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Home Care and Repair
5.0(
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The repair went off without a hitch, and the repair tech was a professional from start to finish. I would defiantly use Home Care and Repair again and refer then, A+."
Kitchen Refacing and Countertop Installation
Stone Countertops
Bathroom Vanity Installation and Prefabricated Countertop
Cabinet Refinishing
Remodeling - Kitchen

+50

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tori Construction
5.0(
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gabriel , is the best, I have had many handman, but he is clean, neat, smart. And gets it done. Beside being nice and kind he is a king. I was shocked and thankful the small projects neat and fair in price and really looks at his work. Vey pleased he won my heart ,,,, He done thing i have aked with 3 other people no way it got done. He is a man of his word."
multiple projects
gazebo
Trench
electric
Cabinets

+6

Response time3 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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OC Renovation Group, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Farid was super nice and efficient in installing a replacement attic stair unit. Nice people skills, good installation and clean-up. He was able to complete our project quickly for us."
deck
deck
deck
deck
deck

+18

Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.3(
21
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mike was our representative. Mike was our representative and everything he said there was to be done. They did absolutely wonderful and Mike was a really really good guy and thank you for that. I am very pleased and what they did and all the cleanup was done absolutely great thank you so much for the workmanship and all the people that you have working for you what they did for me was very professional very nice thank you again."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Sav-on Home Improvement
4.2(
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ivan, Dave, Josh, Jesse and James (along with a couple others whose names I didn't learn) were amazing! My home project of handling wood rot, other water damage, painting, gate replacements, fan installation and various repairs became quite involved and they stuck with it with a great attitude and workmanship. They were very knowledgeable and handled my various requests quite professionally!"
grey hawk shower
val vista lakes shower
Response time9 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Habchi Contractor
5.0(
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Maryo came and checked out the work to be done quickly and gave a fair price quote. We were scheduled within a week and he just finished the work timely and effectively. He takes pride in his work and made sure I was aware of each repair he was doing and why."
kitchen remodel
new
sink
old cabinet
old sink

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Irvine, 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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