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Avatar for Masterpiece Builders
Masterpiece Builders
4.5(
15
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"So glad I chose this company to stain our wood fence. David did an excellent job! He was very courteous and answered all my questions. He provided stain samples to assist in my color choice. I highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Morales Painting
3.4(
15
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were fairly priced and did the job quickly. Then followed up to make sure the job was done correctly and to resolve and issues if any were present. Which there were not."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ancient Path Handyman Services LLC
5.0(
47
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Micah did a superb job. He replaced the top railing around our deck railing. Repaired and painted several inside and outside doors. He painted our laundry room the precise color of our kitchen. Micah was professional and demonstrated good attention to detail. He even hired some helpers in order to get the jobs done on time. I will hire him again."
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Demo of existing storm door and trim.
Enlarging Door Case Opening/Trim/Building Closet Shelving
Beginning to frame new clothesline posts.

+152

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Professional Home Repair & Maintenance Services, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jason and his team did an outstanding job. The tasks were completed in a timely manner. The Professional Home Repair & Maintenance team is quality-conscious and their pricing is competitive. They cleaned up the work site after completing the tasks. Jason and his team are my "go-to guys" for home repair and maintenance."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Jay's Contracting
Jay's Contracting
5.0(
17
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful! They came with all needed tools and went above and beyond to do the work and even saw other items that needed fixing and knocked those out free of charge. Father and son and both veterans. Would definitely recommend and hire again."
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+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro Building LLC
4.6(
17
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pro Building handled my niece's insurance claim. She had severe water damage to her house from a HVAC unit malfunction. I referred them to Pro Building because they did work for me before and did a great job for me. Pro Building and their exceptional team came in and not only dried out the property but also moved them out and put them into temporary housing (billed the carrier-not my niece). They took care of everything with the carrier and were able to get everything paid for with them only owing their deductible ($1,000). When I tell you this house turned out incredible, I mean it! They did such a great job! They went above and beyond to help in every way! 10/10 would refer them to anyone needing any kind of insurance claim!"
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brad Rogers Paint Contractors
4.5(
91
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First time job was done very well and all painters were very professional.  We selected a color from a little sampler which you couldn't tell what color it really was and when the job was finished the room looked pink, which wasn't going to work.  My wife was very unhappy about the way the color turned out so the owner was asked to repaint it and we would pay him and purchase our own paint.  He wasn't very happy but agreed to for a set amount.  The second crew had only one of the original painters with them and they did a much worse job by not covering the floor and so we had to clean up paint drippings, they left wide paint brush strokes next to trim on the walls and one of the workers used the bathroom and left it in a mess.  When we confronted the owner with our findings he became belligerent and said we didn't know what we were talking about and then stormed out the door.  We tried to find out what he was going to do to correct the problem and he would never answer our phone calls.  Later we went to the BBB he said he would talk with us about the problem but by that time we had our fair share of the nonsense so we have never settled the issue and to this date we refuse to deal with the owner again."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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BlackRidge Contracting
5.0(
9
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a amazing job. They weed eated and mowed my yard and it looked 10 times better than what it did look like. I would totally hire them again!!"
Garden bed fence install
6ft Privacy fence
6ft Privacy fence
6ft Privacy fence
6ft Privacy fence

+7

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Avatar for Blue River Gutters
Blue River Gutters
4.7(
32
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"During the cleaning, my water pipe on the rear water outlet broke.  They immediately turned off the main water valve, drove to the nearest hardware store, picked up the required repair parts, returned and completed the repair, making the outside outlet better than before.  No complaints, they just got the job completed. While waiting on repair parts, they straightened the gutters so the water would flow better.  In my opinion this went above the call of duty. 

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Athens, AL

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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