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JJ Home Services
4.7(
53
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Serving Dover, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful! I would recommend Justin and his crew to anyone needing work done on your house inside or out. They were very polite and professional. always answered every question. Would give us options for repairs if needed. I will have him back to do work on the inside of our home. 100% satisfied!"
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Custom Stone
Tattoo Shop Remodel

+79

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ACT Landscaping LLC
3.8(
44
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Serving Dover, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! We love our wall and we loved having Tom and Nick working here. They were committed to getting the work done in a timely manner, all while never giving up quality. You can tell they both really know what they're doing.
 
In one day, they had the railroad ties out! They did careful work so as to minimize damage to our lawn and our neighbor's lawn. 
They had some great recommendations regarding straightening our wall and improving the overall look of the finished product. 
Very easy to work with and responsive when anything changed (even the small things). Since I'm not well versed in landscaping, hardscaping or retaining walls, it was nice to have someone walk me through the process, beginning to end. 
All in all, we met with several top rated landscapers found on Angie's List, and ACT was by far the best overall. Their prices, quality of work and materials used can't be beat. Trust me, I've looked around. 
Would love to use them for another project in the future, but I know it won't be the retaining wall, which is here to stay!! 


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Walls,Pavers
Patio on the hill
Patio on the hill
Patio on the hill
Pools,Pavers,Patio

+45

Recommended by74%of homeowners
Putzier Contracting, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Dover, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Here at Putzier Contracting we are a fully licensed and insured contracting company. No job is too large or small for us and we specialize in flooring, carpentry, doors, windows, and much more. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and ability to keep jobs running on time and under budget. Call now for a free estimate.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Dover, MN

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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