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European Craftsman and Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving Ardsley-on-hudson, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anton, the owner of European Craftsman and Remodeling, has done a lot of work for us over the past few years. He has painted and fixed the entire exterior of our home, repaired our roof, built a beautiful front patio with stonework, and also re-finished our cedar outdoor deck. This man is an absolute top-rate craftsman of the highest order. Every single job that he has done for us has been done with great care, detail, and amazing quality. All of this done with complete trust, no price increases unless there is an impending issue that comes up, and extreme reliability. We have other work that we need done, and there is absolutely nobody else that I will ever call in the Hudson Valley - Anton is our man! We have had nightmare issues in the past finding good carpenters and contractors - they are usually not reliable, do garbage or incorrect work, overcharge, etc so when we found Anton, we were amazed and are now thrilled. If you need something taken care of in your home or want to upgrade some appearance, painting, stonework, repair, decks, I give my highest recommendation to call Anton. I would rate his entire work for us at a 10/10 and A++ rating, no joke. I am simply a very happy customer. Frank"
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Excell Services
4.3(
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Serving Ardsley-on-hudson, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Couldn't recommend more highly! I left my stormdoor slightly ajar during a windstorm and it was almost ripped off the hinges. Danian responded quickly, provided an estimate and had a new door sourced and installed in no time (he even came out after hours to deliver the door and took time and care to install it, despite the freezing weather, on a weekend). The cost was exactly as quoted and extremely reasonable, particularly given the quality of the work."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Chomiak Construction and Handyman Services
4.0(
4
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Serving Ardsley-on-hudson, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Chomiak Construction and Handyman Services brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your home improvement project. We are your premier construction service company. We focus on exceptional quality work and top-notch customer service. Attention to detail is our priority. We do all kinds of home improvement jobs, big, small and handyman services. Please contact us!

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New York carpentry
4.8(
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Serving Ardsley-on-hudson, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The house is 100 years old and they did a phenomenal job repairing and matching the materials and color of the rest of the staircase. Highly recommend these guys, they went above and beyond to do their best work. 10 out of 10!"
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Response time4 days
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Ardsley-on-hudson, NY

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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