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Fence staining for Lake Bluff homes

Lake Bluff has an older village center and bluff-top lakefront homes, and that shapes how we approach fence staining here. We see a lot of older cedar decks on historic homes, and the work is planned around it.

Lake Bluff sits on Lake Michigan, and waterfront wood weathers faster on the water-facing side than the house side. We check both and often give the exposed side a second coat.

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 Lake Bluff

  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 Lake Bluff

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck sealing in Lake Bluff, Pergola & gazebo staining in Lake Bluff and Fence cleaning in Lake Bluff. See everything on the Lake Bluff service area page, or read the full fence staining guide. We also cover nearby North Chicago, Bannockburn and Highwood.

The same cedar privacy fence after a warm semi-transparent stain, siding masked with paper
Same fence after staining, with the siding masked off

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What affects the price in Lake Bluff

  • 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.

Lake Bluff 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 Lake Bluff?

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 Lake Bluff?

No. Lake Bluff is inside Lake County, and we cover the whole county from Libertyville with no trip charge.

Fence staining in Lake Bluff

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