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Wood stairs and railings installers and replacers in Weston

Avatar for Level Enterprises, LLC
Level Enterprises, LLC
152 Liberty Square Rd
4.95(
20
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Approved Pro
Level Enterprises, LLC
152 Liberty Square Rd
4.95(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 20 years of experience.

"We couldn't be happier with Dave's overhaul of our fireplace. His attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. We feel so lucky to have found him after another contractor flaked out on us. He came to the rescue & did whatever it took to get the job done on time and on budget. He is highly skilled and capable. Several times during the job he suggested things that would enhance the finished product. In doing so he created more work for himself. These upgrades probably added a full day of additional work. He didn't change the cost for the job, he just wants his customers to be happy. His attention to detail and cleanliness blew our minds. He spent a full day getting the room taped off to prevent dust from spreading throughout the house. A full day!?!? And it paid off when the work was done...we're not even hiring a cleaner. More than anything Dave's got a good heart, my wife and I genuinely enjoyed meeting and working with him. (Note: no AI was used in writing this review!)"

Matt S on December 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 20 years of experience.

"We couldn't be happier with Dave's overhaul of our fireplace. His attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. We feel so lucky to have found him after another contractor flaked out on us. He came to the rescue & did whatever it took to get the job done on time and on budget. He is highly skilled and capable. Several times during the job he suggested things that would enhance the finished product. In doing so he created more work for himself. These upgrades probably added a full day of additional work. He didn't change the cost for the job, he just wants his customers to be happy. His attention to detail and cleanliness blew our minds. He spent a full day getting the room taped off to prevent dust from spreading throughout the house. A full day!?!? And it paid off when the work was done...we're not even hiring a cleaner. More than anything Dave's got a good heart, my wife and I genuinely enjoyed meeting and working with him. (Note: no AI was used in writing this review!)"

Matt S on December 2024


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"They showed up when they said they would and finished the job also when they said it would ."

Steven M on June 2021


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Empire Home Improvement Corp.
1393 Broadway
5.00(
35
)
Approved Pro
Empire Home Improvement Corp.
1393 Broadway
5.00(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

At Empire Construction, we focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise as a general contractor to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Rocky and his team did a phenomenal job renovating my newly purchased apartment. It was a total renovation including all rooms, floor, ceiling, walls, etc. and we could not be happier with the outcome. Here are the things you can expect when working with Rocky: -Transparency and flexibility in pricing -Consistent updates and communications throughout the projects -Notified early in case there are any potential issues -Timeliness and reliability, they do their best to get the job done within your time frame Rocky provided a very thorough assessment of the project up front, and even took a few measurements early before providing a quote. He had a very detailed scope document and was very honest and transparent when there were scope changes. Most importantly, he cares that you will be happy with the project, and sent his crew multiple times after the project completed to help out with minor touch ups. I highly recommend Empire Home Improvement for anything you need and will definitely be working with them again in the future. Thank you Rocky for all your help with our home!"

Yohanes S on January 2021

At Empire Construction, we focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise as a general contractor to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Rocky and his team did a phenomenal job renovating my newly purchased apartment. It was a total renovation including all rooms, floor, ceiling, walls, etc. and we could not be happier with the outcome. Here are the things you can expect when working with Rocky: -Transparency and flexibility in pricing -Consistent updates and communications throughout the projects -Notified early in case there are any potential issues -Timeliness and reliability, they do their best to get the job done within your time frame Rocky provided a very thorough assessment of the project up front, and even took a few measurements early before providing a quote. He had a very detailed scope document and was very honest and transparent when there were scope changes. Most importantly, he cares that you will be happy with the project, and sent his crew multiple times after the project completed to help out with minor touch ups. I highly recommend Empire Home Improvement for anything you need and will definitely be working with them again in the future. Thank you Rocky for all your help with our home!"

Yohanes S on January 2021


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Arrowmaker Design
203 Boxboro Road
3.88(
4
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Approved Pro
Arrowmaker Design
203 Boxboro Road
3.88(
4
)
Approved Pro
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Arrowmaker Design will work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next home improvement project, no matter if it is a small project or large project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Cortni is not only a skilled builder but an artist as well. When you hire Cortni, you rec the best service and a keen eye. She is personable and easy to work with. I highly recommend working with her on any project, I can not recommend her enough."

Beth S on May 2023

Arrowmaker Design will work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next home improvement project, no matter if it is a small project or large project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Cortni is not only a skilled builder but an artist as well. When you hire Cortni, you rec the best service and a keen eye. She is personable and easy to work with. I highly recommend working with her on any project, I can not recommend her enough."

Beth S on May 2023


Charles A Arnold
44 Jackson St.
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Charles A Arnold
44 Jackson St.
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

former home builder.expert cartpenter

"Charles was a pleasure to work with. His customer service was excellent and he responded to my request promptly. He was willing to tackle my projects however small and did a great job. I would recommend him, he is easy to work with."

Teresa H on December 2023

former home builder.expert cartpenter

"Charles was a pleasure to work with. His customer service was excellent and he responded to my request promptly. He was willing to tackle my projects however small and did a great job. I would recommend him, he is easy to work with."

Teresa H on December 2023


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Royal Contracting
70 Country Club Road
4.67(
29
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Royal Contracting
70 Country Club Road
4.67(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Welcome to Royal Contracting. We have over 20 years of experience in the home improvement industry. We are a growing company who makes customer satisfaction a priority. We take pride in the work we do and we treat every project as if it was our own. Give us a call today for your free estimate! Our minimum to come out is $250.

