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Jireh Handyman LLC
4.6(
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Serving Pound Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Great. Punctual and neat and lovely workers. Did more work than originally asked for because Rufino saw I had a real problem with a hole in my wall. I would definitely hire again!"
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Pound Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon was great to work with! Searched Home Advisor for the services I was looking for. Nixon responded immediately, showed up for an estimate within an hour. Provided a competitive quote and started the job the next day. Arrived on time, professional and did an amazing job. Drywall repair, sanding and painting! Added him to the contact list for any other job needed! Thank you Nixon!"
Response time3 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
L&L CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
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Serving Pound Ridge, 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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JR General Contractor, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Pound Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prices are very reasonable and performs an excellent quality of work. He takes time to answer your questions and is very professional in dealing with his customers. Highly recommended, and will definitely hire for future projects."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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New York carpentry
4.8(
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Serving Pound Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The house is 100 years old and they did a phenomenal job repairing and matching the materials and color of the rest of the staircase. Highly recommend these guys, they went above and beyond to do their best work. 10 out of 10!"
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Response time4 days
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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LAV CONTRACTING
4.6(
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Serving Pound Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Luis was great. On time and cleaned up every night after work for the day. Very thorough and finished the job on time. Would definitely recommend him for any type of tile work."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
Five Star Flooring
4.7(
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Serving Pound Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

"Great! Ricardo and the team were timely, professional and did great work. We have an older house with some tricky repairs and the crew was able to make the repairs, match the stain and they look great. We paid extra for the "dustless" service - well worth it to keep 99% of the dust out of the existing living spaces - but we still used plastic to seal off the living spaces as an added precaution. Whole job was done in under 3 days."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Pound Ridge, 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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