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My Property Masters
3.7(
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The handyman, Paul, was punctual, professional and did quality work. He replaced the small section of my wood soffit that had water damage with new wood, painted it and caulked. He cleaned up the area when he was done. Paul also re-secured several of my window shutters that had loose screws. He spray painted the screw caps to match the color of my shutters."
Response time8 hrs
304 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Handyman Connection of Rockford
3.8(
21
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job done by Kyle and Richard. The cleaned and repaired our gutters as well as put up handrails, spreading insulation in our attic and fixed a gable trim piece."
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Beofre
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Gutter in the soffit

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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Progressive Restoration
4.8(
29
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcus showed up on time to look at the damage and give me an estimate. He was very professional and performed the work promptly He and his laborer did a great job and cleaned up very well. I will have him put the air conditioner into a side wall in the spring when it's warmer. I am very pleased with his work. He also did a couple of very small jobs for me at no additional cost which I appreciated very much. I am more than happy to give him a great review and to recommend him as a contractor."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ReMARKable Carpentry and Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went well, I hired him, he had to rebuild a lot and he worked non stop until the job was finished & saved me thousands of dollars, He cleaned up before he left & I was very happy, and Mark has done more work for me since & if he can't make it on time, he lets me know, I have more work Mark will be doing for me, as soon as weather permits. .People I trust to do what they say they will do are hard to find, and so glad I lucked out with finding a person that keeps his word and I can trust. Thank you Mark"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&M Contracting Services LLC
4.1(
21
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The crew arrived earlier that agreed and set to work quickly. The crew were friendly, knowledgeable, respectful and efficient. They worked very hard and were very respectful of our home. The job required they work at our house over multiple days and each day the guys cleaned up the work area very thoroughly. I really appreciated that the guys did not rush any aspect of their job but really focused on the quality of their workmanship. All phone contact with the management of Cooper's Construction was answered very quickly and they were very responsive to our needs. I absolutely will use this company again and I will recommend them to everyone I know.
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
ReparesAll
4.5(
9
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"There were a couple of issues with scheduling, however that was an issue with the Angi scheduling. The repair team found the issue with the leaky fridge in about 5 min. The problem and fix were fully explained and approved before anything moved forward. They were efficient and professional. Great experience."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Westward Carpenter Contractors Inc
4.2(
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Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very well. Jeremy had been recommended to me by several friends. I called him and he and another gentleman came out the very next weekend and repaired the issue including all the additional problems cause by the moving wall. They did a great job in securing the wall and fixing all the related issues.
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+13

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Cherry Valley, IL

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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