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For Heart Enterprises
4.9(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Taseer arrived on time ready for the job. He consulted on placement of bars and discussed the pros and cons. Taseer replaced a light fixture and, again, confirmed a placement that worked well in a small powder room. Would work with him again."
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+18

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation
3.8(
421
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lucky was thorough and responsive, worked with us to understand the big picture and we are very happy with the end result. He was flexible with us as the scope of our work changed, and his subcontractors were great. He did stair railings and bannisters, sink vanity replacement, and various handyman repairs."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
My Property Masters
3.7(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I truly recommend Daniel and his worker on work they did on repairing my stairs and they was definitely cheaper than all the rest, and they did a great job!!!! I will be hiring him to do my drywall for my basement. So all I’m saying is they did my stairs with in two days!!! I will see you soon. Thank You! Ms Mary…"
Response time9 hrs
166 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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G.A.STEELE CONSTRUCTION
3.3(
3
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

We are a locally owned and operated General Contractor that provides full service Remodeling! All your needs from permitting, construction and All inspections. We work closely with our clients to meet or exceed thier goals in thier projects.

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Gabriel Taylor
New to Angi
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

My name is Gabriel Taylor. I attended Colombia College with a Bachelor of Arts. Upon graduation, i entered the advertising world fabricating models and props for t.v. and print ads. My knowledge of tools expanded greatly. Having always been handy, this fine tuning of shop skills led me to realize that there's much more job availability in home repair/ remodeling/ etc. Now, with 25 years of experience under my thumb, there is little that i haven't come across in the world of trade work. From electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, locksmithing, tile, etc., i always deliver quality results with a strong artistic awareness and touch. Caring for the customers wants and needs is primary. I believe in giving them exactly what i would want in a skilled worker in my home. Kindness, honesty, cleanliness, reliability, and quality results.

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Martin Hardwood Flooring
4.9(
26
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was perfect. Marcin was punctual, polite, and paid meticulous attention to detail. Work area was well protected and cleaned at the end of each day. Design advice was given (iron vs. wood balusters). I would definitely hire this company again."
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+8

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Chicago, 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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