Basic
$34 – $60 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel flat-top picket panels, three rails, posts set in concrete

Supply and install a 4-5 ft residential wrought-iron (ornamental metal) fence per linear foot, materials and labor; gates, tear-off extra.
Wrought Iron Fence in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $40 to $71 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 wrought iron fence.
National average: $40 – $70 per linear ft
$34 – $60 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel flat-top picket panels, three rails, posts set in concrete
$40 – $71 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel spear-top picket panels, heavier posts set in concrete with ball caps
$51 – $88 per linear ft
4-5 ft powder-coated steel panels with spear finials, decorative scroll accents, heavier posts in concrete with ball caps
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $18 – $31 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $15 – $26 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $4.75 – $8.32 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $3.17 – $5.54 | linear ft |
Black metal picket fence along a park lawn with trees behind
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Find a pro to do thisBlack wrought iron fence with scrollwork and finials at a corner of a lawn
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Find a pro to do thisWrought iron fence top with fleur-de-lis spear finials and scroll collars
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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