CEDAR & PRESSURE-TREATED WOOD
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Built for Michigan
Wood Fence Installation in Metro Detroit
Western Red Cedar and ground-contact pressure-treated pine, set on posts sunk 42″ below the Michigan frost line in concrete. Privacy, shadowbox, picket, split-rail and matching gates, with permits, Miss Dig and HOA paperwork handled for you.
Cedar or Treated Pine
42″ Frost-Line Posts
Permits & HOA Filed
Free Written Estimates
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WHY WOOD STILL WINS
The Warmest Look in the Yard, Built to Survive the Freeze
Wood is the most flexible fence material there is: any height, any style, any stain color, and it can be repaired one board at a time. What decides how long it lasts is the lumber grade and how the posts go in.
Lumber Rated for the Ground
Posts are UC4B ground-contact pressure-treated pine or cedar, and boards are #1 or #2 grade. No green, wet or utility-grade stock that twists after its first summer.
Grade-selected, not big-box
Posts Below the Frost Line
Michigan frost reaches about 42 inches. Shallow posts get jacked up a little every winter until the fence leans and the gate drags, so ours go deeper in concrete.
42″ footings, every post
Stain Any Color, Repair Any Board
Wood takes semi-transparent or solid stain in any shade, and a single cracked picket or storm-broken section can be swapped without replacing the run.
Easiest material to repair
Paperwork Off Your Plate
We draw the plot plan, file the city or township permit, submit the HOA packet and call in the Miss Dig 811 ticket before a single hole is dug.
Permits, HOA, Miss Dig
WOOD FENCE STYLES
Pick the Wood Fence Style That Fits Your Yard
Five builds cover nearly every Metro Detroit property, from a tight Royal Oak backyard to a two-acre lot in Oakland County. Open any style for heights, wood options and what to expect on price.
Most Popular
Solid Board Privacy Fencing
6ft & 8ft Dog-Ear or Flat-Top
Boards butted tight on one side of the rails for full visual privacy. The workhorse backyard fence for dogs, pools and busy streets.
Heights:
6ft, 8ft (where permitted)
Boards:
1x6 dog-ear or flat
Wood:
Cedar or treated pine
Best For:
Backyard privacy, pets
Our most-built wood fence
Good Neighbor
Shadowbox & Board-on-Board
Finished on Both Sides
Boards alternate or overlap on both faces of the rails, so the neighbors get the same good side you do. Lets wind through without gaps you can see straight through.
Heights:
5ft, 6ft, 8ft
Overlap:
1″–1.5″ board-on-board
Wood:
Cedar preferred
Best For:
Shared lines, windy lots
Same look from both yards
Front Yard
Classic Wood Picket Fencing
3ft to 4ft Decorative
Spaced pickets with pointed, dog-ear or gothic tops. Defines a front yard or garden, keeps small dogs in and stays within most front-setback height limits.
Heights:
3ft, 3.5ft, 4ft
Tops:
Pointed, dog-ear, gothic
Finish:
Stained or painted
Best For:
Curb appeal, gardens
Paint-ready or natural cedar
Large Lots
Split-Rail & Post-and-Rail
2-Rail & 3-Rail Rustic
Open rail fencing that marks a property line or frames a driveway for a fraction of the cost per foot of privacy. Add welded wire inside to hold a dog.
Rails:
2 or 3 rail
Heights:
3ft to 4.5ft
Options:
Wire mesh liner
Best For:
Acreage, borders
Lowest cost per foot in wood
Built to Match
Custom Wood Walk & Drive Gates
Braced Frames, Heavy Hardware
Gates built from the same boards as your fence on a diagonally braced frame, hung on heavy strap or adjustable hinges with a lockable latch.
Walk Gates:
3ft to 5ft wide
Drive Gates:
Double swing to 16ft
Frame:
Braced, anti-sag kit
Best For:
Mowers, trailers, boats
Steel-stiffened gate posts
One of a Kind
Custom & Modern Wood Fences
Horizontal, Mixed-Material, Bespoke
Horizontal cedar slats, black-post frames, stepped runs on sloped lots and other builds that do not fit a standard style. Drawn and priced to your yard.
Styles:
Horizontal, framed, mixed
Heights:
4ft to 8ft
Wood:
Cedar, select grades
Best For:
Modern homes, patios
Designed on site with you
CEDAR VS. PRESSURE-TREATED
Which Wood Should You Build With?
Western Red Cedar has natural oils that resist rot and insects, stays straighter as it dries and weathers to a silver gray if you leave it alone. It costs more per foot and is the better choice for boards you will see every day, especially shadowbox and board-on-board styles where both faces show. Expect 20 to 30 years from a cedar fence that is stained every three to five years.
