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Arctic Septic and Restoration, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was hired to remove and replace flooring that was saturated with heating fuel? to clean it all up and install new flooring.. I was the boiler guy they hired to remove and replace the boiler.. They did a beautiful job all the way thru in every way.. I highly recommend them. Best Regards, Marty?s Maintenance- Nome, Alaska."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Aurora Woodwork & Services
5.0(
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Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had Lucas with Auroura Wood Work install shelves in my garage and office, I am very happy with how everything turned out and ended up getting my interior painted so I updated my floors and trim with Lucas as well. Lucas has attention to detail and listened to what we wanted, he also gave us great advice on what would work best from his experience. We will be recommending him to our friends and family."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crestone General LLC
4.7(
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Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"Jim, Steve, Clint and the rest of their crew were great. They would quickly respond to changes or fixes required to get the job done right. Finished product is everything I expected. After working with some flaky contractors in the past, Crestone was a refreshing group to do business with.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Oyster Construction
5.0(
6
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Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan is the best.  I don't even bother to call anyone else.  His work is incredible - everyone that sees my windows or any other work he has done at my house (bathroom remodels, hardwood stairs) wants his number.  You can tell that he takes pride in his work.  My floors, doors and trim turned out beautifully.  He called me almost every day to check in, let me know how we were doing schedule wise (rain was causing some delays on lacquer drying).  I really appreciated the communication so I knew what was going on.  I totally trust him to make decisions about things that need to be done.  Nice guy, spectacular craftsman - can't wait for him to get started on my next job (and how often do you hear that about a dusty remodel??).


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Northern Home Services
4.9(
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Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Super friendly and very upfront with how he is going to work the project. James treated my house like it was his own and I m beyond pleased with the results and pricing."
Response time2 days
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Big Lake, AK

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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