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John Ledsworth
4.9(
13
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Serving Waterbury-center, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John did an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. The estimate he gave was accurate to the final cost of the job, and he completed the job in the amount of time he estimated. He was communicative in the lead up to the job and promptly addressed any concerns. He kept a clean worksite and did a very neat job painting. He was also very helpful in pointing out a few areas for me to keep an eye on in the future for possible repairs. All, said, I had a great experience hiring John."
Interior tree house
Tree house
In progress
Kitchen renovation and addition
Kitchen remodel and addition

+13

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Hill Top Home Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Waterbury-center, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time4 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Colonial Restorations
4.5(
28
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Serving Waterbury-center, 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
Green builders inc
5.0(
5
)

Serving Waterbury-center, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

"Jody at Green Builders is really great and has helped us out on several home projects. Specifically, he built extensive shelving in our basement for storage, built, beautifully finished and installed raised beds in our yard and repaired the feet of an armoire that has been in our family for generations. Jody is punctual, friendly, and gets the job done on time and on budget and most importantly gets it done right the first time. His communication is outstanding and his far ranging skills lend themselves to just about any project. I would not hesitate to recommend Jody and will most certainly be calling on him whenever I have more work needing completion."
Swim spa addition
Home finished street view
View from end of swim spa trimed out room
Swim spa addition
New home construction

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blanchard Design Build
5.0(
10
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Serving Waterbury-center, 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
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Baker Contracting
5.0(
5
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Serving Waterbury-center, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Our experience with Baker Contracting was excellent. The repairs to our exterior soffit were professionally done and in a very timely manner. Spencer is a good communicator, works efficiently, and is pleasant to have on-site. We would not hesitate to hire him again in the future."
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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A-works Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Waterbury-center, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oniel was punctual, an excellent communicator, and a great painter for a stairwell and hall way in our new home. I am so pleased with how the work came out and grateful to Oniel for his hard work, skill, and professionalism."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Diff
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+72

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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O.C BUILDERS, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Waterbury-center, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Owen and his crew recently completed a big project for us and we couldn't be more pleased. They replaced a number of windows and a door in our old house and the results are fantastic. The guys were friendly and easy to work with. They took care of our home, tidying up each day before they left, and did quality work every step of the way. If you have a home project that you need done right, I highly recommend you check out O.C. Builders, LLC; you won't be disappointed."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Waterbury-center, 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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