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TruBlue
4.3(
6
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Serving Riverbank, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Handyman showed up at scheduled appointment time and completed the job within half an hour. He was professional, prompt and communicated very well."
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
Finish Carpentry by Michael Pullen
5.0(
20
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Serving Riverbank, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"Mike was always prompt, efficient, and friendly / easy to deal with.  Even if we asked him to change something, he was glad to do so.   He also worked with the tile contractor by coordinating with him to schedule wood finishing work with tile installation.  We would recommend Mike to anyone needing carpentry work.  We will be for sure be contacting him to do some more work for us in the future.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Moranzo Handyman
5.0(
4
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Serving Riverbank, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier came and looked at my sliding patio door that wasn't moving very easily any more. He removed the panel, went and got the parts, replaced the bad glides and reinstalled the panel. It now works like new. I'm thrilled with the results. Javier was thorough, quick, very professional and cheerful in the process. I will not hesitate to call him for my next project!"
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Adding rebar to reinforce the concrete (Before)
Knocked down the old fence. Began placing new posts and installing the fence.

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Urias Construction, Inc.
4.3(
6
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Serving Riverbank, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with the work that was done. He was timely and flexible when the work needed changed due to the damaged area, plus he went above to finish painting an interior space that wasn't included on the original plan. He arrived when he said he would and helped find another person to do additional work that needed to be done."
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+27

Recommended by80%of homeowners
Ed's Handyman Service
4.1(
10
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Serving Riverbank, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This has been our best experience with an independent contractor to date. He was honest and professional. Ed gave us an estimate and showed up the next day to complete the work as scheduled. The work completed was above and beyond what expected with the quality and craftsmanship. We will definitely continue using Ed's Handyman Service in the future for all of our home repair and improvement projects.
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Recommended by70%of homeowners
DTRDesign and Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Riverbank, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"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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Brothers Maintenance
4.0(
8
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Serving Riverbank, 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 Riverbank, 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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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Riverbank, 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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