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Sundance Company
4.7(
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The projject involved carpentry, painting,installing gutters and more. The work was done in a professional manner, on time and with attention to detail. Everyone was courteous and effecient. I would recomend this company without reservation. They also repair furniture, and did an extra job for me that was not in the original contract."
Burch Residence
Burch Res
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after
demolition of exiting deck

+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Nixon's Quality Construction
4.4(
11
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve was very conscientious & personable. He installed my smoke alarms efficiently and professionally. He also helped with a few other minor electrical issues in a quick and thorough manner. Before leaving, he wanted to be sure I was happy with the work and offered that he is able to perform a variety of home repair/remodel/construction related tasks. I will definitely be contacting him in the future!"
Front entrance
Foyer
Gold Bar Jewelry
Gold Bar Jewelry
Gold Bar Piercing room

+54

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Robert Almekinder Construction Company
3.8(
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This contractor is great! He works very hard, always pleasant and responsive. He keeps the work area tidy and has been very careful with our landscaping. The deck project is shaping up fast and he has made some construction suggestions that are valuable. I would definitely hire him again and would have no hesitation recommending Robert Almekinder Construction to our neighbors and friends."
Concrete Patio
Concrete Patio
Outdoor concrete patio
Custom Bench
Project Custom Bench

+12

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Bath Doctor LLC
5.0(
23
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a leak in our dining room ceiling because of a leak in our kid's bathroom above. We received many quotes to repair and replace, or remodel, the entire bathroom. The quotes ranged in price from $7000 to $20,000 and everywhere in between. And materials for the tub, walls and floor varied even more. Bath Doctor was not only the least expensive, they were the most responsive, really listening to and addressing our concerns. They also took the least amount of time to do the job--just 3 days and provided the longest lasting warranties on their work--lifetime on the materials which were all waterproof and low maintenance. It's been almost three months since they completed the work and we haven't had any leakage or any other problems since they fixed it. They definitely deserve a 5-Star rating and we will certainly use them again to fix our master bathroom."
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+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atwood Framing and Rough Carpentry
4.7(
19
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric showed up on time, worked hard, was very friendly, and his work was very good and extremely reasonable. He power washed and sealed a large wooden deck and repaired, power washed and painted a windbreak. I am planning to use him again to build a small garden structure."
Done
Done
Done
Done
Shed

+135

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A Little of This & That LLC
4.7(
15
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"WE WERE VERY SATISFIED WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE JOB, THE WORKER JOE, WAS EXCELENT, PROMPT, EFFICIENT AND DID A GREAT JOB.. VERY GLAD TO HAVE HIRE THEM AND WILL USE THEM ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE.. WE DO RECOMEND THEY, HIGHLY.."
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+5

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mongalo Designs Flooring
4.2(
13
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Carlos and his team went above and beyond to help me find the perfect product that matched what I wanted to renew my studio’s floor. I’m happy with the quality of the work and the customer service. I HIGHLY Recommended!"
Brazilian Cherry
Royal Mahogany Stain
Natural Finish
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+2

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in San Luis Obispo, 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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