Deck, Fence & Wood Staining in Wood Dale, IL

Deck staining in Wood Dale, repairs first

On a deck, staining is the last step, not the first. We clean and brighten the boards, strip or sand coatings that have failed, and replace loose, cracked or rotted boards. Then the stain goes on over wood that is sound and ready for it. Fences, pergolas, wood siding, trim and front doors follow the same order when they are part of the job.

We cover Wood Dale, and our crew gets there on Route 83, Irving Park Road, Thorndale Avenue and Wood Dale Road. On a deck that has seen some weather, the boards that need replacing tend to be the ones near the house, under a downspout and at the top of the stairs, where water collects. New boards take stain differently than weathered ones, so we clean and brighten the whole deck and may suggest a stain with more pigment to bring the color closer. Nails and screws that have backed out get set flush or swapped for deck screws, so nothing snags a foot or a broom.

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Repairs and staining on a Wood Dale deck

Board-by-board check

We walk the deck and mark every board that is loose, cracked, badly cupped or soft, and list them on the estimate.

Rotted boards replaced

Soft and rotted boards come out and new ones go in, cut and fastened to match the rest of the deck.

Fasteners reset

Popped nails get set or replaced with deck screws so the surface is flat before stain goes on.

Blending new and old wood

The whole deck is cleaned and brightened so new boards and weathered ones take stain as close to alike as wood allows.

Stairs and railings

Treads, risers, top rails and balusters get checked, tightened where loose and stained with the deck.

Stain into the gaps

Each coat gets worked into the boards and the edges between them so coverage is even.

How your Wood Dale deck job runs

We walk the deck with you, mark the boards that need work and write an estimate listing the repairs, the cleaning, the stain and the coats. If pulling a board shows a rotted joist underneath, we show you, price the fix in writing and wait for your yes. Repairs come first, then cleaning, then stain once the wood is dry, with dates set around the weather and the schedule we gave you. When it is finished, we walk the deck together and check every board.

An estimate with each repair written out
Loose and rotted boards replaced
Popped fasteners set or swapped
Whole deck cleaned and brightened
Stairs and railings tightened and stained
A board-by-board walk with you at the end

Deck, Fence & Wood Staining estimate in Wood Dale

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Deck, Fence & Wood Staining in Wood Dale: questions

Will new boards match the old ones after staining?

They get close, but new wood and weathered wood absorb stain differently. Cleaning and brightening the whole deck helps, and a semi-transparent or solid stain narrows the difference more than a clear one.

Do you work in towns near Wood Dale?

Yes. We repair and stain decks in Itasca, Addison and Elmhurst as well.

Does Wood Dale require a permit to replace deck boards?

Swapping boards and staining usually does not need one. If the job turns into replacing joists, posts or stairs, we check with the city and pull a permit where it is required.

How long does a deck repair and stain take?

Repairs and cleaning come first, then the wood needs dry time before stain. We give you dates in writing and move them only if the weather does not cooperate.

How do I get my deck looked at?

Call or text (815) 585-1750, and a few photos help. We will come walk the deck and give you a written estimate.

Deck, Fence & Wood Staining in Wood Dale