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Imperial Garage Door & Gates

17865 Avenida Puerto Vallarta
4.92(
102
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Approved Pro

Imperial Garage Door & Gates

17865 Avenida Puerto Vallarta
4.92(
102
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Imperial Garage Door & Gates. Our specialties include working with and for our customers. We have the knowledge and experience needed to provide excellent service in the garage door & gates industry. Our Services Include: Garage Door Sales & Installations Garage Door Repairs, Service, and Maintenance Fencing, Gate, & Railing Manufacturing & Installation Gate Repairs, Service, and Maintenance Garage Door & Gate Opener Installations & Repairs We are specialists in installations of the biggest garage door manufacturers. Some of these manufacturers include Clopay, CHI, Wayne Dalton, Amarr, Unique, etc. All of our fencing, gates, and railings are fabricated in-house within our two warehouses. Call today for a free consultation!

"The team at imperial went above and beyond. They quickly took care of my gate openers not working properly."

Omer H on August 2025

Welcome to Imperial Garage Door & Gates. Our specialties include working with and for our customers. We have the knowledge and experience needed to provide excellent service in the garage door & gates industry. Our Services Include: Garage Door Sales & Installations Garage Door Repairs, Service, and Maintenance Fencing, Gate, & Railing Manufacturing & Installation Gate Repairs, Service, and Maintenance Garage Door & Gate Opener Installations & Repairs We are specialists in installations of the biggest garage door manufacturers. Some of these manufacturers include Clopay, CHI, Wayne Dalton, Amarr, Unique, etc. All of our fencing, gates, and railings are fabricated in-house within our two warehouses. Call today for a free consultation!

"The team at imperial went above and beyond. They quickly took care of my gate openers not working properly."

Omer H on August 2025


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Anytime House Painting

4.62(
13
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Approved Pro

Anytime House Painting

4.62(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
164 local quotes requested

additional phones.. (888)-861-2300,(213)382-2300,(310)284-8771,(626)359-5000,(818)764-9114 fax#(213)3899796...Family business with 10 employees..no out sider subs.cost determine by the job.pro certified from home advisor,have a five star at home advisor. ** ask about angie's list special discount**

"We hired John and Anytime Painting to paint our exterior garage, doors, as well as concrete steps and front porch. He was great at first, and we selected his crew over other quotes. However, after just a few months, the paint on our front porch and steps is pealing off in patches. We tried contacting him multiple times via direct text as well as through Angi to repair the porch and stairs, and we have not even gotten a response yet after a month of trying. That is not to mention that his crew left at the end of the job with items obviously unfinished, like the trim on an area of the the garage that had been primed but not painted at all in one spot, the lighting fixture they had removed was not put back onto the house, and they had to come back a week later to complete the obvious items. IT seems likely that they only applied 1 coat of paint to the porch and front steps, which was not obvious at the time, but other steps painted with the same paint are fine, so it is the only explanation. Now we are going to have to have the front porch and steps repainted again, after paying him to do the job. I am not typically one to leave negative reviews, and was hoping to resolve this directly, but since he is not responding to us, we don't have a choice, as I would definitely not recommend working with a company that does not complete or stand by their work and then ghosts."

Anne H on June 2025

additional phones.. (888)-861-2300,(213)382-2300,(310)284-8771,(626)359-5000,(818)764-9114 fax#(213)3899796...Family business with 10 employees..no out sider subs.cost determine by the job.pro certified from home advisor,have a five star at home advisor. ** ask about angie's list special discount**

"We hired John and Anytime Painting to paint our exterior garage, doors, as well as concrete steps and front porch. He was great at first, and we selected his crew over other quotes. However, after just a few months, the paint on our front porch and steps is pealing off in patches. We tried contacting him multiple times via direct text as well as through Angi to repair the porch and stairs, and we have not even gotten a response yet after a month of trying. That is not to mention that his crew left at the end of the job with items obviously unfinished, like the trim on an area of the the garage that had been primed but not painted at all in one spot, the lighting fixture they had removed was not put back onto the house, and they had to come back a week later to complete the obvious items. IT seems likely that they only applied 1 coat of paint to the porch and front steps, which was not obvious at the time, but other steps painted with the same paint are fine, so it is the only explanation. Now we are going to have to have the front porch and steps repainted again, after paying him to do the job. I am not typically one to leave negative reviews, and was hoping to resolve this directly, but since he is not responding to us, we don't have a choice, as I would definitely not recommend working with a company that does not complete or stand by their work and then ghosts."

Anne H on June 2025


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Parks Roofing & Painting, Inc.

