Estimate
We come out, walk the fence with you, talk through color and finish options, and put a real quote in writing within a couple of days.
Fence staining and sealing
Make your fence look new again
Hand-applied. Protection that lasts.
- Five-star rated
- Hand-applied on every job
- Free estimates, honest pricing
- Springfield IL + 30 miles
What it includes
Fence staining done right
A finished fence is a property line you are proud of. We restore weathered fences and finish new ones with the same professional-grade product we put on every deck. Sprayed for even coverage, back-brushed so the stain actually penetrates the wood.
The result: a fence with color that holds for years, with the protection a real finish gives a fence sitting in Illinois weather.
What you get
- Spray and back-brush for full coverage
- Both sides of every board where access allows
- Expert Stain and Seal professional-grade product
- Transparent or solid finish, your choice
- New-construction or restoration projects
- Free estimate with a written quote
Common problems
Why most fence jobs fail
If your last fence stain peeled or faded inside a year, here is the usual reason.
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Wrong product
Big-box stain made for porch boards is not what a fence needs. The product that holds on a fence is built for vertical wood and weather exposure.
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Sprayed without back-brushing
Spraying alone leaves the product sitting on the surface. Without a back-brush pass, the stain never bonds and fails fast in sun and wind.
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Surface still dirty
If the fence is not cleaned and prepped, the stain bonds to dust and mildew, not the wood. It peels off with the next freeze and thaw.
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Brand-new wood, stained too soon
Freshly milled fence boards are often too wet to take stain. We check moisture in 15 to 20 spots before applying anything.
How it works
From estimate to finished fence
Four steps, no surprises.
Clean and prep
We clean the fence with professional-grade chemicals and prep the wood so the stain bonds to clean grain, not dirt or mildew.
Stain and seal
We spray Expert Stain and Seal for full coverage, then back-brush every board so the product penetrates the wood and locks in.
Walkthrough
We walk the finished fence with you, mark anything to touch up, and come back within a week to handle it.
The product
Why we use Expert Stain and Seal
Expert Stain and Seal is the only product we put on a fence. It is a true oil-based product engineered to bond with wood instead of just coating it. The result is a finish that ages gracefully over years instead of chipping and peeling within months.
When the color is ready to be refreshed, we come back and restain. No stripping. No surprise damage. That is the difference between a fence you maintain and a fence you keep redoing.
Safe for pets and plants. OSHA-graded for low VOCs. Manufacturer-backed for color retention.
Frequently asked
Fence staining and sealing questions
- How long does the stain last?
- Most fences hold their color for three to five years, depending on sun exposure and the side of the property. South and west exposures fade faster than shaded sides.
- Do I need to be home?
- No. Fence staining is exterior work, so we can come and go as needed. We just need access to a water source and an outlet.
- Do you stain both sides?
- When access allows, yes. Some fences only allow access to one side because of neighbor boundaries; we will note that in the quote.
- Do you spray or brush?
- Fences are sprayed for even coverage and then back-brushed so the stain penetrates the wood. The back-brush is what makes it last.
- Can you stain a brand-new fence?
- Yes, often within a week of installation, as long as the wood moisture reads right. We test in 15 to 20 spots before we stain.
- Is this safe for my pets and plants?
- Yes. The products are OSHA-graded, low-VOC, and safe around pets and vegetation. We just ask that pets stay clear of the fence until the stain is fully dry.
- What if it rains?
- We watch the forecast and schedule for dry weather. If a surprise shower hits, we let you know and reschedule the affected section.
- Do you do touch-ups?
- Yes. We walk the finished fence with you, mark anything to touch up, and come back within a week to handle it.
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Get your fence restored
Tell us about your fence. We will come take a look, talk through color and finish options, and put a real quote in writing within a couple of days.