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McDaniel Professional Services

10205 Hwy 105
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

McDaniel Professional Services

10205 Hwy 105
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Fabulously completed the work to beyond satisfaction"

Jeanie B on February 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Fabulously completed the work to beyond satisfaction"

Jeanie B on February 2024


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J&D Woodwork

29819 Rickett Rd
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro

J&D Woodwork

29819 Rickett Rd
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
103 local quotes requested

We are a custom woodworking company that has been servicing the Houston area for more than 25 years. Our services include: build and install cabinets, installation of exterior and interior doors, installation of barn doors, indoor trim all of types and much more! We also offer home renovations services. As a family owned business we strive to maintain the highest quality possible in every job we do. If quality and satisfaction is important to you then give J&D Woodwork LLC a call today. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

"Let me start off by saying that I was "That Guy" that needed a miracle. We have been remodeling our house and have done a lot of projects ourselves. We were in the middle of this project when all of a sudden my wife finds a house and we put money down. Our timeline was very short. We had 2 days to get our house ready. J&D Woodwork were 3 of 18 (and I am not exaggerating ) companies that even called me back. 1 was very slow to respond to me, and one wouldn't answer calls (would only text. Very unprofessional) David and his team were in one day and started the very next day. He was booked out, but was able to move some things around, and knock out the project. They say you cant have a good price, quality work, and fast all at the same time. These guys proved that to be wrong. I got all of it! In our new home we will be putting in pergola and will be using J&D Woodwork. We will refer them out to everyone that we can. I promise, you will not regret hiring these guys! I can't say it enough!"

jared n on September 2020

We are a custom woodworking company that has been servicing the Houston area for more than 25 years. Our services include: build and install cabinets, installation of exterior and interior doors, installation of barn doors, indoor trim all of types and much more! We also offer home renovations services. As a family owned business we strive to maintain the highest quality possible in every job we do. If quality and satisfaction is important to you then give J&D Woodwork LLC a call today. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

"Let me start off by saying that I was "That Guy" that needed a miracle. We have been remodeling our house and have done a lot of projects ourselves. We were in the middle of this project when all of a sudden my wife finds a house and we put money down. Our timeline was very short. We had 2 days to get our house ready. J&D Woodwork were 3 of 18 (and I am not exaggerating ) companies that even called me back. 1 was very slow to respond to me, and one wouldn't answer calls (would only text. Very unprofessional) David and his team were in one day and started the very next day. He was booked out, but was able to move some things around, and knock out the project. They say you cant have a good price, quality work, and fast all at the same time. These guys proved that to be wrong. I got all of it! In our new home we will be putting in pergola and will be using J&D Woodwork. We will refer them out to everyone that we can. I promise, you will not regret hiring these guys! I can't say it enough!"

jared n on September 2020


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Houston Window Experts

467 W 38th St
4.74(
43
)
Approved Pro

Houston Window Experts

467 W 38th St
4.74(
43
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
534 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Choices, Choices, Choice! Family-owned, Small & Local Company offering 12 Brands of windows to choose from. On our team, we have in-house, employee-based crews with AAMA, Master Certified installers. Better Choices, Better Installs & Better Value make us your best choice for new windows and doors for your home. Small, family-owned business working with one customer at a time. No pressure from our Product Specialists, we advise and you decide. BBB A Rating and hundreds of references. (NOTE: We do NOT do glass replacement. We offer COMPLETE replacement of windows and doors).

"Great! 6 month later and everything is still looking good, no issues whatsoever"

Alice G on June 2022

Choices, Choices, Choice! Family-owned, Small & Local Company offering 12 Brands of windows to choose from. On our team, we have in-house, employee-based crews with AAMA, Master Certified installers. Better Choices, Better Installs & Better Value make us your best choice for new windows and doors for your home. Small, family-owned business working with one customer at a time. No pressure from our Product Specialists, we advise and you decide. BBB A Rating and hundreds of references. (NOTE: We do NOT do glass replacement. We offer COMPLETE replacement of windows and doors).

"Great! 6 month later and everything is still looking good, no issues whatsoever"

Alice G on June 2022


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Window World of Houston

10540 Bissonnet St
4.27(
184
)
Approved Pro

Window World of Houston

10540 Bissonnet St
4.27(
184
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
565 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Window World of Houston is a family-owned and operated business and believes home improvement should be a simple, stress-free process. We focus on customer service and product quality, helping homeowners throughout the greater Houston area achieve their renovation goals. From premium replacement windows to exterior doors to siding, all of our products offer superior energy efficiency, endless comfort, and help lower utility bills all year round. Contact us today to schedule your free in-home estimate!

