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Mr. Handyman serving Greater Jacksonville
4.7(
217
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Customers say: Quick response

"Great people. Skilled, polite and thoughtful in their work. This is not the first time I've called your company and will not hesitate to call again if and when I need your help."
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Wood Rot Repair
Pergola Assembly and Installation
Fireplace Mantle

+50

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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RGMunguia Services
4.8(
28
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"When I tell you !! he's the best rEVER!!he made my old CAVED IN!! water damaged ceiling,like new!! he made me feel like I was in 2025 house instead of 11960 ,he did exactly what I wanted too, exactly like I wanted and went above and beyond to make it right!!it seemed to have brighten the area, if I could afford it I would let him tare this whole house down and build a new one,He will be hired again in the future him and no one else,I am beyond overly, grateful, and appreciative of him!!I am Soooooo HAPPY,THANK YOU!,Bonita T,Jax,Fl"
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling

+111

Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Scott's Home Solutions
5.0(
13
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! Scott arrived when he said he would, very professional. We had a great conversation throwing around some ideas for the best solution to my problem. Scott came up with an incredible shelving design that saves me tons of space and looks gorgeous! Love my new set up, would highly recommend this gentleman to anyone!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lusidyus Renovations
5.0(
7
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did amazing work! Very nice, very professional, very very polite, let me know every step they took every thing that was getting done just amazing! already started recommending Paul to friends and family of mine. Definitely will be a repeat customer!"
Gentleman’s Lounge
Mechanical Projects
Mechanical Projects
Home Renovations
Home Renovations

+44

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Jacksonville, FL

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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