# The Hired Helper > Veteran-owned handyman and carpenter based in New Brighton, PA, serving Beaver County. More than 30 years building decks, porches, stairs and railings, fences, custom carpentry, remodeling, flooring and tile, painting and staining, and home repairs. Fully insured, free estimates, military discount. Owner: Shawn Still, a veteran. Based in New Brighton, PA 15066, serving Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Slogan: "No job too small." Free estimates; military discount. ## Key pages - [Home](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/) - [Services](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/services/): overview of every service - [Projects](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/): 105 completed jobs with photos, filterable by service - [Contact and free estimates](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/contact/): phone, email and an estimate request form that accepts photos ## Services - [Decks & Porches](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/services/decks-porches/): New decks, rebuilds, pool decks, porches, ramps and screened-in porches. - [Home Remodeling & Renovations](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/services/remodeling/): Basement bedrooms, bedroom remodels, bathrooms and kitchen updates. - [Carpentry & Custom Builds](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/services/custom-builds/): Bars, sheds, built-ins, fireplace walls and one-off pieces built to fit. - [Stairs & Railings](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/services/stairs-railings/): Outdoor stairs, pool stairs, steps, handrails and stair refinishing. - [Flooring & Tile](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/services/floors-tile/): Vinyl plank, laminate, tile floors and tile shower surrounds. - [Painting & Staining](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/services/painting-staining/): Deck staining and painting, fences, barns, basements and exteriors. - [Fences & Retaining Walls](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/services/fences-walls/): Wood privacy fences, rail fences, fence staining and timber retaining walls. - [Handyman Services & Repairs](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/services/repairs/): Doors, porch ceilings, siding, deck boards, handrails and the honey-do list. ## Service area Based in New Brighton; works within about 12 miles across Beaver County, PA. Customers in nearby communities can call to confirm availability. - New Brighton & Beaver Falls area: New Brighton, Beaver Falls, Patterson Township, Patterson Heights, West Mayfield, Eastvale, Homewood, Big Beaver, Koppel, White Township, Daugherty Township, Pulaski Township, North Sewickley Township, Franklin Township, Marion Township, Darlington - Beaver & river towns: Beaver, Bridgewater, Rochester, East Rochester, Rochester Township, Fallston, Vanport Township, Brighton Township, Chippewa Township, South Beaver Township, Industry - Monaca to Ambridge: Monaca, Center Township, Freedom, Conway, Baden, Economy, Ambridge, New Sewickley Township - Aliquippa area: Aliquippa, Hopewell Township ## Contact - Phone (call or text): 724-683-4327 - Email: sstill18@yahoo.com - Estimate form: https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/contact/ - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-hired-helper-new-brighton) ## Projects - [L-shaped walkway deck](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/l-shaped-walkway-deck/): A low, L-shaped walkway deck off the back door, with before and after shots. - [Deck and stairs restain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/elevated-deck-restain-2026/): An elevated deck, stairs and railing stained a rich brown. - [Basement bedroom](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/basement-bedroom/): Framed, insulated and drywalled a new bedroom in an unfinished basement, ready for paint. - [Pool deck with wraparound steps](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/pool-deck-wraparound-steps/): A deck along an above-ground pool with wide steps that wrap the corner. - [Deck with walkway ramp](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-with-walkway-ramp/): A back deck with railing and a long ramp walkway across the yard. - [Deck extension with lattice](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-extension-lattice/): A small extension added to an existing deck, finished with lattice skirting. - [Large pool deck](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/large-pool-deck/): A big deck around an above-ground pool, with railing and stairs. - [Shutters and flower boxes](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/shutters-and-flower-boxes/): Shutters and flower boxes built in the shop. Different designs and colors available. - [Timber tie wall and stairs](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/tie-wall-and-stairs/): A failing block wall replaced with a timber tie wall, plus new stairs up to the yard. - [Back deck and basement doors](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-and-basement-doors/): A new back deck and wood basement doors, finished in the winter. - [Long exterior stairs](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/long-exterior-stairs/): A long set of exterior stairs with railings up to a raised deck. - [Vinyl plank flooring](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/vinyl-plank-flooring-2025/): New vinyl plank flooring through the living spaces. - [Step repair and stain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/step-repair-and-stain/): Worn porch steps repaired and stained. - [New handrails and Trex boards](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/handrails-and-trex-boards/): Replaced handrails and swapped worn deck boards for Trex decking. - [Stair railing stain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/railing-stain-2025/): A stair railing and porch posts stained. - [Stained entry steps](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/stained-entry-steps/): Entry steps and railing refinished. - [Painted deck and stairs](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/painted-deck-and-stairs/): A deck and stairs painted with a two-tone finish. - [Deck rebuild](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-rebuild-2025/): A worn deck rebuilt with new pressure-treated boards. - [Deck repaint](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-repaint-2025/): A deck