"Dan Trader was excellent. Went over all the options with me and laid out a plan that met our exact specifications. Communications were exceptional. Windows arrived on time and the install was great. The team was professional and respectful of my property. They addressed the few concerns that I had right away. A supervisor came by and checked on the job. Clean up was good. The price was 1/7 of Renual by Anderson and 1/2 the bid from Lowe’s. I couldn’t be more pleased."

Craig L on May 2025

Window World of Houston is a family-owned and operated business and believes home improvement should be a simple, stress-free process. We focus on customer service and product quality, helping homeowners throughout the greater Houston area achieve their renovation goals. From premium replacement windows to exterior doors to siding, all of our products offer superior energy efficiency, endless comfort, and help lower utility bills all year round. Contact us today to schedule your free in-home estimate!

"Dan Trader was excellent. Went over all the options with me and laid out a plan that met our exact specifications. Communications were exceptional. Windows arrived on time and the install was great. The team was professional and respectful of my property. They addressed the few concerns that I had right away. A supervisor came by and checked on the job. Clean up was good. The price was 1/7 of Renual by Anderson and 1/2 the bid from Lowe’s. I couldn’t be more pleased."

Craig L on May 2025


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Colony Builders Inc

6613 W Sam Houston Pkwy N
3.58(
31
)
Approved Pro

Colony Builders Inc

6613 W Sam Houston Pkwy N
3.58(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1965 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Contact Colony Builders Inc in Houston, TX, for full home improvement services. Our company focuses on siding replacement, window replacement, patio covers, room additions and more. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Well, what can I say about Colony Builders? Well, this will be kind of long... but they get full marks from us. We were looking for an enclosed patio for our backyard that joins onto the house. Mainly due to the breaker box being outside and the royal pain of going outside in the pouring rain to flip the breakers every time the power goes off. We also wanted a nice place where we could make the area look nice with potted hanging plants and planter beds. We searched online at various sites including Amazon for what we wanted. The pricing of such a patio online was around the $5,000 range and the reviews were just awful due to the bad workmanship and lack of instructions, so it was there I decided to look up local building companies, and that's when Colony Builders popped onto my screen. We made an appointment online, and within a couple of days we were paid a visit by business owner Ali, who politely sat with us and from there we discussed our ideas of our vision of what we wanted. He worked with us and offered suggestions of his own for an enclosed patio. When we were done, he quoted the price, which was 4 times the amount of the shoddy kit patios we were researching earlier. Unfortunately it was out of our price range, so after he left, we thought about it for awhile before deciding we didn't need it enclosed. After contacting them again, Ali's nephew Mahdi came out to meet with us to discuss this different route. Mahdi is a born people-person and was wonderful to talk things through with. He was respectful and treated us like good friends instead of potential clients. He also understood perfectly of the changes we wanted and offered suggestions to help us save more money on the project. For instance, we have a concrete slab outside our back door. It is standard for townhomes in our area. We also wanted a tile floor on the patio which would be expensive. He offered the faux-tile stamping option, which was much cheaper. Basically stamping tile patterns into the freshly-laid concrete with different powdered colors to give the perfect illusion of tiles, which was perfect for us on a budget. From there we were certain we wanted to go ahead with the project. We decided on an open design patio on sturdy posts with a roof to match our existing roof tiles. All this on a new slab of concrete, much longer than the existing slab with a beautiful rustic mosaic tile-stamp pattern. They could even leave the existing slab in place. A deposit was asked upon agreement of a few thousand dollars up front. Our patio would cost $14,380 all up with no more to pay. Still more expensive than I would like but the craftmanship would be much better. They offer finance through Medallion which gave us the lowest interest rates, and we can even set up automatic payments online. We financed for 144 months to reduce the monthly payments but we have the option of paying more without penalties. Next