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General Home Repairs in Detroit: what to expect
General home repairs in Detroit are the small jobs that pile up: a loose railing, a cabinet door that sags, a hole in the drywall, a torn screen, a running toilet, a wobbly fence board. Metro Detroit's older housing stock means many homes in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties have a long list of minor fixes rather than one big project.
The best way to hire is a written punch list with photos. A handyman can then quote the whole list, bring parts, and finish several tasks in one visit. Good pros will also tell you which items are beyond handyman scope, such as new circuits, water heater replacement, or structural problems, and point you to the right licensed trade.
For specific tasks see drywall patching and door repair. For remodels, compare general contractors, or browse all handyman services in Detroit.
What a proper job includes
- Review of your punch list, with questions before the visit
- Written quote by task or by time and materials
- Parts and materials sourced or confirmed in advance
- Repairs completed with dust and floor protection
- Clear note of items that need a licensed trade or permit
- Cleanup and haul-away of small debris
- Walk-through of finished items
What drives the price
- Number and type of tasks on the list
- Billing method: per task, hourly or minimum visit
- Materials and specialty parts
- Hidden damage found once work starts
- Access: ladders, attics, crawlspaces or roofs
- Travel and scheduling, including urgent visits
Rebuild Detroit does not publish price ranges. Get written quotes for the same scope and compare.
Permits and licensing in Michigan
Ordinary repairs do not need a building permit in Michigan, but structural changes, new wiring and new plumbing do. Michigan law exempts minor repair work from the electrical and plumbing license requirements without defining it, so ask the local building department (BSEED in Detroit) when a task is borderline. On pre-1978 homes, paid work that disturbs paint needs EPA RRP certification.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license. Michigan has no license class called handyman: look for a Residential Builder license or a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license that lists the trade involved, and check the number on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Send the same written list with photos to every pro.
- Ask how they bill and whether there is a minimum or trip charge.
- Ask which tasks they will refer to a licensed trade.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
- Get the task list, materials and guarantee in writing.
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