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Avatar for HD Finished Carpentry LLC
HD Finished Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joe and Ryan were very professional. They did an excellent job with the oak steps and rail. I would recommend them!"
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Atlantic Contracting & Handyman Service, LLC
3.3(
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, reliable, and professional service. Good communication with Steve via email and Dennis on site before, during, and after the project was completed. Fair price for the job and good workmanship. I have already recommended them to others. I had them replace the railing, treads, and bottom platform of an outdoor staircase leading up to a second story deck."
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
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+18

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Stop Roofing Pros LLC
4.3(
59
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"they were extremely professional,very neat courteous and my floors came out beautiful  I would recommend them to all my family and friends.  "
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Proteus Services
4.8(
12
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Overall Kevin’s team provided a good quality completed basement. It took longer than what we initially expected but the results were great. We were able to enjoy our new space during the holidays as well as other family get togethers. We recently had a small issue with a step that was part of the work. Kevin had someone come out and the repair was done within a couple of days. It was great that the works guaranteed!"
Spring clean up, weeding, mulching
Living room - removed carpet, painted, installed new flooring and trim
Spring clean up, weeding, mulching
Kitchen- removed wall paper and vinyl flooring. Painted, installed new trim and flooring
Spring clean up, weeding, mulching

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SB Improvements
4.3(
13
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"SB Home Improvements did a superb job of replacing deck piers. They were honest, efficient, quick, expert, knowledgeable, friendly, courteous -- and they went above and beyond to check for existing problems in the deck. They turned up one and fixed it well. Finally, they are not over-priced. Overall, home improvement people don't get any better than SB."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HomeCare of Pennsylvania, LLC
3.8(
125
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Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work, friendly and knowledgeable. Very clean and they make sure everything is perfect. I highly recommend this repair and installation service."
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+28

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Scranton, PA

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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