1112 Montana Ave
4.64(
132
)
Approved Pro

Parks Roofing & Painting, Inc.

1112 Montana Ave
4.64(
132
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

Being a Roofing and Painting contractor in Santa Monica, we are committed to not just meeting, but exceeding the expectations of our clients. We service all roof types, including repairs, new installations, roof coatings, as well as full service interior and exterior painting. It is important to be able to work together as a team to ensure that you get the quality of work that you want, need and deserve. Our goal is to help make that happen for you. We offer a variety of important roofing and painting services all while using only the best materials to get the job done. You get the finest in craftsmanship, customer care, products and even pricing. Over four decades and three generations of hands-on, industry related experience means that you get the best quality in workmanship and results. Quality should always matter when it comes to your home. This is especially true when it comes to your roofing. The bottom line is that you need to be able to rely on an exceptional service provider for your roofing and painting needs. There is no reason to settle for anything less than the best. Please the expert, George Parks for all your Roofing & Painting related needs!

"I must say George Parks was a refreshing difference from all the contractors we had quoted from. Out of the 5 contractors that bid for us, George, as the sole proprietor, came out and gave us straight forward, no-nonsense bid. He was methodical in his site inspection work and gave us a best case scenario of how the ideal roof repair was supposed to go. He wasn't slick or gimmicky with pricing. I knew right away this guy took a ton of pride in his family's tradecraft. He also built into the pricing to account for unexpected surprises like wood damage and he was also willing to work with me on pricing when our actual roof dimensions was larger than the estimate I provided for him on area, which consequently meant more materials needed to finish the project. George pulled all the necessary permits and handled all the city paperwork. The project took about 7-10 days to complete which included exterior paint, decking repair, stucco repair, wood repair and restoration. His crew showed up on time and kept the site very clean. George served as foreman and was there every single day without fail. We spent 30 minutes each day with a work in progress walk around and updates whenever a major phase was completed. At all times, he was keeping an eye on the quality control and ferrying supplies to keep the crews working on schedule. His crews are experienced, polite, and punctual. In the end, he cleaned up the site better than he left it. The house now looks brand new and the painting looks immaculate. He was the right combo of services for us. We had hard to paint areas (like the chimney and high rooftop trims) and the fact we had coordinated with the roofing schedule, the outcomes were better than if they were done in piecemeal. The painters were able to reach difficult areas that would have required scaffolding but since we did the roof at the same time, they were able to integrate access to hard areas seamlessly in the schedule. This was a significant repair for us but I felt I had my money well spent on all the work that needed to be done. He was fair, honest, punctual, transparent, and experienced. He stood firm on his quote with no up-sells. He budgeted for allowances for unseen surprises within reason. He also stood behind his workmanship. A+ work."

Paiwei W on April 2019

Being a Roofing and Painting contractor in Santa Monica, we are committed to not just meeting, but exceeding the expectations of our clients. We service all roof types, including repairs, new installations, roof coatings, as well as full service interior and exterior painting. It is important to be able to work together as a team to ensure that you get the quality of work that you want, need and deserve. Our goal is to help make that happen for you. We offer a variety of important roofing and painting services all while using only the best materials to get the job done. You get the finest in craftsmanship, customer care, products and even pricing. Over four decades and three generations of hands-on, industry related experience means that you get the best quality in workmanship and results. Quality should always matter when it comes to your home. This is especially true when it comes to your roofing. The bottom line is that you need to be able to rely on an exceptional service provider for your roofing and painting needs. There is no reason to settle for anything less than the best. Please the expert, George Parks for all your Roofing & Painting related needs!

"I must say George Parks was a refreshing difference from all the contractors we had quoted from. Out of the 5 contractors that bid for us, George, as the sole proprietor, came out and gave us straight forward, no-nonsense bid. He was methodical in his site inspection work and gave us a best case scenario of how the ideal roof repair was supposed to go. He wasn't slick or gimmicky with pricing. I knew right away this guy took a ton of pride in his family's tradecraft. He also built into the pricing to account for unexpected surprises like wood damage and he was also willing to work with me on pricing when our actual roof dimensions was larger than the estimate I provided for him on area, which consequently meant more materials needed to finish the project. George pulled all the necessary permits and handled all the city paperwork. The project took about 7-10 days to complete which included exterior paint, decking repair, stucco repair, wood repair and restoration. His crew showed up on time and kept the site very clean. George served as foreman and was there every single day without fail. We spent 30 minutes each day with a work in progress walk around and updates whenever a major phase was completed. At all times, he was keeping an eye on the quality control and ferrying supplies to keep the crews working on schedule. His crews are experienced, polite, and punctual. In the end, he cleaned up the site better than he left it. The house now looks brand new and the painting looks immaculate. He was the right combo of services for us. We had hard to paint areas (like the chimney and high rooftop trims) and the fact we had coordinated with the roofing schedule, the outcomes were better than if they were done in piecemeal. The painters were able to reach difficult areas that would have required scaffolding but since we did the roof at the same time, they were able to integrate access to hard areas seamlessly in the schedule. This was a significant repair for us but I felt I had my money well spent on all the work that needed to be done. He was fair, honest, punctual, transparent, and experienced. He stood firm on his quote with no up-sells. He budgeted for allowances for unseen surprises within reason. He also stood behind his workmanship. A+ work."

