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P Jordan Construction LLC
4.7(
14
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Serving Auburn, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had such a great experience with P Jordan Construction! I needed some repairs done on my back porch, including replacing the stairs, fixing a rotting footboard under the door, and reconnecting the railings to the house. From start to finish, the process was smooth and stress-free. Parker communicated clearly, showed up on time, and had everything finished in just a couple of hours. On top of that, the pricing was more than reasonable. I really appreciate his professionalism and quality of work. I would highly recommend!"
Rot repair
Built in fireplace
3 season addition
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+33

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Amherst
5.0(
2
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Serving Auburn, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was completed on a timely matter. Very happy with the outcome. The men were very experienced and nice. They left the area nice and clean. I would hire again if I need anyother home repairs."
Handyman tasks
Handyman tasks
Handyman tasks
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Backyard Builders
4.1(
10
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Serving Auburn, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Backyard Builders on more than one occasion, and have always been extremely satisfied. Chad is a creative, conscientious, and hard-working contractor who is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Backyard Builders if you're looking for a superior finished product at a fair price."
 Multi-level design
 Stairs Entrance
Access at ground level
 Stairs Closeup
Pool access made easy

+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Forsythe Carpentry
5.0(
42
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Serving Auburn, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"We were so happy with the kitchen and master bathroom remodel that Todd did for us that we hired him again to remodel our downstairs bathroom. Todd gutted the old bathroom down to the studs and rebuilt the floor in order to remove water damaged boards from a prior leak as well as accommodate the new curb less shower pan. Todd was very thoughtful and had some good design & layout suggestions and helped us work thru other challenges like how to route/hide things we didn’t think of such as vent pipes. Todd found and installed new window trim and doors that also closely matched the rest of the house to help maintain consistency throughout. He installed new tile on the floor, shower walls, and subway tile halfway up all the remaining walls. All of the lines were perfect again and he did a fantastic job. We have received many compliments on the bathroom and are thrilled with how it turned out. Todd is a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him and his work."
yanzinski kitchen
yanzinski kitchen
yanzinski kitchen
yanzinski kitchen
yanzinski kitchen

+50

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Humberto Morais
5.0(
19
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Serving Auburn, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beto (Humberto Morais) Beto built a staircase and replaced and my home soffits. He explained the work he was doing and completed the work on the exact days he told me. He built the stairs very strong with excellent heavy duty wood. He also replaced all the roof soffits and made repairs as needed. I have already received complements on the work he has done and the looks of it. The price was very reasonable also. Beto was extremely polite, professional and pleasant working in his job. I will definitely hire him again. Marty Dunlavey"
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+77

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Auburn, NH

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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