Highwood has compact lots and older homes near Fort Sheridan, and that shapes how we approach fence staining here. We see a lot of small decks and porches on tight lots, and the work is planned around it.
With Lake Michigan nearby close by, decks and fences here hold moisture longer in the mornings. We schedule the wash early in the week so there is time to dry before stain goes on.
Fence staining is a volume job, so the shortcuts are obvious: a quick spray with no back-brush, no cleaning first, one side only. That fence looks great for a summer and fails the next. We clean the fence first because a new fence has mill glaze and an old one has gray and mildew, and stain does not bond to either. Then we spray and brush so the stain is in the wood, not on it.
Homeowners here also ask us about Dock & pier staining in Highwood, Composite deck cleaning in Highwood and Fence cleaning in Highwood. See everything on the Highwood service area page, or read the full fence staining guide. We also cover nearby Bannockburn, Deerfield and Lake Bluff.
Text a photo of your deck or fence and get a number back. Include your town and a rough size.
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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.
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.
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.
No. Highwood is inside Lake County, and we cover the whole county from Libertyville with no trip charge.
Text a photo of the wood. Quotes usually come back the same day.
Text a photo of your deck or fence and get a number back. We answer Mon–Sat 7am–7pm.
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