K & D Custom Carpentry is your first and best choice for all types of residential remodels and renovations. With hundreds of clients over the last two decades, I am confident that you will be completely satisfied with our level of professionalism, attention to detail, and prompt completion of your home renovation. We are currently doing Wooden Staircases and Kitchen Remodels, Call us today for more information! *Now Accepting Cash, Credit, and Debit! -- No transaction fees!*
"New handrails came out beautiful! What a difference from the builder grade that was here when we purchased this townhouse!"
Jan Z on April 2020
K & D Custom Carpentry is your first and best choice for all types of residential remodels and renovations. With hundreds of clients over the last two decades, I am confident that you will be completely satisfied with our level of professionalism, attention to detail, and prompt completion of your home renovation. We are currently doing Wooden Staircases and Kitchen Remodels, Call us today for more information! *Now Accepting Cash, Credit, and Debit! -- No transaction fees!*
"New handrails came out beautiful! What a difference from the builder grade that was here when we purchased this townhouse!"
Jan Z on April 2020
Titan Flooring, Inc., 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.
"I hired this company to lay wood flooring throughout the house, to refinish the stairs and to replace all banisters and railings. I couldn't be more please with how this project came out. The people that worked here were professional and did a phenomenal. Hands down, some of the best people I've worked with. They showed up on time, the quality of the work was fantastic and they left my house cleaner than when they started. I was so pleased with everything and everyone related to this job that I called them back to renovate my kitchen. They are the only company I will use going forward. I was lucky to find them. "
Sue V on April 2025
Titan Flooring, Inc., 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.
"I hired this company to lay wood flooring throughout the house, to refinish the stairs and to replace all banisters and railings. I couldn't be more please with how this project came out. The people that worked here were professional and did a phenomenal. Hands down, some of the best people I've worked with. They showed up on time, the quality of the work was fantastic and they left my house cleaner than when they started. I was so pleased with everything and everyone related to this job that I called them back to renovate my kitchen. They are the only company I will use going forward. I was lucky to find them. "
Sue V on April 2025
Renew Floors Today is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with 10 years of experience serving St Charles, IL and surrounding areas. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"We had a terrific experience! Rick and Janine were very good at explaining cost, time frame and did exactly what they said they would do in our exact time frame. We had them match our existing Brazilian cherry floors after we removed the carpet. It looks like itâ s been here all along, absolutely seamless transition. Big praises, add to that, they couldnâ t have been more professional and really care about their customer. Yep, Iâ d use them again in a heartbeat. Weâ ve already given their name to a few neighbors. Itâ s good to see a local company who cares and gives and honest price up front. ~Thanks Rick and Janine!"
Deb O on February 2023
Renew Floors Today is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with 10 years of experience serving St Charles, IL and surrounding areas. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"We had a terrific experience! Rick and Janine were very good at explaining cost, time frame and did exactly what they said they would do in our exact time frame. We had them match our existing Brazilian cherry floors after we removed the carpet. It looks like itâ s been here all along, absolutely seamless transition. Big praises, add to that, they couldnâ t have been more professional and really care about their customer. Yep, Iâ d use them again in a heartbeat. Weâ ve already given their name to a few neighbors. Itâ s good to see a local company who cares and gives and honest price up front. ~Thanks Rick and Janine!"
Deb O on February 2023
Carrington Roofing is a professional roofing company in the Chicagoland area. Please feel free to contact us at www.CarringtonRoofingCO.com "High winds tore off my roof ", "I've experienced sudden damages (storm, wind, fire, hail etc.)" We have a lot of knowledge and understanding on how to properly file your loss claim to your insurance carrier. We can help underwrite your claim to produce the maximum benefits to acquire your full replacement cost of your loss and will take care of you from start to finish. We do re-roofing work and repairs on structures ranging from individual buildings, to large commercial projects. We inspect each project on a regular basis to ensure that the job is progressing smoothly. We give a standard three- to 15-year warranty against leaks and defects in workmanship. After the first rain or high wind, you will know your roof is correctly installed.
"Hard work crew. Always on time. Tile work was excellent!"
Ibn A on January 2019
Carrington Roofing is a professional roofing company in the Chicagoland area. Please feel free to contact us at www.CarringtonRoofingCO.com "High winds tore off my roof ", "I've experienced sudden damages (storm, wind, fire, hail etc.)" We have a lot of knowledge and understanding on how to properly file your loss claim to your insurance carrier. We can help underwrite your claim to produce the maximum benefits to acquire your full replacement cost of your loss and will take care of you from start to finish. We do re-roofing work and repairs on structures ranging from individual buildings, to large commercial projects. We inspect each project on a regular basis to ensure that the job is progressing smoothly. We give a standard three- to 15-year warranty against leaks and defects in workmanship. After the first rain or high wind, you will know your roof is correctly installed.
