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HZ Builders, LLC
4.7(
385
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Serving Lakehurst, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HZ is the only contractor who knew how to fix the railing in my 175 year old historic home. They were neat and efficient. I would definitely reccomend HZ and use them again."
C Molding
new columns
beams
Work proces
insulation

+43

Response time10 hrs
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Integrated Electrical Solutions, LLC
4.7(
622
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Serving Lakehurst, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Technician arrived on time and repaired circuit breaker."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
1063 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Atlantic Contracting & Handyman Service, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Lakehurst, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, reliable, and professional service. Good communication with Steve via email and Dennis on site before, during, and after the project was completed. Fair price for the job and good workmanship. I have already recommended them to others. I had them replace the railing, treads, and bottom platform of an outdoor staircase leading up to a second story deck."
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
Backsplash

+18

Response time5 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Danny's General Contractors, LLC
4.4(
60
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Serving Lakehurst, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny and his team are the best. His prices are reasonable. He is very honest. He starts his jobs very early, he explains the work that will be done, he is very particular and detail oriented. He makes sure that the job is done correctly. Danny has extensive knowledge about homes. He replaced a leaking pipe that lead to the roof in my attic, installed plywood in my attic for storage, repaired a leak in my roof, replaced shingles on the roof, installed ceiling storage racks and shelving in my garage and he shows you different aspects of the job as he is working on it. . Everything was done perfectly and he cleaned up when he was finished. There is nothing that he cannot do. And most of all, he is a very nice and courteous person. I will be contacting him again for additional projects."
Painting
Painting
Painting
painting
painting

+92

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Lakehurst, 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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