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Avatar for Gaby's Carpentry
Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
82
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so pleased with Gaby‘s custom made cabinets. He helped us choose the color and style for our new kitchen. He suggested different designs and options to make the kitchen more appealing and functional. Gaby made this project seamlessly and we really appreciated him. "
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+98

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Collazo Home Improvements & Property Maintenance
Collazo Home Improvements & Property Maintenance
5.0(
105
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I love, love, love my new patio sliding glass doors. I would absolutely hire them again 😃. The price was right, no mess was left behind and the workmanship top notch. 😃😃😃😃. ( 4 sliding glass doors with screens and trim ) Thank you Collazo Home Improvement !"
Completed
Completed
Flooring
New Handrails
New Handrails

+7

Response time6 hrs
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Phalan Construction & The Handyman
Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.9(
305
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bob has done numerous projects for our old house over the years mainly carpentry, and most recently to replace cedar siding on a large area of the house. Bob does excellent carpentry and finish work and is an extremely hard worker. He has also done wood gutter repair, cleaning and sealing, hung exterior doors and installed exterior wood railings for us. The various projects have involved a significant amount of high exterior painting. He has a wide range of skills and excellent problem-solving ability. Because of this history, we have a lot of trust that Bob will do an excellent job at whatever project he accepts. "
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Recent Basement Alteration
2
Recent Bathroom

+33

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Real Painting & Home Improvement
5.0(
87
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a fantastic job! They were professional, on time, did great work painting my house. They did both exterior and interior work. I am VERY pleased!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+80

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Humberto Morais
5.0(
13
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beto (Humberto Morais) Beto built a staircase and replaced and my home soffits. He explained the work he was doing and completed the work on the exact days he told me. He built the stairs very strong with excellent heavy duty wood. He also replaced all the roof soffits and made repairs as needed. I have already received complements on the work he has done and the looks of it. The price was very reasonable also. Beto was extremely polite, professional and pleasant working in his job. I will definitely hire him again. Marty Dunlavey"
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+77

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GPW Contracting LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Patrick and team worked on an interior painting project to paint doors, trims, walls and ceiling. They did an awesome job. Patrick was very detail oriented and ensured all steps are followed in the process to get the best out come with clean looking finish. They were very independent and moved the stuff around where needed and kept the work going. Very happy with their work and would hire again or refer to friends and family."
White wash fireplace
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+30

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DJ Bellamy Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very pleasant and easy to work with. Luke came when he said he would thatâ s an A+ in my book. He took pictures and explained everything I would definitely use him again without hesitation."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Upton, MA

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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