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Fence Installation in Detroit, MI

Compare 5 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $16–$49.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Detroit

  1. 1.Casey Fence Co

    3.8★ (82 reviews)

    3.8★ from 82 reviews

    +13138415290Website

  2. 2.Great Lakes Fence Company Inc

    3.9★ (59 reviews)

    3.9★ from 59 reviews

    +13132732900Website

  3. 3.Industrial Fence & Landscaping Inc.

    4.7★ (13 reviews)

    4.7★ from 13 reviews

    +13132972997Website

  4. 4.Fence Companies Detroit

    4.4★ (9 reviews)

    4.4★ from 9 reviews

    +12488472830Website

  5. 5.Artistic Ironworks

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +13138432477

Fence Installation Cost in Detroit

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Detroit
Wood fence$16–$49/linear ft
Vinyl fence$33–$65/linear ft
Chain-link fence$11–$27/linear ft
Fence repair$163–$652/job

Fence Installation prices in Detroit run about 9% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Detroit, rated 4.4★ on average across 166 customer reviews.

Detroit Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Detroit's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
April 17
First fall frost
October 29
Annual precipitation
31.33"
Heating degree days
6,168
Cooling degree days
824
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan20.3°31.4°1.4"
Feb22.1°34.4°1.7"
Mar28.9°44.2°2.02"
Apr39.6°57.4°2.78"
May50.1°68.7°3.07"
Jun60.3°78.3°3.25"
Jul65.2°82.6°3.03"
Aug64°80.4°3.16"
Sep56.1°73°3.39"
Oct44.8°60.2°2.72"
Nov35.4°47.7°2.84"
Dec25.2°35.5°1.97"

NOAA station data 5.04 miles from Detroit.

Permits & Regulations in MI

  • Exterior contracting of $600 or more in Michigan requires a LARA residential builder or maintenance and alteration license
  • Fence height, setback and permit rules are set by the city, county or HOA
  • Every state's one-call law requires calling 811 before digging, which includes fence post holes and deck footings

License required: State contractor rules for exterior work; municipal fence permits

Sources: www.michigan.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Detroit

How much does fence installation cost in Detroit?

A wood fence in Detroit typically runs $16-$49 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve Detroit?

We track 5 fence companies serving Detroit.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Detroit, MI?

In MI, Exterior contracting of $600 or more in Michigan requires a LARA residential builder or maintenance and alteration license. Height limits and setbacks are set by Detroit and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Detroit more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Detroit runs about +8.6% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Detroit?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 20F in Detroit, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

When is the best time to install a fence in Detroit?

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around April 17 in Detroit, before the busy summer season.

How do I estimate the cost of a fence in Detroit?

Multiply the fence length by $16-$49 per linear foot for wood in Detroit, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does Detroit weather affect a wood fence?

Detroit gets about 31.33 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.