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Prosperity Rails, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wanted to remove metal spiral staircase for a wooden built-in custom look. I had a picture in my head on what I wanted and the look. Doug made that come to life. A Solid and rustic look is what I wanted and that's what I got, so much better than the metal staircase. Without a doubt a pure craftsmanship. If your in the market for a staircase, look no further, Doug at Prosperity Stairs & Rails, Inc is the man for the job. Steve L."
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Brett C. Leonardo
4.6(
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brett completes work in a timely manner and is very easy to work with. His workmanship is outstanding and we are thrilled with our new deck. We highly recommend Brett Leonardo to anyone looking to improve their home."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Miyagi Rails Specialist, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"My sister and I hired Miyagi Rails Specialist, LLC to do stair repairs for our Dad's brownstone. It was the best decision that we made, he was very knowledgeable at his job, professional and punctual. The work that was done was exemplary. We would hire Miyagi Rails Specialist, LLC again for any additional repairs."
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Five Star Flooring
4.7(
203
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

"Great! Ricardo and the team were timely, professional and did great work. We have an older house with some tricky repairs and the crew was able to make the repairs, match the stain and they look great. We paid extra for the "dustless" service - well worth it to keep 99% of the dust out of the existing living spaces - but we still used plastic to seal off the living spaces as an added precaution. Whole job was done in under 3 days."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
empire state fence
4.6(
34
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Went to store front on saturday to look at sample railings. Staff was very helpful. Gave me some catalogues to take home and an appointment for Tuesday for an estimate. On Tuesday Jeff called and said he was running ahead of schedule and asked if he could come an hour earlier. Came and showed us some examples and discussed how certain railings would look and what our steps could "handle". Made our selection and got an install date for 2 weeks later. At 9am on 11/12 Alex and his associate showed up and got to work. The two men were professional and meticulous about what they were doing. It seeemed as thought they were installing the railings on their own home. When they were done they cleaned the area so it looked like the railings were always there. The finished work is perfect and we are thrilled that we chose Fence Depot.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Freeborne Decking
4.6(
125
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

"This is the 2nd time I've used Freeborne and I would definitely have them back again. They built a 12' X 16' enclosed room on a 2nd story deck and it came out great. Lenny, Scott and crew knew what we wanted and exceeded our expectations without over complicating the project. There were no budget surprises either. The amount we discussed at the beginning was what we were charged. If I could I would use them to do projects inside of the house!"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AAA Custom Painting
5.0(
36
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Serving Highland Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We moved into our new home and Andres and his professional and organized crew painted every room. It was done in a neat, courteous and efficient time schedule. A great job and a pleasure to work with and we will continue to use AAA services. We highly recommend !!"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Highland Lakes, NJ

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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