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Avatar for Colonial Restorations
Colonial Restorations
4.5(
28
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving South Hero, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

"I cannot speak highly enough of Tom and Brad Green of Colonial Restorations. We have lived in our antique house for 16 years now, and like most old homes, some of its previous repairs were good, some not so good. Tom Green worked on this house for its previous owners, and his work was, by far, the best in the house. So, we continued to use Colonial - Tom, then Tom and Brad - as we learned the ropes about caring for an old house - our first house, old or new. Over the years, they have replaced sills and posts and beams, and rebuilt parts of our loose stone foundation. Most recently, they replaced the last original posts in our basement, (one of which was a tree trunk still with bark on it), including pouring new custom footings, in advance of our finally cementing the dirt floor. The work here is never easy - nothing is level, nothing is square - but the Greens' end result has always been beautiful - strong and made to last. Their prices are fair and without hidden costs....maybe not the lowest bid you might get, but you know it's a real bid that they will stand behind. They triage projects for us, giving us an idea of what other items will likely need attention in the next few years. We're not done with this house yet....we've never won the lottery, and there's always another repair..... and plan to use them again soon. I feel confident knowing that the next owners of this house, whoever they might be, will see the quality of the work and know that we cared enough to have the right people help us with the ongoing repair and maintenance of a 275+ year old house. I am a real person, a real customer, with no ties to the company, and was more than happy to write this review."
Post Replacement
Before
During
Barn Roof Replacement
Before

+6

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Blanchard Design Build
5.0(
10
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving South Hero, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced front porch flooring, stairs and added a sturdy railing within a week. The final product is attractive and very well built. Blanchard Design/Build will be #1 choice with future projects!"
Cabinets
Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Faucher Construction
Faucher Construction
4.3(
25
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving South Hero, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome. Beautiful job. Will call him again. Highly recommend Randy and Faucher Construction. I live in a condo so I have no way to dispose of building materials. Randy was very neat and removed all materials. Will be there when he says he will. Very responsible."
Custom handicap bathroom with oval floor level shower in an old house with custom built pocket doors and barn board walls
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Custom built in

+2

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Baker Contracting
5.0(
5
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving South Hero, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Spencer did a great job repairing our front stairs. Not only was the work performed high quality and professional, he worked with us to find a solution that fit our budget and communicated clearly with us every step of the way. Would definitely recommend!"
Drywall Patch Work
Soffit Repair
Finished result with original Timber Tech PVC decking
Cabinets and Shelves
Reassembled finished look

+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in South Hero, VT

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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