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Wood stairs and railings installers and replacers in Candia

Avatar for Balance Carpentry LLC
Balance Carpentry LLC
507 Pembroke St Unit B
4.98(
28
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Approved Pro
Balance Carpentry LLC
507 Pembroke St Unit B
4.98(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Balance Carpentry LLC has been established since 2018 in the Pembroke area. Having over 22 years experience in all things carpentry, we strive to provide nothing but the best in service, installation and quality. Please contact us today so that we can come take a look at what your project entails.

"Great job and great service! 10/10 recommend!"

Beth W on November 2024

Balance Carpentry LLC has been established since 2018 in the Pembroke area. Having over 22 years experience in all things carpentry, we strive to provide nothing but the best in service, installation and quality. Please contact us today so that we can come take a look at what your project entails.

"Great job and great service! 10/10 recommend!"

Beth W on November 2024


Charles A Arnold
44 Jackson St.
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Charles A Arnold
44 Jackson St.
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

former home builder.expert cartpenter

"Charles was a pleasure to work with on our deck repair project. His pricing was reasonable, he was friendly and easy to deal with, and we are very pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend Charles to others and wouldn't hesitate to utilize his services in the future."

Mike M on May 2025

former home builder.expert cartpenter

"Charles was a pleasure to work with on our deck repair project. His pricing was reasonable, he was friendly and easy to deal with, and we are very pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend Charles to others and wouldn't hesitate to utilize his services in the future."

Mike M on May 2025


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Ray's Woodworks
711 Hooksett Road
4.67(
22
)
Approved Pro
Ray's Woodworks
711 Hooksett Road
4.67(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Ray's Woodworks can handle all of your household carpentry needs. When your home needs a bit of work, Ray's Woodworks is here for you. We look forward to doing business with you.

"Ray did a beautiful custom job installing hardwood stair treads to the basement and covering exposed foundation wall with beadboard. It took several days of measuring, cutting, and fitting. but the result matched our hardwood flooring on the main floor. We are extremely pleased with the stairs."

William H on November 2024

Ray's Woodworks can handle all of your household carpentry needs. When your home needs a bit of work, Ray's Woodworks is here for you. We look forward to doing business with you.

"Ray did a beautiful custom job installing hardwood stair treads to the basement and covering exposed foundation wall with beadboard. It took several days of measuring, cutting, and fitting. but the result matched our hardwood flooring on the main floor. We are extremely pleased with the stairs."

William H on November 2024


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D&D Drywall and Construction
356 Spruce Street
4.70(
23
)
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D&D Drywall and Construction
356 Spruce Street
4.70(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

At D&D Drywall and Construction, we focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Contracted the brothers to do a 10X10 deck in July 2023 and they made the committment to come finish the job and my phone calls have gone unanswered. True I made the final payment and trusted them,my bad. However,unless you want to pay for incomplete work PLEASE DO NOT HIRE THESE GUYS."

Michael D on November 2024

At D&D Drywall and Construction, we focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Contracted the brothers to do a 10X10 deck in July 2023 and they made the committment to come finish the job and my phone calls have gone unanswered. True I made the final payment and trusted them,my bad. However,unless you want to pay for incomplete work PLEASE DO NOT HIRE THESE GUYS."

Michael D on November 2024


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Blackdog Builders, Inc.
7 Red Roof Lane
4.08(
6
)
Approved Pro
Blackdog Builders, Inc.
7 Red Roof Lane
4.08(
6
)
Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.

"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."

Ken B on January 2025

Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.

"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."

Ken B on January 2025


KPI, LLC
33 Rimmon Street, Unit 2
4.96(
13
)
Approved Pro
KPI, LLC
33 Rimmon Street, Unit 2
4.96(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

KPI LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I asked KPI to install vinyl plank flooring while I was on travel. KPI installed the flooring in 3 days and sent me pictures every day. Great job!"

Angel G on February 2024

KPI LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"I asked KPI to install vinyl plank flooring while I was on travel. KPI installed the flooring in 3 days and sent me pictures every day. Great job!"

