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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Ashland, OH and surrounding areas

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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
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Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Journeyman Carpentry and Drywall
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"What a very helpful person Stan was, he said the hardest part of the job was trying to find my house, he went and cleaned up everything that needed to be done. I was very happy with him. He was clean and neat, and very friendly. You are lucky to have such a person working for you. I just couldn't get over what fast service you provided for me. I was at my wits end worrying about how I was going to get it cleaned up. Thanks again for your great services."
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Fine line painting and home repairs LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, OH and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were great. It was a ten stars. They were very accommodating and did a fine job. The lines were just perfect and I have referred them to three people."
Custom built cabinet
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Interior painting
Solid stain
Custom built cabinet

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Davis Home Improvement
1.0(
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Serving Ashland, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Davis Home Improvement is a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in framing, fencing, garage building, decks and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with each of our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Ashland, 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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