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Avatar for Abraham Z. Cates Finish Carpenter
Abraham Z. Cates Finish Carpenter
4.9(
15
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Abe has it all! Prompt professional and all you hope for when youâ re out there looking. He installed doors ceilings and some wiring. We lucked out big time hurting him!!!"
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+21

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC
4.4(
32
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabulous communication ,and work. I live out of state, and each time that work has needed to be done The Golden Rule Handyman has been on time and very professional . One of the few companies that is excellent in all phases of the business world. I highly recommend this company !"
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NGF Construction
4.2(
5
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a water leak that ruined 2 ceilings and a wall. It included both plaster and Sheetrock. The 3 men were very professional and did excellent work. Looks like new again. They were great keeping me informed of the process. They also were excellent at cleaning up the job site. I will definitely hire them again."
Deck rebuild
Deck rebuild
Deck rebuild
Rustic wooden ship lap
Rustic wooden ship lap

+15

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mike Long Builder
3.4(
15
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Mike has completed two projects for us. The first job Mike did for me was not the remodel project, since we weren't far enough along in the process yet to hire. However, in the pictures they showed me were a couple tile jobs. That inspired mt husband to hire him to finish the tiling of our kitchen counters which I had started three years earlier, then realized I was way over my head! They were able to plan it out and install the tile very professionally! He was very diplomatic about making suggestions of what might be better, instead of telling me I was a crazy lady! :-) We went on to use Mike for a multiple room addition out into our post and beam barn. The addition came out beautifully. Nothing about this was easy! It even required custom- made window sills! During the process, Mike made some good suggestions that I hadn't thought of but liked and went with. The attention to detail is fantastic, and the craftsmanship shows. They made the pegs for the screws in our stairs! Excellent to work with and well worth the money! I can't add pictures to an edit, but have LOTS!"
Support Shift
Upstairs Remodel
Fire Escape
Basement Remodel
Sill Replacement

+82

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
GSC Electric LLC
3.9(
133
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Right from the beginning, Greg has been very professional in the way he scheduled the work at our place, and the way he and his team has handled the project.
We have a large bedroom in which we planned to installed the recessed lights. The deal advertised on Angie's List is very attractive (by far the best deal) with the only caveat that drywall repair is not included in the service. We were a bit concerned, and hoped that nothing will be damaged in this process. We are quite relieved that the project ended successfully with no painful issues. 
The work has started at 9 AM (yes, Greg has shown up on time at the work place!) and ended just before 11 AM. They have cleaned-up after the work, and the room is very bright with the newly installed beautiful lights. 
With no reservation, I recommend this provider for electrical services such as installation of new lights.
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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All Pro Services of Maine
5.0(
10
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott showed up on time. Did the work needed cheerfully and listened to what we wanted. When the replacement steps needed adjustment to allow ease of use, he came back and fixed them appropriately. I highly recommend All Pro!"
Custom built bar
Basement
Basement
Basement
Log Home Stain

+13

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Oakland, ME

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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