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About
Ceiling fans, light fixtures, garbage disposals, door locks, and Ring cameras, installed right the first time by a fully insured Thumbtack Top Pro with 117 five star reviews.
I'm Sylvester, owner of SLY Residential LLC, with 16 years of hands on experience in homes across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County. When you hire SLY Residential, I'm the one who shows up. I diagnose the problem before I quote, so you approve one clear flat price before any work starts.
Popular projects:
Full home setup (ceiling fan, Ring camera, and deadbolt): $495
Single service visits start at $200
Have a few things on your list? I'll handle them in one visit with one clear flat price.
Clear communication from your first message to the final walkthrough, and your home left clean when I leave. Same day appointments are available. Send me a photo of the job and I'll send you a clear flat quote.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 151 times
Serves Detroit, MI
Background checked
1 employee
15 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, and Zelle.
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2025
2023
2022
Services offered
Project type
Disposal type
Continuous feed (common)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
117 reviews
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Stacee C.
Dec 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sylvester was a very professional and prompt. He installed my new garbagedisposal within 2 hours and even fixed a light switch that had been bugging me for years. I will be calling him again soon for more projects.
Details: Yes, the existing disposal needs to be replaced • Continuous feed (most common) • Yes I will provide the garbage disposal, but need professional’s advice
Garbage Disposal Installation
Nicole W.
Dec 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was having an issue with my garbagedisposal. Sly Residential responded promptly and resolved the problem within a few hours. I am greatly appreciative, would recommend, and would use again
Details: Motor hums but doesn't run • Continuous feed (most common)
Garbage Disposal Repair
Judi H.
Nov 18, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a very positive experience with Sly Residential. Within approximately 2 hours of my garbagedisposal was back up and working and did not need to be replaced. He was friendly and courteous.
Details: Doesn't turn on
Garbage Disposal Repair
Rubin C.
Apr 8, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
He came out and fixed my garbagedisposal and gutter. Great attitude, on time, and quality work. He'll be my go to from here on out.
Details: Makes an unusual noise
Garbage Disposal Repair
Jay B.
Feb 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
SLY residential has provided me a reasonable quote. Visited site on time and successfully completed the repaired. Happy to use them again.
Details: Yes, the location has an existing fan • Ceiling • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling)
Fan Installation
Credentials
Background Check
Sylvester Steans Jr.
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Customers should be aware that certain unknown circumstances that maybe unknown could increase repair cost. We fairly gauge and reason with our customers on pricing.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Gain understanding of what’s needed to complete a task. Scheduling favorably as possible to secure appointment time. Bring kind and professional and understanding is what can be expected.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
2010-11 Graduate
-Detroit Training Institute of Technology
Specialized in:
Modern Plumbing
Residential Electrical Wiring
Green Residential Weather Winterization
Wardplex gas piping completion
HVAC Universal EPA 608 License
And more.