"Hard work crew. Always on time. Tile work was excellent!"
Ibn A on January 2019
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling prides itself on superior and innovative performance; actively doing our best to bring you the most proficient, detailed work done cleanly & quietly. We will do our best to offer affordable alternatives to high-end products and design.
"Roman is very detailed and knowledgeable. I've never had a contractor who tried that hard to understand the job even before coming for a quote. Very easy to get a hold of as well which is rare for contractors from this site. Would highly recommend."
Robert K on January 2025
Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling prides itself on superior and innovative performance; actively doing our best to bring you the most proficient, detailed work done cleanly & quietly. We will do our best to offer affordable alternatives to high-end products and design.
"Roman is very detailed and knowledgeable. I've never had a contractor who tried that hard to understand the job even before coming for a quote. Very easy to get a hold of as well which is rare for contractors from this site. Would highly recommend."
Robert K on January 2025
Hello My names Diego, I give thanks to my family and my father to have guided me to this point as we live for our work. With over a decade of Experience, I can safely say I can guide any homeowner or business owner to the very fence/deck they want or need, at an affordable price and making sure the customer gets the best bang for their buck. Call for a free a Estimate 224-321-4374 or Email at thefenceguy23@gmail.com
"We're very fortunate to have come across Diego and his business. He's very professional and did an excellent job replacing our whole fence in short timing and was very reasonable priced. Great communication and punctuality, as well. Can't recommend him enough! "
Alina M on March 2025
Hello My names Diego, I give thanks to my family and my father to have guided me to this point as we live for our work. With over a decade of Experience, I can safely say I can guide any homeowner or business owner to the very fence/deck they want or need, at an affordable price and making sure the customer gets the best bang for their buck. Call for a free a Estimate 224-321-4374 or Email at thefenceguy23@gmail.com
"We're very fortunate to have come across Diego and his business. He's very professional and did an excellent job replacing our whole fence in short timing and was very reasonable priced. Great communication and punctuality, as well. Can't recommend him enough! "
Alina M on March 2025
At Cardona Services Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"workers easy to work with"
John B on November 2024
At Cardona Services Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"workers easy to work with"
John B on November 2024
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that has been in business since 1989. We pride our selves on great service at a fair price. At A-1 all of our technicians are certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, and we are fully bonded and insured. We are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau, members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, we hold the best of Lombard award for 2012, 2013&2014 and the best of Glen Ellyn award for 2012 .
"Good, fireplace repaired"
KAYKHAM S on July 2024
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that has been in business since 1989. We pride our selves on great service at a fair price. At A-1 all of our technicians are certified with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, and we are fully bonded and insured. We are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau, members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, we hold the best of Lombard award for 2012, 2013&2014 and the best of Glen Ellyn award for 2012 .
"Good, fireplace repaired"
KAYKHAM S on July 2024
We utilize current industry technology for unsurpassed service while still maintaining the best price to product / service ratio. Rest assured and enjoy your Superior Chimney!... Superior Chimney is a family owned and operated chimney sweep and masonry chimney restoration company. Our family recognized the demand for a service overhaul in an industry shadowed by skepticism as a result of it being primarily commission/incentive based for its technicians. We are proud to be a service company, not a sales company! It is our commitment to maintain safe use of all chimney types in all of Chicagoland while exceeding your expected level of service. Our fleet of trucks service all six Chicagoland counties, year round, in effort to minimize chimney fire statistics.
"Great experience from beginning to end. They responded right away, quickly identified the issue with our chimney caps, and had a simple solution ready. The repair was done efficiently, and everything looks great now."
Colin K on May 2025
We utilize current industry technology for unsurpassed service while still maintaining the best price to product / service ratio. Rest assured and enjoy your Superior Chimney!... Superior Chimney is a family owned and operated chimney sweep and masonry chimney restoration company. Our family recognized the demand for a service overhaul in an industry shadowed by skepticism as a result of it being primarily commission/incentive based for its technicians. We are proud to be a service company, not a sales company! It is our commitment to maintain safe use of all chimney types in all of Chicagoland while exceeding your expected level of service. Our fleet of trucks service all six Chicagoland counties, year round, in effort to minimize chimney fire statistics.
"Great experience from beginning to end. They responded right away, quickly identified the issue with our chimney caps, and had a simple solution ready. The repair was done efficiently, and everything looks great now."
Colin K on May 2025
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.