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Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 4.4 million people

Fence installation cost in Detroit, MI

Most homeowners pay $3,200 – $5,350 (mid-range, typical $4,150, before sales tax), 4% above the national average and 4% above the Michigan average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,200 – $5,350Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 98 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,150
Labour $1,890Materials $2,237Work hours: 20.4

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Price levels in Detroit, MI

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,550
$2,000 – $3,300
$1,191$1,348
Mid-range$4,150
$3,200 – $5,350
$1,890$2,237
Premium$6,050
$4,700 – $7,850
$2,171$3,869

Why prices in Detroit, MI are different

Labor is about 46% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Detroit, MI area cost about 8% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 4% above the national figure and 4% above the Michigan average.

Detroit, MI ranks 19 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does fence installation cost in Detroit, MI?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,150 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,200 – $5,350. Basic is about $2,550 and premium about $6,050.

Is fence installation more expensive in Detroit, MI than elsewhere in Michigan?

Detroit, MI: 4% above the Michigan average of $4,000. Labor is about 46% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 20 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Detroit, MI area cost about 8% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 4% above the national figure and 4% above the Michigan average.

How does Detroit, MI compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Detroit, MI ranks 19 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,000.

How much of the price is labor in Detroit, MI?

About 46% at the mid-range level, around 20 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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