The booking clock
The staining season here is short, so we book it in winter
Here is how the year runs. The months are a sample the owner sets each year.
Send photos, get a slot
Winter is when slots are open.
Jan to Apr
Walk-throughs
We come out as the snow leaves.
Apr to May
Wash and prep
Washing, sanding and repairs, with drying days.
May to Jun
Decks and fences
The long stretch of the year.
Jun to Sep
Log homes
Walls staged by how much sun they get.
Jul to Sep
Frost rush
Late jobs squeeze in before the hard frost.
Sep to Oct
Color boards and estimates
We prepare next summer's samples and walk-throughs.
Nov to Dec
When we stain
Our weather rule: dry wood, a dry day and a dry day after
We stain when the wood is dry and the forecast holds. When it doesn't, we move the job and text you the new day.
Wind blows dust into wet stain, and afternoon sun on a deck can dry a coat before it soaks in. On those days we start early or stop. We never stain wet wood to keep a date.
No stain on wet wood or ahead of rain
Early starts on hot, sunny decks
A rain delay moves the dates, not the written price
We text you the new plan the same day
What you can do
Three ways to get a better slot
Ask in winter
January to March is when the calendar is open and we can give you your pick.
Send photos first
Photos let us write most of the estimate before the snow is gone.
Be flexible by a few days
Weather decides the order. Owners who can shift a day or two get on faster.