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TJD Home Construction
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Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow, Tim did 7 projects for us, porch redo (composite handrails & pvc trim), carport fix up, drywall work and gutter covers. Alll work was of excellent quality and very fair pricing. We would highly recommend Tim. Heâ s on our list for additional projects."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Harrington Construction
5.0(
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Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Orbin did a great job on replacing our steps. They were in dire need of replacing and he finished quickly in freezing cold weather. They look amazing and much better then the original steps. Would definitely hire again."
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Hand painted blue slate effect

+8

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Timberstone Woodworking LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"James and his crew are great to work with and take pride in their work. They show up on time and work hard all day. They can do everything from framing to siding, roofing, window/door installation and interior finishes."
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Post and beam lean-to
Garden shed
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Pavillion

+1

Response time4 hrs
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SAMs Handyman Services
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Serving Ballston Spa, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired Waseem for a few projects - among them was the installation of a new microwave over our oven and another to fix a leaking sink. Both were urgent (around holidays) and he came over quickly, he was knowledgeable, fair priced and did excellent work. I have recommended him to others. I hope to hire him in the future, as well."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Ballston Spa, 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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