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Jireh Handyman LLC
4.6(
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Serving North Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Fast response and timely arrival as scheduled. In addition to completing the requested work (carpentry and tile grouting) a small leak was spotted, reported, and repaired."
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+24

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Serving North Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon was very responsive and was able to do the work needed shortly after called. Our front door lock was jammed and he was able to repair it and allowed us to safely lock the door providing security for our home! Nixon will be my first call for any additional repairs needed."
Response time3 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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L&L CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
7
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Serving North Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Robert Laregina was so wonderful to work with. He explained what he would do to fix my deck .. He completed the job in a day but it was done perfectly! His pricing is very reasonable.. My new construction and handyman will be Robert of L & L Construction"
Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Phase One Construction
4.2(
29
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Serving North Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"i was extremely happy with all the work done very professional knowledgable electrician and plumbers glenn was very courteous and respectful glenn and his staff left no mess and helped with other small jobs that i h ad around the house more than 100% pleased would highly recommend this service glenn has very fair pricing always called back when i called him was very lucky to find him as many people in his profession are not dependable or professional would definitely hiire glenn for other work he is just a very good person all around and does good work thanking you steve craig"
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Natural stone creations
Tile shower creations
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+8

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Finishing Touch Contracting, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving North Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Prompt, courteous and helpful, this was one of the best contractor experiences I've had. Frank & his crew at Finishing Touch were great to work with."
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Kitchens

+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New York carpentry
4.8(
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Serving North Salem, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Flavio and his team were great. They understood what we wanted the stairs to our finished basement to be: simple and elegant. There were problems of space to overcome and the final design and work solved these problems and vastly improved the value of the home."
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+166

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