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Fence Staining

$500-2,000 per fence. Upsell from fence installation. Low overhead, satisfying results.

Monthly Revenue
$5K–$15K
realistic range
Startup Cost
$1K–$5K
to get started
Hourly Rate
$75–$150
per hour billed
Complexity
1/4
skill required

The Business

Fence staining and restoration is a simple home service with great margins. A typical 6-foot privacy fence takes 2-4 hours to stain and pays $500-2,000 depending on size. Material cost is $50-150 per fence. The work is straightforward — pressure wash, dry, spray stain — and the visual transformation delights customers. Most fences need re-staining every 2-3 years, creating natural recurring demand.

How to Start

Buy an airless sprayer ($500-1,500), pressure washer ($300-500), and bulk stain. Practice on your own fence. Post before/after photos on Nextdoor and Facebook neighborhood groups. Target neighborhoods with aging wood fences — drive around and leave door hangers. Price by linear foot ($3-6/ft).

REAL EXAMPLE

A fence stainer in Fort Worth does 2-3 fences per day at $800 average, grossing $12K/month working 4 days per week.

Equipment Needed

  • Airless sprayer ($500-2K)
  • Pressure washer
  • Stain (bulk)
  • Drop cloths
  • Brushes and rollers

Licensing

Business license only

Monthly Search Volume

800
people/month search for this business
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Revenue Calculator

10
$800
30 hrs
$2,500
Weekly Revenue
$8K
Monthly Revenue
$34.4K
Annual Revenue
$412.8K
Monthly Profit
$34K
Break-Even
1 month
Hourly Rate
$267
Monthly costs: $400/mo (insurance, fuel, supplies)
CHRIS'S TAKE

Fence staining is pressure washing's high-margin cousin. Material cost is $50-150, you charge $500-2,000. The before/after transformation is dramatic and drives organic referrals. Every neighborhood with wood fences is your market.

PRO TIP

Stain the fence on one side of a corner lot for free (with permission) and leave your business card. Every neighbor who drives by sees the dramatic difference.

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