Paiwei W on April 2019


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CQ Fence Inc

21600 Oxnard St. 1758
4.86(
7
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Approved Pro

CQ Fence Inc

21600 Oxnard St. 1758
4.86(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
699 local quotes requested

Looking for the perfect fence to enhance your outdoor space? Look no further! At CQ Fence Inc., we specialize in creating custom fences and gates that bring both style and security to your property. Our beautifully designed wooden gates seamlessly complement any garden fence, combining functionality with elegance. Whether you need a chain-link fence, sliding gate, vinyl, iron, or wood option, we have the expertise to meet your needs. Trust CQ Fence Inc. to deliver top-quality solutions that transform your yard into a stunning and inviting oasis. Contact us today to get started on your new fence or gate installation!

"Yes all very good..only Angi charged me extra money unexpected ..not fair"

Edgar E on March 2025

Looking for the perfect fence to enhance your outdoor space? Look no further! At CQ Fence Inc., we specialize in creating custom fences and gates that bring both style and security to your property. Our beautifully designed wooden gates seamlessly complement any garden fence, combining functionality with elegance. Whether you need a chain-link fence, sliding gate, vinyl, iron, or wood option, we have the expertise to meet your needs. Trust CQ Fence Inc. to deliver top-quality solutions that transform your yard into a stunning and inviting oasis. Contact us today to get started on your new fence or gate installation!

"Yes all very good..only Angi charged me extra money unexpected ..not fair"

Edgar E on March 2025


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AKeithInc

11333 Moorpark Street
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro

AKeithInc

11333 Moorpark Street
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

We are a family owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service to meet each client’s needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate in a professional manner. Our reputation is built on service, safety, and quality—no matter how large or small the job. 💸💰 Minimum job $1,500

"Our shiplap wall used to look awful. And I can’t count how many times painting companies knocked on our doors and asked if we want to paint the house. We always turn them away and tbh it can be really annoying. But what made us go with Keith? One day, Richie knocked on our door, and before I could say anything to reject him, he already disclosed his whole lineage - his father, his grandfather were all in the business. He made a great first impression so when we finally decided to paint the house, I made an effort to find their business card and gave them a call. The whole estimation process was so smooth and the price is fair in this market. Richie was very professional and gave us updates each step of the way - we know how many workers will be onsite at what time, and what they will do the next day and at approximately what time they would finish the day and leave. And the actual painters (very sorry we didn’t get their names) were very respectful to the place, and they are efficient and gentle! They rarely spooked my fearful dog even! I have a lot of flowers and plants planted against the wall, they managed to work around all of them without damaging anything, compared to the previous painters, where we could see they just directly left patches unpainted behind the plants. After everything was done, they cleaned up meticulously and put back everything they had touched. I’m really impressed! We will definitely recommend Richie and his crew to anyone who needs a fresh look on the house."

Jingyi Z on September 2025

We are a family owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service to meet each client’s needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate in a professional manner. Our reputation is built on service, safety, and quality—no matter how large or small the job. 💸💰 Minimum job $1,500

"Our shiplap wall used to look awful. And I can’t count how many times painting companies knocked on our doors and asked if we want to paint the house. We always turn them away and tbh it can be really annoying. But what made us go with Keith? One day, Richie knocked on our door, and before I could say anything to reject him, he already disclosed his whole lineage - his father, his grandfather were all in the business. He made a great first impression so when we finally decided to paint the house, I made an effort to find their business card and gave them a call. The whole estimation process was so smooth and the price is fair in this market. Richie was very professional and gave us updates each step of the way - we know how many workers will be onsite at what time, and what they will do the next day and at approximately what time they would finish the day and leave. And the actual painters (very sorry we didn’t get their names) were very respectful to the place, and they are efficient and gentle! They rarely spooked my fearful dog even! I have a lot of flowers and plants planted against the wall, they managed to work around all of them without damaging anything, compared to the previous painters, where we could see they just directly left patches unpainted behind the plants. After everything was done, they cleaned up meticulously and put back everything they had touched. I’m really impressed! We will definitely recommend Richie and his crew to anyone who needs a fresh look on the house."

