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Out Of The Ordinary Construction LLC
4.8(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Carlisle, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Coming from an engineering and construction family, Out of the Ordinary Construction exceeded our expectations. Credible outfit with incredible results! Their work is the best I have seen both with ?behind the wall? repairs and in with ?front of the wall? installation and aesthetics. Out of the Ordinary Construction is not like other contractors that often use a ?one size fits all? approach. They have a genuine passion for solving construction problems and delivering custom high quality results. They arrive on site when they say they will, treat your property with respect, and communicate well so there are no surprises. John is collaborative, transparent, and knowledgeable in many disciplines of construction. John and his crew took the time to explain the job and options for repair in detail allowing me to make a informed choices based on cost and timing. I am so glad that I hired Out of the Ordinary Construction to repair the damage from a wax ring failure."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Powers Company
4.5(
9
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Carlisle, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Powers was very professional, listened very carefully to my request and provided over the top service for all my repairs. He offered sound advice and took the time to address all the issues I had. He is very knowable in several fields of service and I have hired him to do additional repairs/projects needed. Excellent company!"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
N-Hance
3.9(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Carlisle, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job on changing my outdated Oak kitchen cabinets to a distressed, off white color. It was a total transformation. They worked to match the color I wanted and took all my suggestions and comments and made my kitchen look more custom and updated. They were professional, clean and on time. You get what you pay. Instead of using a fly-by-night/undependable person or company, I suggest you hire NHance of Mechanicsburg if you want the job done and done to your satisfaction. I will hire them again for other wood work jobs in the future."
Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services of South Central PA
4.6(
315
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Carlisle, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

"OK in general. The work was delayed a lot by the weather. The rotten top two 2x4 beams (10 feet long) were removed and replaced and primer placed on the bare wood during the first visit. That part of the job was excellent. When it came time to paint the new wood, the worked thought he was to do the carpentry work first. He noted it was done and offered to paint the entire trellis. He used a roller then a brush, but it was blue on blue, and I couldn't tell if anything was not painted. However it was clear he did not cover the white primer on the new wood well at all. There were multiple white areas showing. This could not be seen at eye level, but was glaringly obvious as you went up the stairs to our front porch, and was easily seen from the porch. I reported this to the manager, and she sent out a professional to finish the job correctly."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Jaworski All-Trade
5.0(
24
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Carlisle, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

"It went great! This was the first time we ever used Angie's List to hire a handyman and couldn't be more pleased with the service we received from Tyler of Jaworski Remodeling. We had some lights to be installed and an area behind our dishwasher that needed closed/sealed up. Tyler arrived when he said he would. He was very courteous , polite. and respectful. He took great care to clean up each work area before moving on to the next. In total, he ended up being at our home for approximately 4+ hours, and he never once stopped working until the job was completed (no breaks/lunch!) Tyler's prices were very reasonable, and we felt well worth the work he completed in our home. He even guarantees his work for one year. In summary, we were very pleased with Tyler Jaworski and will not hesitate to call upon him again for future work in our home."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Carlisle, PA

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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