Basic
$17 – $34 per linear ft
Pressure-treated pine dog-ear pickets spaced about 2-1/2 in. apart on two 2x4 rails, treated 4x4 posts in concrete

Supply and install a wood picket fence (open-style, 3-4 ft typical) per linear foot, materials and labor; gates extra.
Wood Picket Fence in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $20 to $40 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 wood picket fence.
National average: $20 – $40 per linear ft
$17 – $34 per linear ft
Pressure-treated pine dog-ear pickets spaced about 2-1/2 in. apart on two 2x4 rails, treated 4x4 posts in concrete
$20 – $40 per linear ft
Cedar French gothic pickets on two 2x4 rails, treated 4x4 posts in concrete, flat cedar post caps, galvanized nails
$25 – $51 per linear ft
Cedar gothic pickets set to a scalloped top line between posts, 4x4 posts in concrete, decorative cedar post caps
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.91 – $18 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.35 – $15 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.38 – $4.75 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.58 – $3.17 | linear ft |

Row of white painted wood picket fence along a lawn
Photo: Idlir Fida from Vancouver, Canada · CC BY 2.0 · Source

White picket fence and arched gate in front of a brick porch house
Photo: flossyflotsam · CC BY 2.0 · Source

White wood picket fence panel with vine growing behind the pickets
Photo: Mr Thinktank · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local wood picket fence contractors in Detroit for personalized quotes based on your specific project.