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Jimmy DiFulvio Construction
4.5(
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Serving Owego, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was done nicely. Jimmy was very responsive. His crew is very professional. His price was competitive with other roofers we quoted. They told us when they will start the work. They started when they told us. Work quality was excellent. Crew made sure to clean everything when they left.
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jack Rizzuto Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Owego, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jack tore down and replaced my aging front porch. He rebuilt the entire porch below the roof and did a fantastic job. The house is over 100 years old and the porch fits the style of the home.perfectly but it is done in modern materials. He was easy to work.with and listened to my ideas and concerns. I get compliments on it regularly from neighbors and others passing by. He has also done work on my antique front door and installed 2 storm doors. Highly recommend him."
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Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dan Brown Construction, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Owego, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"After many estimates we chose to use Dan Brown, he was able to offer a few extras and had it done in a timely manner. Our roof came out great! Dan was very accommodating and pleasant to work with. We were very impressed with his crew of workers as well!"
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Beautiful New Deck/Pool Area

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Owego, 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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