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Michigan fence costs

Average Fence Installation Cost in Michigan

A representative 180-linear-foot fence produces a broad $5,040–$11,160 statewide range before community adjustment and project-specific material, height, gates, posts, soil, removal, terrain, access, boundary work, utilities, zoning, permits, and restoration.

Updated August 2026Verified linear footage—not lot areaPlanning estimates—not quotes
Representative Michigan example$5,040–$11,160

180 linear ft. × $28–$62 per linear ft.

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Common fence lengths

Fence cost by linear foot—
before the layout changes the bid.

Sketch every run separately, record gate locations and widths, and verify the proposed layout. An online parcel outline, existing fence, or landscaping does not establish the legal property boundary.

100 linear ft.$2,800–$6,200statewide base before community and scope adjustmentsAdjust this fence example →150 linear ft.$4,200–$9,300statewide base before community and scope adjustmentsAdjust this fence example →180 linear ft.$5,040–$11,160statewide base before community and scope adjustmentsAdjust this fence example →250 linear ft.$7,000–$15,500statewide base before community and scope adjustmentsAdjust this fence example →

Local examples

Compare the same fence
across Michigan cities.

Community factors are broad planning assumptions, not measured price indexes. Written local proposals determine actual cost.

Troy$5,443–$12,0531.08 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Royal Oak$5,544–$12,2761.10 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Shelby Township$5,191–$11,4951.03 planning adjustmentSee the local example →West Bloomfield$5,897–$13,0571.17 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Ann Arbor$5,746–$12,7221.14 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Novi$5,594–$12,3881.11 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Livonia$5,141–$11,3831.02 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Rochester Hills$5,494–$12,1641.09 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Canton$5,242–$11,6061.04 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Sterling Heights$5,040–$11,1601.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Birmingham$6,048–$13,3921.20 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Ferndale$5,443–$12,0531.08 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Warren$5,040–$11,1601.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Auburn Hills$5,393–$11,9411.07 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Farmington Hills$5,544–$12,2761.10 planning adjustmentSee the local example →
01

Material and height

Record exact material, grade, profile, color, height, spacing, rails, pickets or panels, caps, fasteners, finish, warranty, and maintenance expectations.

02

Posts, soil, and terrain

Specify post size and spacing, footing or concrete method, frost approach, soil assumptions, slopes, retaining conditions, drainage, access, and restoration.

03

Gates and transitions

List every pedestrian and vehicle gate, opening width, frame, posts, hinges, latch, drop rod, automation, grade transition, and connection to walls or existing fencing.

04

Boundary and approvals

Confirm property lines, survey need, easements, utility locating, association rules, zoning, height, setbacks, corner visibility, pool barriers, permits, and inspections.

Build one comparable fence scope

Send every installer the same verified layout.

Require linear footage, height, material, posts, gates, removal, disposal, utilities, permits, restoration, allowances, exclusions, schedule, payments, warranty, and final records in writing.

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