Bring weathered wood back to life — and keep it that way.

Left unsealed, outdoor wood doesn't just fade — it drinks up rain, swells, cracks and greys until the boards start to rot and splinter. A quality stain is the cheapest thing you can do to protect a deck or fence that would cost thousands to tear out and rebuild.

Signs your deck or fence is overdue

• Grey, faded boards — the color has washed out and the wood looks tired and weathered
• Water soaks straight in — drops no longer bead up; they darken the wood and sink into the grain
• Splinters & cracking — the surface is rough, checking or pulling apart as it dries out
• Green or black patches — mildew, algae and moss are taking hold in the damp fibers

What a proper staining job includes

Not a quick coat over dirt. Every job is done in the right order, so the finish bonds to sound wood and actually lasts:

• Deep-clean to strip dirt, mildew, algae and old flaking finish
• Brighten and neutralize the wood to even out grey, weathered tone
• Sand rough grain, splinters and mill glaze for a smooth, open surface
• Reset popped nails and screws, and flag any soft or rotten boards
• Mask and protect siding, plantings, hardware and stonework
• Fill and sand minor gouges so the finish sits flush
• Apply a penetrating stain that soaks into the grain, not just onto it
• Back-brush every board so the stain works fully into the wood
• Seal the surface against water, UV and mildew
• Fences & verticals: hand-cut posts, caps and pickets for a clean, even finish edge to edge

How it works

Why homeowners trust us with it

We prep properly every time and use the right stain for your wood — no shortcuts hidden under a fresh coat. That honesty is how we've earned 4.8 stars across 320+ reviews and kept homes looking their best for over 20 years.