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Refresh Decking and Carpentry Services
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Serving Oliver Springs, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: Quick response

"Job entailed repairing water damaged 16 ft front porch columns. The wife approved the quality and look of the work performed so all is good. Nice gentleman, surveyed the work needed, provided a fair estimate, and performed the work on time and completed repairs in one day."
Front view of finished covered porch in Maryville
Deck and pad
Deck with lattice, before roof has been installed
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Right side view of covered Porch

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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Garcia's Remodeling Services
5.0(
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Serving Oliver Springs, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Angel did multiple jobs for me including replacing rotted wood on front eaves of house and painting outside. Inside, he not only did painting, he built a bookcase into the alcove by the fireplace. Replaced hinges on kitchen cabinet doors, and a member of his team installed an outdoor ceiling fan. Itâ s hard to remember everything he did for me, but I certainly miss him and wish I could find someone here who is half as good."
Response time30 mins
Response rate88%
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House Doctors of Knoxville
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Serving Oliver Springs, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired House Doctors of Knoxville for some repairs around my home, and I couldn’t be happier with the service! From the moment I contacted them, they were professional, responsive, and scheduled the job quickly. The handyman who came out was punctual, friendly, and clearly skilled—he fixed my leaky faucet, patched some drywall, and even helped hang a heavy mirror perfectly straight. The work was done efficiently, with great attention to detail, and everything was left clean when he finished. The pricing was fair and transparent—no surprises on the bill. As a new business, they’re off to an amazing start, and I can already tell they’re going to do great things. Highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable home repairs—I’ll definitely be calling them again for future projects!”"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Oliver Springs, TN

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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