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Lulek Construction

4.97(
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•Approved Pro

Lulek Construction

4.97(
40
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience, Lulek Construction can take care of all your carpentry needs. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and treat every project as if it were a family members. No job is too big or too small for us. Give us a call today for your next project. 347-407-0980 Lulekconstruction@gmail.com

"Lulek Construction arrived on time and went straight to work. We had several projects to complete. They installed handles to our kitchen cabinets, installed a range vent, a toilet bowel and medicine cabinet within 3 1/2 hours. Not only that, they cleaned up and discarded the old items. Their professionalism was outstanding!!! I would highly recommend their company for anyone who needed their projects completed the right way. My husband and I will definitely be using them again in the near future."

Kat A on March 2023

With over 20 years of experience, Lulek Construction can take care of all your carpentry needs. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and treat every project as if it were a family members. No job is too big or too small for us. Give us a call today for your next project. 347-407-0980 Lulekconstruction@gmail.com

"Lulek Construction arrived on time and went straight to work. We had several projects to complete. They installed handles to our kitchen cabinets, installed a range vent, a toilet bowel and medicine cabinet within 3 1/2 hours. Not only that, they cleaned up and discarded the old items. Their professionalism was outstanding!!! I would highly recommend their company for anyone who needed their projects completed the right way. My husband and I will definitely be using them again in the near future."

Kat A on March 2023

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Josh Reichard's Home Improvements, LLC

4.94(
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Josh Reichard's Home Improvements, LLC

4.94(
42
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Josh Reichard's Home Improvements, LLC is your premier choice for residential projects. With twelve years of experience, we promise to provide quality work and excellent customer service. Call us today for a free estimate!

"The job was completed to our total satisfaction. Working with Josh was easy and he delivered exactly what was promised. I will definitely use him again should I need more work in the future."

Joel V on December 2025

Josh Reichard's Home Improvements, LLC is your premier choice for residential projects. With twelve years of experience, we promise to provide quality work and excellent customer service. Call us today for a free estimate!

"The job was completed to our total satisfaction. Working with Josh was easy and he delivered exactly what was promised. I will definitely use him again should I need more work in the future."

Joel V on December 2025

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Mishan Keller Construction LLC

4.85(
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•Approved Pro

Mishan Keller Construction LLC

4.85(
13
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•Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a local, full-service general contracting company here to make your home projects simple, stress-free, and built to last. From roofing and flooring to plumbing, electrical, decks, and complete remodels, our team is skilled in all areas of home improvement. Based in Northeast Pennsylvania, we pride ourselves on combining quality workmanship with approachable service. We believe in clear communication, fair pricing, and treating every home as if it were our own. Whether you're tacking a repair or dreaming up a big renovation, we're here to bring your vision to life-professionally, efficiently, and with a personal touch. We can't wait to help bring your next vision to life! *Financing is also available through a third-party lender.

"Super impressed with this crew. They called me back immediately, only contractor that drove out to provide an estimate and then came out the next day in the snow to fix my porch. The repair is solid quality."

Daniel P on January 2026

We are a local, full-service general contracting company here to make your home projects simple, stress-free, and built to last. From roofing and flooring to plumbing, electrical, decks, and complete remodels, our team is skilled in all areas of home improvement. Based in Northeast Pennsylvania, we pride ourselves on combining quality workmanship with approachable service. We believe in clear communication, fair pricing, and treating every home as if it were our own. Whether you're tacking a repair or dreaming up a big renovation, we're here to bring your vision to life-professionally, efficiently, and with a personal touch. We can't wait to help bring your next vision to life! *Financing is also available through a third-party lender.

"Super impressed with this crew. They called me back immediately, only contractor that drove out to provide an estimate and then came out the next day in the snow to fix my porch. The repair is solid quality."

Daniel P on January 2026

FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Effort, PA

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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