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Avatar for R. D. Hopkins General Contracting, LLC
R. D. Hopkins General Contracting, LLC
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Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Rich is a very friendly guy who explained what he was going to do and gave me an estimate. He came to look at the job on Saturday and repaired the Newell post that was broken and completely off the stairs and on Monday morning he installed it and cleaned up entirely and also tightened the stair rail by installing a bracket. When I got home from work and inspected the job done by Rich I was completely satisfied and so was my wife and we will use Rich again if we need to. Highly recommend his services."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano's team did an exceptional job replacing our stair railing - the result is beautiful, extremely well constructed and the experience was better than we could have hoped. The team was respectful and clean and the pricing was affordable. I will absolutely hire them again if projects arise and highly recommend them!"
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Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Hammerin' Nales Home Repair, LLC
3.5(
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Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"John Nalesnik only took two days to complete the repairs. He's a Real Pro and his demeanor and attitude and knowledge is superior. Thanks John, Bud Ross"
Response time5 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Path Hardwood Floors
5.0(
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Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Path Hardwood floors. Not only did they provide an affordable quote but they took care of everything we needed and did an excellent job on our flooring. They were much more flexible than other companies in terms of working with our schedule and needs. Allen was very pleasant throughout the project. Highly recommend!"
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A Finishing Touch Painting & Power Washing
5.0(
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Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

"Excellent work on complex surfaces including tray ceilings, wainscoting, two-story walls, and high ceilings. The owner Matt and his team were extremely professional, neat and tidy, punctual, and kept in close contact with us during the job. Pleasant to interact with, and we will definitely use for all of our future painting jobs."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Merryfield Construction Group
4.5(
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Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect, George Merryfield and his crew cooperated in every way and all work was independently inspected and certified. I can strongly recommend Merryfield Construction to anyone considering home repair or improvement work."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Bala Cynwyd, PA

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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