Jingyi Z on September 2025


"The technicians did a fantastic job. They were on time, installed the door and hauled away the old one."

Lamont D on February 2020

"Contractors State License Board License Number: 886942 for Door Contractors and Installation Services".

"The technicians did a fantastic job. They were on time, installed the door and hauled away the old one."

Lamont D on February 2020


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K Star Vinyl Fencing

2661 Yates Ave
3.67(
3
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Approved Pro

K Star Vinyl Fencing

2661 Yates Ave
3.67(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

K Star Vinyl Fencing is the premier provider of vinyl fencing, patio covers, gates and decks. Offering a large selection of both classic and contemporary designs, our custom fencing and highly durable vinyl products are guaranteed to meet your satisfaction. Installation of a vinyl fence in Los Angeles Area is a popular choice for property owners who are looking for a low maintenance fencing solution that is also durable and completely permanent. Unlike wooden or metal fences, K Star Vinyl Fencing never needs replacing, making it easy to keep your property looking like new, year after year. You'll never have to worry about rotting wood or broken metal again. When you have a vinyl fence in Los Angeles Area, all you'll need is soap and water to maintain the great look of your fencing. With professional products from K Star Vinyl Fencing, you can enjoy custom pieces that are designed to be both practical and attractive. Whether you are looking for a sliding gate that matches your privacy.

"EXCELLENT! We had both vinyl wall toppers and a back fence installed! Love it! This company is excellent!"

Amy S on March 2025

K Star Vinyl Fencing is the premier provider of vinyl fencing, patio covers, gates and decks. Offering a large selection of both classic and contemporary designs, our custom fencing and highly durable vinyl products are guaranteed to meet your satisfaction. Installation of a vinyl fence in Los Angeles Area is a popular choice for property owners who are looking for a low maintenance fencing solution that is also durable and completely permanent. Unlike wooden or metal fences, K Star Vinyl Fencing never needs replacing, making it easy to keep your property looking like new, year after year. You'll never have to worry about rotting wood or broken metal again. When you have a vinyl fence in Los Angeles Area, all you'll need is soap and water to maintain the great look of your fencing. With professional products from K Star Vinyl Fencing, you can enjoy custom pieces that are designed to be both practical and attractive. Whether you are looking for a sliding gate that matches your privacy.

"EXCELLENT! We had both vinyl wall toppers and a back fence installed! Love it! This company is excellent!"

Amy S on March 2025


DELA WOODWORKS

220 AVE H
4.88(
140
)
Approved Pro

DELA WOODWORKS

220 AVE H
4.88(
140
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

Looking for top-notch fencing and carpentry services in Los Angeles? Look no further than DELA Woodworks. As an independent business with a dedicated team of 1-2 skilled professionals, we offer exceptional craftsmanship. Contact us today for all your woodworking needs!

"Great. Got lots of compliments from neighbor."

Mike B on April 2022

Looking for top-notch fencing and carpentry services in Los Angeles? Look no further than DELA Woodworks. As an independent business with a dedicated team of 1-2 skilled professionals, we offer exceptional craftsmanship. Contact us today for all your woodworking needs!

"Great. Got lots of compliments from neighbor."

Mike B on April 2022


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J & J Painting & Decorating

15692 Fox Hills St
4.62(
247
)
Approved Pro

J & J Painting & Decorating

15692 Fox Hills St
4.62(
247
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
36 local quotes requested
44 years of experience

Bringing spaces to life with quality craftsmanship and personalized service since 1981. Your vision, our expertise. We paint, decorate, and finish residential and commercial spaces—inside and out—with precision and style. Call (714) 895-1801 or email [email protected] to schedule a free estimate.

