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MIAR LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This installer is absolutely amazing. He is so thorough, efficient, and precise. My wood floor, trim, and stairs turned out so beautifully. You will need less product because he just knows exactly how to place each piece where it will go best. I couldnâ t give higher praise."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Unique Skagit Interiors
4.8(
26
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Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Leo and helper rebuilt outdoor stairs and did a very nice job. He was quick and professional from first contact to job completion. But, he underestimated wood needed for replacement of deck boards and he didn’t bid the cleanup/disposal of removed wood so the quote was short by $300. I would recommend Leo just be sure the quote includes everything you want done."
Response time11 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J Plus Construction Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are senior homeowners who need help with odd maintenance and moving jobs. Jose contacted me immediately when I asked for a quote - some of the other contacts never got in touch. He came to our home that day to see what we needed and assess the need - and then he patiently waited two weeks to do it, rescheduled because we were ill. When we finally did meet, he did an excellent job in a very short time. We are already talking to him about another job. If you need someone with good skills and a great work ethic to help you with essential jobs you can no longer do, call Jose."
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shay's Superior Services
5.0(
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Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Shay did a fantastic job installing our new retractable awning. It looks great and he is a pleasure to work with. He’s reliable, prompt and reasonably priced. We had previously hired him to repair some stuck windows and we definitely recommend him."
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Wood Connections
5.0(
5
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Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Ivan is committed to working with wood. He knows different kinds of wood and appreciates their unique qualities. He relates to the homeowner in a very engaging, warm and helpful way. He was able to look at a piece we had in one bathroom and replicate it in our new bathroom. He responded to our request for help quickly, which we really appreciated."
Keyhole railing to stairs
Light demo of basement remodel
Decking complete 1
After finish
Building entry table

+138

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Bellingham, WA

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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