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Nelson House Restoration
New to Angi

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Houses - Wood Stripping & Refinishing\n\nHave the wood work in your house restored to its original glory. Years of expertise in stripping and refinishing the wood work of houses in Rochester and the Twin Cities including a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Rochester and a historical Pill Hill house.

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
4.84(
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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rhapsody in Wood LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2007

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We are a small, one-artisan shop that does complete design, fabrication and finishing of its products.

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BEAR'S OVERHEAD DOOR
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Factotum services
New to Angi

General handyman work. Minor plumbing,electrical, carpentry. Miscellaneous house hold tasks. Some basic automotive and small engine work.

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Diamond construction & Remodeling LLC
New to Angi

In business since 2020

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Diamond construction & Remodeling strives to be the best construction company around. We will make sure every customer is satisfied to the fullest extent with our work and can get the job done in a timely fashion.

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ONSITE CONTRACTORS LLC
New to Angi

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Emergency services offered

ONSITE CONTRACTORS LLC. Does Roofing, Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Windows & Doors in Wisconsin & Minnesota. ONSITE CONTRACTORS LLC is a Licensed Home builder.

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Rochester, 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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