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Hole in a yellow painted plaster wall showing expanded metal lath over wood lath with scratch coat patched in.

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How Much Does Install Metal Lath Cost in Detroit, Michigan?

Install expanded metal (diamond) lath over sheathing or framing with weather-resistive barrier, ready for scratch coat, materials and labor.

Install Metal Lath in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $1.26 to $3.03 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 Metal Lath in Detroit, Michigan

$1.26 – $3.03

per sq ft

Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for install metal lath.

National average: $1.25 – $3 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.07 – $2.58 per sq ft

    2.5 lb galvanized self-furring diamond lath over two layers of building paper, fastened at framing, laps tied

  • Standard

    $1.26 – $3.03 per sq ft

    3.4 lb galvanized self-furring diamond lath over two layers of building paper, laps wire-tied, weep screed at the base

  • Premium

    $1.58 – $3.79 per sq ft

    3.4 lb galvanized self-furring lath over a drainage-mat weather barrier, casing beads and corner aids, weep screed, laps tied

Cost Breakdown in Detroit

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.55 – $1.35sq ft
Laborlabor$0.46 – $1.09sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.15 – $0.36sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.10 – $0.24sq ft
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.56-$1.36 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.44-$1.04 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.15-$0.36 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.10-$0.24 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.

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