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Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gaby did an amazing job constructing our deck! It came out beautifully. I highly recommend him as a carpenter. He was honest and I completely trusted him."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+98

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
324
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We have had Phelan Construction do numerous house improvements for us over the years. Most recently it involved wood gutter repair, wood steps, railing, hanging screen doors, soffit and fascia repair, and painting. Previously Bob replaced siding on a large area of our house with new cedar siding. We have always been more than happy with Bob's work ethic, quality of work and overall pleasantness."
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Recent Basement Alteration
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Recent Bathroom

+33

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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DeVaux Home Improvement
4.8(
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Larry did an excellent job replacing interior railing. He was professional and performed high quality work. He went above and beyond recommending better solution and was very particular that all trim matched perfectly. Highly recommend him to others and plan on hiring again for other home projects we need done."
REBUILD STAIRCASE
New treads , trim detail, polyurethane and painting
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE

+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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DJ Bellamy Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Amazing work- highly recommended! We had a bunch of work done on our Cambridge Queen Anne Victorian, including custom wainscoting in our powder room and a bunch of other projects, and could not be happier with the quality of the work and professionalism of Luke and his team. He worked with our budget, and often came up with ideas to help us trim costs. His hard work and out of the box thinking helped us realize our vision, and also won us a restoration award from the Cambridge Historical Commission! Wed use Bellamy Construction again in a heartbeat, and wholeheartedly recommend them to all!"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Delio Corporation
3.0(
59
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I only needed an estimate at this point - and to understand my options. I'm painting my house now and want to do the steps in the fall. Delio came promptly, explained different options, and sent an estimate right away."
Carol
Response time5 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Durable Remodeling
4.7(
140
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Durable Remodeling did a wonderful job. Dean got back to us immediately with a quote and explained it in detail. He kept us apprised of the project all the way. The crew was delightful, the work exceptional. Real quality workmanship and professionalism. Would definitely recommend and use again."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Dover, MA

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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