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Jason Hamby Renovations
5.0(
18
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jason is wonderful. He is everything you would want in someone coming to do a repair on your home. He is personable, works fast and knows what he is doing! We were so impressed. We hired him to do a drywall ceiling repair. My husband was in the attic and step wrong and collapsed part of our ceiling. Jason started the work the same day I called him. We are so happy we found Jason. He is a person I will not hesitate to recommend and call back when we need him. I can't say enough good things about him and his work!"
Stair
Bathroom remodel
Out door living space
Master Bath remodle
Coco's Ramp

+52

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TruBlue
4.3(
6
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

TruBlue's handyman and home repair services help you maintain your home both inside and out. Whether you need us for a special project or ongoing maintenance, our services are handled by a professional, background checked, bonded and insured Tru-Pro®Technician.\n\nLet us tackle your growing list of handyman projects and tasks from your to-do list. Let us help with your seasonal work or assess your home for needed senior home safety modifications. We are ready for your next project. And no need to worry, you can feel safe when we enter your home - our trusted Tru-Pro Technicians have been professionally screened, bonded, and insured to ensure top-notch quality, every single time.

Wheelchair Access Ramp
Alternate angle
Wheelchair Access Ramp
Stair reinforcement
Outlet replacement

+4

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
DTRDesign and Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Oakdale, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Now let me rave about Dave... He was on time if not early, he is a man that can do what he says and does it really fast. The deck repair was above and beyond what we expected. We wanted it it safe and up to code, he made it a work of art. He was knowledgeable of everything we threw at him.  He repaired the window glass so we didn't have to buy a whole new window, squeezed a dishwasher in a tiny kitchen (husband must have dishwasher), did the insulation and did the water shut off replacement. He works quickly and cleanly too, we could not even tell there was work being done. We are so pleased and yes we would hire him again in a heartbeat."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Oakdale, 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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