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Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.9(
39
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris contacted us by text within 30 minutes of searching on Angi's List. I sent a picture and described the issue. He called and came shortly after. He diagnosed the issue and after making a run to the store to buy the needed items, he fixed it (now works like new) and cleaned up the area. He was prompt, professional and the cost was reasonable. 100% recommend his work. "
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Freedom Contracting
5.0(
36
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe and Rosie did a fantastic job updating my bathroom. Very professional and prompt. Very concerned with the look I was trying to achieve. Even hung a ceiling light and ripped out carpeting (meticulous about finding all the staples) and very precise and cleaning up was spotless. Highly recommend, Brandon was always checking the work and making sure it was high quality!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
New Tile for Bathroom Remodel
Starting Custom Shower (old laundry room location)
Custom Shower

+156

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LOCKHARPENTRY LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"The owner of this business offered a fair price and took extra care to make sure the home improvement job was done properly. When he realized that the casing around our door frames was no longer available, he took the time to visit several related stores and found a close substitute. Of course, that meant he needed to replace the entire door frames so all sides would match. We appreciate that extra effort. He is a talented carpenter with good customer service skills. Occasionally, he had scheduling conflicts, but kept us informed."
Full Kitchen
Full Kitchen
Full Kitchen
Full kitchen
Full kitchen

+13

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Raber Handyman
New to Angi

Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I have been in the construction industry for over 10 yrs, I grew up Amish and looking to make some side income and I’m very willing to do whatever I can to satisfy anybody’s needs whether it is doing the repair or job that is needed or referring you to somebody that will do an exceptional job. I am also a Christian, hard working, father of 2 doing my best to be my best at everything I tackle!

Hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Akron, OH

Hiring a pro to refinish wooden stairs means labor makes up 20% to 30% of your total budget. That price covers sanding, staining, and sealing each step. In most cases, a certified refinisher can tackle a 10-step staircase in about two hours, then apply stain and sealant for a durable, eye-catching finish that stands up to daily traffic.

A pro can sand a standard 10-step staircase in roughly two hours, then needs another four to six hours for each coat of stain and sealant to dry. DIYers should budget up to a week for sanding, staining, and sealing in stages. With a crew on site, the bulk of the work is completed in a single day, minimizing disruptions while still achieving a high-quality finish.

It’s possible to refinish stairs without full-scale sanding by using chemical strippers, power buffers, or simply layering a fresh finish over the existing coat. Chemical strippers break down old stains and sealants, while buffers quickly shave off surface material. Even so, a quick hand-sand with fine-grit paper helps the new finish bond properly and look smooth. As always, suit up in protective gear and follow product directions to keep your wood—and yourself—safe.

For most stair projects, you’ll want two sandpaper grits. Begin with 80- to 120-grit to strip the old finish and even out rough spots, then move to 150- to 220-grit for a smooth, ready-for-stain surface. A power sander speeds up the coarse pass, but switches to hand sanding with the fine grit in corners and along edges to keep abrasion even and give stain or sealer something to grab onto.

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