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Avatar for Phalan Construction & The Handyman
Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
353
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Worcester, 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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Gaby's Carpentry
Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
89
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Worcester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend Gaby’s Carpentry! He remodeled all my kids’ closets and pantry, and the results were beyond my expectations. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were top-notch. Very happy with the final outcome!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+98

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Three Tree Home Improvements Inside & Out
Three Tree Home Improvements Inside & Out
4.8(
13
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Worcester, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great. I have been looking for a trustworthy, local handyman based in central MA, as I have several projects I'd like to complete in the next couple of years. I started with the relatively simple job of installing an interior handrail in my stairway, and I found Nick's name on this list. During Nick's initial visit, we also discussed larger projects I'd like to have done in the near future. He had great ideas, understood what I was looking for, and sent me detailed estimates for the work I'd like to have done. His estimates were more than fair based on others I've seen (or, more often, those who don't bother to respond because they don't want to bother with small jobs like mine). Nick called today because he and his assistant had a gap in their schedule and I took them up on their offer to come three days before our scheduled appointment. They installed the railing in about an hour and it looks great. I look forward to working with Nick and his crew for future projects - no need to look further!"
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+4

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Collazo Home Improvements & Property Maintenance
Collazo Home Improvements & Property Maintenance
5.0(
108
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Worcester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Collazo Home Improvements to replace the old staircase that led up to my elevated deck and I am very happy with their work. Jonathan Collazo came out the next day and provided a reasonable estimate, and Kevin Goss and Perry did an excellent job with the demo, site-prep, and construction. I will definitely call this company again for future home repair and improvement projects."
Completed
Completed
Flooring
New Handrails
New Handrails

+7

Response time5 hrs
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Marco Polo Home Builder
4.5(
54
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Worcester, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire job from start to finish took three months... not bad for a hundred year old house. Plumbing and electric work was very reliable. They also have a very talented woodworker who was able to reuse much of the original wood to repair a window sill, trim, and baseboard. Whenever we had any concerns they were addressed promptly and to our satisfaction. They also had a beautiful selection of cabinets and granite counter tops to choose from. We would absolutely use them again. Very happy with the outcome."
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen

+62

Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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T.J. Cormier Construction
4.7(
83
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Worcester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"T.J. Cormier did an outstanding job repairing Damaged Corner boards on my 2 story colonial In Acton , damaged by woodpeckers!! T.J. Replied promptly to all of my texts and Arrived on time for the job. He replaced old wood with PVC trim boards That look great and the woodpeckers wonâ t Damage. Highly recommend TJ and will call him again. He is very polite and professional ,"
Exterior
Deck
Deck
Response time2 days
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Real Painting & Home Improvement
4.8(
99
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Worcester, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carlos and his team were amazing! Carlos gave me a fair quote up front and explained what was and was not included in his price so we both knew what to expect. I had a lot of water damage on one portion of my house that was unseen during the original quote. Carlos stopped work showed me the issues and gave me a quote for that work that was fair. Carlos was on site every day to check the work his crew was doing, answer any questions I had and give me an update on progress. Not only would I recommend Carlos to friends and family, I already have him hired for another job I need done and will use him for any carpentry, painting or other house work I need done. He even gave me a great recommendation for gutter installation guys."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
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+80

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for GPW Contracting LLC
GPW Contracting LLC
5.0(
9
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Worcester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Thanks to Patrick for the excellent repairs done as needed and requested. Everything was professionally handled and expertly done. When I am asked for recommendations, GPW is who I will suggest."
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting

+278

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Joseph M. Cahill
3.0(
1
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Worcester, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I Specialize primarily in residential carpentry services for elderly and the "aging in place" population.\nI am familiar with all residential requests from landlord, multifamily or single family homes.\nI am currently focusing on projects that can be scheduled afternoons and weekends.\nTypical requests are from grab bars and handrails, to stairs and ramps.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Worcester, 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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