For over 20 years, Shawn Piazza, the owner of East End Designs, LLC has been providing top quality renovations to the East End and throughout Suffolk County. The team at East End Designs has the capability and knowledge to bring your dream project from an idea to completion. Please call 631-565-1117 or email leanna@eastenddesigns.net to book your free consultation today.
"Incredible work ethic, quality. Had many innovative solutions, delivered on time and exceeded expectations. Project came in on time, on budget. Made was could have been a complicated project a great experience. "
D R on April 2025
For over 20 years, Shawn Piazza, the owner of East End Designs, LLC has been providing top quality renovations to the East End and throughout Suffolk County. The team at East End Designs has the capability and knowledge to bring your dream project from an idea to completion. Please call 631-565-1117 or email leanna@eastenddesigns.net to book your free consultation today.
"Incredible work ethic, quality. Had many innovative solutions, delivered on time and exceeded expectations. Project came in on time, on budget. Made was could have been a complicated project a great experience. "
D R on April 2025
Dunrite Chimney is a Long Island Fireplace & Chimney Company located in Centereach, New York. Dunrite Chimney and Stove has been servicing the Suffolk County area since 2000. Our commitment to excellent customer service and quality service sets us apart from the competition! Fax: (631) 648-3215 Voice Star: (866) 521-5875
"Job went great"
Salvatore F on December 2024
Dunrite Chimney is a Long Island Fireplace & Chimney Company located in Centereach, New York. Dunrite Chimney and Stove has been servicing the Suffolk County area since 2000. Our commitment to excellent customer service and quality service sets us apart from the competition! Fax: (631) 648-3215 Voice Star: (866) 521-5875
"Job went great"
Salvatore F on December 2024
EcoView Windows of Long Island is your premier source for top-quality home improvement solutions. Specializing in replacement windows, lifetime roofing system, entry doors, and vinyl siding, we are dedicated to enhancing the beauty, energy efficiency, and value of your home. With a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, EcoView Windows of Long Island is your trusted partner for all your home improvement needs. As a proud partner of EcoView America, our team is pleased to offer a wide range of industry-leading benefits, such as: Competitive Pricing and Flexible Financing Solutions Professional Installation from Certified Installers Customizable Products that are Built-to-Last Reliable Warranty Packages Quick Turnaround Times
"Excellent very clean Curtiss and neat on time"
Sheila B on March 2025
EcoView Windows of Long Island is your premier source for top-quality home improvement solutions. Specializing in replacement windows, lifetime roofing system, entry doors, and vinyl siding, we are dedicated to enhancing the beauty, energy efficiency, and value of your home. With a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, EcoView Windows of Long Island is your trusted partner for all your home improvement needs. As a proud partner of EcoView America, our team is pleased to offer a wide range of industry-leading benefits, such as: Competitive Pricing and Flexible Financing Solutions Professional Installation from Certified Installers Customizable Products that are Built-to-Last Reliable Warranty Packages Quick Turnaround Times
"Excellent very clean Curtiss and neat on time"
Sheila B on March 2025
Tri-State is the manufacturer and installer of premium quality vinyl windows and patio doors. We do the entire job ourselves, no subcontractor or middleman! Tri-State builds them, installs them and we guarantee them.
"Fast good price clean"
Jason H on September 2024
Tri-State is the manufacturer and installer of premium quality vinyl windows and patio doors. We do the entire job ourselves, no subcontractor or middleman! Tri-State builds them, installs them and we guarantee them.
"Fast good price clean"
Jason H on September 2024
We are there for your home remodeling and repair needs. We also specialize in building storage compartments and shelving, garage remodeling, and junk removal.
"Yes, execllent job done"
Robin S on February 2025
We are there for your home remodeling and repair needs. We also specialize in building storage compartments and shelving, garage remodeling, and junk removal.