step after our ideas were laid out was having the architect come over and draw up plans several days later. Madhi was also present for this. He literally was with us for every step of the way which was awesome. Plans were submitted to the HOA. Of course, they were rejected (I hate HOA's!). Apparently our HOA won't allow any structure to be built directly on to the house. So, ok. Mahdi came back over and we discussed further options for approval. The architect came out again... We planned it 3 feet from the wall instead, leaving a nice gap for the rain to fall through, but we'll figure something out later to stay dry. Also 4 posts instead of 2, as it was now free-standing. This time our second HOA rejection. We were getting frustrated at this point and were seriously thinking of scrapping the entire idea. The HOA's newest reason? The entire structure had to be at least 3 feet from the wall. Well, we thought it was! What they were talking about was the roof overhang, it would protrude closer than 3 feet to the wall. Once we redid the plans a 3rd time and kept the roof overhand 3 feet away from the wall, the project was finally approved. Within a few days the concrete guys came out to start the project, it was all happening now! They did a great job and had the slab laid within a day with the tile-stamp pattern already embossed into the concrete, it looked great! They also dug out the corners where the posts were to go, to 2 feet deep. They filled them with rebar and completely filled them with cement, these were for structural support to balance the posts. The second day, they power washed the new patio floor and weather-sealed it. Job done, and we were very happy with it. So were they, as they were often caught dancing away on our security cameras while they worked. They love their job also! A couple of days later, the framers arrived to start on the actual patio. Very quickly they put up our patio and roof tiles and did a great job. The posts themselves were fixed in place by hurricane straps, so it would withstand hurricane-force winds in a storm. The posts were sealed with James Hardy seal. Basically, the wood posts were encased in a super-strong material that protects it from the weather and rotting. It kind of resembles drywall, but much stronger. We were also told this in the planning stage, that we couldn't hang hooks or anything on it because it would crack the seal if we did. The builders would hang them for us using James Hardy nails and hardware. which they did with no worries. It turns out there was a slight miscommunication between us there. You can use normal screws in the wood after it has been sealed, it won't crack it, but can only use the James Hardy nails as they are stronger. They gave us some nails for future use if we want to add more hooks or a trellis. The builders did put a hole in our window screen, which we reported. Mahdi came out right away with a screen he had lying around the office to see if it would fit and replace the damaged one, which it didn't. A nice gesture. The next day the framers/builders finished the job and painted it to the colors of the house and it looked amazing! They also replaced our screen with a new one with no problems. Mahdi and Ali came out that day to see the final result and to make sure we were happy with it, which we were. Mahdi in particular was so helpful throughout this entire (ordeal) project, he was always there for questions and suggestions. He even showed us many ideas of designs for the patio and also the tile-stamp patterns. At no stage was there any doubt of where we all stood on the project, we were always on the same page at all times for every step of the way, and that was exactly what we needed, as this was our first real costly project, so many thanks to you Madhi, you made our life much easier! Your pleasant attitude, extreme patience and kind nature was so appreciated by us so much we can't express. Thank you to Ali too for making this project happen and for offering improvement suggestions along the way. To sum up, this was our first project and we are glad we chose Colony Builders, they work with you every step of the way and never once did they make us feel like they were pressuring us into "selling us something". I would highly recommend them for any project, they get top marks from us. By the way, they offer a 5 year warranty on the patio and base, then a 30 year manufacturers warranty on the roof. We can't argue with that, any hopefully will never need it. This patio is sturdy! Now, all we need is to find a good quality rain guard for the back door and breaker box... We will be using them again to build a small kitchen window box in the future, but that's another review for another day. Thanks again guys, you all did a great job! I have included some pictures of the finished patio, the progress with the concrete base, tile pattern and the color brand used."