and railing repainted, ready for summer. - [Black-stained privacy fence](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/black-stained-fence/): A wood privacy fence stained black. - [Deck with stairs and lattice](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-stairs-lattice-2025/): A raised deck with stairs and lattice skirting. - [Fireplace accent wall](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/fireplace-accent-wall/): A dark plank accent wall built around an electric fireplace, with a rough-cut mantel. - [Elevated deck rebuild](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/elevated-deck-rebuild-2025/): A second-story deck and stairs rebuilt. - [Wood privacy fence](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/privacy-fence-2025/): A new wood privacy fence around a backyard. - [Shed moved and rebuilt](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/relocated-shed/): I built this shed in 2009. Tore it down piece by piece and rebuilt it at a new location. - [Basement wall and shelving repair](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/basement-wall-and-shelving/): Basement walls repaired and painted, with new built-in shelving. - [Side-yard privacy fence](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/side-yard-fence/): A privacy fence along a side yard and steps. - [Two screened-in porches](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/screened-in-porches/): Two covered porches closed in with screens, before and after. - [Dark exterior and deck stain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/dark-exterior-and-deck-stain/): Siding and a deck refinished in a dark stain. - [Painted deck and ramp](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/painted-deck-and-ramp-2024/): A deck and ramp painted, before and after. - [Privacy fence along a driveway](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/driveway-privacy-fence/): A tall wood privacy fence along a driveway. - [New door in a block wall](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/new-door-in-block-wall/): An old opening framed in and finished with a new door and siding. - [Shed siding](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/shed-siding/): New siding on a backyard shed. - [Pool stairs](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/pool-stairs-2024/): Freestanding stairs and a landing for an above-ground pool. - [Deck washed and sealed](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-wash-and-seal/): A deck and stairs pressure washed and sealed. - [Hillside stairs](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/hillside-stairs/): A rotted timber path replaced with new stairs and railing up a hillside. - [Deck painted in a day](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-paint-2024/): A deck, stairs and lattice painted in one day. - [Deck extension](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-extension-2024/): An extension added to a deck, from framing to finished railing and lattice. - [Raised garden planter](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/garden-planter-trellis/): A large raised garden planter with a trellis frame. - [Stair treads refinished](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/stair-treads-refinished/): Worn stair treads refinished, before and after. - [Front entry pergola](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/front-entry-pergola/): New posts and a small pergola over a front entry. - [Barn repair and paint](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/barn-repair-and-paint/): A small barn repaired and painted. - [Backyard privacy fence](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/privacy-fence-2024/): A wood privacy fence around a backyard. - [Kitchen backsplash and counters](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/kitchen-backsplash/): A tile backsplash and new counters in a kitchen. - [Floors, walls and shower](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/interior-remodel-2023/): New flooring, walls and a shower surround through a house, before and after. - [Composite front steps](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/composite-front-steps/): New composite steps at a front entry. - [Deck and patio stain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-and-patio-stain-2023/): A deck, stairs and patio stained. - [Canoe shed](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/canoe-shed/): A narrow shed built to store canoes. - [Deck with black balusters](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-black-balusters/): A new deck with black metal balusters, from framing to finish. - [Gray composite deck](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/gray-composite-deck/): A ground-level deck rebuilt in gray composite. - [Deck over a block wall](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-over-block-wall/): A new deck with stairs, built over a block retaining wall. - [Driveway sealcoat](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/driveway-sealcoat/): An asphalt driveway sealed. - [Ramp with vinyl railing](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/ramp-vinyl-railing/): A ramp with white vinyl railing. - [Back deck with vinyl railing](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/back-deck-vinyl-railing/): A new back deck with white vinyl railing and stairs. - [Porch ceiling](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/porch-ceiling/): A porch ceiling redone, before and after. - [Front door](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/front-door-2023/): A new front door installed. - [Pool deck washed and stained](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/pool-deck-restain/): A pool deck pressure washed and stained, before and after. - [Front step deck](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/front-step-deck/): A small front landing and steps rebuilt. - [Laws Bourbon Bar](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/laws-bourbon-bar/): A custom basement bar with a burnt-wood finish and a carved sign, from bare basement to finished bar. - [Bathroom update](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/bathroom-update/): A bathroom refreshed with paint, a new vanity and fixtures. - [Privacy fence](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/privacy-fence-2022/): A wood privacy fence along a property line. - [Stone veneer foundation](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/stone-veneer-skirt/): Stone