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Ds custom woodworks
5.0(
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Serving Auburn, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2009

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent workmanship. Finished timely and beautifully. Donald is very polite, helpful and informative. We will hire him again for our next project, if any. Highly recommend. Well done! Donald : )"
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Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lane Home Improvement
4.9(
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Serving Auburn, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Howard was wonderful to work with. He kept me informed on the progress, he was neat and he was very detailed oriented. I would definitely recommend him for a project. He does good work and he's nice to talk with."
James Hardie Custom Soffiting
James Hardie Shingle Job
Cedar Shingle project in Sonoma County CA
Corigated steel siding
Pressure treated stringers

+19

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ridgeway Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Auburn, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Heath Stairworks, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Auburn, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company took on my small job when other companies couldnâ t be bothered. I greatly appreciate that. It was heartening to know that someone is looking out for the little guy."
Before Remodel
Free standing stairway
After Remodel
Wood/Iron combination
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+27

Response time3 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.3(
21
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Serving Auburn, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Waters Construction Co.
5.0(
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Serving Auburn, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Michael and team did such an amazing job on our bathroom remodel. They took our tiny, dysfunctional bathroom and turned it into a true master bathroom oasis in a short amount of time during the holiday season. When they had the space down to the studs, Michael sat down with us and discussed in detail the best possible use of the space and we couldn’t be happier with our final decision after going through the options. Michael was great at communicating and we still stay in touch to this day, which we truly appreciate. Great team who does great work and I will absolutely be giving Waters Construction a call for any and all future home renovations. I’ll let the pictures do the rest of the talking. "
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Auburn, CA

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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