"From start to finish this is a fantastic company! Joon was personable, on time, communicated regularly through text, paid great attention to detail and even helped to troubleshoot the cause of some issues we had with water damage on our home. He was thorough in his bid, honest about what they could accomplish and how long it would take. Our home was a challenge for several reasons: 1. It had not been painting in nearly 20 years and had damage to stucco (some we hired others to fix due to extensive issues), the eaves were badly peeling due to an inadequate prep job done by our previous painter. 2. We have all wood windows and many of them , some had water damage that rotted sections of the wood frames, and a large back slider door also wood all with small grid lines. A lot of work to paint! 3 The chimney (appeared to be brick but was actually concrete over rebar) had damage that turned out to be cosmetic thankfully but his team did an excellent job to repair section and make it look so much better After power washing, they sanded extensively to remove as much peeling and damage as possible, and even went beyond what he said he could do by replacing sections of our rotted window trim rather than simply using the wood putty to fill. His workers did an incredible job and paid attention to detail in many problem areas we pointed out. We agreed upon the highest end Dunn Edwards paint Evershield and he was patient as we decided on a white trim color even mixing a custom color for us. I also wanted a brick pillar removed and a wood one built to replace it in our front porch area—Joon worked to create a beautiful new post with the details as in the picture I sent him. It is simply gorgeous! I could not be happier with the result and have received so many compliments on how our house looks upon completion. Hopefully the paint holds up to the weather conditions, keeping its color and adherence to the stucco and wood. I highly recommend Joon, Sal and the crew for your painting needs!!!"

Meg E on August 2020

Bringing spaces to life with quality craftsmanship and personalized service since 1981. Your vision, our expertise. We paint, decorate, and finish residential and commercial spaces—inside and out—with precision and style. Call (714) 895-1801 or email [email protected] to schedule a free estimate.

"From start to finish this is a fantastic company! Joon was personable, on time, communicated regularly through text, paid great attention to detail and even helped to troubleshoot the cause of some issues we had with water damage on our home. He was thorough in his bid, honest about what they could accomplish and how long it would take. Our home was a challenge for several reasons: 1. It had not been painting in nearly 20 years and had damage to stucco (some we hired others to fix due to extensive issues), the eaves were badly peeling due to an inadequate prep job done by our previous painter. 2. We have all wood windows and many of them , some had water damage that rotted sections of the wood frames, and a large back slider door also wood all with small grid lines. A lot of work to paint! 3 The chimney (appeared to be brick but was actually concrete over rebar) had damage that turned out to be cosmetic thankfully but his team did an excellent job to repair section and make it look so much better After power washing, they sanded extensively to remove as much peeling and damage as possible, and even went beyond what he said he could do by replacing sections of our rotted window trim rather than simply using the wood putty to fill. His workers did an incredible job and paid attention to detail in many problem areas we pointed out. We agreed upon the highest end Dunn Edwards paint Evershield and he was patient as we decided on a white trim color even mixing a custom color for us. I also wanted a brick pillar removed and a wood one built to replace it in our front porch area—Joon worked to create a beautiful new post with the details as in the picture I sent him. It is simply gorgeous! I could not be happier with the result and have received so many compliments on how our house looks upon completion. Hopefully the paint holds up to the weather conditions, keeping its color and adherence to the stucco and wood. I highly recommend Joon, Sal and the crew for your painting needs!!!"

Meg E on August 2020


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Eagle View Remodeling

4.86(
50
)
Approved Pro

Eagle View Remodeling

4.86(
50
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
683 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.

"I was pleased with Amir and highly recommend him. He responded quickly with quotes and the delivery of professionals to my home to get the work done. The jobs were relatively small but he did not hesitate to help me. The quality of the work was excellent."

Susanne S on September 2025

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.

"I was pleased with Amir and highly recommend him. He responded quickly with quotes and the delivery of professionals to my home to get the work done. The jobs were relatively small but he did not hesitate to help me. The quality of the work was excellent."

Susanne S on September 2025

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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

The longevity of paint on wood depends on factors like the quality of the paint, surface preparation, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Exterior paint on wood surfaces can last 5 to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. Interior paint tends to have a longer life span, often 10 years or more. Regular cleaning, touch-ups, and addressing any issues like peeling or cracking can extend the life of the paint. 

On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.

While power washing isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn’t time for dust and dirt to build up again. 

Unlike a sealer, which sits on top of the wood grain, a combination stain and sealer soaks into the top layer. As a result, stains do a better job of protecting the wood from UV damage and rot and last significantly longer. Use a near-translucent stain that won’t alter the cedar’s natural color for the best results.

Late spring or early summer is usually the best time to stain a fence. Pick your timing carefully and aim to start your DIY when you see a forecast that shows no rain and low humidity levels for at least a few days. If it’s too hot (like in the middle of summer), the stain will dry out too quickly. If it’s too cold (like in the winter and early spring), the stain might not be able to fully dry.

The Playa Vista, CA homeowners’ guide to fence painting services

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