veneer added along a foundation. - [Porch enclosure stain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/porch-enclosure-stain/): A porch enclosure and siding stained dark. - [Elevated deck on posts](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/elevated-deck-2022/): An elevated deck built on posts, with stairs. - [Deck with curved balusters](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-curved-balusters/): A deck with curved metal balusters and lattice skirting. - [Pool deck](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/pool-deck-2022/): A deck and gate around an above-ground pool. - [Elevated deck restain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/elevated-deck-restain-2022/): A second-story deck, railing and stairs restained. - [Painted porch with white railing](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/painted-porch-white-railing/): A porch floor and steps painted, with white railing and lattice. - [Pool stairs](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/pool-stairs-2022/): Stairs and a landing for an above-ground pool. - [Deck painted gray](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-painted-gray/): A ground-level deck painted gray, before and after. - [New deck with lattice](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-lattice-2022/): A new deck with railing and lattice skirting. - [Deck stairs by a hot tub](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-stairs-hot-tub/): New deck stairs and railing beside a hot tub. - [Second-story deck](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/second-story-deck-2022/): A second-story deck rebuilt on new posts. - [Ground-level deck](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/ground-level-deck-2022/): A low deck with railing along the back of a house. - [Garden timber steps](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/garden-timber-steps/): Old garden steps rebuilt, before and after. - [Deck steps](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-steps-2022/): New steps and railing off a deck. - [Deck across a ranch house](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/ranch-house-deck/): A deck along the back of a ranch house, from framing to finish. - [Bedroom remodel](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/bedroom-remodel/): A bedroom stripped to the studs, insulated, drywalled and painted, ready for carpet. - [Basement steps facelift](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/basement-steps-facelift/): Carpeted basement steps refinished with painted treads and risers. - [Fireplace built-ins](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/fireplace-built-ins/): Built-in cabinets with barn doors and pipe shelves on both sides of a fireplace. - [Dog ramp](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/dog-ramp/): A ramp over the steps for a pup with bad hips. - [Deck semi-transparent stain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-semi-transparent-stain/): A deck and stairs done in semi-transparent stain, before and after. - [Deck rebuild](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-rebuild-2021/): An old deck rebuilt with new boards, railing and stairs. - [Deck stain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/deck-stain-2021/): A deck, railing and stairs stained red. - [Painted deck and ramp](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/painted-deck-and-ramp-2021/): A peeling deck and ramp scraped and repainted, before and after. - [Pool deck](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/pool-deck-2021/): A deck with railing around an above-ground pool. - [Garage and door paint](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/garage-and-door-paint/): A block garage painted, with dark doors. - [Crossbuck rail fence](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/crossbuck-rail-fence/): A crossbuck rail fence along a property line. - [Tiki bar on a pool deck](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/pool-deck-tiki-bar/): A covered tiki bar built on a pool deck. - [Gazebo, tiki bar and vinyl fence](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/gazebo-tiki-bar-vinyl-fence/): A gazebo, a tiki bar and white vinyl fencing for one backyard. - [Stained deck with lattice](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/stained-deck-lattice-2020/): A deck and stairs stained, with lattice skirting. - [Basement clean-up and paint](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/basement-cleanup/): A dingy basement cleaned up and painted, before and after. - [Laminate flooring](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/laminate-flooring-2019/): New wood-look flooring in a bedroom. - [Red deck and fence stain](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/red-deck-and-fence-stain/): A deck and privacy fence stained red. - [Front steps and railing](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/front-steps-2019/): New front steps and railing. - [Outdoor bar and deck stairs](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/outdoor-bar-and-stairs/): A covered outdoor bar on a deck, plus new stairs. - [Rustic bench](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/rustic-bench/): A handmade rustic bench with a wood-burnt, clear-coated finish. - [Lattice AC cover](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/lattice-ac-cover/): A lattice enclosure built to hide an outdoor AC unit. - [Plank and tile floors](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/plank-and-tile-floors/): Wood-look plank and tile floors installed. - [Tile shower surround](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/tile-shower-surround/): A tile shower surround with an accent band. - [Stone fireplace surround](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/stone-fireplace-surround/): A stacked-stone surround and wood mantel for an electric fireplace. - [Stone-front bar](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/stone-front-bar/): A home bar with a stacked-stone front and a wood top. - [Pallet-wood TV wall](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/pallet-wood-tv-wall/): A reclaimed-wood accent wall behind a TV. - [Farmhouse console table](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/farmhouse-console-table/): A farmhouse-style console table with a stained top. - [Walkway railing](https://hiredhelperhandyman.com/projects/walkway-railing/): A wood railing along a walkway.