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Avatar for Alternate Route Construction
Alternate Route Construction
5.0(
20
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Darren and his team installed new, super-sturdy and beautiful handrails on a set of stairs at my father's home. Darren was friendly and helpful throughout the process, and eager to brainstorm to give us what we needed. It was a relatively small job, but Darren worked carefully and conscientiously, and he explained everything thoroughly to my father. We love the new rails and would hire him again in a second."
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Ceramic Tile Project
Kitchen cabinet refinishing complete.

+88

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Custom Carolina Construction LLC
4.7(
35
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have remodeled 5 homes and built one. With all my experience with contractors and subcontractors, I have never found one as reliable as Carson. He has helped my family with repairing older beach homes for the last three years. We have hired Carson to do a lot of jobs. He has completed all of them in a timely manner, using salt water resistant materials that will stand the test of time, and the end product demonstrates excellent craftsmanship. He helps us make decisions from 200+ miles away, staying on budget but producing excellent results. We haven't had to stress about overseeing the job as Carson treats our house as his own. We are beyond thankful for him, his team, and his attention to detail. My great grandfather built one of the homes in the 1950's and its withstood many Hurricanes. I'm so thankful that Carson can carry the tradition of excellent craftsmanship to our special place. As for specifics of this job, he built beautiful shiplap in our den, repaired our deck, replaced a rotten support beam with plumbing and electrical running through it, and painted our porch and deck. He did an incredible job."
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Hanging Bed
Hanging Bed

+1

Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Bluebird Home Improvement,LLC
Bluebird Home Improvement,LLC
4.5(
9
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt was very helpful and responsive. There was a detailed quote in the proposal and no surprises in what I was billed! Highly recommend! They did great work, and followed up with any questions I had. They fixed an issue when one arose quickly (same day). I have had a lot of renovations done over the years. Bluebird was one of the best contractors I have dealt with. I will definitely contact Bluebird first if we need any more work done!"
Termite Repairs
Termite Repairs
Termite Repairs
Termite Repairs
Termite Repairs

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.
3.5(
1
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall & Painting industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!\n

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Workhorse Renovations
Workhorse Renovations
4.9(
13
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

"Outstanding craftsmanship, great value and impeccable timing. We had soft spots in our subfloor repaired and vinyl plank/ trim, baseboards installed. It's extremely hard to find a company that cares about your home as if it were theirs. They fit into our tight schedule and 3-1/2 days later ,accomplished what others quoted as 3-4 weeks out. If you want it done right the first time, reach out to this company for best quality in Charleston."
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Completed project
Flooring Sales and Installation Project
3/8” laminate plank
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project

+21

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Anderson Roofing & Windows Systems
Anderson Roofing & Windows Systems
4.5(
125
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Jerry Anderson was very prompt in returning my initial call and stopped by the house within a few hours to assess the work that needed to be done and give me an estimate. He sent me a written estimate before the end of the day. He was able to start and finish the job within a few days of my initial call. He was pleasant to work with and does honest work. I highly recommend using him and will use him if I need a roofer in the future.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for OA GENERAL CONTRACTING
OA GENERAL CONTRACTING
5.0(
32
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oswaldo and his team are true professionals. He installed a number of hard wired lights and did some additional electrical work in addition to repainting the entire apartment. Paint was done with care and attention to detail, and the mess and splatter was minimized throughout. I will continue to hire Oswaldo for future projects. A great find."
Painting - Interior Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Painting - Interior Project
Handyman Services Project

+60

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Charleston, SC

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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