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Avatar for Phalan Construction & The Handyman
Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
325
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We have had Phelan Construction do numerous house improvements for us over the years. Most recently it involved wood gutter repair, wood steps, railing, hanging screen doors, soffit and fascia repair, and painting. Previously Bob replaced siding on a large area of our house with new cedar siding. We have always been more than happy with Bob's work ethic, quality of work and overall pleasantness."
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Recent Basement Alteration
2
Recent Bathroom

+33

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
88
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend Gaby’s Carpentry! He remodeled all my kids’ closets and pantry, and the results were beyond my expectations. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were top-notch. Very happy with the final outcome!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+98

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Russell Remodeling and Restoration
4.9(
42
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of the work was excellent. They cleaned up the work area every day after they worked and we are very pleased with the deck post replacement and trim board wrapping of the posts. Highly recommend and would employ them again if needed."
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Gone
Progress

+18

Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Sharka Construction
4.9(
88
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am extremely pleased with the repair of the damage to m wall. Ariol is extremely competent and his expertise is without question. More than that I found to Ariol to be one of the most respectful and polite contractors I have ever met."
Full Bath reno - Boston
Original bathroom
Kitchen re-design
Kitchen before
Bedroom accent wall detail

+9

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Cedar Castro
4.9(
19
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have nothing but great things to say about Cedar Construction . The team did a top notch renovation in my kitchen for a very good price. I absolutely love it and am very pleased with the results! I will definitely call them again for my next project!â"
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Stucco
Stucco
Stucco
Bathroom remodeling

+21

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DeVaux Home Improvement
4.8(
34
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great. Larry listen to what I wanted. Made some suggestions and we went from there. He was very professional and also very detailed He took his time and did the job right. Some of the staid were cracked and all were very noisy. Larry promised they would be very quiet when done. He kept that promise. The stairs are beautiful and very quiet. We highly recommend him and will use him again."
REBUILD STAIRCASE
New treads , trim detail, polyurethane and painting
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE

+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Marco Polo Home Builder
4.5(
54
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"We recently completed a gut reno and second story addition. After engaging 10 different contractors, MP was the most communicative, interested, flexible and competitively priced. MP has a large in-house team of experts that work efficiently and adapt to the home owner’s needs and preferences. The employees worked 6 days a week and took great pride in their work. They were personally invested in our project and wanted to make it the home of our dreams. The team includes an amazing designer, Nataly, who helped with selecting finishes. The onsite foreman, Adriano, demonstrated expertise and kindness. Seichelle and Marco did an excellent job with operations, ordering materials and problem-solving. We have been back in our home for 10 months. Anytime I have an issue, Seichelle and the team have addressed it. They have gone above and beyond what is expected. We could not be more pleased with our project. We strongly recommend MP for your next project!"
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen

+62

Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Real Painting & Home Improvement
Real Painting & Home Improvement
4.8(
99
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"House repairs Carlos and the team are truly great! I am writing to express my satisfaction with the work done by the Carlos and team who fixed my house trims and painted parts of my house. The work was done quickly and efficiently, and the results are outstanding. The carpenters were very professional and experienced. They took the time to listen to my needs and make sure that the work was done to my satisfaction. The team fixed all of the damaged trim around my house. They replaced the rotted wood, patched the holes, and painted the trim to match the rest of the house. They were also very careful to protect my property and to clean up after themselves. The painters were also very professional and experienced. I am very happy with the work that was done by the team. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for quality work at a fair price. I am very pleased with the results of the work that was done. My house looks great and a few other professionals working on the house said they will use Carlos in their future projects. I would highly recommend Real Painting & Home Improvement to anyone who is looking for quality work at a fair price."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
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+80

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Cambridge, MA

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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