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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano's team did an exceptional job replacing our stair railing - the result is beautiful, extremely well constructed and the experience was better than we could have hoped. The team was respectful and clean and the pricing was affordable. I will absolutely hire them again if projects arise and highly recommend them!"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
4.6(
135
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Customer service excellent and the work was done on time. the deck looks like new and the new stairs and rails have made my life more comfortable. I highly recommend them."
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Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Hammerin' Nales Home Repair, LLC
3.5(
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I thought that this project was going to cost me a lot more than it did. I thought the ceiling would have to be completely replaced, he assured me it didn't and he repaired it instead. He did an excellent job."
Response time5 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Luxury Home Improvements
4.9(
263
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hands down the best company I had the pleasure of dealing with. They did some drywall repair and painting at my house, their work is excellent. They made the process simple and stress free. The crew that came to my house was amazing and trustworthy, I had no problem leaving them alone when I had to go to work. They also cleaned everything once they were done. They are 5 stars all the way. I won’t hesitate to give them a call for more work."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Path Hardwood Floors
5.0(
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We purchased this home on a Friday and decided earlier that week that the hardwood floors needed to be refinished before we moved in the following week. Allen stepped up and offered to do the job over the weekend. The house is nearly 100 years old and it looked like a previous owner tried to refinish the floors themselves and it showed. The rooms also have baseboard heat so it made the job a little more tricky. Allen was hoping that he'd be able to get a smooth finish and in the end, the floor looked 1000% better. Allen truly did appear to love his job and in today's society, how many contractors would give up their weekend."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Merryfield Construction Group
4.5(
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect, George Merryfield and his crew cooperated in every way and all work was independently inspected and certified. I can strongly recommend Merryfield Construction to anyone considering home repair or improvement work."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Noah’s Drywall llc
4.8(
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can only say great things about JA Drywall. We had quite a complicated chimney repair. From the beginning of the process, this company stood out from all the others. Most companies did not return my calls. One did respond but never showed up to start work. The JA Drywall owner came to our initial appointment on time, evaluated the job and gave us a reasonable and fair estimate. The work crew then came on time and worked really hard for two days to repair the chimney. At each stage they kept us informed of progress. They did a wonderful job, kept the site clean and tidied up once job completed. On top of their excellent work, they are a team of friendly and courteous workers, who also took care of a few other things that needed attention. I would recommend this company to all who are looking for quality work by a friendly team at a reasonable price."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Easy Way Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Easy Way, we are focused on providing home remodeling services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you again! Check back later for new updates to our website. There's much more to come!

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Swarthmore, 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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