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Handy Hubby
3.3(
43
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Middle Island, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Handy Hubby Steve repaired cement stairs and installed a new outside back door. He did an awesome job. Steve was always on time and made sure everything was done properly. His prices were very reasonable. Great personality. Very personable. I will definitely use him in the future for any other repairs I need done."
Stand Alone Structure
Painted wood porch
Large deck and covered area
Large deck and covered area
Before - Pad removed

+5

Recommended by78%of homeowners
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KINGS CONSTRUCTION & FLOORING
2.8(
6
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Middle Island, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. \n

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Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Five Star Flooring
4.7(
203
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Middle Island, NY 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
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Pride Painting & Spackling Home Improvement Inc
4.8(
97
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Middle Island, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and his company does excellent work. All services were performed professionally and promptly. Highly recommend!"
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+35

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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The Long Island Handyman
4.7(
113
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Middle Island, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. I had a water leak in my kitchen ceiling that needed to be covered and Ed did a great job. He came Christmas Eve morning to complete the work on less than 24 hours notice!"
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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iPaint and Contract, Inc.
4.8(
67
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Middle Island, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contacted Nick and got a quote that was right in line with my budget for this job, his guys started when promised and kept the work site clean, very professional, love my new garage floor ! I got very tired of the old nasty concrete floor. Very highly recommended."
Front Door Refinishing
Stained Wainscot
Interior Painting of Living Room
Green Painted Front Door
White Painted Front Door

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Middle Island, NY

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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