Fence & deck staining in San Diego. Wood protected against sun, salt, and mildew.
Raw wood in San Diego weather has about 18 months before it goes silver-gray and starts cupping. Staining locks in the color, seals against UV, and repels water. We strip or clean depending on what's on it, sand the fuzz off the grain, apply stain in even strokes, and keep stain out of the gaps where it pools. Solid, semi-transparent, or clear — you pick the finish.
What's included in this service?
- Pressure wash deck and fence to remove gray wood, mildew, and dirt
- Chemical strip if a previous stain or sealer is failing
- Sand rough spots and remove raised grain before staining
- Replace split, rotted, or damaged boards (material extra)
- Solid, semi-transparent, or semi-solid stain from Cabot, Benjamin Moore, Olympic
- Clear or natural-tone sealer for Ipe, mahogany, and redwood
- Hand-wipe stain into corners where spray and roller would miss
- Second coat on boards that drink the first coat fast
When do you need this service?
- Fence has gone silver-gray and splits are showing
- Deck boards are splintering and unsafe to walk barefoot
- Previous stain is blotchy, peeling, or water-beading is gone
- Selling the home and the backyard needs a refresh
- New construction and the raw wood needs protecting before summer
- Pool deck needs a heat-safe, non-slip semi-transparent refresh
What do homeowners ask about Fence & Deck?
Should I stain or paint my fence?
Stain for 90% of fences. It penetrates, lets the wood breathe, and ages better than paint. Paint is a better choice only if the wood is already painted or in rough shape — stain won't cover a bad board but paint will hide it. Once you paint, you're committed — you can't go back to stain without stripping.
Solid vs semi-transparent stain?
Semi-transparent shows the wood grain — best on newer, good-looking wood. Solid hides the grain and looks more like paint — best on weathered or mismatched wood. Semi-solid is in between: some grain visible, more color coverage. We'll show samples on your actual wood before committing.
How long does stain last in San Diego?
Semi-transparent: 2–3 years before a refresh. Solid: 4–6 years. Clear sealers: 18 months max. Coastal homes get the worst exposure — salt air accelerates everything. Inland homes on shaded fences get the longest runs.
Do you do composite deck cleaning?
We pressure-wash and brighten composite decks (Trex, TimberTech) but we don't stain them — composite isn't designed to hold stain. If the composite is faded, it's a manufacturing issue; the fix is replacement boards, not stain.
Can you replace damaged boards?
Yes — we swap out split, rotted, or warped boards before staining so the whole fence or deck comes out uniform. Material is billed at cost plus install labor; typically $30–$65 per board installed.
Where do we offer Fence & Deck in San Diego County?
We provide fence & deck in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
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Homeowners who hired us for this
Whole interior of a 3-bedroom in four days. Crew arrived at 8, worked clean, moved furniture themselves, and the cut lines around our textured ceiling are the sharpest I've ever seen on a paint job. Color turned out exactly like the sample.
Got three quotes. Paint Pros was the only one who walked me through the stucco prep in detail — which cracks needed elastomeric, which didn't. They spec'd a premium paint, not the cheapest. Nine months in, zero issues. Fair price for the work that went in.
Transformed our 90s oak kitchen. Doors off-site in a spray booth, sharp lines, handles upgraded. A week from drop-off to reinstall. Our kitchen looks like a $40,000 remodel but it cost us $5,400. Best ROI of anything we've done to this house.
Need fence & deck in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.