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The Professional Handyman
4.6(
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Serving Nags Head, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"EXCELLENT work!! Very accommodating, dedicated & hands on manager! Miguel is very personable AND professional! He is easy to work with & very prompt. Got my deck replace/repair in months before anyone else could even "guesstimate"! I plan on using Miguel for all my projects now - VERY happy!"
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+6

Response time8 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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J&T Construction
4.7(
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Serving Nags Head, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired J & T for all new siding, decks, and doors and windows in our house near the beach. We talked to three contractors and they were the cheapest with all three using the same materials for the project. J & T did an amazing job. The house looks great. I HIGHLY recommend them for any work you need done to your home. "
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FULL FAITH PAINTING AND REMODELING LLC
4.9(
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Serving Nags Head, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I loved working with Joe and his team, they were responsive and able to be flexible with designs of our deck. I would absolutely hire his team again and recommend them to any looking for a new deck. "
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by26%of homeowners
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One Man Show OBX, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Nags Head, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We contracted with One Man Show for various projects…fiberglass insulation, shower enclosure repair, shutter replace/repair and various other odd jobs. Jason was always helpful and communicative at every step along the way. His work was impeccable and we’ll definitely continue to enlist his services and his advice in the future."
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+134

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Nags Head, NC

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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