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Deck Doctor
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Serving Lincoln, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quality work at a reasonable price. Calvin was very courteous and made sure I was satisfied with the end results. When I have more projects in the future, Deck Doctor will be at the top of my list on who to call. Highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Unique Structures and Surfaces
4.8(
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Serving Lincoln, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys who come out to see the job and give an estimate are the guys who do the work and the work they do is excellent! Very quick to complete the job, too! They leveled land and laid a brick patio for me in one day, added a few bricks for trimming/edging the next day and they were finished. Looks great! Nick said they do a lot of other type of outdoor work, as well. I highly recommend Unique Structures and Surfaces!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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L & S All Out Contracting
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Serving Lincoln, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent and honest! Michael also roofed my mother's home in Omaha, Nebraska . Painted my entire home, built my backyard fence, installed a new garage floor, installed new carpeting and new tile, saved a water disaster in our basement! I donâ t know what we would have done without Michael! I wouldnâ t hesitate to hire him again."
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Response time20 mins
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Lincoln, NE

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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