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Mr. Handyman of Johnson City
4.9(
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Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had a hole in the ceiling of my living room due to water damage. I could not find anyone willing to do the repair. Everyone wants to do large jobs. So the estimates were ridiculous. Omar came and did the repair in 1 1/2 days. It looks great and was a reasonable price."
Mounted Fireplace
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Stair and Stringer Replacement
Stair and Stringer Replacement
Stair and Stringer Replacement

+185

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Downey's Custom Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kingsport -Excellent service. David went above and beyond to help me with my project on rebuilding both my decks, when I was not sure exactly what direction to take he took the time to talk through my options and listened when I had suggestions on what I wanted and worked diligently to make them happen. I appreciate him listening to my actual needs and not just trying to tell me what he thought I needed. He also took the time to answer any questions I had along the way and put my mind at ease that the project would be done to my satisfaction. I would 100% use his service again in the future. He also installed a new back door as well which was above my initial request. Hands down excellent quality work!"
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My work

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Carroll Development, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Randy and his team at Carroll Development are respectful, trustworthy, and reliable. I cannot speak highly enough of this team, and they come with my highest recommendation for all home improvement/repair. For us, Carroll Development did a renovation of our garage, master bathroom, and living room. The entire project lasted about 8 weeks, but I never once felt as if I was in the middle of a renovation. Every aspect of the project was meticulously handled care and appreciation."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Johnson City, 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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