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Josh Reichard's Home Improvements, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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!

Wood Ramp
side view of deck
Side view of deck
view of front of deck
picture/stationary window installation

+44

Response time2 days
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mishan Keller Construction LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.\n\nWe can't wait to help bring your next vision to life!\n *Financing is also available through a third-party lender.

Dock rebuild
Dock rebuild
Shed build/Framing
Shed build/Framing
Shed build/Framing

+50

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
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Emi's Quality Trim, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With several years experience, Emi's Quality Trim, Inc. works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you soon on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Lehigh Valley, 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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