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Monk's Home Improvements
4.80(
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roberto and his team helped us select, paint, and install a large custom french door for our home office. Roberto understood our vision, made the process simple, and handled the project efficiently. Roberto was quick to respond, and showed up exactly when he said he would to make sure his team was on time and understood what we wanted. We are so happy with the way the door came out, and highly recommend Roberto and his team at Monk's."
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PRO BUILD CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.00(
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Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the pleasure of having Clyde paint my kitchen, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the start, Clyde was professional, punctual, and attentive to my requests. He took the time to ensure that every detail was perfect..The kitchen looks vibrant and refreshed, exactly how I envisioned it. I highly recommend Clyde and his company â ¦You will have no regrets whatâ s so ever"
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Beaver's Building, Home Improvement & Repair LLC
4.54(
14
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Angi Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"The pro promised to complete a job by a certain time, never even started. Then returns only half of my deposit. My contract with this pro is through your app."
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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PRECISION HOME REPAIR & RENOVATION LLC
5.00(
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I really enjoyed working with this company. They were very professional handled the business like they needed to did everything that I asked, and even when I made a correction, he went back and corrected it with no issues and did a great job. The whole job was amazing to the point where the next time I have something that needs to be done. I’m going to call the same company I had laminate floors put in. I had spackling on the wall. I had holes filled in the wall paint job done and he did it all and it was all amazing. Definitely highly recommend and again will use when needed again."
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rams home improvement
New to Angi

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

work alone or with 1 or 2 helpers.charge by the hour or the amount of work

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Madison, 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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