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Mr. Handyman of Greater Cincinnati
4.5(
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Serving Monroe, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2001

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Daniel was excellent, he diagnosed the job and completed it to my expectations, he was courteous and professional, the pricing just seemed expensive. But everything is expensive now days. Great job done am very satisfied."
Entry Doors and Transom Windows
Floating Shelves
Grab Rails
Backyard Walkway
Window Trim Repair

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James Coffey
5.0(
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Serving Monroe, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were polite and worked around our schedule. Explained everything and any issue along the way. The sink flooded and did damage to cabinet, floor and wall. They replace and fixed everything and it looks great. I definitely will use them in the future and recommend to family and friends."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
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Jaymz’s Carpentry
New to Angi

Serving Monroe, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’ve been going to work with my father doing finish carpentry in construction since I was a kid. Out of school and looking to start a family business. We are always willing to help out a neighbor and support others while doing an honest days work. \nLocated in the Colerain or White Oak area we offer a number of services in carpentry with over 40 years of experience.

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Monroe, 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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