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Avatar for Wilber's Painting
Wilber's Painting
4.7(
366
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’ve been a customer of Wilber’s for several years. Up till now I’ve always found them to be reasonable in price, professional, reliable and trustworthy. I don’t know what’s happened but, they are no longer the company they used to be. I recently hired Wilbers to repair a loose newel post at the bottom of my stairs. When Danny the estimator came he explained that it might be an easy fix or more involved if they needed to install a new 4X4 interior post. Though I requested that he provide estimates for both scenarios he only sent the estimate for the worst case scenario. I let that go because I trusted that they would do the right thing should it prove to be an easy fix. When they arrived it turned out that all that was needed was to replace the wooden board in the basement with a 2 ft. 2x4 and tighten the bolt that runs inside the post. The workers were here for 1 hour and for this Wilber’s decided that a fair price was $820. It seemed absolutely outrageous to me that they would charge me $820 to tighten a bolt so I tried reaching out to Wilber 3 times and asked that he call me back to discuss. Well he never called me back. I can only assume that he knows full well that he did is wrong and is unable to justify his outrageous pricing. It’s sad that Wilber thinks this is how you should treat a loyal customer and it’s certainly disappointing to discover what an unprofessional and unethical person he is. I certainly will never utilize the services of Wilbers ever again and I would caution anyone thinking of hiring them to think twice. Wilber is a man that lacks integrity and therefore someone you cannot trust to do business with."
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+30

Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Powers Performance Construction LLC
4.6(
22
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My table was not level after another carpenter changed my table legs. He assessed the cause, and quickly fixed the problem. I’m so happy to have a stable table. I was so impressed that I have already asked him to make a custom table for my plants."
Decks and Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
General Remodeling Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Gazebo

+53

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%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 Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi 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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Mendoza Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
15
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcos meticulously painted three rooms. The walls and ceiling have never looked so good. Also repaired a ceiling in the laundry room which now looks great! Very professional and timely…. Great job"
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AREA OF WORK
DISIGNING
FINISHED
STAIRS DEMOLISHED

+2

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Newark, 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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