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Cummings Home Repairs & Remodeling
5.0(
16
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had Cummings Home Repairs and Remodeling over to finish up my extensive honey do list and would hire them again. They always said yes and completed everything on time and with a smile. No grumpy workers here. I turned on the radio for CCR (maybe Dire Straits) and let them get er done. I can’t say enough about Cummings Home Repairs and Remodeling! They are the BEST!"
Water damage
After
Deck renovation
After
Log siding

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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My Handyman
5.0(
15
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had Hardie siding repair work done with painting as well as some interior caulking. Mr. Klein and his team were professional and efficient and communicated throughout the process. I couldn't be happier."
Stairs
Handrail
Stairs and Handrails
Stairs and Handrails
Stairs and Handrails

+41

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JRW & ASSOCIATES
New to Angi
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

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Thomas
New to Angi
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi I’m Thomas, I am about to graduate from the university of Tennessee with a degree in mechanical engineering. I have been using tools all my life and I have lots of experience in all sorts of areas. I take my time and do the best job I can no matter what it is. I take pride in my work and don’t cut corners. I enjoy meeting new people and building connections.

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S.R. Drywalls LLC
New to Angi
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Locally owned, small business, dedicated to providing quality drywall installation and finishing services to contractors and homeowners throughout East Tennessee. From installation, to small patch ups, and repairs.

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Chattanooga, TN

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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