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Sundance Company
4.7(
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Serving San Miguel, 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."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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A Little of This & That LLC
4.8(
13
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Serving San Miguel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Shane was professional, timely, honest, hard working, detailed and thorough. He communicated with me via phone and text frequently regarding his schedule and planned time of arrival. I would definitely hire him again for any home repair work. I am quite happy to have found this referral on Angie's list."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Brent's Better Painting
5.0(
9
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Serving San Miguel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The prep work took longer than the painting. They were very neat and moved and covered the furniture that was place in the center of the room. Also covered all of the carpet. They worked five days which was what they estimated, arriving at 9am and departing at 4:30 or 5pm. I will use them again and can highly recommend this company."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SM Plumbing And Handyman Services
4.4(
9
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Serving San Miguel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Angel was responsive to my inquiry by email. Came out for an estimate to install stock cabinets, counter top and sink as well as all the plumbing. The day he was scheduled to come to install he called me to explain he had made a mistake on his estimate and wanted to talk with me first because he said he would not just come to do the work then tell me, this was for $20.00! that impressed me a lot. He was so careful of my home protecting the area he worked in he did a quality job! He was efficient an organized."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
3.4(
5
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Serving San Miguel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in San Miguel, 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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