What Things Cost in Detroit
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Detroit, calibrated to Michigan labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Detroit Market Rates
Detroit runs 7% below the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
0.90×
10% below avg
-10% vs national
Labor Rates
0.95×
5% below avg
-5% vs national
Overall Factor
0.93×
7% below avg
-7% vs national
Detroit Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Detroit, MI — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$4 – $13
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Aluminum Decking
$4 – $13
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$5 – $6
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Assemble a Shed
$137 – $313
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Backfill Post Hole
$167 – $481
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Bathroom Flooring
$4 – $13
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Bedroom Door
$4 – $13
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Brick Paver
$4 – $13
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$2 – $5
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Most-Used in Detroit
The trades Detroit owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Detroit Market Factors
- Materials run 10% below the national average
- Crew labor runs 5% below the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 0.93× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Michigan
- Seasonal demand swings that move Detroit pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Detroit — not generic national figures
- 2026 pricing assumptions across materials and labor
- Separate labor and material line items, not a single blended number
- Add-on toggles for demo, disposal, and site prep
- Connect with 3,254 contractors in Detroit
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