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How much does it cost to stain a deck in Greenville, SC?

2026-04-25 · 6 min

If you are pricing deck staining in Greenville or anywhere in the Upstate, you have probably seen quotes that do not look like they belong on the same planet. One number at $500, another at $1,800, same deck. The gap is usually prep, stain quality, and whether the contractor is giving you a price or an hourly hope.

Around Greenville and Spartanburg, professional deck staining typically runs $2.00 to $5.00 per square foot for standard horizontal decking. A 400-square-foot deck might land between $800 and $2,000. A large 800-square-foot multi-level deck with railings can reach $1,600 to $4,000 or more. Decks that need heavy cleaning, stripping, sanding, or restoration sit toward the top of that range.

We quote flat-rate. You know the number before we show up with product. Eligible customers can spread payments with 0% APR up to 24 months through Wisetack, subject to credit approval.

Every estimate includes a moisture-meter check. Oil-based stain wants wood below 13% moisture. Skip that in our humidity and you get peeling and blotch. That is not a mystery. It is physics.

Want a number for your deck? Request a free estimate or call 864-800-8275. We serve Greenville, Spartanburg, Duncan, Greer, and the towns in between.

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