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John J. Read Construction Corporation
4.7(
30
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Serving Manchester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"John was amazing! Absolutely the best contractor I have worked with. He was a pleasure to deal with, and the work he did was outstanding. He painted our very large three story house + shed on a short notice, and when we needed a few extra things done, he not only did them well, but charged very little on top of the original price. I will be using John regularly, and am so happy to have such an excellent contractor to rely on from now on. Highly recommended!!!"
 Custom Timber Frame Home
 Workshop (Exterior)
 Frame
 Timber Frame Interior
 Carpentry work

+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Towsley & Son's Renovations
5.0(
6
)

Serving Manchester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had areas of dry rot that Dana fixed. He found more areas while doing repairs and fixed all of it quickly and perfectly. When I called Dana to get a quote he was in the area and come to see me in 10 minutes. Other professionals either didn't return my call or told me my job was too small. They wanted to build houses. One told me he would do it in the fall when his large jobs were done. Very pleased with Dana and his work. I'll be hiring him again if I need more work done."
Sanded & re-finished
Bi Folds installed
Bathroom Pocket door
Bi Folds installed
Bi Folds installed

+44

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sola-R
5.0(
5
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Serving Manchester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The three projects Sola-R took on this fall were all done quickly, thoroughly, and affordably. All three involved structures over 150 years old, the renovations of which always demand more innovativeness and flexibility than newer buildings generally require. Also, two buildings involved had families living in them, the schedules and comings and goings of which this contractor adjusted to very well. Moreover, Sola-R accommodated his schedule and methods to the occasional limits of construction materials availability and health and safety precautions related to the COVID pandemic. I refer friends and neighbors to this contractor regularly."
Siding Project
Siding Project
Siding Project
Siding Project
Siding Project

+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners
White Stone Painting
4.9(
13
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Serving Manchester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased with the quality of work performed considering that Mother Nature was not cooperating. The contractor, who is a carpenter and painter, also suggested repairs to the exterior of my house that I have been aware of but have put off. I highly recommend using this contractor for all your house repairs and replacements."
 Exterior and new porch
Commercial Expansion
 Den Refresh
  Exterior and new porch
Commercial Expansion

+27

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Manchester, VT

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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