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JW Home Improvement
4.6(
4,799
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We were very pleased with the quality of work delivered on our project to repair our indoor stair railing. Over a period of two decades our cat had used the railing posts as a scratching post. We were concerned that the repair might not be esthetically pleasing without a full replacement. We were delighted that a pleasing and economical solution was delivered for this project in the promised timeframe. The assigned worker communicated well, offered options and delivered beyond our expectations."
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Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.9(
105
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill did an excellent job. Will definitely hire Bill again. We had 4 different projects that we needed help with an Bill did them all and did them well. Bill helped us with kitchen counter caulking, needed carpentry to replace rotting wood around the front door, cleaning out and reworking the dryer vent piping plus repaired the back fence gate that was a problem getting stuck for years. Bill was a pleasure to work with and even scheduled the project to suite our availability. As I said we will definitely hire bill again."
Roland Park
Woodbine
Silver Spring
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+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Jim Ness
4.9(
25
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to repair a patch in my ceiling-they responded promptly, arrived on time and did they work without any issue. I will hire them again next time I have work to be done."
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Jumbo Lego style Wall

+13

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
296
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Mendez was very professional. He gave me a detailed quote, always came to meet me when he said he would, he and his team were great, the job was finished quickly, and the house looks fantastic. We have already asked him to give us a quote for interior painting, I would highly recommend him. We live in Arlington, our front porch and back deck railing was rotting, a good deal of trim was also rotting in various places around the house (windows, doors, pillars all had pieces that needed replacing), paint was peeling, and there was some brick work that needed some repairs. He and his guys power washed the house, cleaned the gutters, scraped, painted, replaced trim, completely rebuilt deck railings, rewrapped pillars/posts, and painted the brick, rails, and trim. Very well done and reasonably priced."
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+83

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Home Valet Pros LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Home Valet helped me with handyman task for my condo when I was selling it. They were polite, professional and very transparent with their pricing. The technicians talked me through each task and what they were doing. They did a great job and I would highly recommend them!"
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+6

87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Paul Baron and Associates
5.0(
21
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Paul is excellent. He has done a lot of work for me. Installed bath tubs, tile, cabinets, sinks, faucets, toilets, fence, new slider, total kitchen remodel, stair railing. He is always prompt and always will come back no hesitation. He is very trustworthy and friendly. His work is excellent and he goes up and beyond code. Knows the ins and outs of construction which others don't know."
Bath
Stairs
Flooring
Flooring
decking

+7

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Germantown, 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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