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Avatar for Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon was very responsive and was able to do the work needed shortly after called. Our front door lock was jammed and he was able to repair it and allowed us to safely lock the door providing security for our home! Nixon will be my first call for any additional repairs needed."
Response time3 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carbone Construction
4.6(
11
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Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have Carbone Construction repeated work on my house because of the quality. He is honest, personable, and trustworthy. His quality of work is impeccable. I got a lot of compliments from the work that he did and the work speaks for itself. Looking forward for the future project."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Phase One Construction
4.2(
29
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Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I've had this contractor do carpentry in my house do plumbing in my house the work is always been Superior workmanship the contractor is absolutely professional the work was done exactly when he said it would be done I would absolutely recommend him myself personally I recommended him to friends and family and everyone was very satisfied with the work my wife has his number on speed dial"
Transition of deck and walk
Natural stone creations
Tile shower creations
Bluestone and Belgiam block creations
Sheet tile backsplash

+8

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Steadfast Carpentry LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"When we bought our house we needed to completely replace the carpeting with laminate flooring before we could move in. Pat helped us get everything handled quickly and the floors came out looking great. He was very knowledgeable about the process and we will definitely be working with him again for other home improvement projects."
The final product.
After
Jim's New Back Porch
After
The custom balusters before top plates were installed on the railing.

+54

Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Suscal Construction, LLC
4.3(
8
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Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With several years experience, Suscal Construction, LLC works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you soon on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Deck Install
Bathroom Remod
Kitchen Remod
Bathroom Remod
Kitchen Remod

+73

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vargas Handyman & Home Improvements Inc. and House Cleaning
5.0(
175
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Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Luis and his helper did a wonderful job putting together and installing both vanity and over toilet storage cabinet. They did a great job repairing ceiling and painting it. They also did a great job installing new light fixture in bathroom. They cleaned up area nicely after they were done. I will definitely use him again!"
Me install the double sliding door glass in the  new shower.
Repairing 3 small sheds
Refinishing Deck
Clean paver, put sand for joint pavers and replace trim molding bottom post porch
Remodeling one bedroom

+2747

Response time3 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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New York carpentry
4.8(
138
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Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The house is 100 years old and they did a phenomenal job repairing and matching the materials and color of the rest of the staircase. Highly recommend these guys, they went above and beyond to do their best work. 10 out of 10!"
Bookcase
Bookcase
Bookcase
Bookcase
Bookcase

+166

Response time4 days
Recommended by99%of homeowners
Five Star Flooring
4.7(
203
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Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

"Great! Ricardo and the team were timely, professional and did great work. We have an older house with some tricky repairs and the crew was able to make the repairs, match the stain and they look great. We paid extra for the "dustless" service - well worth it to keep 99% of the dust out of the existing living spaces - but we still used plastic to seal off the living spaces as an added precaution. Whole job was done in under 3 days."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Carmel, NY

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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