Staining work
- Cleaning gray and dirty wood
- Resetting loose pickets and rails
- Replacing cracked boards first
- Transparent, semi-transparent or solid stains
- Clear sealers on newer fences
- Gates and arbors stained to match
Older fences and mature yards
San Gabriel’s housing runs old, with 52.3 percent of homes over 60 years, and many lots have mature trees and planting right against the fence. I mask and cover carefully so stain stays on the wood.
Fences under trees stay damp longer, so I check moisture before staining.
Steps
Choose a finish
I show stain options for your wood.
Prep
Clean, repair and let dry.
Cover
Plants, walls and paving are protected.
Apply
Stain is brushed in evenly.
Fence rebuilds
A whole new fence goes to a fence builder.
On the same San Gabriel visit, people also tend to ask about deck and porch board repair, fence and gate repair, wood rot repair or gate latch and hinge repair.
What to send
Photos of the fence and roughly how long it is.
Staining questions
Should I seal or stain my fence?
Sealer keeps the natural color shorter-term; stain adds color and lasts longer in sun.
Can you stain just one side?
Yes, usually your side only.
When is the best time to stain a fence?
In dry weather, when the wood has dried after rain.
How much does fence staining cost?
It depends on the length. Text photos for a free estimate.
Guides
- Getting a thick-walled house ready for winter rainA fall checklist for older San Gabriel homes with thick walls and deep windows: sills, doors, drains, caulking and outdoor outlets.
- Getting new paint to stick to old glossy trimHow to tell if trim in an older San Gabriel home has oil-based paint, and how we prep it so new paint sticks instead of peeling.
We’re a handyman in San Gabriel for small repairs like this one, with an upfront price by text.
This job sits in our drywall, plaster and paint touch-ups group. For other repairs, see the services overview, or start with the repair guide for San Gabriel’s older homes.