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Wood-Worx Home Renovations
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Serving Pitkin, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My deck had a few rotted and loose boards and the stairs were in bad shape. Great quote, quality work, and quick turnaround time. Will certainly be using him again for my home projects and repairs."
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Response time1 day
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Jack Of All LLC
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Serving Pitkin, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Handyman, Remodeling and Carpentry services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!\n\n\n\n

Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Golden Key Contracting - Home Facebook
3.9(
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Serving Pitkin, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They showed up when they said they would or let me know ahead of time so I wasn t hanging in the wind. They where both hard workers and did the job they were asked to do. I will hire them again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&B Contracting
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Serving Pitkin, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was amazing to work with. Very professional, courteous, and timely owner of this company was very hands-on, even though he had his own teams and foreman. I had multiple jobs done for a business at different stages. Estimate was good. Professionalism was amazing and overall very respectful and affordable. Would highly recommend for your next project."
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Paint prep
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Pinnacle Contracting Concepts, LLC
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Serving Pitkin, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Pinnacle Contracting Concepts, LLC is a full service remodeling company striving for customer satisfaction at all times. Whether your remodeling your first Condo or adding a suite to your fourth Castle, with over 22 years of combined experience, we can help! We generate mostly refferal based leads which is a testament to our excellant quality and service. Our approach is as if every job is another chance for us to help you Rebuild your Dreams!! Give us a call for a free consultation!!\nPinnacle has also become a large force in helping our countries Hurricane victims in the Gulf Coast. With crews in 3 of the Gulf Coast States, we are offering Debris clean-up, Demolition, and Construction Services. Our goal is to help get our neighbors back into their homes as soon as possible.

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Pitkin, LA

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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