Basic
$17 – $39 per linear ft
Pressure-treated pine dog-ear pickets set side by side, three 2x4 rails, treated 4x4 posts in concrete about 8 ft apart

Install a 6 ft solid wood privacy fence (posts set in concrete, rails, pickets), priced per linear foot.
Privacy Fence in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $20 to $46 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for privacy fence.
National average: $20 – $45 per linear ft
$17 – $39 per linear ft
Pressure-treated pine dog-ear pickets set side by side, three 2x4 rails, treated 4x4 posts in concrete about 8 ft apart
$20 – $45 per linear ft
Western red cedar dog-ear pickets set side by side, three treated 2x4 rails, treated 4x4 posts in concrete, galvanized nails
$25 – $57 per linear ft
Cedar board-on-board pickets with a flat 2x6 cap and trim board, treated 4x4 posts in concrete at 6 ft spacing, coated screws
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.91 – $20 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.35 – $17 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.38 – $5.35 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.58 – $3.56 | linear ft |

Wood lattice-top privacy fence
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Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local privacy fence contractors in Detroit for personalized quotes based on your specific project.