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Tee's Pressure Washing Services
4.3(
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Serving Longville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time and immediately begin to work . they worked steadily the whole time they were here and did a wonderful job."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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ABI Consulting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Longville, LA and surrounding areas

"It was a great experience the carpenters were just as courteous as someone could be. Very committed to do what was needed extremely professional polite and accommodating I will certainly recommend them to family and friends. Plus call them if I need more work done in the future."
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New Floor installed in the living room area.
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We Offer Professional Cleaning After All Projects!
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&B Contracting
3.3(
5
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Serving Longville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was amazing to work with. Very professional, courteous, and timely owner of this company was very hands-on, even though he had his own teams and foreman. I had multiple jobs done for a business at different stages. Estimate was good. Professionalism was amazing and overall very respectful and affordable. Would highly recommend for your next project."
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Tear out framing
Paint prep
Door frame prep

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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Longville, LA

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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