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Monk's Home Improvements
4.8(
533
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roberto and his team helped us select, paint, and install a large custom french door for our home office. Roberto understood our vision, made the process simple, and handled the project efficiently. Roberto was quick to respond, and showed up exactly when he said he would to make sure his team was on time and understood what we wanted. We are so happy with the way the door came out, and highly recommend Roberto and his team at Monk's."
Wooden double vanity with matching floating shelves and picture-frame wainscoting.
View from entry door. Black free-standing tub and tiled shower. Patterned porcelain tile floor.
View out the window from the claw-foot tub. Deep gray paint on the walls above the wainscoting.
Detailed view of tile used in the shower.
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Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Aleni Construction, LLC
4.9(
57
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good Price. Great work. I would highly recommend. Highly skilled carpentry. "
pavers
Response time7 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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CSZ Construction
4.9(
46
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The CSZ team is fantastic. They are very knowledgeable, thorough, and detail oriented. I highly recommend this team for home repairs and refinishing space to make it feel new . "
ALL COLUMNS FINISH
OLD DECK
Livinroom
PAINTING
PREPARING FOOTINGS

+168

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Val Construction, LLC
4.8(
30
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Did a beautiful job on bathroom ceiling fix. Prompt and great interpersonal skills. Finished job and cleaned everything. Would hire again"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mendoza Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
15
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcos meticulously painted three rooms. The walls and ceiling have never looked so good. Also repaired a ceiling in the laundry room which now looks great! Very professional and timely…. Great job"
JOB DONE
AREA OF WORK
DISIGNING
FINISHED
STAIRS DEMOLISHED

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Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Beaver's Building, Home Improvement & Repair LLC
4.5(
14
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The pro promised to complete a job by a certain time, never even started. Then returns only half of my deposit. My contract with this pro is through your app."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Salazar Construction, Limited Liability Company
5.0(
7
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Johnny and his team were punctual and professional. We hired him to repair and stain both a deck and fence. He is a gentleman as well, and he was pleased that we were happy with his work. He explained exactly what he would do and why. You should hire him"
Deck With Roof
Deck After
Deck
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Short Hills, NJ

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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