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Alternate Route Construction
5.0(
18
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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
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Ceramic Tile Project
Kitchen cabinet refinishing complete.

+88

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Custom Carolina Construction LLC
5.0(
29
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I met with Carson and explained what kind of deck we wanted built on the back of the house. We wanted a deck to cover an old patio and extend from the french doors in the living room to the back door of the house. He had some great suggestions about the layout of the deck and stairs. The deck turned out great and Carson was great to work with during the four days it took to build the deck."
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Hanging Bed
Hanging Bed

+1

Response time6 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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House Doctors
4.7(
100
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed a repair done to my home and they were able to accommodate my request quickly. I asked the tech upon his arrival how long the job would take, and was told "Oh, this is easy. 15 minutes tops." This turned into a 2-visit repair because it wasn't done properly the first time. The office was quick to rectify the situation, but was not done correctly the first time, and that is why I can't give 5 stars."
Hurricane Sandy remodel
Hurricane Sandy remodel
Hurricane Sandy remodel
Hurricane Sandy
Backsplash

+62

Response time1 day
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Bluebird Home Improvement,LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I contacted Bluebird Home Improvement after finding water damage to my ceiling and wall from a leaking pipe. They not only fixed the ceiling but the damaged pipe too. Their prompt and professional response was top notch. Iâ m looking forward to working with them on future projects."
Termite Repairs
Termite Repairs
Termite Repairs
Termite Repairs
Termite Repairs

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.
3.5(
1
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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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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