WYANDOTTE, MI • WAYNE COUNTY
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Historic River Town
Fence Installation in Wyandotte, MI
Wyandotte's older neighborhoods off Biddle Avenue and along the Detroit River are full of early 1900s homes on narrow lots with alleys and detached garages. We build fences that suit the age of the house, fit a tight side yard and stay plumb for decades.
Period-Style Pickets
Narrow-Lot Layouts
Permits Filed by Us
42″ Frost-Line Posts
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FENCES FOR OLDER HOMES
Fence Styles That Suit Wyandotte's Older Houses
A fence on a century-old street should look like it belongs there. These four materials let you match the house and still get modern durability.
Period Look
Cedar Picket & Privacy
Western Red Cedar
A painted or stained cedar picket out front is the classic match for Wyandotte's Victorian and foursquare homes; 6-foot cedar closes in the alley side.
Heights:
3ft to 6ft
Wood:
Western Red Cedar
Styles:
Picket, Privacy
Best For:
Historic homes
Paint or stain to match
Wrought-Iron Look
Ornamental Aluminum
Black Powder-Coat
Gives the look of an old iron fence with no rust or scraping, which matters in damp river air. Ideal for riverfront yards and front walks.
Heights:
3ft to 5ft
Finish:
Black or bronze
Tops:
Flat or spear
Best For:
River views, fronts
Iron look, no rust
Low Upkeep
Vinyl Picket & Privacy
Virgin PVC
White vinyl picket gives a traditional look without repainting; vinyl privacy is a durable choice along a back alley.
Heights:
3ft to 6ft
Colors:
White, Tan, Woodgrain
Rails:
Aluminum reinforced
Best For:
No-paint pickets
Never needs paint
Alleys & Pets
Chain Link Fencing
Black Vinyl-Coated
A durable, low-cost line along an alley or a dog run behind the garage. Black coating keeps it from looking industrial.
Heights:
4ft to 6ft
Finish:
Black or galvanized
Gates:
Walk and drive
Best For:
Alleys, dogs
Lowest cost per foot
DOWNRIVER NEIGHBORS
Riverfront and Downriver Towns Near Wyandotte
Wyandotte sits at the heart of our Downriver service area. We work in all of these regularly.
BUILDING A FENCE IN WYANDOTTE
Old Lots, Alleys and River Air: What a Wyandotte Fence Takes
Many Wyandotte lots are narrow, with a house close to one side line and a garage on the alley. There is little room for equipment, so we often dig by hand near foundations and plan gates so you can still get a mower or garbage cans through. Old footings from earlier fences are common and come out before new posts go in 42 inches deep in concrete.
Riverfront lots get damp air and wind off the Detroit River, which is why aluminum and vinyl are popular on the water side. If your home sits in a designated historic area, a front fence may need design review as well. Fences are reviewed by the city building department, and most Metro Detroit cities limit front-yard fences to about 3-4 feet; we confirm your lot's rules before quoting. See the rest of the area on our Downriver page.
WYANDOTTE PLANNING FACTORS
Typical
Our Approach
Typical lot
Early 1900s streets
Narrow, alley-backed
Hand-dig near house
Common styles
Most requested
Picket, aluminum
Match the house
Riverfront
Wind and moisture
Damp, windy
Aluminum, vinyl
Permit
City building dept
Required
Filed by us
Frost depth 42″
Every post
Concrete footing
Old footings removed
THE WYANDOTTE PROCESS
Building a Fence on a Tight Wyandotte Lot
Most Wyandotte fences are built in one to two days once the permit is issued.
01
Step 1
Measure & Style Match
We measure, note alley access, garage and foundation clearances and suggest a style that fits the house, with a written quote.
Tight spaces measured
Style matched to home
Itemized quote
WE FILE IT
02
Step 2
Permit & Miss Dig
We draw the plot plan, file with the Wyandotte building department and open a Miss Dig 811 ticket before digging.
Plot plan drawn
City permit filed
Utilities marked
03
Step 3
Build & Cleanup
Old footings out, posts set 42 inches in concrete, pickets or panels hung true, gates tested, alley and yard cleaned.
Frost-line footings
Gates tested
Final walkthrough
Want Pickets That Match the Porch?
Bring a photo of your trim or porch rail and we will match the picket profile.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wyandotte Fence Questions
Answers for Wyandotte homeowners.
What fence suits an older Wyandotte home?
A cedar or white vinyl picket in front and black aluminum where you want an iron-fence look. Out back, 6-foot cedar or vinyl privacy along the alley is the usual choice.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Wyandotte?
Yes, plan on a permit through the city building department, plus design review if your home is in a designated historic area. We file the permit and tell you if extra review applies.
Can you fit a fence on a narrow lot with no side yard?
Yes. We dig by hand where machines cannot reach, keep clear of foundations and plan gate widths around your bins and mower.
What fence holds up best on a Detroit River lot?
Powder-coated aluminum and vinyl, because neither rusts nor rots in damp river air. Both are set on 42-inch concrete footings to resist wind.
Do you remove old fences and footings?
Yes. We pull the old fence, break out old concrete footings in the way and haul it all off.
FREE WYANDOTTE ESTIMATE
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Tell us about your lot, your house and what the fence needs to do. We will measure and leave an exact written price.
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Style matched to your home
Permit and Miss Dig handled
Workmanship warranty included
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