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Barefoot Handyman
4.8(
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Serving Central City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

"Anthony and his Barefoot Handyman crew arrived on time and loaded our trash quickly and expertly. They were pleasant to talk to, very easy to work with, and charged a very fair price for their services. Since Anthony is a multi-talented handyman, I also asked him to look at our flower garden the back. He had some great ideas on the spot and will get back to me with a proposal. I will call Anthony at Barefoot Handyman whenever I need any type of handyman services. I recommend Barefoot Handyman unreservedly."
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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Rafter K Carpentry LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Central City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We could not be happier with Kris and Rafter K Carpentry. Kris was extremely prompt and professional. He responded within minutes and came to our house for an estimate for the work we requested. His estimate was very fair and so we agreed to have him do repair our kitchen counters. We asked if would be able to fix some other things in our house and he said he could, so we had him replace our bathroom shower door and faucet and repair a door. He came out the next day and everything was great! He was very professional and left the work areas cleaner than he found them!! All this at a price that was less than expected. We have already scheduled another project for Kris to do for us this spring. Highly recommended."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DotHome
5.0(
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Serving Central City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill was very prompt at coming out and giving us an estimate we couldn't quite afford a full deck replacement but he came up with a great idea that would keep us safe and be able to utilize his safety measure in the building of Our Deck next year. I so appreciate his professionalism and letting us know that there's other options than just you have to replace the whole deck I found his honesty refreshing and he is more than fair with his prices and a wonderful personality I would definitely recommend this professional to anyone for anything."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WBH Improvements
5.0(
6
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Serving Central City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WBH Improvements did an excellent job on my home. They did a lot of work and went far above and beyond expectations. Very well-mannered and professional. Very comfortable to be around. Will definitely being calling them for further assistance as more work needs to be completed!"
Remodeling - General Project
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Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JB Construction and Handyman Services
4.1(
35
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Serving Central City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I took advantage of the Angie's List Deal of 2 hours of handyman work for $80.



I called and he stopped out that same day to discuss the project. Came back the next morning, 8 AM sharp and got the done- BAM



Hauled away all the old unwanted material.



He was professional, congenial, very generous in sharing his knowledge. I had also wanted to refinish the windowsills in my  house by myself so he picked up the appropriate sander for me. He taught me how to use it, gave me advice on where to get the best products I would need, offered to let me call for further advice if needed.








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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Central City, IA

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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