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Landson Construction
5.0(
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Serving Prior Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: Quick response

"Ariel and company are prompt and courteous and communicated effective throughout the project from start to end. Examined everything to be done and listened to feedback and was very patient with all the questions asked. I will hire Ariel and Lifetime Construction again and will recommend to my friends and family..."
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

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Express and Dandy LLC
4.9(
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Serving Prior Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is an excellent company! They were very prompt and extremely courteous. They took care of our repair quickly and efficiently. We will hire them for many things in the future!"
Sink Faucet Installation
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck

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Response time1 day
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Dustoff Renovations, LLC
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Serving Prior Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dustin was great to work with. Showed up on time, had creative solutions to our porch issues and executed them on time and on budget. The work site was left spotless and he checked back to make sure there were no lingering issues."
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Low profile hearth
Low profile hearth
concrete hearth
cherrywood shelfs

+8

Response time5 hrs
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Prior Lake, MN

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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