Basic
$2.15 – $6.87 per sq ft
19/32 in. pine-face grooved plywood panels, 8 in. groove spacing, Z-flashing at horizontal joints, 1x4 trim, joints caulked
How Much Does Plywood Siding Cost in Detroit, Michigan?
Supply and install T1-11 or similar plywood panel siding on exterior walls, including fasteners, trim and caulk (paint extra).
Plywood Siding in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $2.53 to $8.09 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Plywood Siding in Detroit, Michigan
$2.53 – $8.09
per sq ftPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for plywood siding.
National average: $2.50 – $8 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.53 – $8.09 per sq ft
19/32 in. rough-sawn grooved plywood with 4 in. groove spacing, Z-flashing, 5/4 trim, joints caulked
Premium
$3.16 – $10 per sq ft
5/8 in. rough-sawn cedar-face grooved plywood with 4 in. grooves, Z-flashing, 5/4 cedar trim, edges sealed
Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.11 – $3.56 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.92 – $2.94 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.30 – $0.95 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.20 – $0.63 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.12-$3.60 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.88-$2.80 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.50-$8.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.50-$8.00 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
References
- T1-11 & Plywood Siding Calculator, sidingcalculator.net, retrieved 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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