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DW Construction
4.6(
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Serving Owego, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Derek is a fantastic carpenter/ builder. He is extremely knowledgeable & does a fantastic job. We had a 20x20 deck that was in shambles, Derek came in and rebuilt it correctly. He is an honest & hard worker. Will hire again!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!"
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck

+35

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by89%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."
bathroom
bathroom
bathroom
kitchen
attic

+3

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

"Dan was recommended to me for his quick response and excellent work. Dan was contacted for emergency repair for a handicapped ramp at my clinic on a Saturday evening that was severely damaged. He was here on a Sunday, so my business could be open for patients Monday. He and his crew worked diligently and went above and beyond my expectations to keep my business open and running smoothly with minimal interruptions as possible while keeping the safety of my patients and staff as his priority. He and his crew did an amazing job. The complete ramp rebuild turned out wonderful. It was a quick makeover for our entire building. I would highly recommend Dan and his company for any of your repair needs."
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Beautiful New Deck/Pool Area
Complete Basement w/ New Bathroom Added
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Beautiful New Deck/Pool Area

+61

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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