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Avatar for Aleni Construction, LLC
Aleni Construction, LLC
4.9(
60
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Serving Millburn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aldo and the team did a stunning job on our deck! They replaced an old wood deck with Trex. Great customer service, answered all my questions, and made adjustments as needed. "
pavers
Response time7 hrs
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for Beaver's Building, Home Improvement & Repair LLC
Beaver's Building, Home Improvement & Repair LLC
4.6(
15
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Serving Millburn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Beaver’s Building and Construction did a wonderful job making repairs to our stair’s railing. Our stairs have a unique contemporary design, and they were able to adhere to that design while making the stairs safe. They were responsive at all times and thoughtful in how they approached the work. We appreciate them working on our home!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Salazar Construction, Limited Liability Company
5.0(
8
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Serving Millburn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience! Fence he repaired for me after a storm looks beautiful. He was quick to respond and easy to work with. Chatted through my options for repair with me and gave me a fair quote. Will be using again! "
Deck With Roof
Deck After
Deck
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Millburn, 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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