Brett H on August 2023

Contact Colony Builders Inc in Houston, TX, for full home improvement services. Our company focuses on siding replacement, window replacement, patio covers, room additions and more. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Well, what can I say about Colony Builders? Well, this will be kind of long... but they get full marks from us. We were looking for an enclosed patio for our backyard that joins onto the house. Mainly due to the breaker box being outside and the royal pain of going outside in the pouring rain to flip the breakers every time the power goes off. We also wanted a nice place where we could make the area look nice with potted hanging plants and planter beds. We searched online at various sites including Amazon for what we wanted. The pricing of such a patio online was around the $5,000 range and the reviews were just awful due to the bad workmanship and lack of instructions, so it was there I decided to look up local building companies, and that's when Colony Builders popped onto my screen. We made an appointment online, and within a couple of days we were paid a visit by business owner Ali, who politely sat with us and from there we discussed our ideas of our vision of what we wanted. He worked with us and offered suggestions of his own for an enclosed patio. When we were done, he quoted the price, which was 4 times the amount of the shoddy kit patios we were researching earlier. Unfortunately it was out of our price range, so after he left, we thought about it for awhile before deciding we didn't need it enclosed. After contacting them again, Ali's nephew Mahdi came out to meet with us to discuss this different route. Mahdi is a born people-person and was wonderful to talk things through with. He was respectful and treated us like good friends instead of potential clients. He also understood perfectly of the changes we wanted and offered suggestions to help us save more money on the project. For instance, we have a concrete slab outside our back door. It is standard for townhomes in our area. We also wanted a tile floor on the patio which would be expensive. He offered the faux-tile stamping option, which was much cheaper. Basically stamping tile patterns into the freshly-laid concrete with different powdered colors to give the perfect illusion of tiles, which was perfect for us on a budget. From there we were certain we wanted to go ahead with the project. We decided on an open design patio on sturdy posts with a roof to match our existing roof tiles. All this on a new slab of concrete, much longer than the existing slab with a beautiful rustic mosaic tile-stamp pattern. They could even leave the existing slab in place. A deposit was asked upon agreement of a few thousand dollars up front. Our patio would cost $14,380 all up with no more to pay. Still more expensive than I would like but the craftmanship would be much better. They offer finance through Medallion which gave us the lowest interest rates, and we can even set up automatic payments online. We financed for 144 months to reduce the monthly payments but we have the option of paying more without penalties. Next step after our ideas were laid out was having the architect come over and draw up plans several days later. Madhi was also present for this. He literally was with us for every step of the way which was awesome. Plans were submitted to the HOA. Of course, they were rejected (I hate HOA's!). Apparently our HOA won't allow any structure to be built directly on to the house. So, ok. Mahdi came back over and we discussed further options for approval. The architect came out again... We planned it 3 feet from the wall instead, leaving a nice gap for the rain to fall through, but we'll figure something out later to stay dry. Also 4 posts instead of 2, as it was now free-standing. This time our second HOA rejection. We were getting frustrated at this point and were seriously thinking of scrapping the entire idea. The HOA's newest reason? The entire structure had to be at least 3 feet from the wall. Well, we thought it was! What they were talking about was the roof overhang, it would protrude closer than 3 feet to the wall. Once we redid the plans a 3rd time and kept the roof overhand 3 feet away from the wall, the project was finally approved. Within a few days the concrete guys came out to start the project, it was all happening now! They did a great job and had the slab laid within a day with the tile-stamp pattern already embossed into the concrete, it looked great! They also dug out the corners where the posts were to go, to 2 feet deep. They filled them with rebar and completely filled them with cement, these were for structural support to balance the posts. The second day, they power washed the new patio floor and weather-sealed it. Job done, and we were very happy with it. So were they, as they were often caught dancing away on our security cameras while they worked. They love their job also! A couple of days later, the framers arrived to start on the actual patio. Very quickly they put up our patio and roof tiles and did a great job. The posts themselves were fixed in place by hurricane straps, so it would withstand hurricane-force winds in a storm. The posts were sealed with James Hardy seal. Basically, the wood posts were encased in a super-strong material that protects it from the weather and rotting. It kind of resembles drywall, but much stronger. We were also told this in the planning stage, that we couldn't hang hooks or anything on it because it would crack the seal if we did. The builders would hang them for us using James Hardy nails and hardware. which they did with no worries. It turns out there was a slight miscommunication between us there. You can use normal screws in the wood after it has been sealed, it won't crack it, but can only use the James Hardy nails as they are stronger. They gave us some nails for future use if we want to add more hooks or a trellis. The builders did put a hole in our window screen, which we reported. Mahdi came out right away with a screen he had lying around the office to see if it would fit and replace the damaged one, which it didn't. A nice gesture. The next day the framers/builders finished the job and painted it to the colors of the house and it looked amazing! They also replaced our screen with a new one with no problems. Mahdi and Ali came out that day to see the final result and to make sure we were happy with it, which we were. Mahdi in particular was so helpful throughout this entire (ordeal) project, he was always there for questions and suggestions. He even showed us many ideas of designs for the patio and also the tile-stamp patterns. At no stage was there any doubt of where we all stood on the project, we were always on the same page at all times for every step of the way, and that was exactly what we needed, as this was our first real costly project, so many thanks to you Madhi, you made our life much easier! Your pleasant attitude, extreme patience and kind nature was so appreciated by us so much we can't express. Thank you to Ali too for making this project happen and for offering improvement suggestions along the way. To sum up, this was our first project and we are glad we chose Colony Builders, they work with you every step of the way and never once did they make us feel like they were pressuring us into "selling us something". I would highly recommend them for any project, they get top marks from us. By the way, they offer a 5 year warranty on the patio and base, then a 30 year manufacturers warranty on the roof. We can't argue with that, any hopefully will never need it. This patio is sturdy! Now, all we need is to find a good quality rain guard for the back door and breaker box... We will be using them again to build a small kitchen window box in the future, but that's another review for another day. Thanks again guys, you all did a great job! I have included some pictures of the finished patio, the progress with the concrete base, tile pattern and the color brand used."

