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Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
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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

"I couldn’t be happier with the custom bookcase Gaby built for me! From start to finish, he was incredibly professional, punctual, and a true pleasure to work with. The finished product exceeded all my expectations. the color, the quality, and the attention to detail were all absolutely perfect. You can tell he takes real pride in his work, and it shows in every inch of the shelves. Highly recommend if you're looking for craftsmanship that’s not only beautiful but built to last."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+98

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob is so easy to work with. He quickly gave a reasonable quote and came to install my new ducted range hood within a week and completed the job in couple of hours. He and his brother were just pros. It’s also very convenient that you can pay him with a credit card. I highly recommend Bob for your home projects. I’ll definitely keep him mind for my future home projects."
Response time5 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Russell Remodeling and Restoration
5.0(
34
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were awesome! Fast, skilled, diligent, friendly, helpful, and they had integrity! It was a job well done and we are very happy with the result! Would 💯 hire them again! "
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+18

Response time2 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Sharka Construction
4.9(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ari has gone above and beyond making my upstairs bathroom into my dream bathroom! My bathroom before was a small narrow half bath that he made into a beautiful bathroom with a new shower and built in shelves! He is a hard worker and easy to work with in every way! I highly recommend him for any job. He also installed my living room bay window and did it in a day and a half. Can’t say enough good things about this company! Hire him!"
Full Bath reno - Boston
Original bathroom
Kitchen re-design
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+9

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Humberto Morais
5.0(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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 by100%of homeowners
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Real Painting & Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had an outstanding experience with Real Painting and could not be happier with the results. The painting looks fabulous, and the service was of the highest quality. I received quotes from four painters, and Carlos compared very favorably in both price and expertise. Carlos accommodated every request I had to make adjustments to my project and made himself available whenever I tried to reach him. He was extremely knowledgeable about which paints would work best for walls, cabinets, ceilings, and the moisture levels in each room, as well as ways he might work with me to maximize efficiency while reducing costs. His team was highly professional, courteous, and skilled. They carefully wrapped and taped my furniture and home items in every room, always removed their shoes when in carpeted areas, and took great care to protect my home throughout the process. Carlos was referred to me by my realtor, who has had him paint her properties twice. After seeing the excellent work he and his t"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
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+80

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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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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