What’s included
- Fence washed
- Loose boards refastened
- Split pickets replaced
- Stain or clear sealer
- Gates stained to match
- Plants covered
What we don’t do
- New fences, decks or block walls built from the ground up.
- Roofs, high eaves and anything above safe ladder reach.
- Concrete pours and tree work.
In Alhambra homes
About 77 percent of Alhambra’s homes were built before 1980, according to a city housing report. Many backyards here have older redwood fences patched with newer boards, and a solid or semi-solid stain evens out the look.
Get a quote in one text
Send photos of the fence and its rough length. Our number for photos is (310) 628-9399, and the price comes back before any work is booked.
Dry wood
We stain only after the wood has dried.
Not included
New fence lines go to a fence builder.
In older Alhambra houses this job often turns up next to fence and gate repair, pressure washing, wood rot repair, deck board repair and gate latch and hinge repair, so mention those when you text and we can price them together.
Sources: City of Alhambra, housing needs report (age of housing stock).
Fence staining and sealing questions from Alhambra homeowners
How long does fence stain last?
Several years, less on sides that face the afternoon sun.
Do you clean the fence first?
Yes. Stain only bonds to clean, dry wood.
Can you match an existing stain color?
Close, especially with solid stain.
How much does fence staining cost?
It depends on the length. Text a photo for a free estimate.
Repair guides for this job
- Reading the cracks in a 1920s Alhambra plaster wallWhy plaster cracks in Alhambra's 1920s Spanish and Mediterranean homes, which cracks are cosmetic, how we patch them, and when to text us a photo.
- Touch-up painting that actually blends in on old wallsHow we touch up scuffs, patches and chipped trim in older Alhambra homes so they blend in with the color, sheen and texture around them.
- Five-minute checks before you call usFive-minute checks for dead outlets, a running toilet, a leak under the sink and a stuck door, so you know what you are dealing with before you call.
- Getting an older house ready for the first rainA fall checklist for older Alhambra houses: doors and windows, caulking, drains, outdoor outlets and the small leaks that turn into big repairs after the first storm.
Looking for a handyman in Alhambra for more than one job? Send the whole list and we’ll price it together.
We serve Alhambra first, plus Monterey Park, San Gabriel and other nearby cities. Have a question? See the handyman FAQ.
