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Dowdy Handyman Services
4.8(
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Serving Jackson, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We’ve had several small jobs done by Mr Dowdy. He’s replaced light fixtures with new LED fixtures, replaced a bath faucet, and replaced a gas valve on our HVAC unit. He’s also installed new closet system for us in a bedroom. He’s professional, efficient, and does great work! We’ll definitely call him again when a need arises."
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J Horton Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Jackson, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner of this company is a great guy who goes above and beyond to help people. Heâ s honest and trustworthy and will show up and do a great job. I have him on speed dial for any future projects I need him to do."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R.A.K Construction
4.3(
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Serving Jackson, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We own a Victorian circa 1909 with original oak floors, two of which were in bad shape. We tried RAK on one of the worst. RAK did a beautiful job and great clean-up. It took a little longer than expected, but probably due to extreme weather the week before. We will definitely use RAK on the other rooms."
Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Blackwell construction
4.3(
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Serving Jackson, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Through the grace of God, I found this company, just when I needed them! The owner, Mr. Ernie Blackwell was very honest, knowledgeable and professional. He knew what needed to be done and completed the job ASAP! And might I say, he did an excellent job and the pricing was very competitive. We talked on Saturday and he started the project the next day and completed it. I don't take surveys lightly, so believe me when I say, I would definitely hire this company again and would rate them an A+. So West Tennessee, give this company a call."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Jackson, TN

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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