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Avatar for STAIRVILLE CARPENTRY Inc
STAIRVILLE CARPENTRY Inc
4.8(
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Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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"Russ removed old existing staircase railings and put in brand new railings that matched our new wood flooring and staircase. He did an excellent job and I would highly recommend him for any work you need to do on your staircase railings."
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Waters Construction Co.
5.0(
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Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Michael and team did such an amazing job on our bathroom remodel. They took our tiny, dysfunctional bathroom and turned it into a true master bathroom oasis in a short amount of time during the holiday season. When they had the space down to the studs, Michael sat down with us and discussed in detail the best possible use of the space and we couldn’t be happier with our final decision after going through the options. Michael was great at communicating and we still stay in touch to this day, which we truly appreciate. Great team who does great work and I will absolutely be giving Waters Construction a call for any and all future home renovations. I’ll let the pictures do the rest of the talking."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Mongalo Designs Flooring
4.2(
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Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are extremely happy with the work done by Mongalo designs. The professionalism and attention to detail is unmatched. Our floors look superb. I highly recommend and will be using their services again."
Brazilian Cherry
Royal Mahogany Stain
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Blue Blood Construction
5.0(
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Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

"I am very satisfied with Eugene’s work on a kitchen and bedroom renovation project in Tahoe City. Throughout the project he was a great communicator. He was responsive and he met his timeline and commitments. The quality of the work did not disappoint. It’s incredibly rare to find a contractor that finishes work on time, and on target, but Eugene is that person. I recommend Eugene without reservation."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T.Painting Services
5.0(
6
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Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This husband and wife team were top notch! They were always "positive" to all of my requests concerning the painting of the exterior portion of my house. We are very happy with the ways the colors came out for the house. They were very reasonable in the cost of doing the painting job. Would definitely hire them again!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maierhofer Group
5.0(
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Serving South Lake Tahoe, CA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"John was great! I did a remodel of my home 2 years ago and John helped me coordinate with the contractors and through the design process. John was always on time, knowledgeable and helped me through the very challenging process. He always knew where to go for good discounts on windows/doors/floors, etc. He also helped me again recently with landscaping my backyard, allowing me to save money by doing it myself with his guidance and advice."
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Capuchino Ave, Burlingame CA
Signal Hill Trail, Copperopolis CA
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in South Lake Tahoe, 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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