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CK Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Chris and Mitch did the most excellent job! We look forward to more from them in the future. They did a 3 day job in 1 day! Just great constuction knowledge. A special thanks to them. thanks again so much! Kevin"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Accelerated Green Works
4.8(
22
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Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This company is excellent to work with. Very professional and they do a thorough job. Excellent communication with the customer. Did a great job with clean up as well. Could hardly tell where they put the drain in. My neighbors were very impressed as well."
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+4

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ballard Solutions Contracting
5.0(
5
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Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was able to finish two of the things I needed done. Putting up a fan light in an existing light fixture area and stabilizing my toilet. The third thing was taking a downspout on my tub out to put a new one in, he could not finish this as it needs a licenced plumber for the job. He was up front and honest about this. Very friendly and respectful and cleaned up after himself. Thank you I will use this service again."
Response time4 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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A+ Improvements
5.0(
2
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Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The whole process went very smooth! From the estimate to the last day of project. Had great communication and let me know what everything was going to cost. Even gave me options on what needed to be done and what could wait. I was most impressed by how clean the job sit was after everyday! Highly recommend A+ Improvements!"
Completed over the weekend on the schedule they set for hours. Just over 9 all together
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Selected and custom fit all materials

+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Fargo, ND

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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