Powerwash & Restain FAQs

We pressure-wash away years of dirt, mildew and gray oxidation, let the wood dry properly, then apply a professional-grade stain or sealant. The transformation on a weathered cedar fence is dramatic — most customers say it looks new again.

UV sunlight breaks down the wood's surface fibers — that silver-gray color is sun damage, not necessarily rot. Caught in time, cleaning and staining restores the color and protects the wood underneath.

A clear sealer protects against moisture but lets the wood keep graying. A stain adds UV-blocking pigment plus water protection, in transparent, semi-transparent, or solid tones. Semi-transparent is the most popular — it shows the grain while restoring rich color.

Every 2–3 years is the sweet spot for our sun and weather. Staying on that cycle can double the life of a cedar fence compared to bare wood.

Usually, yes — if the boards are structurally sound, cleaning and stain will revive even a very gray fence. If we find rot or failing posts during the wash, we'll show you and quote the repair honestly.

Not the way we do it. We use appropriate pressure and technique for cedar so we clean the wood without furring or gouging it — a common problem with DIY pressure washing.

Yes — decks, pergolas, and other outdoor wood structures benefit from the same clean-and-stain care, and doing them together keeps everything matching.

It's priced by fence size and condition, and it's far less than replacement. Estimates are free — request one online or call (214) 755-8100.