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Sundance Company
4.7(
11
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The job was done quickly and well. Except for the repairs I couldn't tell anyone was there. No mess everything was left neat and clean. Honest, professional and personable. Will call back with any new project."
Burch Residence
Burch Res
before
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(
25
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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 quote of about $11,000 and we were told that if we paint it ourselves, she would reduce the price by $800 which is what happened. We painted it ourselves. They had an expensive work. Everything had to be done. They had to gut a cabinet which was installed in the wall. We had to completely put a new wall. They had to take out the old vanity, old mirror, old toilet, and they had to redo the floor. They did the floor, the walls, and they put a cabinet. The area with the vanity fit was so odd that they did a custom design and it was beautiful and magnificent. It was the color of mahogany, some wood with a granite top and they had paid attention to all of our details, all that we really wanted on our wish list. They did everything we asked for and they did it in a timely manner. It's a family-owned and operated business so we had a husband, a father and a son all working all of the heavy stuff. Karen would ordinarily does the painting but I did it. What they did was the wall was a real problem because there was a sticky wallpaper on it which had to be fold and sprayed and it was a total nightmare. What the husband did was he put some stuff on the walls and they get nice and smooth, to get rid of all the bumps and scratches and dents. That was much easier than putting drywall in. He did a prep job for me so it was easy to paint and he didn't charge me for that. We got new lights, new fan, and we had to have a new bifold door put on because the door took up the whole room. If you open the door, if you're sitting on the toilet it would bump your knees so it was a silly design. They came up with a very creative idea of using a bifold door and they installed us for us. They did a magnificent, professional job. It was wonderful doing business with them. They did with a great sense of humor and paid very careful attention to what we really wanted. I love doing business with them. When we're going to have our other bathroom done next year, I'll definitely going to call them. I would highly recommend them."
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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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