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Avatar for Heath Stairworks, Inc.
Heath Stairworks, Inc.
4.8(
80
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Called on a Monday, new stair railing by Wednesday night!! Quality workmanship and great customer service! Will definitely recommend to all our friends and neighbors,"
Before Remodel
Free standing stairway
After Remodel
 Wood/Iron combination
Close-up Detail

+27

Response time3 days
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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One Hit Wonder Woodworking And Handyman
5.0(
12
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jonathan built and then repaired another arbor in our garden. He is detail oriented, told us what to expect, and kept his word. We are so pleased with our 2 arbors and highly recommend him."
After
Pergola
Before the space was a brick planter
Before
Pergola Prep

+11

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Schaut Construction
5.0(
10
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great crew. Very meticulous. They did a terrific job on my 30 year old redwood deck and stairs. Super clean-up. Very considerate crew. I would definitely hire them again."
Yoga Deck
Yoga Deck
Yoga Deck
Yoga Deck
Yoga Deck

+12

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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On The Line Construction
5.0(
8
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We found Mark on-line; he responded quickly. We feared we were confronting a large expense because our bathroom floors were sagging under our toilets (in two adjoining bathrooms). Mark determined our problems were not with our underflooring, and his estimate was quite reasonable. He and his team did the repairs faster than we anticipated and within the estimate, They were most pleasant throughout, the work is excellent, our (bathroom) problems are resolved. Highly recommended."
deck build
1300 sqf wrap around redwood deck with 3 staircase
new deck and new rail and balusters staircase
new deck on with open windows
new front deck and rail

+32

Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Waters Construction Co.
5.0(
4
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Serving Colfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Michael and his team were incredibly professional. They remodeled two of our bathrooms, including doubling the square footage in our master suite. Michael stood behind his work and insured. We were fully satisfied with the product. Throughout every stage of the process, he kept a clean and tidy, worksite, and was respectful of our families time and space. We’ve referred Michael to many of our friends because of the great work and professionalism he exuded on the job. We plan on using Michael and his team for our kitchen makeover later this year."
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens

+14

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Colfax, 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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