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Big Dog Handyman Services
4.9(
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Serving Enumclaw, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike is very thorough and flexible with scheduling. He suggests options and solutions. Mike is also very nice and is prompt and will notify if he is running late. Communication is key! We would hire Mike for other needs in the future!"
Opening up the wall to see what we're dealing
The space we have to work with
Pantry shelves
Sheetrock, lighting, and framed doorway
Building the door

+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Handy Daddy
4.9(
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Serving Enumclaw, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a shower water leak that caused water damage to a downstairs bedroom. Jeff, the Handy Daddy did a great job. We decided to upgrade the shower stall. Jeff, installed a pre-fan’s enclosure. The work was flawless. The water damage repair downstairs was excellent, as if it never happened. "
Big Desk
Custom bridge
Custom bridge
Custom bridge
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Puyallup Millwright LLC
New to Angi

Serving Enumclaw, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Puyallup Millwright is a locally owned and operated finish carpentry and door specialist business serving Puyallup and surrounding areas. With over 23 years of hands-on experience in finish carpentry, commercial door hardware, and millwork installation, we take pride in precision workmanship and reliable service.\n\nFrom residential trim packages to commercial door adjustments, hardware upgrades, and school facility work, we focus on doing the job right the first time. Every detail matters — clean lines, proper fit, smooth operation, and long-lasting results.\n\nIf your home, business, or facility needs expert-level door installation, adjustments, or finish carpentry work, we deliver craftsmanship you can trust.

Alderbrook country club
Doors and trim
Cabinets
Alderbrook country club
Alderbrook country club

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Enumclaw, 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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