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Central Coast Construction Company
3.1(
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Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose was friendly and professional. My job was not considered large by any means (re-hanging a gate) but he completed it in short order and cleaned up after himself. I really appreciated the fact he wanted to insure I was satisfied with the work because he needed to cut an inch off of the gate.....which I was. I would certainly call him again."
House remodel
Concrete steps and patio
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel

+56

Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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IY Development & Renovation
4.9(
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Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with Ilan and IY Development and Renovation INC was an absolute pleasure. We hired them for a complete interior remodel, and they transformed our space into something truly spectacular. Ilan has an eye for design and was able to incorporate our style while making it feel new and elevated. The attention to detail and the quality of work are top-notch, and the team was incredibly respectful of our home throughout the process. Highly recommended for anyone looking for seamless renovations!"
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Ralphy's Custom Cabinets
4.7(
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Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

"We needed floating shelves on a tile wall in the kitchen installed and a complete fireplace revamp. He was super fast, sent over ideas for the look and was able to give a quote and start work right away. Punctual, neat and very friendly. I am so glad we were able to have him help with our project. The price was very reasonable also, I am looking for other projects to have him help with because it was so perfect. We have completely remodeled our house and these were a couple of the final items that needed to be done, the look he recommended makes all the difference in our kitchen/living room. Throughout this remodel process we have worked with countless professionals and he was by far the best. Beyond happy."
Gates
Floating shelves and fire place mantel
Floating shelves and fire place mantel
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+8

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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OHMS Handyman Services
3.6(
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Serving Carmel Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I am quite happy with the electrical outlet and the bathroom fan, and I would hire him back for electrical work, as I think that is his specialty. His carpentry skills aren't the greatest, but they are not bad either. The first thing I asked was for the medicine cabinet to be centered over the sink, and it is about 1 inch off. At least it is hung level, though! The other disappointment was that he reused my 28-year old hinges and door knob on the new door. Also that the door frame was not cut correctly on one side and is about 2 inches short on one side. This could have been fixed easily by cutting a small piece of the extra wood that was left in my garbage. At least the door seems to be hung properly, though, so it was not a bad job, just not the greatest for the price.
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Carmel Valley, 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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