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Avatar for Napravnik Construction, LLC
Napravnik Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

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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 time2 days
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Cloudland Reflections LLC
4.6(
23
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I can not express how good this company is! They worked very hard to get my stairs the way they should be. They exceeded my expectations! This staircase is WAY better than the original! They are very nice and professional. If you need any projects done, hands down, this is who you should hire!"
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
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Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Painting - Interior Project

+186

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Righteous Handyman LLC
4.5(
30
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan is fantastic! Tremendous attention to detail. Planned each phase of the work and explained it before getting started. Wood working skills were very strong, as was the general drywall installation and painting. We loved his work!"
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+14

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Superior Improvements
4.8(
49
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I plan to have Superior Improvements handle all future door and window problems.   Ryan Loosen is the owner and also installed the my new patio door.   Went above and beyond on installation and making sure everything was done correctly.   Ryan really knows his stuff.  He is meticulous, a perfectionist and very professional.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Berger's Table Pad Factory
4.8(
1,345
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were efficient in terms of the process. They sent the pad in a reasonable time frame. I did have to call a couple times. It took about a month to deliver. They sent the material which was packed nicely. There were 2 issues: 1-the glue or adhesive they used smelled badly. I had to put in my garage for a couple weeks until that 2-every corner was protruded, the table pad corners were too sharp on the mat .which poses risks with small children. I called about that and they said to put some tape over it. The manager called back to discuss the issue was. She suggested that I try to fix. it. The company might have done something to repair if I had followed up."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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JJB Home Improvements LLC
4.7(
183
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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
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Serving Milwaukee, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner promised, I would be happy with the job, and they went beyond what I had in mind. Matched the walls perfectly, and spent a lot of time removing all left over scrap and cleaning up. Paid them extra because the work was so impressive. They work very well with us."
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Recommended by91%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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