A fence takes more direct weather than most exterior surfaces, with both sides often exposed at once. Semi-transparent stain lets the wood grain show through but needs refreshing sooner; solid stain hides more imperfections and holds up longer between coats.
Dirt, algae and loose old stain are cleaned off before any new stain goes on.
We work both faces of the fence, not just the side visible from the house.
Product recommended based on the wood, its age and the look you want.
We check the fence's condition and talk through stain options, then confirm a written price.
Since a fence has no roofline protecting it, both sides get a low-pressure wash to lift dirt and old peeling stain.
We explain the tradeoffs so you can pick the look and maintenance schedule that suits you.
Stain goes on once the wood is fully dry so it bonds properly.
We work carefully around gates, landscaping and anything built up against the fence line.
We check the fence's condition and talk through stain options, then confirm a written price.
We low-pressure wash both sides to lift dirt, algae and old peeling stain.
We apply semi-transparent or solid stain once the wood is fully dry.
We check the finished fence line with you before we leave.
Capital Wash & Seal provides professional fence staining and sealing throughout Ottawa and the surrounding area. Homeowners typically reach out when a wood fence has greyed from sun exposure, developed mildew or moss along shaded sections, or has old stain that is peeling and no longer protecting the wood underneath. A fence line runs the full length of a property, so it often includes posts, gates and hardware that all need to be worked around during cleaning and staining, not just flat panel sections. We wash the fence with a low-pressure approach suited to wood, let it dry, and apply a semi-transparent or solid stain chosen for the wood species and how exposed the fence is to sun and moisture. Typical fence staining costs in the Ottawa area run about $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot, confirmed for your fence in a written quote before work begins.
We can do either side or both, depending on what you and any neighbouring property agree to; this gets confirmed in your quote.
We can try to match an existing stain colour reasonably closely, though wood absorbs stain differently as it ages, so we would flag any expected variation before starting.
Cedar generally takes semi-transparent stain well and shows the grain nicely, while pressure-treated lumber sometimes needs more drying time after installation before stain will absorb properly, which we assess on site.
Stain needs dry wood and dry weather to cure properly, so we schedule around the forecast and would reschedule rather than apply stain in the wrong conditions.
Most wood fences in the Ottawa area need restaining every two to three years, though a fully exposed fence with no tree cover may need it sooner.
We can stain both the street-facing and yard-facing sides on request, which is worth it if both sides show weathering rather than just the sun-exposed face.