Fence Staining in Mays Landing & Atlantic County, NJ
A fence is one of the largest wooden surfaces on most South Jersey properties — and one of the most neglected. Untreated, wood fences gray out and crack in 1–2 seasons. Painted fences peel. Stained fences, done right, age quietly and last decades. We stain, seal, and occasionally paint cedar, pressure-treated, and picket fences across Atlantic County.
Typical fence staining in the Mays Landing area runs $3–$8 per linear foot, so a standard 100-foot privacy fence usually lands between $600 and $1,500. Old finish stripping and repair add to the cost but extend the next stain job by years.
What's Included in Fence Staining?
How Do You Stain a Fence? Our Process
Measure & Assess
We walk the whole fence, note rot or loose pickets, measure actual linear feet (not a flat panel rate), and agree on stain opacity and color.
Wash & Strip
Pressure wash to remove dirt, algae, and mildew. If old stain is flaking, we chemically strip before restaining — staining over failing finish is the #1 reason fence jobs fail inside a year.
Repair & Sand
Sand splinters, raised grain, and any glossy spots. Replace popped nails with galvanized screws. Swap out rotted pickets or rails where needed.
Stain Application
We brush or spray-then-backbrush premium penetrating stain in 1–2 coats for even absorption. Both sides of the fence get coated where accessible.
Cleanup
Plants, lawn, and hardscape get rinsed. Drop cloths and tape come off. We walk the final result with you before we leave.
Where Do We Offer Fence Staining in Atlantic County?
We stain fences across Mays Landing, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway, Northfield, Linwood, and throughout Atlantic County. Pair with deck staining or exterior house painting to knock out the yard in one trip.
Can We Make Your Old Fence Look New Again?
Free measured estimate. Honest assessment. No pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fence staining in Atlantic County runs roughly $3–$8 per linear foot depending on fence height, condition, and whether old finish needs stripping. A typical 100-foot privacy fence runs $600–$1,500. We always provide a free measured estimate before starting — call 609-377-4226.
Semi-transparent stains on South Jersey fences typically last 2–4 years, solid stains 4–7 years. Fences facing south take more sun and fade faster. Shore-area fences exposed to salt air need restaining sooner than inland fences. We use penetrating stains designed for the coastal climate.
Stain almost every time. Paint peels on fences because wood expands and contracts with humidity, and each panel has end-grain exposed to rain. Stain soaks in and fades rather than peels — it ages gracefully instead of looking chipped. We only recommend paint when a fence has been painted before and the old finish can't be fully stripped.
Late spring through early fall, with 2–3 days of dry weather on either side of the job. May, June, and September are ideal — warm enough for the stain to cure, not so hot that it dries before penetrating. We avoid staining wet wood, so we'll reschedule after rain.
Not immediately. New pressure-treated lumber needs to dry out 3–6 months before stain will soak in properly. Staining too early is why new fences often look blotchy within a year. For cedar fences, you can stain much sooner — typically within a few weeks of install.
Yes. We stain and paint privacy fences, picket fences, split-rail, post-and-rail, and fence gates. Each style has different surface area and prep demands — we quote based on actual linear footage and complexity, not a flat per-panel rate.