Plumbing & Drain Work in Wyandotte & Downriver, MI — One Verified Local Shop
From main sewer drain backups and basement slab drains in older Wyandotte homes to water heater swaps and laundry tub repipes, TradeScope pre-scopes your plumbing project from a quick photo and matches you with ONE local shop whose Michigan plumbing contractor license and insurance certificate we verify in writing. Free for homeowners. No bulk lead-selling.
What we check from your 3 photos
The fixture, water heater, or basement cleanout in frame.
Visible supply/drain piping — copper, PEX, PVC, cast iron, or galvanized — changes the scope.
If a tank or tankless unit is being replaced: gallons, fuel type, and age from the tag.
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 plumbing license number and Certificate of Insurance are verified in writing before a match.
Text a photo of your plumbing to (313) 362-4593 Call the dispatch line
Frequently asked questions
Does plumbing work require a permit in Wyandotte?
Many plumbing jobs do — water heater replacements, repipes, and sewer work require a plumbing permit, while simple fixture repairs often don't. Our vetted roster shops pull permits whenever the work requires one and will tell you up front which category your job falls in.
Should I have my drain camera-inspected before snaking?
For a one-time clog, snaking first is usually fine. If the same drain backs up repeatedly — common in older Wyandotte homes with cast iron or clay lines — a camera inspection finds the actual cause (roots, scale, a belly in the line) before you pay for repeat cleanings. Your pre-scope photos help the shop recommend the right first step.
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.