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Fence staining for Caledonia homes

Most of our fence staining calls in Caledonia come from homes with a large village of rural acreage, wooded lots and lakefront homes. That means decks under heavy tree cover that hold mildew, which changes the prep more than the stain.

Being near Lake Michigan and the Root River matters too. Wood close to water sees more humidity, more morning dew and, on open water, more reflected sun. We allow extra drying time and lean toward stains with stronger UV blockers on the exposed sides.

We stain fences of every length, from a 60-foot side yard to a 400-foot perimeter. Fences are sprayed for coverage and back-brushed for penetration, one side at a time, with the neighbor's side handled by agreement. Overspray protection for grass, beds, siding and vehicles is part of the job.

How the job goes in Caledonia

  1. Measure and confirmLinear feet, height, both sides or one, gates, and the stain tone. We check whether a neighbor's side is included.
  2. CleanA wood cleaner and low-pressure rinse remove gray, mildew and mill glaze. New fences get a light wash to open the grain.
  3. ProtectGrass, garden beds, siding, AC units and cars within range are covered or shielded. We work around the wind.
  4. Spray and back-brushSprayed for speed, then brushed in panel by panel so the stain penetrates and there are no runs or holidays.

Other work we do in Caledonia

Homeowners here also ask us about Pergola & gazebo staining in Caledonia, Fence cleaning in Caledonia and Deck cleaning in Caledonia. See everything on the Caledonia service area page, or read the full fence staining guide. We also cover nearby Racine, Bristol and Sturtevant.

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What affects the price in Caledonia

  • Linear feet and height: a 6-foot privacy fence has twice the surface of a 3-foot picket
  • One side or both
  • Fence style: board-on-board and shadowbox have more surface than flat panel
  • Condition: gray fence needs cleaning, new fence needs a mill-glaze wash
  • Access on the neighbor's side and what needs protecting from overspray

Details on the pricing page.

Caledonia fence staining FAQ

How soon can a new cedar fence be stained?

Once the mill glaze is washed off and the wood is dry, usually two to eight weeks after installation. Pressure-treated fences need longer, often three to six months, until water soaks in rather than beading.

Do you stain both sides of the fence?

We can. Many homeowners do their side only, or split the cost with a neighbor. Both sides gives the longest life because it seals the wood all the way around.

How far in advance should I book fence staining in Caledonia?

Two to four weeks in spring and early fall, which are the busiest windows. Midsummer usually has more availability. Text photos and your town and we will give you a date with the quote.

Do you charge extra to come to Caledonia?

Caledonia is just over the state line from our Zion-area work, and it is inside our normal service radius. No separate travel charge for Caledonia.

Fence staining in Caledonia

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