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Humble Herd Home Improvement
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Joe arrived on time with his helper and all of his tools. He worked hard. He’s very knowledgeable. He’s also very kind and communicates well. he took care of all of our projects, large and a few small ones. He did an excellent job and he did an excellent cleanup. Thank you, Joe. Danny and Lisa."
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Pelagic Construction
New to Angi

Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Project Financing Available! With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of renovation projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Pelagic Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Whitebridge Renovation
Whitebridge Renovation
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AGH Construction, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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910 386 7433...We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. 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.\n

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TruBlue Ally Services of North Wilmington
New to Angi

Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. 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.\n

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Wood's Floors
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Dillon and his crew are friendly, hard working and professional. They were on time each day, finished the job when estimated, and my floors were beautifully restored for a fair price."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Southport, NC

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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