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KD's Elite Custom Building, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ryan Cady responded to my HomeAdvisor request ON A HOLIDAY and came over to check out our issue that same day! We set a date for the repair and he was there on time, got right to work, and was done in less than an hour. A little expensive for something we could have probably done ourselves (and never would have gotten around to it Ă° ) but overall, a good, solid repair!"
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+54

Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AWD Cabinetry
5.0(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Mike built new cabinet for new refrigerator. Final product looks fantastic. Highly recommend Art Wood Designs."
Furniture - Custom Made Project
Custom kitchen
Butcher block kitchen
custom kitchen and island
Custom kitchen

+30

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alda Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabrizio the manager is wonderful, caring and has a great crew. This was the 2nd time we used their service, first was fence repair/ replacement, and now total yard cleanup, landscaping, deck repair. Both time we got fair quote, prompt estimate, crew was on time, worked hard, and cleaned up nicely after the job was finished. Fabrizio went over and above to accommodate our requests, made us feel well cared, we parted like friends. Highly recommend!"
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+11

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trim Works
5.0(
4
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Glen Sturgeon did a wonderful job on the work he did replacing the railing on my front porch. Extremely happy with it. I will definitely call him again when needed. Thank you Glen!"
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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Groovy Services
4.9(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was an excellent experience from the first conversation through the final “thank you” to them for doing an awesome job in a very professional, efficient and customer service-oriented way!"
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New home Construction
Kitchen Renovation
Response time3 days
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E & E Services
5.0(
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Serving Stanley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Robert arrived on time and promptly began working on removing our broken front door. He installed the new door and hardware. The new door fits great and seals completely. I am a happy and satisfied customer. "
Fence Restoration
Fence Restoration
Fence Restoration
Fence Restoration
Fence Restoration

+20

Response time3 hrs
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Stanley, 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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