"Yes, execllent job done"
Robin S on February 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
Paul's Painting and Powerwashing is a full-service paint company that will provide you with creative and practical ideas for your home or commercial paint projects. We work hard to help you choose from the latest color, style, and painting trends that best fit your unique decorating style. Paul's Painting & Powerwashing will make any interior room, office, or house exterior look extraordinary with just the right skillful painting techniques and the perfect palette of paint colors. In addition, we offer services beyond painting – such as deck staining and powerwashing – that can boldly transform the look of your home, office, or commercial property. We also offer installation of door/base molding, crown molding, wainscoting, Deck Repairs, Deck Installations, Restoration, Sheetrock, and doors too. Our services page features a full listing of the special services we can offer you. At Paul's Painting & Powerwashing, we take tremendous pride and care in reflecting your unique style and personality with each interior and exterior painting project we complete. Most of our work results from repeat business and referrals from satisfied customers. Call today at 631-567-2016 and let us turn your house into the wonderful home you deserve. Read more about Paul's Painting & Powerwashing above by clicking the “About Us” tab.
"Paul and Albert painted the entire interior of my home I just bought, they were very detailed, did a fantastic job, I highly recommend Paul. The home had dark walnut wood trim, now its all shiny white, its beautiful! My home looks new!"
Mike A on March 2024
Paul's Painting and Powerwashing is a full-service paint company that will provide you with creative and practical ideas for your home or commercial paint projects. We work hard to help you choose from the latest color, style, and painting trends that best fit your unique decorating style. Paul's Painting & Powerwashing will make any interior room, office, or house exterior look extraordinary with just the right skillful painting techniques and the perfect palette of paint colors. In addition, we offer services beyond painting – such as deck staining and powerwashing – that can boldly transform the look of your home, office, or commercial property. We also offer installation of door/base molding, crown molding, wainscoting, Deck Repairs, Deck Installations, Restoration, Sheetrock, and doors too. Our services page features a full listing of the special services we can offer you. At Paul's Painting & Powerwashing, we take tremendous pride and care in reflecting your unique style and personality with each interior and exterior painting project we complete. Most of our work results from repeat business and referrals from satisfied customers. Call today at 631-567-2016 and let us turn your house into the wonderful home you deserve. Read more about Paul's Painting & Powerwashing above by clicking the “About Us” tab.
"Paul and Albert painted the entire interior of my home I just bought, they were very detailed, did a fantastic job, I highly recommend Paul. The home had dark walnut wood trim, now its all shiny white, its beautiful! My home looks new!"
Mike A on March 2024
Hello future customers. We are a locally owned construction company that is located out of Hicksville NY. Our team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience. We specialize in satisfying all of our customers. Allow our team of builders, designers, and architects help provide you with what you are looking for. Contact us today for your free estimate. We are known for our neatly done work that brings satisfaction to all our customers. "Do it once and do it right".
"It was a small project and the owner of the company completed it. He took his time to do the project right and he is very careful to keep my home clean."
Eric R on October 2023
Hello future customers. We are a locally owned construction company that is located out of Hicksville NY. Our team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience. We specialize in satisfying all of our customers. Allow our team of builders, designers, and architects help provide you with what you are looking for. Contact us today for your free estimate. We are known for our neatly done work that brings satisfaction to all our customers. "Do it once and do it right".
"It was a small project and the owner of the company completed it. He took his time to do the project right and he is very careful to keep my home clean."
Eric R on October 2023
With more than 40 years of combined experience, Thermo-Seal Windows & Siding is the company to choose for superior custom made windows, patio doors, entry doors, storm doors, roofs, and vinyl, composite & wood siding. We are GAF Master Elite certified, which only 3% of the roofers in North America have this certification. We pride ourselves in superior customer service and satisfaction, while offering a no obligation in-home free estimate. We DO NOT do window/siding REPAIR work. Whether you are looking for an eight foot sliding glass door, gutters, roofing, double hungs or an eleven foot bow window, Thermo Seal has the craftsmanship and the custom built products for you. We have 3 locations: Headquarters: 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue Rye, NY 10580-1410, Showroom at: 456 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Center, NY 11570 Melville Location: 68 South Service Road Melville, N.Y. 11747 *Financing Available: 24 Months No Interest* *Licensing Information* Westchester License #: WC18925-H07 Connecticut License #: HIC616176 Yonkers License #: 4352 New Jersey License #: 13HV03970200 Suffolk County License #: 43947H Southampton License #: L002290 Nassau License #: H08105300 NYC DCA #: 1310460 Rockland County#: H-11137-07-38-00
"Awesome job by Aaron and his team of Jada, Adrien and Silvio! Aaron was great to deal with and delivered in a timely and professional manner. With the current heat wave, we can already feel the difference in indoor comfort and the windows look great inside and out. We highly recommend Aaron and Thermoseal for your window installation!!"
