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Doug's Home Services
4.9(
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Serving Middletown, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Honest, great guy. Great at keeping in contact throughout the process. Highly recommend him."
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Repaired masonry
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Repaired masonry

+7

Response time8 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job! Had carpet removal done in a bedroom hallway and stairs. Very professional and thorough. I highly recommend this company."
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+5

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Greater Cincinnati
4.5(
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Serving Middletown, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Kerry B carried out the repair to the ceiling professionally with detailed care and perfection. He is supported by a responsive staff from the Evendale office."
Entry Doors and Transom Windows
Floating Shelves
Grab Rails
Backyard Walkway
Window Trim Repair

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Denton Interiors and Remodeling
4.3(
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Serving Middletown, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe is now my "go to" guy for any repairs or improvements I might need. He repaired sagging joist, replaced a patio door and repaired drywall. He is a great guy, easy to deal with, honest, dependable and does a fantastic job. I can recommend him highly!"
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
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Jaymz’s Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"James and Jaime were very helpful with replacing all of my closet doors. The price was fair, they took their time and even made recommendations on other jobs we’re looking to do without being pushy. The father and son duo work together well, they are very prompt and accommodating. We’re definitely hiring them for a few more projects! You won’t be disappointed."
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Batesville Hospital

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

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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