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Curtis Home Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

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I am a jack of trades independent contractor/ handyman with 10+ years experience. I am not a licensed plumber, licensed electrician, or licensed roofer. With that said it's easier to just tell you the things that I don't do. I do not do drain work, I do not replace electrical lines or panel boxes, I do not replace plumbing lines which includes water and gas, and I do not replace roofs. Aside from that I can do everything else, and have the tools to do so.

Stair Arts
4.6(
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Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were on a very tight schedule . . . Starting work on a Saturday with a move-in date of the following Saturday. The work was very well done and in plenty of time for our move. The contractor was very helpful in determining what kind of finish we wanted; and also very detailed in explaining to us how to care for the floor after they were done. Very Satisfied!!!!!!!!!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Kitchen & Bath Specialties
4.7(
146
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Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"I highly recommend Kitchen and Bath Specialties. They recently remodelled my elderly mothers bathroom and did a fantastic job at a reasonable price. They pay a lot of attention to detail and work through any issues very effectively. I recommended to my friend for her dads bathroom as well and it turned out great. Very honest and very good work. Cant go wrong."
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+5

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
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Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. Our older wood siding was peeling badly. They did a great job power-washing and prepping all the surfaces and the paint job looks awesome. Courteous and helpful in giving me tips on how to help the paint job last well. Answer my many questions professionally, accurately, and promptly. Would hire again for sure!"
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+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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James Flanigan Construction
4.8(
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Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James did an excellent job installing 6 interior doors and a step/platform in my garage. He removed all of the old doors and disposed of them and cleaned up around the area where he was working when he was finished.I would call him again if I have any projects in the future."
Premium interior doors with handles
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Liberty grace roofing and remodeling plllc
4.2(
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Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I originally met Mr. Washburn when he was recommended to me from a roofing company to fix my ceilings as I had water damage. He did great work, so I contacted him three years later for a complete bathroom remodel and to install new windows on my house. The bathroom was in quite bad shape due to water damage and leaking. Greg worked out a plan for us and really listened to make what we wanted happen. Our bathroom is finished now as of two days ago and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Greg is honest, hard-working, knowledgeable, friendly, courteous, just a great guy! He is very precise and thorough. I got the feeling he was repairing my house like he would his own. He takes pride in doing things right the first time and that's exactly what he did! After the windows, next he is going to install a new water heater for us. Sometime this summer, we plan on hiring Greg again to build a fence for us. Basically, Greg was a miracle for us and if you need work done right the first time with awesome results, look no further, Greg is the man with mad skills!"
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+87

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Chillicothe, 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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