Top-rated wood stairs and railings repairers.

Get matched with top wood stairs and railings repairers in Cortland, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Wood stairs and railings repairers in Cortland

Avatar for Premier Medical Equipment
Premier Medical Equipment
4.7(
38
)

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner (Mike Januszka) is very personable, knowledgeable and competent. He worked with us to order and install an aluminum ramp from the garage into the house; and he and another workman installed a stairlift to adapt my 99 year old Mother's house so that she can continue to live in her home safely without having to move out into a Nursing Home at this time. We appreciate Mike's expertise and efficiency."
Handrail Install
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Jimmy DiFulvio Construction
Jimmy DiFulvio Construction
4.5(
62
)

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful! He's very good. He did our roof a couple years ago too. Did a great job. Price was cheaper than everybody around. Cleanup was beautiful. We've had people here before doing our gutters that have just left a real mess and Jimmy was just meticulous with the clean up. He did a great job. He was here promptly when he told me he would be here and he cleaned them. He was only here about an hour. He gave me some advice about my downspouts. He did a great job. Good price too for gutters. I'd give him an excellent. He's been very prompt with us and good. When he tells you he's going to do something, he's here. We called several people. He was the cheapest and he did the best job. He's very nice too. A very nice person to deal with. He's good. He goes out of his way. A good guy."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for PARLOR CITY DRYWALL & PAINTING, Inc.
PARLOR CITY DRYWALL & PAINTING, Inc.
3.8(
13
)

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

"We hired Parlor City to do a re-do of our main living area. It included redoing all the drywall, painting, applying shiplap on a feature wall and constructing 2 large beams for the ceiling. We're very happy with the finished product, especially with the wooden beams. All of the workers were attentive to details and to our wishes, especially the carpenter, Chris, who is a fine craftsman. The only issue we had was that due to some scheduling problems, the project went on a little longer than expected. We would definitely hire Parlor City for any jobs in the future!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+14

Recommended by75%of homeowners
R&R Construction
5.0(
2
)

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 25
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Cortland, 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.

The Cortland, NY homeowners’ guide to wood stairs and railings repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.