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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
41
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Artie is excellent. He has done multiple projects for me from building shelves, to repairing the deck, painting, and residing the garage. He knows what he’s doing, can provide clear options and guidance, and is fairly priced. He’s also a delightful human being."
Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Prestige Unlimited Contracting, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Prestige Unlimited Contracting, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

12 x 16 deck
12x16 deck
Deck
12x16 deck
12 x 16 deck

+19

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SAMs Handyman Services
3.7(
9
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired Waseem for a few projects - among them was the installation of a new microwave over our oven and another to fix a leaking sink. Both were urgent (around holidays) and he came over quickly, he was knowledgeable, fair priced and did excellent work. I have recommended him to others. I hope to hire him in the future, as well."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fenceworks
4.4(
100
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived on time and finished it as promised and it came out real good. I even added railing to my porch and they did it for an extra dollars. 3000(340 FT Fence+railing(Including material))"
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PVC Fence
Wood Fence

+3

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Twin Oaks Of Albany, LLC
4.4(
45
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark from Twin Oaks was fantastic and did an amazing job building my deck and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs work done at their home. I'd give him 10 ð if that was possible."
Carport
Deck
Deck
Deck
Kitchen Island

+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Berger's Table Pad Factory
4.8(
1,345
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After purchasing an Angie's List Deal, I received the measuring kit in the mail promptly. The template and instructions provided to draw my split table top and each of the leaves were easy to use and understand. I mailed the completed materials and received the table pads very quickly. The table splits in the middle to allow insertion of up to 3 additional leaves. The table also has 2 drop leaves. That's 7 pads. All fit perfectly. I have used them on the table for family parties (not every day) and they're durable and built to last. I keep them in the box they arrived in to protect them when not in use. These are a worthwhile investment."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Complete Painting and Repair
4.4(
28
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I purchased an Angie's List Big Deal in September, 2012 for 2 painters for a day for $399.  I contacted Scott in approximately August, 2013 before the expiration of this deal on July 17, 2013.  He said he would honor the deal even after the expiration date.  Scott came to my house on August 6, 2013 to look at the area, tell me how much paint I would need and a price of $100 for additional patching.
We had some difficulty scheduling a mutually agreeable date to do the work, so we finally got together on a date of Saturday April 18, 2015.  Scott needed to get a ladder in order to reach the areas of my ceiling that needed to be patched.  He came with 2 helpers instead of just 1, so I got 3 painters for the day.  The patching and painting was completed on Saturday, and I decided to get the trim painted as well, which included 11 doors plus 2 doorways, floor moldings, etc.  Scott sent one of his helpers - Tom, to paint the trim on Sunday, April 19.  I paid an additional $250 for the trim painting.
The cost was $824 for labor plus what I spent for paint.  I bought more than this job needed because I have other areas of my house that also need painting.
I am very pleased with the results.  The area hasn't been painted in the 25 years since the house was built.  Since it was so high and large it really needed a professional.  There was also patching needed that was in high areas of the ceiling and where the ceiling met the wall, some of the original taping of the seams had lifted.  Scott also gave me advice on another painting issue I have with the external doors peeling, and refinishing my hard wood floor.

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rebuilt stairs
exterior
complete
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Harold's Enterprises
4.1(
33
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"Wonderful experience! He was always professional and very pleasant. He fixed, repaired, installed and improved so many things in my house that had been waiting for years for someone like him. My house is an antique school house with plenty of quirks, but Harold was never a nay-sayer like so many handymen. He respected the homeowner's ideas, and knew how to make things work. He did everything with a smile and never stressed. I will always appreciate the improvements, and will hire Harold whenever I need cosmetic or remodeling work."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Schenectady, 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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