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Wood stairs and railings installers and replacers in Atlanta

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Ruben's Renovations
1311 Gran Ct Apt D
4.50(
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Ruben's Renovations
1311 Gran Ct Apt D
4.50(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
5 years of experience

Ruben's Renovations proudly servicing Roswell and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long-lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Very pleased with the quality of work."

Don T on February 2024

Ruben's Renovations proudly servicing Roswell and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long-lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Very pleased with the quality of work."

Don T on February 2024


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ZIGZAG HOME IMPROVEMENT
318 Paperwoods Dr
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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ZIGZAG HOME IMPROVEMENT
318 Paperwoods Dr
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime!


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ATL Woodworks
4244 Oak Cir.
5.00(
3
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ATL Woodworks
4244 Oak Cir.
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to ATL Woodworks! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"He did a very good job and cleaned up afterwords. Very professional. "

Joan C on May 2025

Welcome to ATL Woodworks! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"He did a very good job and cleaned up afterwords. Very professional. "

Joan C on May 2025


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Marlon's Carpentry, LLC
3320 Mustang Dr.
5.00(
1
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Marlon's Carpentry, LLC
3320 Mustang Dr.
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of carpentry and remodeling services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional, pleasure to work with him and his crew."

Todd . on November 2018

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of carpentry and remodeling services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional, pleasure to work with him and his crew."

Todd . on November 2018


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Reeds Custom Stairs
4855 Hopewell Church Rd
5.00(
10
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Reeds Custom Stairs
4855 Hopewell Church Rd
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Reeds Custom Stairs is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent job! Company is communicative and professional."

Connie U on April 2025

Reeds Custom Stairs is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent job! Company is communicative and professional."

Connie U on April 2025


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Kings Construction Services LLC
341 Silverwood Dr
4.50(
2
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Kings Construction Services LLC
341 Silverwood Dr
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I would highly recommend KCS, They were very professional and did an awesome job with my driveway!"

Rebeca M on November 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I would highly recommend KCS, They were very professional and did an awesome job with my driveway!"

Rebeca M on November 2024


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Artisan Custom Closets
600 Wylie Rd SE
4.88(
125
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Artisan Custom Closets
600 Wylie Rd SE
4.88(
125
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

Artisan Custom Closets is locally owned and operated. Artisan Custom Closets’ process provides clients with a happy, stress-free experience that results in a beautiful, high-quality custom closet that looks like it came straight out of the designer magazines (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg)! From the initial free design consultation at your home to selecting the final finish and accessories and having the system installed, we are there with you providing our space-planning expertise, input, and guidance. We have a total of 60 employees and we DO NOT use subcontractors. We, undoubtedly, have the most experienced design and installation team in the Atlanta market.

"Did a great job in a timely manner"

Joe P on March 2025

Artisan Custom Closets is locally owned and operated. Artisan Custom Closets’ process provides clients with a happy, stress-free experience that results in a beautiful, high-quality custom closet that looks like it came straight out of the designer magazines (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg)! From the initial free design consultation at your home to selecting the final finish and accessories and having the system installed, we are there with you providing our space-planning expertise, input, and guidance. We have a total of 60 employees and we DO NOT use subcontractors. We, undoubtedly, have the most experienced design and installation team in the Atlanta market.

"Did a great job in a timely manner"

Joe P on March 2025


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J H Kinard Chimney & Fireplace
300 N. Jeff Davis Drive
4.54(
157
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J H Kinard Chimney & Fireplace
300 N. Jeff Davis Drive
4.54(
157
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
132 local quotes requested
76 years of experience

For over 60 years, J. H. Kinard Chimney & Fireplace Co. has been servicing the Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas with pride and integrity. Current company owner Louis Grech has operated the business for over 30 years. As the third family member at the helm of J. H. Kinard, he continues to carry the company in the tradition in which it was founded: integrity, honesty, commitment, and dedication to our customers. Chimney and Fireplace Specialists Proudly Serving Metro Atlanta for Over 60 Years Licensed and Insured Member of Better Business Bureau - A/C Tune ups - Chimneys Built, Repaired, Cleaned, Relined - Smoking Fireplaces Corrected - Outdoor Kitchens - Rain Pans, Caps, Shrouds and Dampers Installed - Coal Fireplaces Converted to Wood - Roofing and Gutters - Restorations: Old Homes, Victorian, and Vintage We offer excellent workmanship at fair prices, and customer satisfaction is always guaranteed! We build our clientele for life. Call today and let our team of experts service and help you with all of your chimney and fireplace needs. Contact us today at 404-876-8243 or 678-817-9778.

"They were very efficient and on schedule. They explained everything very thoroughly as well."

