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Alternate Route Construction
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went very well. They did an excellent job on this project and was extremely professional and clean. Always left the site in very clean condition at the end of the workday."
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Ceramic Tile Project
Kitchen cabinet refinishing complete.

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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Lockhart Construction, LLC
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a total remodel of our kitchen with removal of walls and basically everything gutted down to the studs. Jim work with us through the initial design of the kitchen all the way through the final walk through. Our kitchen is FANTASTIC! Jim was able to provide valuable insight throughout the process and guided us through all of the key decisions on layout and construction plans. When challenges came up or unexpected repairs were needed, Jim explained the approach and got everything set up perfectly. Our kitchen is now the focal point in our house and we are so happy we went with Lockhart Construction!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Precise Millworks LLP
5.0(
10
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Precise Millwork were quick to respond and complete the job. Job was a reasonable price and finished product was great!!"
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Total Remodel

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Breathtaking Homes
4.4(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional. They stuck to the schedule and had all paperwork and documents in order. I am hiring them for another job . People on my block were so jealous they were blatantly out there taking pictures and asking for business card. PS I now have the first deck on the block. I love these guys! If I could give a higher rating, I would!"
Kitchen Before Renovation
Old Fence
Before Renovations
Kitchen Before Renovation
Old Fence

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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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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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