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Wood fence in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Wood is still the most common residential fence in Metro Detroit. Pressure-treated pine is the budget choice, cedar resists decay naturally and looks better as it ages, and styles range from picket to shadowbox and board-on-board privacy. Wood can be repaired a board at a time and stained any color.
The weak point is where the post meets the ground. Rot and frost heave in clay soil take out posts first, so a good installer uses ground-contact rated posts, sets them to proper depth, and shapes concrete or gravel so water drains away from the wood. Corrosion-resistant fasteners, a rot board at the bottom, and a stain or sealer after the wood dries extend the fence's life. See staining for finishing, and privacy fence for tall solid styles.
What a proper job includes
- A site visit to measure and choose species, style and height
- Property line confirmation and a check of local fence rules
- A MISS DIG 811 ticket before digging
- Ground-contact rated posts set with drainage in mind
- Rails and boards fastened with corrosion-resistant hardware
- A rot board or ground clearance along the bottom
- Gates braced against sag, and cleanup
What drives the price
- Wood species and grade (treated pine versus cedar)
- Linear footage, height and style
- Post material and footing method
- Gate count and width
- Staining or sealing after install
- Removal of an old fence and site conditions
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Michigan's residential code does not require a building permit for a fence up to 7 feet high, but that is not the end of it. Cities and townships regulate fences through zoning: height limits, front-yard rules, setbacks, corner visibility areas and sometimes materials. Some, including Detroit, require a fence permit (issued by BSEED in Detroit, with Historic District Commission review in local historic districts). Confirm with your municipality before posts go in, and check any HOA rules.
Michigan law requires notice to MISS DIG 811 at least three business days before digging, and post holes count. Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license: a Residential Builder license, or a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license in a trade that fits the work. Check the number on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Compare quotes on the same species, style, height and board spacing.
- Ask which posts they use and how they keep water away from the base.
- Confirm who handles any permit and the MISS DIG 811 ticket.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
- Ask whether staining is included and when it should be done.
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