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Acevedo Renovations
5.0(
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Serving South-lyme, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Fabian did an awesome job of replacing the steps on my back porch. He completed the job in a timely manner and I won't hesitate to hire him again, for any future projects."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Driscolls painting and remodeling LLC
4.7(
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Serving South-lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Haven of Driscolls painting did an excellent job repairing my Pella storm door. He arrived on time, was very polite, and did the job efficiently. He also pointed out another issue on a door threshold that needs repair that I would not have seen. I highly recommend Haven!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
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A & W Carpentry
4.9(
26
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Serving South-lyme, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A&W hung two sets of doors for me in the basement, and put in new skirting on my stairs (to cover ugly skirting that was revealed when I switched from carpeted stairs to wood). Their work was top-notch."
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Vista Home Improvement
4.3(
419
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Serving South-lyme, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes the work was done. The two guys that came put in 7 windows and two big bay windows in one day. They did not even taken a break. They cleaned up the small pieces of scrap. Then one week later they came back and put in two new doors with the same professionalism when they did my doors."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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B & M Builders LLC
4.8(
21
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Serving South-lyme, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

"Brian and his team did a very thorough job replacing the roof. The team stripped off the old roof quickly and kept the surrounding area clean. Brian paid particular attention to getting the job done in a way that would prevent damage from ice dams. The lead flashing he did around the chimney looks like it was done by a real artisan. New gutters, downspouts, and leaf-guards were installed with high quality materials an attention to detail."
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+18

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Larkin Group
5.0(
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Serving South-lyme, CT and surrounding areas

"Larkin and his team were phenomenal. They quoted the job, stayed within a reasonable range of the quote for all services performed. He communicated and kept us up to date on timeline, changes and materials needed. When a second issue arose, he responded immediately and performed the job quickly, as we were on a tight timeline. I would highly recommend Larkin for your remodeling or repair job!"
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The BullBag
5.0(
15
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Serving South-lyme, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Credit card accepted

"It went WELL! These guys are huge helps! They arrive faster than promised, they charge what they promise. There are no surprise charges like with a dumpster! I am now using a BullBag in CT and one in RI. I, alone, can keep this company busy!!!! They are awesome to work with! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM! One of their managers, Vicki, was so nice, pleasant and patient with me. I was frazzled with all of the damage my property received from the hurricane. She was great!"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in South-lyme, CT

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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