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Jireh Handyman LLC
4.8(
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Serving Ossining, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Rufino of Jireh Handyman LLC responded to my call the same day. Within a day or two, he was able to come by and make an assessment of the work and schedule a time for the work to be done. The day the job was done, Rufino worked with an assistant. I have used Rufino for a previous job in the past. I am very pleased with the quality of his work. He is a knowledgeable and highly skilled handyman who is very capable of doing and making the necessary repairs in a wide variety of situations. He always arrives on time. He is friendly, polite, and very professional; he works efficiently; and he has a very good work ethic. In addition, he is very respectful of his customers and their home . We were very satisfied with all of the work that was completed in our house on the day of the repairs. Rufino's does exceptional work, and he is trustworthy. I recommend him highly because of the quality of his work, his fair pricing, and his overall positive approach to his work and his customers. I will most definitely use his services in the future for those repairs that require the skills of a handyman."
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Response time1 day
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BLITZ Handyman Services
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Serving Ossining, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric was knowledgeable, professional and reliable! He removed existing doors Installed new ones and removed all hauled debris! Responds quickly And worked out in the cold without a complaint!"
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Westside Building and Restoration, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Ossining, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience! Work crew, Jose and partner knew exactly what to do. Arrived on time, did the repair and cleaned up. Great job and great work ethic. Definitely would hire again!! Five Star all the way!"
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+8

Response time1 day
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JR General Contractor, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Ossining, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He came on time beautiful work and reasonable price. He was pleasant to work with and we will have him back out for more work."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Excell Services
4.5(
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Serving Ossining, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Couldn't recommend more highly! I left my stormdoor slightly ajar during a windstorm and it was almost ripped off the hinges. Danian responded quickly, provided an estimate and had a new door sourced and installed in no time (he even came out after hours to deliver the door and took time and care to install it, despite the freezing weather, on a weekend). The cost was exactly as quoted and extremely reasonable, particularly given the quality of the work."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Ossining, 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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