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Orig. Civic Duty, LLC
5.00(
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Kareem exceeded my expectations. The job was completed to my satisfaction. He ensured every detail was completed. He was very responsive when I asked him questions via text or in person. Kareem is knowledgeable and extremely experienced with installation of doors."
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Precise Millworks LLP
5.00(
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Incredible experience with these guys. Great communication, great work. Have used them for other projects since. And will use them again!"
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Alternate Route Construction
5.00(
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"Very professional and done like a piece of art. He is so precise with the work showing his dedication to a good job, well done."
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Hobe Antique Furniture Restoration
4.67(
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In business since 1973

Our goal is NOT to make old pieces look new. When a piece of antique furniture is cor­rectly restored, it will convey a sense of its history and charm. It will grace­fully reflect its age. The best kept secret about antique furniture restoration is that often, doing less is best.

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Century Marble & Granite LLC
5.00(
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In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"The service was very good and they were excellent."
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RCI Development and Construction Co
New to Angi

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Easily maintaining our simple founding principles; be reliable, be committed to our clients and maintain integrity....always

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HONG KONG ROOFING CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.00(
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In business since 2000

5 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR PAINTING & DRYWALL. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES.

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ServiceMark Heating Cooling & Plumbing
4.74(
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In business since 1951

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Emergency services offered

"WORK WAS DONE WELL AND ON TIME....VERY COOPERATIVE AND CORDIAL...."
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R & J Construction
New to Angi

In business since 2008

Free estimates

R&J Construction has over 15 years of experience in Siding, Roofing, Windows, Gutters and General Construction serving Delaware, Southeast Pennsylvania and Northeast Maryland. We've been delivering expert home improvement services since we opened in 2008. Our goal is to provide both a superior customer experience and tremendous value for our customers. We value our customers and welcome your feedback and suggestions. The construction team is dependable, reliable and respectful of your home. Our construction zones are clean & organized and we keep the client informed on all stages of the home improvement project. We guarantee satisfaction and look forward to hearing from our clients about how we are doing and where we could improve. Please give us a call for a free estimate.

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Middletown, DE

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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