Pressure-treated pine is the budget-friendly, very strong option, and UC4B ground-contact lumber is what we use for posts on most wood fences regardless of board species. Treated boards should dry for six to twelve months before the first seal or stain. If you plan to paint, compare the look against vinyl, which never needs paint, and see our fence cost guide for how the totals stack up.
WOOD SPECIES COMPARED
Western Red Cedar
Treated Pine
Rot Resistance
Without added chemicals
Natural oils
Chemical treatment
Typical Lifespan
With routine staining
20–30 years
15–20 years
Movement
Twisting and cupping
Low
Moderate
First Stain
After installation
Any time
6–12 months
Relative Cost
6ft privacy, installed
Higher
Lower
Post Material
In-ground members
UC4B treated
UC4B treated
HOW A WOOD FENCE GETS BUILT
Measured, Permitted and Built in Three Steps
A typical 150-foot backyard privacy fence with one gate takes our crew one to two days on site. Permits and utility marking come first and usually take one to three weeks.
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Step 1
Free On-Site Measure & Quote
We walk the line with you, note grade changes, trees, old fence removal and gate locations, and leave an itemized written quote by species, style and height.
Measured footage and gates
Board and stain samples
Written, itemized price
PAPERWORK MANAGED
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Step 2
Permits, HOA & Miss Dig
We draw the plot plan, file the permit with your city or township, prepare the HOA submission and call in the Miss Dig 811 ticket so utilities are marked before we dig.
Plot plan and permit filed
HOA packet with spec sheet
Utilities flagged before digging
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Step 3
Posts, Boards & Walkthrough
Posts go in 42 inches deep in concrete and cure before rails carry load. Rails, boards, caps and gates follow, then we walk the line with you and test every latch.
Frost-line concrete footings
Gates braced and leveled
Old fence and spoils hauled
Selling, Closing or Bringing Home a Dog?
Call (734) 977-0554 and tell us your deadline. We will schedule the measure this week and tell you honestly whether permits can clear in time.
DETAILS THAT CHANGE THE LOOK
Tops, Trims & Finishes
Two fences built from the same boards can look completely different. These are the choices that do it.
Dog-Ear vs. Flat Top
Dog-ear boards with clipped corners are the classic Michigan backyard look. Flat-top boards under a cap rail read cleaner and more modern.
Cap & Trim Boards
A 2x6 cap across the top with a 1x4 trim board below sheds water off the board ends and gives the fence a finished, furniture-like edge.
Lattice Toppers
A 1-foot lattice band on a 5-foot fence adds height and light, and in some cities keeps the solid portion under a height threshold.
Post Caps
Flat, pyramid or copper caps keep water out of post tops, the first place a wood fence starts to check and rot.
Horizontal Boards
Spaced horizontal cedar is the modern option. It needs more posts and stiffer rails, so we price it separately from vertical privacy.
Stain Color
Semi-transparent cedar tones show the grain; solid stains in gray or black hide mismatched boards. Our staining guide covers timing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wood Fence Questions Metro Detroit Homeowners Ask
Straight answers on cost, depth, permits and upkeep.
How much does a wood fence cost in Metro Detroit?
Most 6-foot pressure-treated privacy fences land roughly between $30 and $45 per linear foot installed, and cedar runs higher, depending on style, gates, grade and old-fence removal. Picket and split-rail cost less per foot. You get an exact itemized number after the free on-site measure.
How deep do fence posts need to be in Michigan?
Below the frost line, which is about 42 inches in Southeast Michigan. We set every post at that depth in concrete so freeze-thaw cycles cannot lift it. Gate posts get extra attention because they carry the most load.
Do I need a permit for a wood fence?
Most cities and townships in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties require one, and most limit front-yard fences to about 3 to 4 feet. We confirm your lot's rules, draw the plot plan and file the permit before we quote the final layout.
Cedar or pressure-treated: which is better?
Cedar resists rot naturally, moves less and looks better longer, so it is the better fence board. Pressure-treated pine costs less and is very strong. Many of our fences use treated posts with cedar boards for the best of both.
How long does wood fence installation take?
The build is usually one to two days for a typical backyard. Permits, HOA review and Miss Dig marking are the variable and generally take one to three weeks.
Can you remove my old fence?
Yes. We tear out the old fence, pull or break out old concrete footings where the new posts need to go, and haul everything away. Removal is itemized on the quote.
FREE WOOD FENCE QUOTE
Request Your Free Wood Fence Estimate
Tell us about your yard and we will schedule a no-obligation measure. You get a written price by species, style, height and gates.
PREFER TO CALL DIRECTLY?
Speak directly with our estimating desk for quick questions or emergency repairs.
Itemized pricing with no surprise add-ons
Permits, HOA packets and Miss Dig handled
Workmanship warranty on every install
Get Your Free Estimate
Quick response guaranteed within 24 hours
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🔒 Your contact info is strictly confidential. We never sell your data or spam you.