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Avatar for TJM Construction LLC
TJM Construction LLC
4.6(
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Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome! They called before coming out. They repaired my hanging gutter in the back and was thoughtful enough to help fix my back deck that needed so repair due to the hanging gutter."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MGM carpentry llc
4.9(
57
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Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was completed in a timely and professional manner, Mike Mellor and crew showed up every morning on time and worked continuously, cleaned up everything, everyday. We are very pleased with our STAIRS, BALUSTERS and HANDRAILS, we would highly recommend MGM CARPENTRY for any and all projects. JOB WELL DONE"
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Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+102

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services Lansing North
4.8(
13
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Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"JP was our handyman/craftsman. He was easy to work with, did expert installation and captured our vision. I would recommend his services and plan to use him again in the future."
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
True Craftsmanship llc
5.0(
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Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was home during the work and was able to observe the entire process. The work was done on time and in a highly professional manner. Very pleased with the work and product. Not only did he repair the problem but made it better than the original work by upgrading the materials. He also found an additional problem that he fixed without additional cost. As he finished he made sure the job site was clean and tidy."
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+43

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elysium Painting Company
4.2(
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Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was our first experience using Elysium to complete both
interior and exterior painting and repair work. Initially we had only
contracted them to do work on the exterior, being satisfied with the level of
detail and the likability of the crew that we worked with, we opted to sign on
for additional work on the interior of our house.
Exterior: Being new homeowners we wanted to make sure that we were being thorough and getting
the most longevity out of the work that we were investing in. The estimator
that Elysium sent out was very knowledgeable and pointed out failures in the
existing paint job as well as several wood repairs that several other
estimators had failed to recognize.
  There were areas of rotten wood concealed by paint, the estimator did
what she called a ?pen? test and took her ink pen and was able to push it
through the fascia boards on our chimney with no effort. This happened on
several areas of the house that other contractors had failed to discover or
address in their estimates. With the discovery of so much carpentry work
needed, we did see a significant increase in the estimate in terms of cost, in
order to have the longest lasting and best-finished product possible the wood
needed to be replaced, had we not received an estimate from Elysium we may have
not discovered the rotten wood until after another contractor had cut corners
in order to give us a lower price point to close the sale. The work itself was
done thoroughly, prep to finish. Between the color change, board replacement
and concise prep and finish work that Elysium did on our place, it looks like a
brand new house.
Interior:
  Since we were so pleased with the result of the
work being done on our exterior, we had Kevin and his crew complete additional
work on the interior of our home. The tacky wallpaper that had been in our
kitchen when we moved in needed to go. I was going to attempt to remedy its
existence myself; after several hours off attempting to remove the wallpaper
myself I decided to let the professionals handle it.  Underneath the wallpaper the drywall needed to be repaired
in several areas. Elysium was able to smooth out the wall underneath and apply
a fresh coat of paint. They also painted our 2-story foyer and hallways. Elysium completed a lot of work on our house, and it was a
job well done. I would recommend them for any paint project you?ve got!
 

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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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All Weather Seal Co Inc
4.4(
43
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Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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They were prompt, the sales was low-pressure, the door itself was lifetime warranted, and the install was smooth.  After the install they cleaned up the mess and remove the old door.  Because the door was lifetime warranted, All Weather Seal has come out to repair it in the past, and has always been as professional as ever.  An excellent company, I have used them to replace all of my windows as well. Highly recommended!



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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Hovey's Home Improvement Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The guys came in and did a great job turning our basement space into a new Master bedroom/Nursery. Took the space and made it beautiful with 3 new customs closets! I will definitely be hiring them for all my home improvement needs from here on out."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in East Lansing, MI

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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