
Fence Repair or Replacement? How to Tell What Your Fence Needs
The signs that point to a simple repair, the ones that mean it’s time to replace and how to decide.
Gray, blotchy wood isn’t ruined. A careful cleaning and a quality stain bring the color back and help protect the boards through Michigan winters.

We power wash and stain wood fences in St. Clair Shores, Harper Woods and across Macomb County.
Freshly installed pressure-treated lumber holds moisture and won’t take stain evenly right away. Plan to stain after it has had time to dry out. We can schedule that when we build your wood fence. Read when to stain a wood fence for the details.
While we’re there, we can tighten loose boards, adjust gates and point out posts that are starting to move before they turn into a repair.

We offer fence staining and power washing in these communities. Each page covers the local permit and placement rules.

The signs that point to a simple repair, the ones that mean it’s time to replace and how to decide.

How long to wait after installation, how to tell when the wood is ready and how often to restain.
Every few years, depending on sun exposure and the stain used. When water stops beading on the surface and the color has faded, it’s time.
Yes. We stain and power wash any wood fence.
Send a few details and we’ll follow up to set a time to measure and price your project. No pressure, no obligation.
Final Touch Fencing will be in touch soon. If your project is time-sensitive, call us at (810) 614-4181.
While you wait: check whether your city requires a fence permit in our local fence permit guide.