Basic
$7.73 – $14 per sq ft
4 ft wide, 4-in. walk with local pea gravel exposure, compacted base, tooled joints, one coat of sealer
How Much Does Install Exposed Aggregate Sidewalk Cost in Detroit, Michigan?
Pour a 4 ft wide exposed aggregate concrete sidewalk on compacted base, including forms, joints and exposure finish.
Install Exposed Aggregate Sidewalk in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $9.10 to $16 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Exposed Aggregate Sidewalk in Detroit, Michigan
$9.10 – $16
per sq ftPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for install exposed aggregate sidewalk.
National average: $9 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.10 – $16 per sq ft
4 ft wide, 4-in. walk with mixed river-rock aggregate, wire mesh, saw-cut joints, even exposure, two sealer coats
Premium
$11 – $20 per sq ft
4 ft wide walk with seeded decorative aggregate blend, rebar, smooth troweled edge bands, saw-cut joints, two sealer coats
Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.01 – $7.13 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.31 – $5.88 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.07 – $1.90 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.71 – $1.27 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.05-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.15-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.08-$1.92 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.72-$1.28 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs1.0% below avg
Labor costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Exposed Aggregate Sidewalk, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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