Basic
$21 – $43 per linear ft
Pressure-treated pine dog-ear pickets alternating on both sides of 3 treated rails, treated 4x4 posts set in concrete
Wood shadowbox (board-on-both-sides) privacy fence, materials and labor per linear ft; gates, staining and old-fence removal extra.
Shadowbox Fence in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $25 to $51 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 shadowbox fence.
National average: $25 – $50 per linear ft
$21 – $43 per linear ft
Pressure-treated pine dog-ear pickets alternating on both sides of 3 treated rails, treated 4x4 posts set in concrete
$25 – $51 per linear ft
Pressure-treated flat-top pickets alternating both sides on 3 rails, 4x4 posts in concrete, 2x6 top cap with 1x4 trim
$32 – $63 per linear ft
Western red cedar pickets alternating both sides on treated rails, 4x4 posts in concrete, cedar 2x6 top cap and trim board
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $22 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.19 – $18 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.97 – $5.94 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.98 – $3.96 | linear ft |
Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local shadowbox fence contractors in Detroit for personalized quotes based on your specific project.