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Avatar for Advantage Home Repair
Advantage Home Repair
4.6(
54
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Serving Waterford, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John did a great job on a variety of projects, including installing a rail on a staircase, painting, power washing a deck and other small projects."
Barn Door Completed
Building the Barn Door
Barn Door Built and Installed
Non-slip Garage Floor
finished cabinets

+41

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Clark Handyman & Carpentry
5.0(
22
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Serving Waterford, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Brian was able to swiftly identify the issue I was having with a leak in my roof and was able to repair a spot in my ceiling that had been been damaged by the leak. He explained everything clearly along the way and was very thorough. Everything about the experience was very positive. I will definitely have Brian back to do a few other jobs I have."
Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Overbuilt
New to Angi

Serving Waterford, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

I have worked in the trades for almost 40 years and am currently renovating my 3rd 100 year old home in the greater Portland area.\nAfter that many homes and countless other projects over the years, i have become proficient and confident in almost every aspect of home building, renovating, and remodeling.\nBig or small, my attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly with my clients has allowed me to keep a steady workload based almost entirely on repeat calls.\nThat said, i am always excited to meet new challenges, learn new skills, and add more happy customers to my base.

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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Morning Dew Construction
4.8(
6
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Serving Waterford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Everything went just as he promised. As long as you don't mind the quick whit, and snappy responses, which I found refreshing and welcoming, Morning Dew construction deserves you're patronage!"
Remodeling - General Project
HEMOND'S MX
Remodeling - General Project
HEMOND'S MX
HEMOND'S MX

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
311
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Serving Waterford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went wonderfully with this company.  They were very professional, listened to exactly what my problem was, and explained to me how they were going to diagnose the problem and/or solve it before doing any actual work.  Once they started, the team (three people came) worked together like a well-oiled machine.  One was in the room with diagnostics, one was at the fuse box looking for possible problems there, and the third went into the crawlspace beneath our house to look at the physical wiring.  Once the problem was found (there was a faulty wire beneath the house that had come loose from the junction box), it was fixed and tested within minutes and another full diagnostic was done to make sure there were no other possible issues.  They cleaned up after themselves very neatly.  They also replaced the light switch with a dimmer switch at no extra cost!  Well within my budget, and came in even lower than their original (FREE) estimate!  I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the Bergen County area.
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New boiler install
Removal of cast Iron to PVC.
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+37

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Bousquet Construction and Building Maintenance
5.0(
7
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Serving Waterford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tore off my old deck and replaced it with better decking and brand new beams and posts now we can finally use our deck again and they completed it just in time for the fourth of July I would strongly refer them to anyone needing a new deck"
deck remodel + upgrade
deck remodel + upgrade
deck remodel + upgrade
deck remodel + upgrade
deck remodel + upgrade

+57

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Waterford, ME

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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