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Aleni Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Totowa, 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. "
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Response time7 hrs
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Integrated Electrical Solutions, LLC
4.8(
613
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Serving Totowa, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Professional was able to secure my handrail but did not have proper equipment with him. Thank goodness I had some spare equipment lying around."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
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CSZ Construction
4.9(
46
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Serving Totowa, 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 . "
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Val Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Totowa, 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%
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Beaver's Building, Home Improvement & Repair LLC
4.6(
15
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Serving Totowa, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Beaver’s Building and Construction did a wonderful job making repairs to our stair’s railing. Our stairs have a unique contemporary design, and they were able to adhere to that design while making the stairs safe. They were responsive at all times and thoughtful in how they approached the work. We appreciate them working on our home!"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Totowa, 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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