"Internal house painting wall plastering and general hanging doors mirrors and rails for drapes. They arrived on time. Worked extra hours to ensure completion of the bucket list as we had guests arriving. I plan to use the service in the future"

Joan C on April 2025

Welcome to Royal Contracting. We have over 20 years of experience in the home improvement industry. We are a growing company who makes customer satisfaction a priority. We take pride in the work we do and we treat every project as if it was our own. Give us a call today for your free estimate! Our minimum to come out is $250.

"Internal house painting wall plastering and general hanging doors mirrors and rails for drapes. They arrived on time. Worked extra hours to ensure completion of the bucket list as we had guests arriving. I plan to use the service in the future"

Joan C on April 2025


QualityBuilt Construction, Inc.
37 Montvale Ave
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
QualityBuilt Construction, Inc.
37 Montvale Ave
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience

Quality Built Construction, Inc., is Boston's, premiere company for kitchen and bathroom remodels, and major renovations. Locally owned and operated company, with more than 10 years of experience in the industry. Quality and friendly service, is always guaranteed. Call today for a free estimate!

"Pasha,did an excellent job replacing my deck boards. He kept his word on scheduling the job and completed it in one day including the clean up and removing all of the old wood. I highly recommend him for your household repairs."

Jim K on September 2020

Quality Built Construction, Inc., is Boston's, premiere company for kitchen and bathroom remodels, and major renovations. Locally owned and operated company, with more than 10 years of experience in the industry. Quality and friendly service, is always guaranteed. Call today for a free estimate!

"Pasha,did an excellent job replacing my deck boards. He kept his word on scheduling the job and completed it in one day including the clean up and removing all of the old wood. I highly recommend him for your household repairs."

Jim K on September 2020


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Blackdog Builders, Inc.
7 Red Roof Lane
4.08(
6
)
Approved Pro
Blackdog Builders, Inc.
7 Red Roof Lane
4.08(
6
)
Approved Pro
17 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.

"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."

Ken B on January 2025

Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.

"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."

Ken B on January 2025


Avatar for Dseventy3 Construction, LLC
Dseventy3 Construction, LLC
31 Mystic St, Unit 1
4.97(
18
)
Approved Pro
Dseventy3 Construction, LLC
31 Mystic St, Unit 1
4.97(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for decks of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Jorge listened to all of our concerns and the process of demoing and constructing a new deck was headache free. When there was potential for delays he was very up front. Overall very satisfied with the work Jorge and his team did."

Charles J on March 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for decks of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Jorge listened to all of our concerns and the process of demoing and constructing a new deck was headache free. When there was potential for delays he was very up front. Overall very satisfied with the work Jorge and his team did."

Charles J on March 2025


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Mr. Handyman of Lowell, Andover & Haverhill
30 Westech Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Mr. Handyman of Lowell, Andover & Haverhill
30 Westech Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
53 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Welcome to Mr. Handyman, where professional, safe, reliable handyman service for your entire "To Do" list is just one call away. That's why local residents choose our professional handymen, who specialize in ALL major and minor home repairs over an independent handyman. Mr. Handyman, is your one stop shop for a wide range of home maintenance and repair solutions. Mr. Handyman service technicians are highly skilled craftsmen, so you know they will get the job done right the first time.

"Very knowledgable, very professional. Work was communicated well and done to perfection. Highly recommend"

Charan F on December 2024

Welcome to Mr. Handyman, where professional, safe, reliable handyman service for your entire "To Do" list is just one call away. That's why local residents choose our professional handymen, who specialize in ALL major and minor home repairs over an independent handyman. Mr. Handyman, is your one stop shop for a wide range of home maintenance and repair solutions. Mr. Handyman service technicians are highly skilled craftsmen, so you know they will get the job done right the first time.

"Very knowledgable, very professional. Work was communicated well and done to perfection. Highly recommend"

Charan F on December 2024

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Wood stairs and railings installations and replacements FAQs

A standard outdoor handrail installation takes an average of eight hours for a professional to complete a five to 10-foot section. This includes time for proper measurement, securing mounting hardware, and ensuring the railing is level and stable. 

More complex installations involving multiple sections or challenging mounting surfaces may require additional time. Weather conditions can also affect the timeline, particularly for installations requiring concrete work or certain adhesives that need specific temperatures to cure properly.

Aluminum offers the best combination of weather resistance and value for outdoor handrails. Unlike wood, it won't rot, warp, or require regular sealing, and unlike steel or iron, it naturally resists rust without special coatings. Vinyl and composite materials also perform well in various weather conditions, but may not provide the same structural strength as metal options. 

For coastal areas with salt exposure or regions with extreme temperature fluctuations, powder-coated aluminum provides excellent durability with minimal maintenance requirements.

Most localities require building permits for outdoor handrail installations, especially for front entrances or elevated decks. Permit costs range from $20 to $30, though requirements vary significantly by location. Building codes specify requirements for handrail height (36 to 42 inches), spacing between balusters (less than four inches), and load-bearing capacity. 

Checking with your local building department before beginning installation helps ensure your project will meet all safety requirements and avoid potential fines or required modifications later.

Building codes often require handrails for any elevated surface that rises more than 30 inches above ground level. Additionally, many local regulations mandate railings for staircases with multiple steps, particularly in areas accessible to the public. 

Even if your steps don't meet the minimum height requirement for mandatory railings, adding handrails significantly improves safety for all users, especially during inclement weather or at night. A local building inspector or contractor can evaluate your specific situation and advise on both code requirements and safety recommendations.

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