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Cummings Home Repairs & Remodeling
5.0(
14
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We have hired Cummings Home for multiple projects. Built our new deck absolutely gorgeous. They have hung Electrical fixtures, laid flooring and painting too. They are our go to company for all our repairs and maintenance needs. Excellent roofing and repair company! You won’t be disappointed. They even did a Commercial wash down and maintenance on the inside of a huge bakery. Great Company!"
Water damage
After
Deck renovation
After
Log siding

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Houston Haus Building Company
5.0(
9
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Our project began with looking for a business to stain our backyard deck addition we had built last year, along with restaining and repairing our original deck. We also wanted to add shade to our deck. We had several companies come to understand our needs and give us quotes. Tyler from Houston Haus had very good ideas and offered a fair quote for our project. Tyler's combination of an engineering mindset and creative ideas persuaded us to hire Houston Haus. Tyler laid out the plans for the project from start to finish. He communicated when he was going to work and always kept us up to date on the progress of the project. Tyler always brought forward ideas on the esthetics of the deck and pergola to our attention. The end result was a very beautiful pergola and a total refurbish of the existing deck. We look forward to using Houston Haus for further projects."
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Bakers building solutions
New to Angi

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Brandan Baker, owner of Baker Building Solutions. I specialize in high-quality residential construction and remodeling services, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, flooring, tile work, trim, custom shelving, cabinetry, framing, siding, window and door installation, and more.\n\nI take pride in delivering reliable workmanship, honest communication, and attention to detail on every project — from small repairs to full custom builds. My goal is to provide quality work you can trust while helping homeowners bring their vision to life.

Shower remodel
Shower remodel
Living room addition
Living room addition
Floating shelves

+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JR Handyman Services
New to Angi

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to JR Handyman Services! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n

Marble island
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S.R. Drywalls LLC
New to Angi

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Locally owned, small business, dedicated to providing quality drywall installation and finishing services to contractors and homeowners throughout East Tennessee. From installation, to small patch ups, and repairs.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TaylorMade Industrial Services
New to Angi

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

My name is William Taylor, I have been performing contract Maintenance & Engineering for 27 years. Ranging from remodeling, new installations, and additions for commercial/industrial/residential properties. \nNo job is too small for TaylorMade Industrial Services.

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Athens, TN

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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