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Overstate Roofing Services Inc.
4.9(
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Serving New City, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had terrible damages to our roof from the recent storm, and needed it repaired urgently. Ice dams also needed to be cleared off to prevent further leaking and damages. I saw that this company had great reviews, when they reached out they made my repair and consultation urgent and withing 2 days my repairs were completed. quality products used, they were professional and made sure to show pictures and video of the before and after. It was a pleasure working with their team."
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
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Steadfast Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Serving New City, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything went great! On a 100 year old house there’s always something that needs to be done. We would call him for the nex project as well….."
The final product.
After
Jim's New Back Porch
After
The custom balusters before top plates were installed on the railing.

+54

Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Miyagi Rails Specialist, LLC
5.0(
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Serving New City, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"My sister and I hired Miyagi Rails Specialist, LLC to do stair repairs for our Dad's brownstone. It was the best decision that we made, he was very knowledgeable at his job, professional and punctual. The work that was done was exemplary. We would hire Miyagi Rails Specialist, LLC again for any additional repairs."
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Vargas Handyman & Home Improvements Inc. and House Cleaning
5.0(
175
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Serving New City, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Luis and his helper did a wonderful job putting together and installing both vanity and over toilet storage cabinet. They did a great job repairing ceiling and painting it. They also did a great job installing new light fixture in bathroom. They cleaned up area nicely after they were done. I will definitely use him again!"
Me install the double sliding door glass in the new shower.
Repairing 3 small sheds
Refinishing Deck
Clean paver, put sand for joint pavers and replace trim molding bottom post porch
Remodeling one bedroom

+2747

Response time3 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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New York carpentry
4.8(
138
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Serving New City, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The house is 100 years old and they did a phenomenal job repairing and matching the materials and color of the rest of the staircase. Highly recommend these guys, they went above and beyond to do their best work. 10 out of 10!"
Bookcase
Bookcase
Bookcase
Bookcase
Bookcase

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Response time4 days
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in New City, 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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