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Higley Handyman Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Alder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Very easy to work with, always returns phone calls, emails, texts etc. Was very prompt with our initial meeting. Did quality work in no time at all. We have extended our project(s) with Mitch and are extremely satisfied with the work, in fact, we have recommended him and his company to all of our family, which they are using as well. Great company to work with! Finding someone who is reliable and responsible is very hard these days...we are so happy we found Higley Handyman Services!"
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
3.7(
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Serving Alder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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TCH Builders & Remodeling
4.0(
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Serving Alder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

If you dream it, we can build it. What's the biggest difference between us and them? We build to last! We offer a full line of Green and Energy Star Certified products, backed by our labor and manufacturer's lifetime transferable warranties. Credit Cards Welcome Financing Available OAC.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
B2TheZ Builders
New to Angi

Serving Alder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

B2TheZ Builders is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Wild West Builder’s
New to Angi

Serving Alder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Wild West Builder’ is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Kings Contracting
New to Angi

Serving Alder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Kings Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Alder, MT

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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