to decks, additions, dormers, kitchen/bath remodel, finished basements, and elderly home care renovations. BBK is your one stop shop for all your building needs. Licensed, insured, and with over 40 years combined experience, BBK is prepared to help you improve your home.

"Frank is excellent. He’s managed the number of projects for me now. One project was a bunch of renovations on homes for an adult foster care business I run. That was about $100,000 in work so far. He also managed the renovation of two buildings for our Mosque. That has been about $600,000 in work so far. Frank is extremely positive and always has an upbeat attitude, willing to make it work. I really enjoy working with Frank."

brad B on April 2025

BBK construction proudly offers a wide range of your home improvement needs. Both major and minor remodeling projects including but not limited to decks, additions, dormers, kitchen/bath remodel, finished basements, and elderly home care renovations. BBK is your one stop shop for all your building needs. Licensed, insured, and with over 40 years combined experience, BBK is prepared to help you improve your home.

"Frank is excellent. He’s managed the number of projects for me now. One project was a bunch of renovations on homes for an adult foster care business I run. That was about $100,000 in work so far. He also managed the renovation of two buildings for our Mosque. That has been about $600,000 in work so far. Frank is extremely positive and always has an upbeat attitude, willing to make it work. I really enjoy working with Frank."

brad B on April 2025


Avatar for Faithful Plumbing
Faithful Plumbing
2196 Morris Ave
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Faithful Plumbing
2196 Morris Ave
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2225 local quotes requested

Welcome to Faithful Plumbing, we strive on correcting your plumbing issue. No job is too big or small for us. Faithful plumbing provides honest plumbing services in general plumbing and sewage cleaning. As a faith based company our motto is “Make the work of our hands last” Psalm 90:17, Why call anyone else?

"They fixed it, gave me a cheap price for the amount of work. Friendly service, would definitely recommend."

Dominic R on April 2025

Welcome to Faithful Plumbing, we strive on correcting your plumbing issue. No job is too big or small for us. Faithful plumbing provides honest plumbing services in general plumbing and sewage cleaning. As a faith based company our motto is “Make the work of our hands last” Psalm 90:17, Why call anyone else?

"They fixed it, gave me a cheap price for the amount of work. Friendly service, would definitely recommend."

Dominic R on April 2025


MCCLAINS PLUMBING
4.00(
1
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Approved Pro
MCCLAINS PLUMBING
4.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2100 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Everything went nice and smooth and we see the drain working in the same day"

Binh D on September 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Everything went nice and smooth and we see the drain working in the same day"

Binh D on September 2024


Avatar for Affordable Heating Cooling & Plumbing Co
Affordable Heating Cooling & Plumbing Co
5932 Katherine St
4.57(
51
)
Approved Pro
Affordable Heating Cooling & Plumbing Co
5932 Katherine St
4.57(
51
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
2440 local quotes requested

313-334-1130 Affordable Heating Cooling & Plumbing /Sewer and Drain Specialist is a Christian family owned and operated company in business since 1985. We service most of Wayne and some of Oakland county. We offer fast same day service, with precise, quality workmanship at affordable and reasonable rates in comparison to our competitors. We do not charge by the hour, we charge by the job. After diagnosing the job issue, Affordable gives you a flat rate up front with no hidden charges. We do not hire subcontractors.

"These leoole were fantastic. Did the work, educated me on what was happening. Im a critic....and my vote is here for work well done."

Kathleen D on November 2020

313-334-1130 Affordable Heating Cooling & Plumbing /Sewer and Drain Specialist is a Christian family owned and operated company in business since 1985. We service most of Wayne and some of Oakland county. We offer fast same day service, with precise, quality workmanship at affordable and reasonable rates in comparison to our competitors. We do not charge by the hour, we charge by the job. After diagnosing the job issue, Affordable gives you a flat rate up front with no hidden charges. We do not hire subcontractors.

"These leoole were fantastic. Did the work, educated me on what was happening. Im a critic....and my vote is here for work well done."

Kathleen D on November 2020


Underground Plumbing And Drain
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Underground Plumbing And Drain
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1147 local quotes requested

Serving Metro Detroit for over 10 years Underground Plumbing And Drain has successfully raised the standard for underground plumbing and drainage issues by using a unique business plan that makes our prices competitive and our customers delighted Whats our secret? Glad you asked! To Answer this simply, People. Our Staff is made up of highly experienced and trained techs. Unfortunately, a lot of money and time is wasted on unnecessary repairs or dishonest recommendations to our customers by our competitors we combat this by using not only techs that know what they are doing but by also using new and updated equipment on the ever changing pipe locating and diagnosing sector. With handwork and a great attitude you can rest assure your project will be completed to satisfaction Call Today!

Serving Metro Detroit for over 10 years Underground Plumbing And Drain has successfully raised the standard for underground plumbing and drainage issues by using a unique business plan that makes our prices competitive and our customers delighted Whats our secret? Glad you asked! To Answer this simply, People. Our Staff is made up of highly experienced and trained techs. Unfortunately, a lot of money and time is wasted on unnecessary repairs or dishonest recommendations to our customers by our competitors we combat this by using not only techs that know what they are doing but by also using new and updated equipment on the ever changing pipe locating and diagnosing sector. With handwork and a great attitude you can rest assure your project will be completed to satisfaction Call Today!


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Hendricks Housing Authority LLC
4.58(
12
)
Approved Pro
Hendricks Housing Authority LLC
4.58(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
1383 local quotes requested

What separates us from the competition is honesty, and quality craftsmanship! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today! Looking forward to doing business with you, have a great day. Remodeling General, Remodeling Kitchen & Bath, Handyman.

"Look no further, this is the company you should hire. Dino and Dave were amazing and the quality of work is top notch!! They were kind, considerate and most importantly...affordable. I will have the company back this spring for several more home projects. Thank you Stump and Son's for the integrity of work and character that was shown to me."

Cindy H on October 2020

What separates us from the competition is honesty, and quality craftsmanship! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today! Looking forward to doing business with you, have a great day. Remodeling General, Remodeling Kitchen & Bath, Handyman.

"Look no further, this is the company you should hire. Dino and Dave were amazing and the quality of work is top notch!! They were kind, considerate and most importantly...affordable. I will have the company back this spring for several more home projects. Thank you Stump and Son's for the integrity of work and character that was shown to me."

Cindy H on October 2020

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Detroit, MI

You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.

For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.

Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.

Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.

A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.

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