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Gautier Contracting

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Gautier Contracting

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I man who has a passion with working with his hands. Any project is not too small or too big for me. Just ask and I will always find a way... Blame me being in the Military for that. For a free quote please text 2517539508 with your info.

"They did a great job putting my fire pit together "

Michael M on January 2026

I man who has a passion with working with his hands. Any project is not too small or too big for me. Just ask and I will always find a way... Blame me being in the Military for that. For a free quote please text 2517539508 with your info.

"They did a great job putting my fire pit together "

Michael M on January 2026

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Gulf Coast Dock Masters

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Gulf Coast Dock Masters

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Customers say: Quick response
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6 years of experience

It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Gave free advice that made the project much better than I expected First class people to work with. I highly recommend"

Gary F on October 2023

It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Gave free advice that made the project much better than I expected First class people to work with. I highly recommend"

Gary F on October 2023

FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Saint-elmo, AL

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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