Basic
$34 – $69 per linear ft
Black powder-coated steel ornamental panels with flat top rail and plain pickets, 2 in. posts set in concrete
How Much Does Iron Fence Cost in Detroit, Michigan?
Install 4-6 ft ornamental wrought or steel iron fence panels with posts set in concrete, per linear ft, materials and labor (gates extra).
Iron Fence in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $40 to $81 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Iron Fence in Detroit, Michigan
$40 – $81
per linear ftPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for iron fence.
National average: $40 – $80 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$40 – $81 per linear ft
Galvanized steel panels with spear-point pickets, black powder coat, 2-1/2 in. posts in concrete, ball caps
Premium
$51 – $101 per linear ft
Heavy-gauge steel with scroll and finial details, double top rail, 3 in. posts in concrete, decorative caps
Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $18 – $36 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $15 – $29 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $4.75 – $9.50 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $3.17 – $6.34 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.
Iron Fence photo examples
Black wrought iron fence with scrolled panels and corner post along a lawn
Photo: Vogler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWrought iron fence with fleur-de-lis spear tops in front of a house
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Find a pro to do thisGreen painted wrought iron fence with spear and scroll tops against a wall
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Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($18.00-$36.00 per linear foot)
- Labor ($14.00-$28.00 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($4.80-$9.60 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($3.20-$6.40 per linear 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 Iron Fence, 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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