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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
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Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I reached out to the company to repair some rotten boards we discovered on the exterior of the house. We spoke to David who was extremely responsive and quick to set up our services. The crew came a couple days later right at the time they said, the repairs are great quality, and everyone we interacted with was polite and kind. I wouldnâ t hesitate to hire them for a bigger job in the future!"
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1784

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Mr. Handyman of Guilford, North and East Haven
4.7(
109
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Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Have used Handyman before and as expected, the service was excellent. Ed got up on our roof and repaired the covers to our chimney which were blown off in the last storm. Looking forward to his return in the spring to help with outdoor problems."
Response time2 days
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
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Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I bought a special coupon through Angieslist for some window frame repair and contacted the seller. No respond for couple of weeks so I cancelled the coupon then he contacted me via my email. I understand the seller must be busy but a minute courtesy call can resolve this issue easily. He may be good at what he does but I am a good customer too."
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+139

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CT Home Improvement LLC
4.4(
44
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Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andy came the next day after we called him and gave us a very reasonable estimate for the painting of our kitchen, dining room/living room, as well as making a repair to the ceiling and painting the entire ceiling into the hallway. He and his crew knocked it out in three-and-a-half days. His crew was very neat and always cleaned up. Andy also carted all his garbage at the end of the job. CT Home Improvement are friendly, reliable and trustworthy. I recommend them."
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation

+53

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NBC Carpentry LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Nathan does tremendous work, at a fair price, and in a timely manner. We had a section of our exterior rot out under our siding and he made the necessary repairs with a quick turn around, and also took steps to mitigate the risk of this issue occuring again. We would recommend Nathan to our friends and family any day."
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+138

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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A-Z Contractors LLC
4.8(
9
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Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He as I requested even though it was late in the evening. After insulation he stayed to plug in , connected the cable and helped to get the new tv going for me. Much appreciated. Very professional work and friendly personality. The experience could not be better. I recommend the company any day."
finished living room
Living room area
Finished Master Bedroom
Finished #rd bedroom
own home

+33

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Home Improvement LLC
4.4(
193
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Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose Rodriguez was a basic carpenter. He used up 1/2 hour purchasing materials and I had to go with him to pay for them rather than reimburse him for the items. He had to pay him for the rest of the work which ended up costing over $300 for basic work that any handyman could have done. He left the wooden beam support with bracing and could not return until two days later and I was concerned that my large dog might get injured if she moved this. He left a heavy 2 foot 4x4 in my basement near the air conditioner; he also left the rotted roof support beam on my property which I had to dispose of. I kept the unused and cut wood that was purchased as I could cut it and re-use it elsewhere. I recently hired a real carpenter for replacement of my shed doors and he was a true skilled professional who came to my house and measured the wood needed and hardware and purchased the materials and had an assistant to help him do the work which was an excellent job. Quite a difference. Had I known I would have hired him to do the other work done previously and the cost for his work was at a much better price than the Angie's List "pro". No more Angie's List pros for me. Wherever do you find them and how do they get an A rating?"
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+20

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Colonial Restorations
4.5(
28
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Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

"I cannot speak highly enough of Tom and Brad Green of Colonial Restorations. We have lived in our antique house for 16 years now, and like most old homes, some of its previous repairs were good, some not so good. Tom Green worked on this house for its previous owners, and his work was, by far, the best in the house. So, we continued to use Colonial - Tom, then Tom and Brad - as we learned the ropes about caring for an old house - our first house, old or new. Over the years, they have replaced sills and posts and beams, and rebuilt parts of our loose stone foundation. Most recently, they replaced the last original posts in our basement, (one of which was a tree trunk still with bark on it), including pouring new custom footings, in advance of our finally cementing the dirt floor. The work here is never easy - nothing is level, nothing is square - but the Greens' end result has always been beautiful - strong and made to last. Their prices are fair and without hidden costs....maybe not the lowest bid you might get, but you know it's a real bid that they will stand behind. They triage projects for us, giving us an idea of what other items will likely need attention in the next few years. We're not done with this house yet....we've never won the lottery, and there's always another repair..... and plan to use them again soon. I feel confident knowing that the next owners of this house, whoever they might be, will see the quality of the work and know that we cared enough to have the right people help us with the ongoing repair and maintenance of a 275+ year old house. I am a real person, a real customer, with no ties to the company, and was more than happy to write this review."
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+6

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Willett Carpentry LLC
4.8(
23
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Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beautifully. Matthew was able to remove and rehang the older windows which now open and close in their tracks perfectly. It wasn't straightforward as the house has shifted some since they were installed but Matt was able to find solutions, rather than discarding the old windows and installing new. He was always on time and stayed within the agreed budget. I met him when he did a fabulous job on our neighbors' porch and front steps. HIghest possible recommendation! 5 Stars!"
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+97

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Hamden, CT

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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