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Imagine Restoration, LLC
4.9(
16
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have an old house with odd walls. The guys at Imagine Restoration were easy to work with and understood our needs. Their level of experience with special and unusual issues made our repairs happen. The quality of work is exceptional-we are very pleased."
Basement living room finished
New vanity and mirror
Finished Basement
Deck and Pergola
Basement living room finished

+90

Response time10 hrs
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Bunyar Contracting
4.7(
26
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My old tool storage shed was on it's last legs with old termite damage and years of neglect. Bunyar Construction came in and replaced all of the damaged wood, straightened the crooked framing and installed a new metal skin in place of the old rotten siding. My old shed is now as good as new ... probably better with the way the new ones are now built... and ready for another few decades of service at literally 1/3 the cost of replacing it outright. Thanks so much to Zech and his crew for their excellent hard work."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MILHOLLAND CONTRACTING
5.0(
9
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Milholland Contracting is very professional. Milholland Contractingâ s craftsmanship is top notch. Milholland Contracting has completed several projects for me over the years (cabinets, closet, pocket door) and I am very pleased with the outcome each time!"
Martin House
Martin House
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Earthen Concepts & Development
5.0(
8
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"After having serious flood damage to the mansion in 2019, our project Manager introduced us to Dan and Earthon Concepts. The mansion is a very large house and needed serious structure work. Dan came in and was able to do the extensive work in the basement which including building a strong steel frame to secure the three-story 12,000 sq. ft. home so it could stand tall for another 100 yrs. The next project he took on was to rebuild the elaborate main porch, matching the design and workmanship done over a hundred and fifty-five years ago which he was able to do flawlessly. He and his crew have fantastic personalities and were a lot of fun to have here and joke with as I watched my beautiful home come back to life. I am a man with many words and still could not find enough to say how much I would recommend this company to anyone looking for strong work ethics and devoted builders to bring back the history of your home as they did mine. I look forward to working on the 2nd and 3rd floors with them in the future. Donn Upp"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clay Molding
5.0(
1
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"The work was done well. Clayton was innovated in creating a gate under my deck. He would suggest the most cost effective materials. He communicated throughout the process and kept his work area clean. If there is anything he is not great on the paperwork undercuts himself in pricing. I highly recommend him"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H&M Services
2.6(
18
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Randy returned my phone call with in an hour. He showed up when he said he would. and determined I needed a new sump pump. He drove to Home Depot and picked a new one up, came back and installed it. I couldn't have ask for better service. I would highly recommend this gentleman."
cannon project
cannon project
cannon project
cannon project
cannon project

+29

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Aarons Custom Carpentry
5.0(
22
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Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Aaron's Custom Carpentry was great to work with! We love our new stair railing. Part of the railing and spindles were replaced. He worked to solve a problem that we didn't think could be resolved. Would highly recommend! Great attention to detail and communication was excellent."
Lower flight where we added a wall to separate.
 Oak staircase.
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Upper flight going up
 Oak staircase.

+87

Response time4 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Independence, MO

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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