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Lovejoy Construction
4.5(
42
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our backyard deck was replaced. The quality of workmanship outstanding and completed on time. Ryan and crew delivered excellent customer service - a pleasure to work with!"
New deck
New deck
New deck
Redwood deck and arbor
Old deck

+58

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
SGB Inc.
5.0(
6
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team was amazing! We had an old deck in our backyard and we hired Palm Construction to replace and extend it and they did a great work! The job was done in less than 2 weeks, Communication was great, they cared about the backyard and plants and we are so happy itâ s all ready just before summer. Highly recommended!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Coast Construction Company
3.1(
6
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose was friendly and professional. My job was not considered large by any means (re-hanging a gate) but he completed it in short order and cleaned up after himself. I really appreciated the fact he wanted to insure I was satisfied with the work because he needed to cut an inch off of the gate.....which I was. I would certainly call him again."
House remodel
Concrete steps and patio
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel

+56

Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Nicholas Bertram
New to Angi

Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Bertram Builders LLC is a locally owned, Santa Cruz county based general building contractor that specializes in residential construction and framing. We are a team of hardworkers who take pride in quality and honesty. From full-on interior remodels and ground-up construction, to decks, bathroom remodels and ADU's we strive to do the right thing and make your home dreams a reality.\n

Framing
Deck
Deck, Handrails
Finish Work
Framing

+7

Response time2 days
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Star’s Handy Service
4.7(
63
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very professional. Arrived on time and explained what they were going to do. They were very careful with my belongings and cleaned before and after installation. They were polite and very knowledgeable about the process and the end product was outstanding. I would highly recommend this company to anyone."
Handymen Project
Playground assembly
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project

+35

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Sid Morris
4.5(
54
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

"Sid has done some work for me before, and he is always prompt, professional, and friendly.  This time he installed three curtain rods for me in addition to hanging a large mirror on the wall.  He was very careful to make they were mounted exactly where and how I wanted them, and I am very pleased with how everything turned out.  He has a lot of attention to detail, and is very careful and deliberate with measurements, which I appreciate.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Fine Point Painting
4.6(
54
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill and the rest of the Fine Point team were incredible.
They sanded and repainted a large kitchen with stained oak cabinets. Since the oak didn't take the paint like other woods, they applied an extra coat of primer and and extra finishing coat to make sure that it looked the way we hoped. They used a spray, which helped give the cabinets a professional, uniform coat. They look fantastic.
When the paint dried, some of the cabinets didn't close properly. This is not a criticism?when we told Bill, he came by the next day to fix those that were misaligned (which could have happened in any project), so the final kitchen looked perfect.
The whole team was really friendly. They put in extra hours to make sure the job was done well, and honored their initial estimate, which was completely reasonably compared to some estimates we received.
They touched up several areas of the house. When we couldn't find a matching paint for the upstairs bathroom, Bill repainted the entire wall with another paint, and he did it for a nominal fee.
What can I say? The team was patient with us as clients, thorough with the job, and masters of the craft. Our house looks fantastic, and I'd hire them or recommend them in a heartbeat.
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Santa Cruz, 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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