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Greg Home Improvement, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Sayville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They replaced my bathtub, installed a new vanity, put in new lights and painted a wall cabinet. Not only were they punctual, but very polite and reasonable. I highly recommend them and will use them in the future."
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+101

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Just Right Carpentry & Painting
4.7(
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Serving Sayville, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had my attic stairs replaced by Joe, and I couldn't be happier with the results. He was professional, communicative, and knowledgeable. The work was completed efficiently, he took the time to answer my questions and made sure everything was clean before he left."
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+55

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Huntington and Smithtown
4.7(
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Serving Sayville, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I took a chance and hired Mr. Handyman to fix my storm door. Kevin removed the door, worked his magic and reinstalled the door, and now it closes properly. I asked him if he did electrical work I needed a pagoda fixture that was in the ground near my driveway moved in about 3 feet. He dug a trench and installed the new pagoda fixture. I needed some wooden spindles from my deck reinstalled. He not only reinstalled them but reinforced all the spindles and also the railing. He was here for 5 hours. This is a great company...they sent an email with a picture of Kevin with his bio.A little pricy, they charge by the hour, but everything that needed fixing was fixed."
Bath Wainscot
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Fence and Gate Replacement

+130

Response time3 days
169 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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J & R PAUTE CARPENTRY
5.0(
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Serving Sayville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was done right away. Whenever you called Javier the contractor he would get back to you and a very reasonable amount of time. Very dependable clean work punctual with that time. Haven’t seen a contract like this in a while. I would definitely use them again."
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Five Star Flooring
4.7(
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Serving Sayville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

"Ricardo called the next day and he met with me as agreed. His bid was the most fair for a Great room, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 11 stairs, foyer and entertainment room. He also agreed to do the job as requested over a two week period. He helped us move heavy furniture which not many would do. He and his crew were very nice. The floors came out Great! Thanks"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Sayville, 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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