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GrayBridge
5.0(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m extremely pleased with the handyman’s work! They expertly repaired and rehung my screen door, leaving it looking and functioning like new. Professional, efficient, and highly skilled—I couldn’t be happier with the result!"
Working on Deck
Finished Deck
Old Door
Progress Pic
Trim

+104

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Fogg's Painting and Construction
4.6(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Fogg repaired my barn foundation by reinforcing the post and beam floor with new footings, posts and beams to reinforce my aging existing structure. They took the sag out of floor and were able to complete the project on time and on budget. John and his crew gave me great tips on some other items for update that would preserve the integrity of my structure for the long run, with no ulterior motive. True craftsmen, and excellent partners for maintaining my home. 10/10, would love to hire again!"
Pool Room
Pool Room
Pool Room
Bathroom
Shower

+2

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Homeright Handyman Services
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Matt was very timely, thorough, competent, and very reasonable in price. I highly recommend him. He quickly identified good solutions to my home repair issues and efficiently took care of them."
Third floor remodel.
Third floor remodel.
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+59

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Evolution Home Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A leading construction company in Ogunquit, Evolution Home Solutions, Inc., focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services for everyone in York County and surrounding areas. As the company owner, Ivaylo "Ivo" Petrov, I have been in the industry for over 20 years. Thus, you can rest assured that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert work. Our gallery of photos from previous construction projects can attest to the amount of time, planning, and effort that we put into the services we provide.\n\nOf course, while we strive to provide the most beautiful designs and outcomes, we understand that price is one of the most important deciding factors for clients. That is why we offer the fairest prices for our best quality work!

Ogunquit Beach House
Ogunquit Beach House
Ogunquit Beach House
Ogunquit Beach House
Ogunquit Beach House

+68

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Portland, ME

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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