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Anderson Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
35
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Douglas was hired to get my pool cleaned and ready for swimming. The pool looked like a swamp when he came to give me an estimate. His estimate was a good price so we hired him. He did a fantastic job. He worked very hard trying to get my pool swimmable. He came several days and worked for hours scooping leaves and stuff out of the pool. He scrubbed and vacuumed many times. In the end, he did it and I was very happy. He is one of the hardest working men I have ever seen. Great personality and feels like family. I would recommend him for any job. I will have more work for him in the future. 5 stars."
kitchen in Ellicott city
cabinets,flooring
kitchen
flooring and cabinets
counter tops

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"FAMB construction has completed multiple home improvements for us including deck construction, privacy fence construction, bathroom remodeling, interior and exterior painting."
Regular Wood Deck
Deck
Deck
Frame Moulding
Deck

+37

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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E&V remodeling innovation
5.0(
11
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company was awesome! I needed 2 drawers made for my kitchen cabinet. I couldn't find any other company that would make just the 2 drawers. Every company who came just wanted to give me a whole new kitchen which I didn't want. But E&V understand my needs and got it done quickly and I no longer have the unpleasant sight of 2 gaping hole in my kitchen cabinets. Thank you E&V!"
Framing Project
✨
Framing Project
Deck
Deck

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AR Creative Remodeling, Inc.
4.7(
146
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ana Rivera and her team were amazing. Working with Ana was a refreshing change from my previous experiences with contractors. She was organized, detail-oriented and practical. Her team arrived on time every day, and they were professional and efficient. They completed multiple projects around my home in just a couple of weeks, and they went above and beyond to make my home look beautiful again. AR Creative Remodeling proved that home remodeling doesn't have to be stressful, time-consuming, or ridiculously overpriced. The next time I need a reliable and experienced contractor I will call Ana Rivera first."
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Ellicott City, MD

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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