Furnace Replacement & No-Heat Service in Downriver, MI — Pre-Scoped From Your Data Tag
When a furnace quits or needs replacement in a Downriver home, a single clear photo of your furnace manufacturer data plate tells a licensed mechanical contractor the BTU input, cabinet width, venting type (80% metal flue vs 90%+ PVC condensing), and age before they ever drive out. TradeScope pre-scopes your system from your photos and matches you with ONE local shop whose Michigan mechanical contractor license and insurance certificate we verify in writing. Free for homeowners, with no bulk lead-selling.
What we check from your 3 photos
Model, serial, and BTU rating — the core of the pre-scope.
The furnace, AC coil above it, flue pipe, and gas shutoff/drip leg in one frame.
The electrical disconnect/switch and the filter rack size and condition.
Why homeowners use TradeScope
You're not hiring us to do the work. You're using a trained eye to scope it and a written verification standard to pick who does it. TradeScope is run by Scott Lynch, a Southgate resident and an electrical apprentice working full-time — every matched shop's Michigan mechanical license number and Certificate of Insurance are verified in writing before a match.
Text a photo of your data tag to (313) 362-4593 Call the dispatch line
Frequently asked questions
Should I replace my furnace with an 80% or a 96% AFUE model?
An 80% AFUE furnace vents through a metal flue and costs less up front; a 90%+ (up to 96-98%) condensing furnace vents through PVC, uses less gas, and handles Michigan winters well, but needs a condensate drain path and PVC vent routing. Your matched mechanical shop will quote both honestly from the pre-scope photos — the right pick depends on your venting, budget, and how long you'll stay in the home.
Does a furnace replacement require a permit?
Yes — furnace replacements require a mechanical permit in our service-area cities, and our vetted roster shops pull permits and schedule the inspection.
What does TradeScope cost homeowners?
Nothing. Partner shops pay a 10% referral fee only on completed work ($0 upfront).
Who runs TradeScope?
TradeScope is run by Scott Lynch, a Southgate resident and an electrical apprentice working full-time. He pre-scopes your job from photos and matches you with one independent licensed shop — TradeScope itself does not do the work.
Service area
Serving Southgate, Wyandotte, Trenton, Riverview, Taylor, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Woodhaven, Brownstown, Flat Rock, Grosse Ile, Dearborn, Melvindale, Ecorse, Livonia, and surrounding communities.