How long does deck or fence staining take?

Most decks are a one or two day job. Larger projects may take 3 to 5 days. Fences typically take 2 to 4 days depending on length and condition.

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Deck & Fence Staining
Built to weather Chicago.

Professional deck and fence staining across Glenview and the North Shore. Prep, stain, and seal so your wood survives another Chicago summer. We treat your property like our own.

Decks from $350 · Fences from $800

1 to 4 days typical job

4 hour quote reply

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Pricing

Honest prices, before we start.

Every project gets a real quote. These ranges show where typical projects land.

Deck staining

Small deckUnder 300 sq ft

$350 to $900

Medium deck300 to 800 sq ft

$900 to $1,800

Large deck800 to 2,500 sq ft

$1,800 to $2,500+

Fence staining

Starts at $800

Every fence is unique. Length, condition, and access all affect the final price. We give you a real quote within 4 hours.

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Wood condition and prep work affect the final number. Stain materials are not included so you choose exactly the color you want.

How it works

From quote to finished project.

Every project follows the same simple process. No surprises along the way.

Step 01

Request a quote

Tell us about your deck or fence in 60 seconds through our quote form, or just call us.

Step 02

We reply in 4 hours

During daytime, every quote gets a real reply within 4 hours. Often faster.

Step 03

We do the work

Prep, stain, seal. Clean up after ourselves. One of us is on site running the job.

Step 04

Walk through

Before we leave, we walk it together so you know you are happy with the result.

What you get

Everything included. Almost.

Included in every project

Surface prep including cleaning and sanding where needed
Taping off surrounding surfaces to keep your siding clean
Two coats of stain where the job calls for it
Sealing so your investment actually lasts
Full cleanup. We leave the site better than we found it

Not included

Stain materials. You pick exactly the color and brand you want, then buy it. We will not get the color wrong.
Major repairs. We can refer you to someone good if your deck or fence needs structural work.
Replacement boards or pickets. If a few need replacing, we will quote it separately.

Common questions

Things people actually ask.

For smaller projects, yes. It is just us. For bigger jobs we bring trusted friends we have worked with before. Every person on your property has been personally vetted by us. We do not show up with strangers.

Most decks are a one or two day job. Larger projects may take 3 to 5 days depending on prep work and how much sanding is needed. Fences typically take 2 to 4 days depending on length and condition.

We check the forecast before we start and will not apply stain if rain is expected within 24 hours. If weather delays us mid project, we come back and finish at no extra charge.

If both sides face your property, yes. If your neighbor shares the fence and only one side is yours, we stain just your side. We can talk this through during the quote.

Not yet. We are working on it. In the meantime, we are backed by something arguably more reliable. We live here, our families live here, and we are not going anywhere. If something goes wrong, we are the ones making it right, directly.