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5.0(
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Serving Carlisle, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He is very trustworthy and prompt. He goes out of his way to do what needs to be done. The first time he cleaned my chimney, he found the reason I had water flooding down the inside of the house via the outside of the chimney. The two persons who had previously â inspected â it did not see the huge cracks in the top concrete nor the flashing around the chimney. He fixed it, and there has not been a drop of water inside the house since."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Handy Home Repair
4.0(
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Serving Carlisle, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Handy Home Repair did an excellent job with everything! They did a lot of work on our backyard, from pouring concrete, building a large garage/shop, leveling the entire yard, and building a privacy fence. The crew was not only personable, but also able to complete all of the tasks in about a week and a half, which was a huge plus for us. They worked from 8 to at least 6 nearly every day to make sure that we could have the construction complete in a reasonable time-frame. Everything was built with quality and we are so pleased with how it all turned out. Randy also made sure to come and check on everything after a week or so to make sure we were still pleased, which I personally greatly appreciated. We will definitely continue to use Handy Home Repair for future projects."
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Browns Handyman Service
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Serving Carlisle, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"Fixed several house repairs all in one day. They were prompt and deligent.Extremely pleased with everything that was done. I have scheduled them for a few more repairs and have recommended them to neighbors and friends. Highly recommend."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Carlisle, AR

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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