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Deck Doctor
4.7(
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Serving Ceresco, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Deck doctor added stairs to my deck, the punctuality of the contractor was great, he got a quote to me the same day i requested one and the stairs were complete the following weekend. Deck doctor was the lowest quote by a few hundred bucks, for the value and promptness you can not beat deck doctor. I’ve added photos of before and after of the stairs !"
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Handy Master Home Improvement
4.5(
21
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Serving Ceresco, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Handy Master truly lived up to his business name. He took our ideas for a new deck & stairs and made some technical suggestions then created a product even better than we had envisioned. He is a true craftsman at his trade and I highly recommend him."
Composite Deck
Composite Deck
Composite Deck
Composite Deck
Composite Deck

+18

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Unique Structures and Surfaces
4.8(
6
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Serving Ceresco, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys who come out to see the job and give an estimate are the guys who do the work and the work they do is excellent! Very quick to complete the job, too! They leveled land and laid a brick patio for me in one day, added a few bricks for trimming/edging the next day and they were finished. Looks great! Nick said they do a lot of other type of outdoor work, as well. I highly recommend Unique Structures and Surfaces!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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'The Carpenter'
5.0(
4
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Serving Ceresco, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"Tim arrived early and completed the job (1200 sq ft of trim) expeditiously without concern. The finish product turned out better than expected. He was respectful of our residence and cleaned up afterwards. He has effective communication skills and friendly. Would easily hire Tim again!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Re-Bath of the Heartland
4.3(
45
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Serving Ceresco, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went great very professional. They removed old tub replaced wood under tub checked for mold... Removed wall tiles etc.. Fantastic job.... Beautiful bathroom now.... We definitely would use them again."
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+45

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Quality Home Improvements
4.9(
6
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Serving Ceresco, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I contacted Quality Home Improvements about a number of renovation projects I wanted to complete, but I had several ideas in mind. Brad was very helpful when making decisions on things that were on my dream list, while also keeping my budget in mind. There were a few things that I knew before hand that I wanted for sure, one being certain lighting, but Brad had better options available for me than I even knew about. His experience helped a lot because I wasn't aware of all of the details that go into renovating a home. He had suggestions on everything and even talked me out of things that I thought would work good in my home, but he knew it wasn't the right fit for what I was wanting. It was helpful that he has worked with a number of different products so he could tell me the pros and cons to different things. I was also impressed that when Brad told me he was going to do something or be somewhere, he was always there. Every day he said he was going to be working on my house, he was there. It was helpful in keeping the renovating process stress free because I felt that things were moving along in the process, instead of feeling like things were at a standstill. I have no complaints about this process with Quality Home Improvements. It actually went a lot smoother than I ever anticipated and I think that was due to having a contractor who was well experienced. His work is VERY TEDIOUS and there is nothing that I saw that I wished had been done better. My house was always left in the condition that I left it or better, and remnants from working were always picked up. If I ever need any other remodel work done, I know who I will contact."
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Cindy's Before Pic/ New Bay Window Roof Design

+79

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&M Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Ceresco, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

"Reliable. On time. Great rates. Quality work. Great team. Pleasant to work with. They absolutely nailed the trim install in our basement, and were able to help us re-purpose some of our older trim upstairs to cover some bare spots on our walls following some re-modeling to help us maintain the same look and save money by not having to re-trim the entire upstairs. Blended great - just really well done."
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Nautical cable railing

+20

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Ceresco, NE

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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