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Longacre Handyman Improvements
4.8(
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Serving Gap, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We (my husband and I) hired Nick from Long Acre handyman to do a couple of handyman jobs this year. One was cleaning our dryer vent. He did a great job. Then we asked him to repair a few boards on our wooden deck. He did a great job with that as well. He is professional and reliable, and does good thorough work. We are pleased customers. We will continue to hire him for handyman jobs as needed and would recommend him."
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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luis Landscaping
4.7(
16
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Serving Gap, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Luis was very professional. He was very detailed in the work he was going to perform. Luis was very punctual and the work was excellently done all for a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend Luis and will be using him for any future projects I have."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Philip Home Improvements LLC
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Serving Gap, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Philip helped us change a cabinet board under the sink which was damaged by a water leak. He has a lot of knowledge and experience. The price is reasonable. We plan to hire him for our house maintenance and remodeling job in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Gap, 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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