Angel G on February 2024


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Power Home Remodeling
201 Jones Rd
4.61(
831
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Approved Pro
Power Home Remodeling
201 Jones Rd
4.61(
831
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
5889 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

As the nation’s largest full-service exterior home remodeler, we are backed by over 1,000+ Angi Super Service awards and more than one million happy customers. Why? Because we treat each job as an audition. An opportunity to prove ourselves to you. And the results speak for themselves. So make your home all it was meant to be with our unrivaled exterior services. Contact us today for a free, no obligation estimate on replacement windows, roofing, siding, doors, or attic insulation.

"All went as promised at a reasonable price. Very satisfied."

Dennis D on May 2025

As the nation’s largest full-service exterior home remodeler, we are backed by over 1,000+ Angi Super Service awards and more than one million happy customers. Why? Because we treat each job as an audition. An opportunity to prove ourselves to you. And the results speak for themselves. So make your home all it was meant to be with our unrivaled exterior services. Contact us today for a free, no obligation estimate on replacement windows, roofing, siding, doors, or attic insulation.

"All went as promised at a reasonable price. Very satisfied."

Dennis D on May 2025


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Complete Exterior
78 REGIONAL DR
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Complete Exterior
78 REGIONAL DR
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
369 local quotes requested

Complete Exterior isn’t just a contractor—we’re a community partner dedicated to enhancing the beauty and functionality of homes across Concord, NH, and beyond. With deep roots in craftsmanship spanning three generations, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality siding, windows, doors, and more. Every project we undertake reflects our commitment to family values, honest communication, and unmatched service. At Complete Exterior, our mission is simple: to protect and enhance the homes of our New Hampshire neighbors while building lasting relationships based on trust and quality. Whether you’re looking to preserve your home’s charm or modernize its exterior, Complete Exterior is here to help. Call us at (603) 919-9155 to learn more about

"Their explanation of the work and overall communication was amazing. The work itself was done efficiently and high quality. Would definitely hire them again in the future"

Craig M on June 2024

Complete Exterior isn’t just a contractor—we’re a community partner dedicated to enhancing the beauty and functionality of homes across Concord, NH, and beyond. With deep roots in craftsmanship spanning three generations, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality siding, windows, doors, and more. Every project we undertake reflects our commitment to family values, honest communication, and unmatched service. At Complete Exterior, our mission is simple: to protect and enhance the homes of our New Hampshire neighbors while building lasting relationships based on trust and quality. Whether you’re looking to preserve your home’s charm or modernize its exterior, Complete Exterior is here to help. Call us at (603) 919-9155 to learn more about

"Their explanation of the work and overall communication was amazing. The work itself was done efficiently and high quality. Would definitely hire them again in the future"

Craig M on June 2024


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Romeo's Windows
50 DeBloice St
4.70(
50
)
Approved Pro
Romeo's Windows
50 DeBloice St
4.70(
50
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
423 local quotes requested

We are a small, father and son window and door company servicing NH, MA and southern ME. Available for phone calls any day and time and offering our services Monday through Saturday (phone and emails on Sundays as well). We provide high end services at affordable prices and always make sure our customers are satisfied before we leave any job. Please consider using Romeo Vanegas, LLC Custom & Replacement Windows and Doors for your next home improvement project and we look forward to hearing from you.

"He only emailed ask few questions and sent a very high estimate"

Jhony C on August 2020

We are a small, father and son window and door company servicing NH, MA and southern ME. Available for phone calls any day and time and offering our services Monday through Saturday (phone and emails on Sundays as well). We provide high end services at affordable prices and always make sure our customers are satisfied before we leave any job. Please consider using Romeo Vanegas, LLC Custom & Replacement Windows and Doors for your next home improvement project and we look forward to hearing from you.

"He only emailed ask few questions and sent a very high estimate"

Jhony C on August 2020


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Jack Of All Trades
17 Corning
4.95(
19
)
Approved Pro
Jack Of All Trades
17 Corning
4.95(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
735 local quotes requested

Hi, my name is Luke. I’ve been a handy man for around 4yrs and love what I do! I can’t wait to help you with your next project and will make sure it leaves you with a smile on your face:)

"He did an awesome job. So happy with his work."

Maria V on June 2025

Hi, my name is Luke. I’ve been a handy man for around 4yrs and love what I do! I can’t wait to help you with your next project and will make sure it leaves you with a smile on your face:)

"He did an awesome job. So happy with his work."

Maria V on June 2025

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings installation and replacement projects in Candia, NH

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.

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