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Vhomes Co.
4.8(
36
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Serving Hitchcock, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor came out and gave me a estimate to replace some rotten wood siding and place a metal post for my storm damaged patio cover. I hired him and he started next day. Victor was thorough and detail oriented. Very happy with his work and will keep his # for future and friends in need."
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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JY Handyman Services
4.8(
137
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Serving Hitchcock, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a major project that took about one month to complete - much faster than most contractors. Jose always made good suggestions and often saved us money by repairing/painting instead of replacing. The job was started early and finished in less time than we expected. Sandra handled the contracts and financial arrangements. Both Jose and Sandra were very responsive and professional. We highly recommend J.Y.Handyman!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Lux Roofing Systems Inc
4.6(
423
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Serving Hitchcock, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went well, was contacted 5 days after purchasing deal. Met at house 3 days later, ask for bid on additional repairs. Got a email with price 3 days later, was satisfied with price. Gave the ok to schedule a starting date. Completed whole job in time frame that was estimated."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Remodeling Max
5.0(
16
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Serving Hitchcock, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"We can honestly say we have been surprised at how well and how fast our in depth renovation has gone. Remodeling Max is a turnkey operation from planning and design through completion. Their design team listened to our ideas and came back with easy to understand 3D drawings of what it would look like. They then walked us through the confusing task of picking out materials and finishes. After that, their Reno team took over and we never saw a single subcontractor. Everything completed on time and looking great."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Hitchcock, TX

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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