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Royal Stairs Construction LLC
4.8(
41
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Northfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"George did an excellent job installing railings on the stairs in my 100 yr old house, and rebuilt the stairs to my basement. Great quality and workmanship. Quick response and did the job quickly."
Custom Wood Stairs
Custom Wood Stairs
Custom Wood Stairs
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Home Improvement and Remodeling
5.0(
17
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Northfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Paul is conscientious, thorough and professional. In addition to installing door trim and crown molding for our living and dining rooms, he also replaced the flooring and trim in and on our barn. The work was done efficiently, completed on time and was cost-effective. It looks great. We would definitely call on Paul for any future need. We recommend him highly."
Vinyl planks
Deck refinishing
Ceiling drywall in the basement
Deck boards replacement with pressure treated wood
Opening in a load bearing wall

+484

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
45
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Northfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris with Friesen Family Renovations, LLC was very professional and thorough in the work he has completed. He installed a new screen door, replaced my tub stem and faucet, repaired my subfloor in the kitchen and installed brand new LVP flooring to replace old and water damaged flooring. He also mounted a television for me, and did some drywall repairs as well. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for quality and dependable work!"
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
John A's Handyman Service
4.3(
31
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Northfield, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure working with John. He called me right away and came at the agreed time. He explained to me what he was going to do which I appreciate very much. I would recommend him for any home repair job"
Home remodel
Home remodel Before
New front porch
Home remodel
Kitchen remodel

+5

Response time2 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Northfield, 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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