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Pergola & gazebo staining for Somers homes

Pergola & gazebo staining in Somers starts with knowing the housing: a village and town of rural lots, farmsteads and newer subdivisions. We see a lot of decks on open, wind-exposed properties, and the work is planned around it.

Somers sits on the Pike River and 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.

A pergola sprayed from the ground looks fine from the ground. Look up from the patio underneath and every rafter has a dry stripe where the spray did not reach, and every end grain is unsealed. We get on ladders and stain the tops, sides and ends of every member. It takes longer. It is also why the finish lasts.

How the job goes in Somers

  1. Inspect the structureWe check for loose rafters, split caps and any rot at post bases, and note what needs re-fastening.
  2. CleanPercarbonate cleaner and a gentle rinse, with the patio and any furniture below protected.
  3. Dry and light sandTwo or three dry days, then a hand-sand of rough edges and any raised grain on the rafters.
  4. Brush every surfaceTops, sides, undersides and end grain of rafters and purlins, posts and caps, all by brush or pad. Sprayer only for large flat post faces.

Other work we do in Somers

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck cleaning in Somers, Composite deck cleaning in Somers and Fence staining in Somers. See everything on the Somers service area page, or read the full pergola & gazebo staining guide. We also cover nearby Racine, Union Grove and Sturtevant.

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What affects the price in Somers

  • Size and number of members: a 12x12 pergola with 2x2 purlins on 12-inch centers has a lot of linear feet
  • Height and access: freestanding versus attached, and what is underneath
  • Condition of the existing finish
  • Whether the pergola matches a deck being stained at the same time
  • Lattice, screens and decorative end cuts add brush time

Details on the pricing page.

Somers pergola & gazebo staining FAQ

Why does pergola staining cost more per square foot than a deck?

Surface area. A deck is one flat plane. A pergola is dozens of individual boards with four sides and two ends each, most of it overhead. There is far more wood to brush for the same footprint.

Can you stain a pergola that was never stained and is gray?

Yes. Cleaning and brightening lifts most of the gray. If the wood is deeply weathered, a semi-solid stain evens out the tone better than a transparent one.

How far in advance should I book pergola & gazebo staining in Somers?

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 Somers?

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

Pergola & gazebo staining in Somers

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