Fence length and height in, stain gallons and job cost out — one side or both. Then send it straight into a quote.
Ballpark, not gospel. This estimates stain and labor from the numbers you punch in — weathered wood drinks more stain, so check the can's coverage and the fence's condition.
Straight answers, no fluff. Then run your own numbers above.
Pro fence staining runs $3–$7 per linear foot for a 6-foot fence (both sides, one coat), or roughly $1.50–$3.50 per sq ft. Stain alone is $0.50–$1.00 per sq ft — labor is the bulk of the price.
Fence area (length × height × sides) divided by the stain's coverage — usually 150–300 sq ft per gallon. A 150-foot, 6-foot fence stained both sides is 1,800 sq ft, needing about 8 gallons at 250 sq ft/gal plus 10% waste.
Spray for speed, then back-brush — it pushes stain into the grain and avoids the thin, uneven coat spraying alone leaves. Quote spraying labor rates but budget the back-brush time.
Every 2–4 years depending on sun exposure and stain quality. That's a built-in repeat customer — note the date on every staining quote and follow up.
Got your price? Turn this estimate into a professional fence staining quote and send it before you leave the job site.