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P Jordan Construction LLC
4.7(
14
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have used P Jordan for MANY projects but recently for a closet remodel. We had to replace a water-heater and the plumbers had to tear apart the closet in the meantime so we needed a thorough but quality job done last minute and quickly to restore the closet! PJC was there within days, and after work hours finishing the pieces until the sun went down just so we could get our house put back together as soon as possible. The quality was amazing and exceeded my expectations and was done at a reasonable cost. I likely would have paid double and waited twice as long had I used another company, and not gotten the custom closet I needed."
Rot repair
Built in fireplace
3 season addition
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+33

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Seacoast
5.0(
6
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not have been happier with the service. Miguel was friendly, very competent, accommodating and respectful. Amy was great for scheduling. Miguel was on time and put up a street mailbox to my wife's glee. We will definitely reuse this service for our future needs. My highest recommendation."
Gallery
Gallery
Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boyd Building
5.0(
17
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Boyd Builders. My sunroom and deck were coming away from the house. Shawn jacked up both replaced footings, posts and drain pipes. Budget was clear from the start. He is professional and exceptional in his work. I have already recommended him to friends."
Stone veneer
Stone veneer
Stone veneer
Stone veneer
Stone veneer

+80

Response time2 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Fisher Construction
3.9(
46
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Derek is outstanding. He does exemplary work, is very fair, gives attention to detail and demonstrates great pride in his work. This is a great business to hire."
Response time2 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Dugan's Home Improvement
4.2(
11
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He was prompt and very pleasant to work with. He understood my concern and got the job done for me. I would definitely call him again for another handyman or home improvement job."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Gendron Home Services
New to Angi

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

**Gendron Home Services** is a locally owned handyman business proudly serving homeowners throughout Southern Maine & New Hampshire. We specialize in the home improvement projects that are too small for a contractor but too important to put off.\n\nWhether it's drywall repair, TV mounting, picture hanging, furniture assembly, trim installation, shelving, minor plumbing issues, pressure washing, interior painting, or general home repairs, we focus on quality workmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service from start to finish.\n\nAt Gendron Home Services, we believe every project deserves professional care, clear communication, and honest pricing. Our goal is to make home maintenance and improvement simple, stress-free, and done right the first time.\n\nIf you have a project you've been putting off, we'd be happy to provide a free estimate and help bring it to completion. Visit our Facebook Page here, and give a like and a follow! https://www.facebook.com/GendronHomeServices/

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Forsythe Carpentry
5.0(
42
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Todd was great, he lives close by and was always very attentive, very willing to offer advice and any other help as far as choosing bathroom items, measurements, etc. The project took approximately one and a half months from demolition to completion. Todd was present from beginning to end and completed most of the work himself, he hired out an electrician and a plumber."
yanzinski kitchen
yanzinski kitchen
yanzinski kitchen
yanzinski kitchen
yanzinski kitchen

+50

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Dover, NH

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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