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Brothers Maintenance
4.0(
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Serving Livingston, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. They were professional, very pleasant and accommodating, and did everything that I had asked to be done, They were on time and communicative. Their work was extremely competent and they cleaned up everything and took the boxes away before they left. I would definitely recommend them to others and will hire them again."
Plumbing Project
Landscaping
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+47

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Fowler Brothers Construction
4.5(
2
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Serving Livingston, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zack Fowler was professional, courteous and quick to respond to any question or concern I had. The foreman on the job wasnâ t always clear with his timeline but Zack was a model professional"
Deck Enclosure
Chimney Restoration
Chimney Restoration
Chimney Restoration
Chimney Restoration

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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carpenters carpentry llc
3.0(
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Serving Livingston, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Jeff to replace our old leaking patio roof that had plastic type of sheeting as the material. Instead of going with the same material he suggested that we use metal sheeting because of the durability and longevity. It also looked a lot nicer. He noticed some of the wood frame was rotting away and suggested we replaced that as well since everything will be torn apart. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. He completed the work in a very timely manner as well as showed up on time. He was also able to complete the job under budget even with using better quality materials. It has been a few years and the roof still looks amazing as well does not leak, even with the extensive rain we have had this past winter. I would definitely recommend him!"
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+3

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Livingston, 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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