Brett H on August 2023


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Kingwood Pressure Washing

4321 Kingwood Dr
4.68(
25
)

Kingwood Pressure Washing

4321 Kingwood Dr
4.68(
25
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kingwood Pressure Washing is a full service exterior cleaning firm. We perform pressure washing, power washing, soft washing, roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, window washing, and anything else your property may need for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. We perform service at the best hours that fit your needs which includes emergency work. We are insured for your protection, and guarantee your satisfaction. If you have a property big or small that needs to be cleaned up and maintained, please let Kingwood Pressure Washing show you how beautiful it can be!

"We hired Kingwood Pressure washing to clean our driveway, entryway, and our back patio and they made it look like it was new again! If I ever need anything pressure washed these are my go-to guys. Showed up when they said they would!"

Jerry S on July 2018

Kingwood Pressure Washing is a full service exterior cleaning firm. We perform pressure washing, power washing, soft washing, roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, window washing, and anything else your property may need for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. We perform service at the best hours that fit your needs which includes emergency work. We are insured for your protection, and guarantee your satisfaction. If you have a property big or small that needs to be cleaned up and maintained, please let Kingwood Pressure Washing show you how beautiful it can be!

"We hired Kingwood Pressure washing to clean our driveway, entryway, and our back patio and they made it look like it was new again! If I ever need anything pressure washed these are my go-to guys. Showed up when they said they would!"

Jerry S on July 2018


Atlas Auto Glass Paint & Body

505 FAIRVIEW
4.72(
25
)

Atlas Auto Glass Paint & Body

505 FAIRVIEW
4.72(
25
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Atlas Auto Glass Paint and Body is a full service Glass repair shop. We can replace your windshield or your side window in less than an hour. We are a wholesale and retail shop that offers the best prices with the best quality work. All of our work is backed by our lifetime warranty

Atlas Auto Glass Paint and Body is a full service Glass repair shop. We can replace your windshield or your side window in less than an hour. We are a wholesale and retail shop that offers the best prices with the best quality work. All of our work is backed by our lifetime warranty


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LEI Home Enhancements

1001 Texas Ave
No reviews yet

LEI Home Enhancements

1001 Texas Ave
No reviews yet
15 years of experience

LEI Home Enhancements, as an Ohio based company, has been installing windows, siding and doors in homes throughout the Tri-state and Columbus areas for over seven years. We have set the standard of how other replacement companies are measured and offer unmatched installation services using our experienced and trained installation professionals. At LEI, we believe in quality products and uncompromising workmanship, tied together with unmatched customer service. We will ensure you peace of mind throughout the entire project. Our philosophy entails honesty, integrity and all around good core values.

LEI Home Enhancements, as an Ohio based company, has been installing windows, siding and doors in homes throughout the Tri-state and Columbus areas for over seven years. We have set the standard of how other replacement companies are measured and offer unmatched installation services using our experienced and trained installation professionals. At LEI, we believe in quality products and uncompromising workmanship, tied together with unmatched customer service. We will ensure you peace of mind throughout the entire project. Our philosophy entails honesty, integrity and all around good core values.


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Best Choice Roofing

6666 Harwin Dr.
4.00(
4
)

Best Choice Roofing

6666 Harwin Dr.
4.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quality work
16 years of experience

Our experience in the insurance industry has proven to be a valuable asset to our clients. From the moment we first speak with you, we will explore all your options. Whether you are having a roof replaced due to storm damage or are paying for this improvement yourself, our Claims Managers and Customer Service Managers will ensure you are satisfied. We help homeowners manage their claim. 90% of our customers had their roof replaced for very little out of pocket. That is a statistic we are proud of. Whether you have been denied in the past or have never filed a claim, we take pride in assuring you that your claim will be handled efficiently, appropriately and quickly.

Our experience in the insurance industry has proven to be a valuable asset to our clients. From the moment we first speak with you, we will explore all your options. Whether you are having a roof replaced due to storm damage or are paying for this improvement yourself, our Claims Managers and Customer Service Managers will ensure you are satisfied. We help homeowners manage their claim. 90% of our customers had their roof replaced for very little out of pocket. That is a statistic we are proud of. Whether you have been denied in the past or have never filed a claim, we take pride in assuring you that your claim will be handled efficiently, appropriately and quickly.


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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Liberty, 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.

The Liberty, TX homeowners’ guide to wood stairs and railings repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.