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All American Craftsmen and Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was our first upgrade at our new home. The Quality of work was Outstanding!!! Our front porch rail was deteriorating, and needed to be completely replaced. I contacted Joe Davis on Wednesday evening, the work order was scheduled, and completed by Thursday evening. My wife loved how Prompt the job was done. Quincy Campbell did an Amazing job!!! He actually measured and cut the wood for our porch railing with precision and true craftsmanship. Can t wait to see the our house after they pressure wash it next week. They Do It ALL!!!! I would highly recommend ALL American Craftsmen and Contracting for any Home Improvement needs. Thanks again Joe and Quincy!!!"
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel

+39

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
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Robert Luper
4.8(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve hired Robert Luper for many projects. From redoing hardwood floors, fence replacement, completely remodeling a bathroom, and roof replacement. All from across the country, customer service at this company is a amazing. He was always willing to work with us and went above and beyond with every job. I know when I need future work done I will be calling them."
Vinyl Railings
Double Bead Paneling and Pine Ceiling
Cox Remodel
Bamboo Install
3 Rail Vinyl

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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Based Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very pleased with our new exterior stairs and railings. We have a yard with challenges and Ross handled them all, leaving us with sturdy and attractive stairs. We also appreciated the great communication and responsiveness. All in all we are happy with the results and would not hesitate to work with Ross again!"
Removable Railing
Removable Railing
Removable Railing
Removable Railing
Response time2 days
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Chesapeake, VA

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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