Deck & Fence Staining in Elmwood Park, IL
Wood decks and fences cleaned, sanded and sealed. Transparent or solid stain that protects against the weather. Licensed and insured in Illinois with a written price before we bring out the pressure washer.
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Quick Answer
Deck staining in Elmwood Park starts at $399 for an average deck, and fences run about $250 per 50-foot section. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based five minutes away in Melrose Park. Every deck and fence job includes pressure washing, sanding rough spots, applying stain or sealant, and a full cleanup of your yard. We cover all of Cook County and know how the weather hits the wood around Elmwood Park.
What You Get When We Stain Your Elmwood Park Deck or Fence
Book deck or fence work and this is the package. No hidden add-ons for prep or cleanup.
Dirt, mildew and old stain blasted off so new stain absorbs.
Rough spots and splinters sanded smooth before staining.
Transparent or solid stain applied in two coats for weather protection.
Oil-based stain that soaks into the wood and lasts longer.
Every surface gets the same treatment. No missed spots.
Protection against Illinois sun, rain and snow.
Drop cloths moved, yard cleared and walkaround before we leave.
We walk it together and fix anything you spot.
Deck & Fence Staining Prices in Elmwood Park
Here's our starting pricing for deck and fence work on Elmwood Park homes. The final number moves with the size, condition and what kind of stain you want.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Elmwood Park decks get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Elmwood Park Decks and Fences Take a Beating
Illinois weather is rough on wood. Elmwood Park decks and fences see hot summers, freezing winters and everything in between.
Midwest weather swings
Wood expands in summer and contracts in winter. Stain needs to move with it. Cheap paint cracks. Good stain stays flexible.
Sun damage
South-facing decks get hammered by UV rays. Clear sealant doesn't block it. We use stain with UV protection.
Moisture near the Des Plaines
Elmwood Park is close to the Des Plaines River. Moisture is in the air, and wood soaks it up. We seal it so it stays dry.
If your deck is cedar or redwood, we use a different stain than pressure-treated pine. We match the product to the wood.
How We Stain Decks and Fences in Elmwood Park
Eight steps from the day we come out to measure until we leave and your deck is ready for the grill.
Walk and measure
We measure the deck, check condition, and write a price down before we go.
Pick the stain
Transparent, semi-transparent or solid. Oil or water-based. We help you choose.
Pressure wash
Dirt, mildew and old stain blasted off. Let it dry 24 hours.
Sand and prep
Rough spots sanded, splinters removed, nails checked and set.
First coat
Stain applied with sprayer or brush, worked into the wood.
Dry time
Stain needs time to absorb. We wait for the next coat.
Second coat
Second coat applied for full coverage and protection.
Walk and clean
Tarps pulled, yard cleaned, then we walk it with you.
Deck and Fence Work We Do in Elmwood Park
Most deck and fence work falls into three categories. We do all of them with the same crew and same process.
Deck staining
Wood decks restored and protected. The most common job in Elmwood Park.
Fence staining
Wood fences pressure washed and stained. Privacy fences and picket fences.
Deck and fence combos
Both done together. We schedule it so the same crew handles both.
A Crew From Down the Street, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Elmwood Park is five minutes up North Avenue. The person who prices your deck job is the person who shows up with the pressure washer and the sprayer.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these yards. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Grand Avenue or by the park. If we find rot or damage during prep, we tell you before we seal it.
Deck work often leads to other exterior work. Plenty of Elmwood Park customers add exterior painting or house painting once we're already booked.
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What Elmwood Park Homeowners Hate About Their Decks
Every deck job starts with someone who's frustrated. Here's what people complain about and what we deliver.
The problem
Poor prep or wrong product. Stain needs to absorb, not sit on top like paint.
UV rays and moisture break down the wood fibers. Stain wears off after a year or two.
Shaded decks hold moisture. Without proper stain and sealer, mildew takes over.
What you get
Pressure washed, sanded, and penetrating stain that soaks in instead of peeling.
UV protection and sealer that restores color and keeps it from going gray.
Sealer that repels water and stops mildew before it starts.
Every Elmwood Park deck and fence job gets this:
What Elmwood Park Decks and Fences Look Like When We Leave
Even color, protected wood, and no overspray on the grass.
What Elmwood Park Neighbors Say After We Stain
Most of our Elmwood Park deck and fence work comes from a neighbor a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the yard looked when we left.
Other Exterior Work We Do Around Elmwood Park
Deck and fence staining is a big part of our exterior work, but we cover what a yard needs.
Exterior painting
Siding, trim and doors painted.
House painting
Inside and outside work combined.
Siding painting
Wood and vinyl siding painted.
Brick painting
Brick homes and chimneys.
We cover all of Cook County, and everything we do in Elmwood Park sits on our Elmwood Park painting page.
Deck & Fence Staining in Elmwood Park: Common Questions
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Get Your Elmwood Park Deck and Fence Stained Right
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew five minutes away. Book online and take $50 off.