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CSZ Construction
4.9(
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Serving North Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cesar came and assessed the job, gave me a fair estimate, and completed the work all within a week. A rare occurrence in todayâ s world. We are very happy with our porch railings."
ALL COLUMNS FINISH
OLD DECK
Livinroom
PAINTING
PREPARING FOOTINGS

+168

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Aleni Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving North Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Reasonable pricing. Efficient, very responsive to inquiries via text or phone, and in a timely manner. Aldo and another crew did our stairs repair with bricks and cement; they did it well, neatly, and fast. Did not leave anything for us to clean up after. We are very satisfied with their work and will definitely hire them again for future projects or repairs."
pavers
Response time7 hrs
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Integrated Electrical Solutions, LLC
4.7(
622
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Serving North Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Technician arrived on time and repaired circuit breaker."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
1263 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Powers Performance Construction LLC
4.6(
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Serving North Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome! They showed up when they said they would. Completed the floor when theysaid they would and charged what they agreed to in the beginning!"
Decks and Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
General Remodeling Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Gazebo

+53

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Val Construction, LLC
4.8(
30
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Serving North Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I highly recommend using HOME ADVISORS for home repair projects. I just recently had an extensive Shed removal completed, siding, stairs, pavement, gutters, concrete pavement project done by Val Construction. Val Construction did a beautiful job of making my back yard look like new. Thank you Val Construction for your hard work on an outstanding job."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
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Blue Dragon Home Repair, LLC
4.2(
11
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Serving North Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A couple months ago, my husband and I moved to a new place. We needed new stairs and railings and thought it would be impossible to find the perfect company. When we found Blue Dragon and hired them, we were surprised to see how nice and genuine Anthony is. He left everything so beautiful! Would definitely reconmmend!"
After work was completed
During the Replacement
Before the repair
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in North Arlington, 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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