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Sean Gleason Home Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Bangor, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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Credit card accepted

"Sean and his workers did an amazing job painting the interior of our house. He used premium quality paints, stuck to the initial estimate price, and was able to complete the entire job within the requested timeframe (with his crew often working long hours and weekends). This allowed us to move into our home on our scheduled move-in date. Sean and his crew were also extremely careful with our newly refinished hardwood floors, leaving them spotless afterward. We were so impressed with Sean's work and his honesty that we immediately rehired him to repair our roof even though we had gotten estimates from other contractors, some of whom may have been trying to rip us off (apparently not uncommon). After starting the roof work, once Sean realized that the repair was not going to cost as much as he initially estimated, he let us know and adjusted the final cost down accordingly. While repairing the roof, he also noted that our woodstove chimney was filled with creosote (highly flammable), which apparently hadn't been cleaned by the previous homeowners in years; Sean immediately took care of it that very day. We still have some minor repairs left in the house and will be hiring Sean to do them. Sean is now our go-to guy for any issue with our home that is beyond our level of expertise. He is really easy to get a hold of, responds immediately, and goes above and beyond."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dunn's Home Improvement
4.6(
61
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Serving Bangor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Steve is prompt and extremely professional. His work is excellent. I highly recommend!"
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Deck I built
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Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mountain Peak Contracting LLC
New to Angi

Serving Bangor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hi everyone! Just a quick introduction- My name is Dylan, owner and operator of Mountain Peak Contracting LLC. I am a experienced carpenter originally from Winterport, ME offering many services to the greater Bangor area. I have a vast knowledge in carpentry. I graduated from Eastern Maine Community College with an associates in Building Construction and have over 7 years of experience. - If you are looking to make better use of your space or have a project in mind, don't hesitate to reach out for quality contracting services. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Mtpeakcontracting@gmail.com

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Bangor, ME

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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