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Reformation Contractors, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"We hired him to install wood railings on our front steps, repair railings and posts on the porch. He also installed a railing on the back steps. He was very professional and reasonable."
Sliding door repair
Trailer remodel before
Custom mill work repair
Trailer remodel before
Custom mill work repair

+88

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Innovative Design & Construction, LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our work was completed in one day with care and attention to detail. I am thrilled with the upgrades to my 70's vintage bathrooms. I plan to use this company again for additional jobs. They can do nearly anything that needs doing in an older home. What a find!"
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom

+20

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Young Remodeling
4.3(
107
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Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"I wasn't too happy with the results we got when trying to get a bid from Young. After coming out and getting my ideas and measurements they came back saying that they were going to decline the offer saying due to time sensitivity and budget they were not going to be able to submit a bid. When originally speaking with Young he said time shouldn't be an issue if we got started right away and never asked me my budget range before coming out. Personally, I don't think the job we were asking to get done was worth what they were trying to put it in the price range of (50-75k). I guess I'll just have to look in to a smaller company that seems more reasonable...  "
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+8

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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CABINET CLAD OF KANSAS CITY INC
4.1(
140
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Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I've been more impressed and I like the design of the bathroom. The price that they quoted was okay and competitive and I like to see something more substantial than just a tower placed on top of it.
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Cabinet Clad of Kansas City
Cabinet Clad of Kansas City

+5

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Vantage Point Exteriors
3.8(
122
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Serving Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The windows were installed. A screen was damaged and to be replaced. After two years no screen and numerous calls. Their word and guarantee to us is worthless...... never again! I have learned a lesson........
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Another happy homeowner!
Before Vantage Point got the call.
Another happy homeowner!

+38

Recommended by73%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Lawrence, KS

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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