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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
119
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy process from quote to work complete. The crew worked on a few small projects -- fixed a damaged wall, repaired flooring, and installed a new toilet."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1784

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Lasting Strength
5.0(
46
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The carpenter that did the job (Adam) was amazing. He had to expand the space for one window, narrow the space for another, and repair much cedar siding that had rotted away due to water damage. He also reshaped my patio door so it would close and lock more easily. He is a very talented carpenter and I have no qualms about highly recommending him."
tv cabinet built in
shower
wine cellar
built in
pergola

+116

Response time3 days
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NBC Carpentry LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Nathan does tremendous work, at a fair price, and in a timely manner. We had a section of our exterior rot out under our siding and he made the necessary repairs with a quick turn around, and also took steps to mitigate the risk of this issue occuring again. We would recommend Nathan to our friends and family any day."
Pass Job
Pass Job
Pass Job
Pass Job
Pass Job

+138

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Duarte Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Communicates well and takes pride in his work. Did a great job on fixing our deck. I am now using him on repairs yo our rental properties."
backsplash
backsplash
fix floor
siding
siding

+96

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MDI Construction, LLC
4.4(
19
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This man Misha performed a miracle for me! My custom railings came out exactly they way they were supposed to. The price was great and I will definitely hire him again to do more work! Thank you Misha!"
Full House Renovation
Interior works. Greenwich
New Home Building
Full House Renovation
Interior works. Greenwich

+49

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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New York carpentry
4.8(
138
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Serving Cos Cob, CT 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
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LAV CONTRACTING
4.6(
195
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Luis was great. On time and cleaned up every night after work for the day. Very thorough and finished the job on time. Would definitely recommend him for any type of tile work."
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+41

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Cos Cob, CT

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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