leigh d on August 2022
With more than 40 years of combined experience, Thermo-Seal Windows & Siding is the company to choose for superior custom made windows, patio doors, entry doors, storm doors, roofs, and vinyl, composite & wood siding. We are GAF Master Elite certified, which only 3% of the roofers in North America have this certification. We pride ourselves in superior customer service and satisfaction, while offering a no obligation in-home free estimate. We DO NOT do window/siding REPAIR work. Whether you are looking for an eight foot sliding glass door, gutters, roofing, double hungs or an eleven foot bow window, Thermo Seal has the craftsmanship and the custom built products for you. We have 3 locations: Headquarters: 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue Rye, NY 10580-1410, Showroom at: 456 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Center, NY 11570 Melville Location: 68 South Service Road Melville, N.Y. 11747 *Financing Available: 24 Months No Interest* *Licensing Information* Westchester License #: WC18925-H07 Connecticut License #: HIC616176 Yonkers License #: 4352 New Jersey License #: 13HV03970200 Suffolk County License #: 43947H Southampton License #: L002290 Nassau License #: H08105300 NYC DCA #: 1310460 Rockland County#: H-11137-07-38-00
"Awesome job by Aaron and his team of Jada, Adrien and Silvio! Aaron was great to deal with and delivered in a timely and professional manner. With the current heat wave, we can already feel the difference in indoor comfort and the windows look great inside and out. We highly recommend Aaron and Thermoseal for your window installation!!"
leigh d on August 2022
Just Right Carpentry, Painting Inc., has served Suffolk County for decades with pride and integrity. Family owned and specializing in a range of carpentry and painting; we have the knowledge and expertise to recommend the work to truly fit your homes needs. Please call us for a free estimate. We do not use sub contractors. Charge by the job. No travel/trip charges apply.
"We had a staircase added onto an existing deck they did a great job we would hire them again recommend them to all our friends they did a greattttt job Steve daniels"
Steve D on May 2025
Just Right Carpentry, Painting Inc., has served Suffolk County for decades with pride and integrity. Family owned and specializing in a range of carpentry and painting; we have the knowledge and expertise to recommend the work to truly fit your homes needs. Please call us for a free estimate. We do not use sub contractors. Charge by the job. No travel/trip charges apply.
"We had a staircase added onto an existing deck they did a great job we would hire them again recommend them to all our friends they did a greattttt job Steve daniels"
Steve D on May 2025
A standard outdoor handrail installation takes an average of eight hours for a professional to complete a five to 10-foot section. This includes time for proper measurement, securing mounting hardware, and ensuring the railing is level and stable.
More complex installations involving multiple sections or challenging mounting surfaces may require additional time. Weather conditions can also affect the timeline, particularly for installations requiring concrete work or certain adhesives that need specific temperatures to cure properly.
Aluminum offers the best combination of weather resistance and value for outdoor handrails. Unlike wood, it won't rot, warp, or require regular sealing, and unlike steel or iron, it naturally resists rust without special coatings. Vinyl and composite materials also perform well in various weather conditions, but may not provide the same structural strength as metal options.
For coastal areas with salt exposure or regions with extreme temperature fluctuations, powder-coated aluminum provides excellent durability with minimal maintenance requirements.
Most localities require building permits for outdoor handrail installations, especially for front entrances or elevated decks. Permit costs range from $20 to $30, though requirements vary significantly by location. Building codes specify requirements for handrail height (36 to 42 inches), spacing between balusters (less than four inches), and load-bearing capacity.
Checking with your local building department before beginning installation helps ensure your project will meet all safety requirements and avoid potential fines or required modifications later.
Building codes often require handrails for any elevated surface that rises more than 30 inches above ground level. Additionally, many local regulations mandate railings for staircases with multiple steps, particularly in areas accessible to the public.
Even if your steps don't meet the minimum height requirement for mandatory railings, adding handrails significantly improves safety for all users, especially during inclement weather or at night. A local building inspector or contractor can evaluate your specific situation and advise on both code requirements and safety recommendations.