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3-D Construction & Carpentry
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

3-D Construction is a local central IL carpenter contractor. offering services such as flooring, stairs, cabinets, decks, sheds and more. In business for over 30 years and guarantee we will exceed expectations.

Multiple projects
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. I called on Saturday and talked with David, it was arranged they would come by on Monday and fix the step between 9-11, they were actually there a few minutes early and finished within 2 hours, including a trip to get materials needed."
Kitchen accent
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tan and white trim room
blue and white trim room

+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Miller WoodWorks
5.0(
8
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"Very happy with final project. Custom woodwork is of excellent quality and workmanship. Piece will be appreciated/used on a daily basis. Smooth interaction. Good communication and updates along the way. Reasonable rates and length of time to completion. Would recommend to others and use again on a future custom order."
Credenza
Cabinets with shelves flanking fireplace
Bench with storage
Oak bench
Walnut headboard

+100

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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World Painting Company
3.9(
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted World Painting after CertaPro dropped out of sight.  We quickly got an appointment with them and they were ready to give us a bid that day.  The price was reasonable and it included power washing, caulking, and painting our porch floor along with the entire house.
They were able to start within the week and kept us updated through out the project, letting us know what was the next step and when it would be completed.  Customer service was excellent.  When I had a question they called me back within the hour. 
They did an amazing job and we have gotten tons of compliments on it.  We would definitely use them again.
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Hair Salon Remodel
Restoring Historical Home
Remodeling Cabinets
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Elite Design and Building Contractors
5.0(
4
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quality contractors who take pride in their work are very hard to find, Especially if they are out-of-state. I live in California and this contractor is located in Illinois. Justin worked on a 3-bedroom, 2 bath rental home I own in Illinois. Justin installed a wrought iron hand railings on the front porch and also repaired cracked concrete. His personality matched his work ethics. Justin was professional and overall, was very easy to communicate with. he took pride in his work. It was truly a job well done. Thanks Justin!"
Custom Entertainment Center
Custom Entertainment Center
Custom Entertainment Center
His and Her sinks and vanity
Finished Product

+68

Response time5 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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JB Construction & Remodeling Inc
3.9(
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

"They responded to our request for estimation quickly. During the project, they always arrived on time, cleaned up after work and finished the work as planed.
We had a problem right after the work, they fixed it righ away. Howerver, 8 months later, we had some water dripping from the range hood during a storm, tried to contact them by email and phone call but failed to get in touch with them."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Downs, 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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