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AJ's Home Repairs
4.7(
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Serving Landis, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Able helped repair/replace the rails and some floorboards on my back porch. He was very fair in the pricing and explained what he was going to do before starting the project. I would use him again for future home repairs."
Vinyl Damage
Air compressor regulator
Prep & Demolition
Stained Deck
Kitchen Rebuild

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Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Mooresville
4.9(
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Serving Landis, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gabriel did an incredible job. I needed part of a dryer vent reconnected under the house in the crawlspace, and not only did he get that job done, he reinforced the parts with additional tape and a clamp to make sure the part doesn?t come loose again. A reasonable price for above and beyond service."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groovy Services
4.9(
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Serving Landis, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was an excellent experience from the first conversation through the final “thank you” to them for doing an awesome job in a very professional, efficient and customer service-oriented way!"
Solar and Backup battery
Hardscapes
New home Construction
Kitchen Renovation
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Landis, NC

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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