Service · Cincinnati
Decks and fences, finished the long-life way.
Strip, sand, and stain — so the wood breathes and the color holds.
What's included
What's included
Exterior wood lives or dies by prep. We never stain over old, failing coatings.
- 01Wash and strip existing stain or sealer
- 02Brighten the wood with oxalic acid
- 03Sand and feather rough boards
- 04Replace obvious failed fasteners or boards
- 05Two coats of penetrating oil or hybrid stain
Pricing logic
How we price it
Square footage matters, but board condition is the bigger lever.
Board condition
Greyed-out cedar takes longer to brighten than year-old wood.
Railings and balusters
Spindles are slow brushwork. They almost always cost more than the deck floor.
Product choice
Penetrating oils last 2–3 years; hybrid solid-color stains push 5–7 years.
Access
Roof decks and second-story balconies need rigging, not just ladders.
In practice
Recent deck work
A few from the season:
Cedar deck restoration
Oakley deck with 8 years of weathering, stripped and re-stained transparent.
Privacy fence refresh
Northside backyard, 140 linear feet, solid-color stain in a single day.
Roof-deck reset
OTR rooftop, ipe boards sanded and re-oiled.
Ranges
Ballpark pricing
Cincinnati deck and fence work generally lands here:
- Standard 12×16 deck
- $1,800 – $3,200
- Deck + railings + stairs
- $2,800 – $5,500
- Privacy fence, per 100 linear ft
- $1,200 – $2,400
- — Includes strip, brighten, and two coats.
- — Board or fastener replacement is billed at cost.
Service area
Where we work
We paint across Cincinnati and the inner-ring neighborhoods. If you don't see your block listed, ask — we probably cover it.
FAQ
Common questions
Most interiors take 3–7 working days depending on scope. Exteriors run 5–14 days with weather in mind. We share a day-by-day plan before the crew shows up.
Yes — fully licensed in Ohio, with $2M general liability and worker's comp on every job. We send certificates before the first brush comes out.
We default to Benjamin Moore Aura and Sherwin-Williams Emerald. We're happy to spec a different line if you have a preference or are matching an existing finish.
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