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Mr. Handyman of Guilford, North and East Haven
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Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Have used Handyman before and as expected, the service was excellent. Ed got up on our roof and repaired the covers to our chimney which were blown off in the last storm. Looking forward to his return in the spring to help with outdoor problems."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CT Home Improvement LLC
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Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andy and Ena are very professional and were a pleasure to work with. We had our deck replaced and the work was amazing. Always on time and did the job in a very timely manner."
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Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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NBC Carpentry LLC
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Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Quick response

"Nathan does tremendous work, at a fair price, and in a timely manner. We had a section of our exterior rot out under our siding and he made the necessary repairs with a quick turn around, and also took steps to mitigate the risk of this issue occuring again. We would recommend Nathan to our friends and family any day."
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Response time2 days
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Buckland Home Contractor
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Serving New Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kurt did a great job and was very efficient. He was able to repair all rot, and at a fraction of the cost of several other estimates. He repaired several window frames and replaced some of the baseboards. I was worried about having to replace siding, but only one small piece had to be replaced. Kurt is a great contractor and is very reliable and honest. We are planning to hire him to do more work on the back of our house."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in New Haven, CT

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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