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Avatar for Napravnik Construction, LLC
Napravnik Construction, LLC
4.8(
66
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely efficient business. Fast and effective communication and great repair for the price. Charles helped us address a safety issue with a stair landing rail and newel and we are very satisfied with the result for the price. Charles was meticulous in matching the repair work to the original finish of the wood bannister styling."
French Kitchen
Custom Homes
Room Additions
Modern flare
Custom Garages

+4

Response time1 day
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Righteous Handyman LLC
Righteous Handyman LLC
4.5(
30
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan was really great at what he accomplished. The carpentry of new stairs in an old house involves a lot of problem solving and puzzle work. I'm really pleased with how they turned out. Ryan is very friendly, professional and made sure the job was done well and cleaned up when he left each day. He was good at troubleshooting problems that came up and we worked around issues that had to be redesigned so the job could be completed within both of our timeframes."
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+14

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Superior Improvements
4.8(
49
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"There were some communication issues because of his secretary leaving abruptly and his voicemail being full. However, Ryan called me when the new storm door came in and we set up a date for the work to be done. Ryan worked very quickly and he kept everything very clean. (My wife loves a contractor who brings his own vacuum.) He did a first rate job. He even came back after the silicone sealant dried and washed the windows. Ryan is a nice guy, a hard worker and does very good work. I would definitely use him again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Watry Homes LLC
4.8(
403
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When I bought my place, I took one look at the mold-covered deck and assumed I needed to tear it out.  Dave Watry from Watry Homes came out to give me a price.  To my surprise, he told me I didn't need to replace it - the wood was still good.  I needed to get it cleaned, kill the mold and stain it.  He was right!  I have a beautiful deck for a fraction of what it would have cost to replace it.  I appreciate the honesty and integrity of Watry Homes."
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HardiPlank and Hardie Shakes
All Hardie Shakes
HardiPlank and Hardie Shakes
HardiPlank Siding

+14

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JJB Home Improvements LLC
4.7(
183
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"JJB was great from start to finish. They were responsive to our initial inquiry, responded to any all all questions in a timely manner, did great work, and everything was completed (site visit, quote, adjustments to plans and cost, and all of the actual work) in less than one month's time! We wanted to change a barn door setup that was separating a bedroom from a bathroom into a pocket door, and they handled closing off the wall and installing the new door. We also worked with them to get both sides of the wall (and the rest of the bedroom walls) painted. Finally, they helped with some floor repairs due to wood underneath the carpet having caved in in a few small spots."
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+9

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mudslingers
4.4(
185
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went well. Chris and his Son were polite and did a good job. Under the cold conditions they were able to provide a high quality product. The work they did in my garage looks amazing. They were also able to touch up my existing drywall and re-texture and paint to make the whole garage seamless. There were a few minor cracks to the seams that showed up. Chris is going to wait until the weather warms up to come back and take care of them. I'm confident this will be resolved and he was more than willing to address and take care of it. I'll post an update once the work is done. I also had them paint some exposed wood around my garage door. They did a very nice job and I'm thrilled with the work."
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+19

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Zimmerlee Construction
4.4(
99
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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All went very well with Zimmerlee Construction in the repair of part of a tear-off new roofing job (by a different roofer) which had resulted in some water seepage issues.

Mike worked on the project himself with another worker. The roof repair (along with some subsequent work by a mason) seems to have taken care of the water seepage issues.  I'd like to thank Mike for his assistance in putting our water issues behind us.


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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Milwaukee, WI

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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