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Patriot Decks & Stairs
5.0(
9
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Serving Cornwall, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Iâ  ve been in the construction industry for 35 years recently retired due to an injury so I hired Sean to install my composite deck.I couldnâ  t be any more satisfied with the professionalism and craftsmanship that Sean displayed .He showed up every day until the job was complete and did everything we discussed while we were planning the design .I highly recommend Sean for your next project"
Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Orange Home Improvement, LLC
4.7(
36
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Serving Cornwall, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ken worked with my budget and got it done in a day. Now having concerns with build/material quality. Deck stairs warping and bowing and railings seem soft and not secure. Sent photos and messages to owner. Waiting to hear back."
Sealcoat Walden
Sealcoat
Catch Basin Repair
Catch Basin
Catch Basin

+28

Response time9 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hudson Home Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Cornwall, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This team had to fix our deck structure AND completely rebuild 2 sets of stairs for a 2 level deck on a slope. They also built in ground steps to reach the deck from outside. They always showed when they said they would. They delivered what they said they would. When i needed help with the town permits they even helped with thay! I would work with them again in a heartbeat!"
Custom Flooring
kitchen
dining room
Customized Decks and Pati
Composite With Black Premium Rail

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Cornwall, 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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