Alondra C on December 2024

For over 60 years, J. H. Kinard Chimney & Fireplace Co. has been servicing the Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas with pride and integrity. Current company owner Louis Grech has operated the business for over 30 years. As the third family member at the helm of J. H. Kinard, he continues to carry the company in the tradition in which it was founded: integrity, honesty, commitment, and dedication to our customers. Chimney and Fireplace Specialists Proudly Serving Metro Atlanta for Over 60 Years Licensed and Insured Member of Better Business Bureau - A/C Tune ups - Chimneys Built, Repaired, Cleaned, Relined - Smoking Fireplaces Corrected - Outdoor Kitchens - Rain Pans, Caps, Shrouds and Dampers Installed - Coal Fireplaces Converted to Wood - Roofing and Gutters - Restorations: Old Homes, Victorian, and Vintage We offer excellent workmanship at fair prices, and customer satisfaction is always guaranteed! We build our clientele for life. Call today and let our team of experts service and help you with all of your chimney and fireplace needs. Contact us today at 404-876-8243 or 678-817-9778.

"They were very efficient and on schedule. They explained everything very thoroughly as well."

Alondra C on December 2024


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A Advanced Chimney Services
Unknown
4.33(
136
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Approved Pro
A Advanced Chimney Services
Unknown
4.33(
136
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
117 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

We are a full service chimney sweep and repair company. Call us at 770-601-8918 for an immediate response for all your chimney needs. We have over 33 years of experience in the chimney industry. All work is done by certified, knowledgeable technicians who take pride in their work. The quality of our work and our prices can’t be beat. We take care that all work is done in such a way to keep your home clean. We guarantee NO MESS. From chimney sweeping & repairs, to leak diagnosis & solutions, to animal removal & prevention, we do it all professionally. Call us today!

"The work was done in a very professional manner, and the guys that came out to my house went above and beyond. They even discovered a small leak in my gas piping and were able to get it fixed as well. Sleeping better knowing they were looking out for me. I really appreciate their hard work and I’m so glad that I hired these guys."

Trey W on May 2025

We are a full service chimney sweep and repair company. Call us at 770-601-8918 for an immediate response for all your chimney needs. We have over 33 years of experience in the chimney industry. All work is done by certified, knowledgeable technicians who take pride in their work. The quality of our work and our prices can’t be beat. We take care that all work is done in such a way to keep your home clean. We guarantee NO MESS. From chimney sweeping & repairs, to leak diagnosis & solutions, to animal removal & prevention, we do it all professionally. Call us today!

"The work was done in a very professional manner, and the guys that came out to my house went above and beyond. They even discovered a small leak in my gas piping and were able to get it fixed as well. Sleeping better knowing they were looking out for me. I really appreciate their hard work and I’m so glad that I hired these guys."

Trey W on May 2025


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Hearth & Braai LLC.
4833 Oliver Rd
4.83(
6
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Approved Pro
Hearth & Braai LLC.
4833 Oliver Rd
4.83(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
153 local quotes requested

We specialize in fireplace and outdoor living sales and installations. Service and parts for all your fireplace and outdoor appliance needs. Outdoor kitchens, islands, smokers and grills. Built-in and free standing. Fireplace refacing and updating with stone or brick veneers. Custom carpentry and specialized projects.

"Good job well"

LIN B on May 2025

We specialize in fireplace and outdoor living sales and installations. Service and parts for all your fireplace and outdoor appliance needs. Outdoor kitchens, islands, smokers and grills. Built-in and free standing. Fireplace refacing and updating with stone or brick veneers. Custom carpentry and specialized projects.

"Good job well"

LIN B on May 2025

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Wood stairs and railings installations and replacements FAQs

A standard outdoor handrail installation takes an average of eight hours for a professional to complete a five to 10-foot section. This includes time for proper measurement, securing mounting hardware, and ensuring the railing is level and stable. 

More complex installations involving multiple sections or challenging mounting surfaces may require additional time. Weather conditions can also affect the timeline, particularly for installations requiring concrete work or certain adhesives that need specific temperatures to cure properly.

Aluminum offers the best combination of weather resistance and value for outdoor handrails. Unlike wood, it won't rot, warp, or require regular sealing, and unlike steel or iron, it naturally resists rust without special coatings. Vinyl and composite materials also perform well in various weather conditions, but may not provide the same structural strength as metal options. 

For coastal areas with salt exposure or regions with extreme temperature fluctuations, powder-coated aluminum provides excellent durability with minimal maintenance requirements.

Most localities require building permits for outdoor handrail installations, especially for front entrances or elevated decks. Permit costs range from $20 to $30, though requirements vary significantly by location. Building codes specify requirements for handrail height (36 to 42 inches), spacing between balusters (less than four inches), and load-bearing capacity. 

Checking with your local building department before beginning installation helps ensure your project will meet all safety requirements and avoid potential fines or required modifications later.

Building codes often require handrails for any elevated surface that rises more than 30 inches above ground level. Additionally, many local regulations mandate railings for staircases with multiple steps, particularly in areas accessible to the public. 

Even if your steps don't meet the minimum height requirement for mandatory railings, adding handrails significantly improves safety for all users, especially during inclement weather or at night. A local building inspector or contractor can evaluate your specific situation and advise on both code requirements and safety recommendations.

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