What is the Average Cost to Stain a Fence in OKC?
Do you wonder if you’re paying too much to have your fence professionally stained in the OKC metro? We will break down the average cost to stain a fence and the main factors that affect the price. Then we will show you three example fences and what they cost.
OKC Average: 2500
For a full backyard, both sides stained.
Based on the average Oklahoma backyard of 4200 square feet it would take around 215 feet of fence to surround the yard. With an average height of 6 feet, this fence would be 2580 square feet. At $1.00 per square foot this would make the average cost to stain an Oklahoma fence to be $2580.00. This price includes the staining only. If the fence needs to be bleached prior to staining that will increase the cost.
Typical Range: 2000- 4000(examples below)
Because so many factors affect the cost to stain a fence there is a large range to the cost to stain a fence.
Keep reading to see where your fence may fall in this range.
Fence Staining Overview
A quality fence stain is the best way to protect your fence against the Oklahoma weather. A stained fence will both last longer and save you money on costly repairs and replacement.
There are many factors that affect the cost to stain a fence but the main ones are:
- The size and type of the fence
- Whether you’re staining both sides
- The prep work needed
- The type of stain used
- The amount of landscaping to work around.
Top Factors Affecting the Cost to Stain a Fence
What Size Is the Fence?
It may seem obvious, but the larger your fence the more it will cost to stain. Most fence staining contractors will charge by the square foot of surface being stained. This means the longer or taller your fence is the more it will cost.
What Type of Fence is it?
A typical OKC privacy fence will be closer the the average cost for staining. Since there are no boards overlapping and no gaps the worry about, this fence is simple to stain.
A split rail fence or any other fence with gaps in the boards may be a little more difficult to stain. The contractor will need to take extra time to get stain in all the gaps between the boards. This could result in a little more cost to stain this type of fence.
Are Both Sides Being Stained?
Whenever possible we recommend staining both sides of the fence. This will provide the best protection for the wood.
Sometimes it is only possible to stain one side because of budget or issues accessing a neighboring property. Staining only one side of a fence will reduce the square footage being stained. This will bring the cost of the project down.
While the cost of the initial stain will be reduced by only staining one side, this will result in less protection for the wood. In the long run it may be more expensive to have the fence repaired if it starts to rot or warp.
Is There a Lot of Prep Work Needed?
If your fence is new there shouldn’t be any prep work needed. As long as the wood is dry, it is ready to be stained.
If the fence is older it may take some work to prepare it for stain. Typical prep for an older fence may include:
- Power washing
- Bleaching to remove mildew
- Small repairs
- Trimming bushes etc. that may have grown against the fence
Each of these additional steps would add to the cost of staining your fence. Check with a local fence stain contractor to see what preparation your fence may need before staining.
What Type of Stain is Being Used?
There are a variety of stain products on the market today. We offer our customers a range of products to fit their specific situation. Fence stain can vary in price from $30 to $60 per gallon. Also, some stains are harder to apply than others and may require more labor.
How Much Landscaping is there to Work Around?
A large amount of landscaping, concrete or other items that have to be covered and worked around can add to the cost of staining a fence.
Fence Staining Examples
Example #1 Small Fence
Cost: 1320
This fence surrounds a smaller backyard in NW Oklahoma City.
Fence Size: 125′
Fence Type: Regular privacy fence
Sides to be stained: Both sides were stained on all but one run of the fence.
Prep: New Fence/Minimal
Stain type: Oil-based
Landscaping: Minimal
Example #2 Average Size Fence
Cost: 2525
This fence surrounds a regular size backyard in Oklahoma City.
Fence Size: 185′
Fence Type: Shadow Box Style
Sides to be stained: Both sides were stained on all
Prep: New Fence/Minimal
Stain type: Oil-based
Landscaping: One large shed to work around
Example #2 Large Size Fence
Cost: 3120
This fence surrounds a large backyard in Yukon, OK.
Fence Size:260
Fence Type: Privacy with top trim.
Sides to be stained: Both sides were stained on all
Prep: Small amount of bleaching was necessary
Stain type: Oil-based
Landscaping: One large pool had to be covered
Example #3 Extra Large Size Fence
Cost: 4200
This fence surrounds a very large backyard in south Oklahoma City.
Fence Size: 350′
Fence Type: Privacy Fence
Sides to be stained: Both sides were stained on all
Prep: Fence was about a year old so light bleaching had to be done.
Stain type: Oil-based
Landscaping: Some concrete and brick had to be worked around.
Conclusion
The easiest way know what your fence staining will cost is to find a fence staining contractor that offers free quotes. A quality contractor will listen to what you want and will recommend the best products and methods to stain your fence.
If you live in the OKC metro area feel free to contact Hometown Painting and schedule a free fence stain estimate. Or learn more about our staining process here.
