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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(
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Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What can I say? Leo and his team are incredible. Our house was old and tired and we hired Leo to build a large front porch, that we hoped, would change the curb appeal. We wanted a multilevel porch and broad, across the front of the home, with 3 separate stair cases. The end product has simply given new life to our home! It is an incredible porch, master crafting, superior finish, takes my breath away! We strongly recommend Leo and his team, for anyone who needs work done, as we will in the future for any and all remodel or repair needs we may have."
Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J Plus Construction Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can highly recommend J Plus Construction after the excellent work they did in transforming my wildly overgrown grass into a beautifully trimmed lawn surrounding my house. Two men worked tirelessly for approximately two hours and did everything I needed to be done with care and attention to my requests. I highly recommend this company."
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

"The job went excellent. Shay repaired about 100 lineal feet of fencing that had blown down. He placed new posts in new concrete. Did all new framing and even got me a great deal on the fence boards from a local supplier rather than paying over double at the big box stores. He really cares about doing a great job and is meticulous and makes sure everything is done right instead of trying to rush through it. I woukd absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for work done around their home or property. I'll be hiring him to rebuild my deck this spring as well!"
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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
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+138

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sears Home Improvement Products
3.7(
1,712
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Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1886

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The first guy that came out misdiagnosed the problem.  We had to have them come out again.  He didn't charge us, and did the correct repair.  They were OK with pricing.  Most repair places don't apply the service call charge to the repair charge, but Sears did.  The first person I talked to on the phone didn't know what she was talking about.  That call was very challenging, possibly because of a language barrier.  I would use them again."
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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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