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Avatar for PV Painting and Repairs
PV Painting and Repairs
245 Apple Valley Cir
4.84(
19
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Approved Pro
PV Painting and Repairs
245 Apple Valley Cir
4.84(
19
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Difficult location. These guys took the job when no one else would, and did fine work. I already invited them back for more!"

Franklin M on October 2024

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Difficult location. These guys took the job when no one else would, and did fine work. I already invited them back for more!"

Franklin M on October 2024


Firm Foundation Restoration & Landscaping
175 Wright Mill Road
4.87(
34
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Approved Pro
Firm Foundation Restoration & Landscaping
175 Wright Mill Road
4.87(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

Firm Foundation Restoration & Landscaping is a small home town business owned and operated. We are courteous, professional and reputable. We service Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. I put my name on every single job and I make sure all of my customers are satisfied. We have compatible rates and we do free estimates. Please call us today!

"Awesome company to work with! Travis and his team are what every homeowner would expect and want from people working on your home projects! They installed a fence, steps out back gate, and a dry creek bed. Great job! Would highly recommend and will be calling them for future projects! 5 stars for sure. Sue & Jim Lodge"

Susan L on April 2025

Firm Foundation Restoration & Landscaping is a small home town business owned and operated. We are courteous, professional and reputable. We service Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. I put my name on every single job and I make sure all of my customers are satisfied. We have compatible rates and we do free estimates. Please call us today!

"Awesome company to work with! Travis and his team are what every homeowner would expect and want from people working on your home projects! They installed a fence, steps out back gate, and a dry creek bed. Great job! Would highly recommend and will be calling them for future projects! 5 stars for sure. Sue & Jim Lodge"

Susan L on April 2025


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Reeds Custom Stairs
4855 Hopewell Church Rd
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Reeds Custom Stairs
4855 Hopewell Church Rd
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Reeds Custom Stairs is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent job! Company is communicative and professional."

Connie U on April 2025

Reeds Custom Stairs is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent job! Company is communicative and professional."

Connie U on April 2025


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House Doctors of North Georgia
401 Fannin Industrial Park Ste 200
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
House Doctors of North Georgia
401 Fannin Industrial Park Ste 200
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
71 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Handyman Services for Your Home or Business Whether you've decided to remodel the interior of your home, complete the home repairs crowding your to-do list, or simply need some help with general maintenance to keep things in check, House Doctors is the trusted handyman service for all your home and business repair and improvement needs. We're the leading property repair and maintenance company in the United States. For over 20 years, homeowners and commercial property owners have chosen House Doctors locations nationwide for their high customer service, reliability, and workmanship standards. It's all part of our difference, and we're proud to continue to deliver handyman services that truly stand out.

"Job was done correctly and in a timely manner. The installer was meticulous in his work. This was a patio with well over 200 block it turned out great. I would recommend them and I would also use them again."

Fref L on April 2025

Handyman Services for Your Home or Business Whether you've decided to remodel the interior of your home, complete the home repairs crowding your to-do list, or simply need some help with general maintenance to keep things in check, House Doctors is the trusted handyman service for all your home and business repair and improvement needs. We're the leading property repair and maintenance company in the United States. For over 20 years, homeowners and commercial property owners have chosen House Doctors locations nationwide for their high customer service, reliability, and workmanship standards. It's all part of our difference, and we're proud to continue to deliver handyman services that truly stand out.

"Job was done correctly and in a timely manner. The installer was meticulous in his work. This was a patio with well over 200 block it turned out great. I would recommend them and I would also use them again."

Fref L on April 2025


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Artisan Custom Closets
600 Wylie Rd SE
4.88(
125
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Approved Pro
Artisan Custom Closets
600 Wylie Rd SE
4.88(
125
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 local quotes requested

Artisan Custom Closets is locally owned and operated. Artisan Custom Closets’ process provides clients with a happy, stress-free experience that results in a beautiful, high-quality custom closet that looks like it came straight out of the designer magazines (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg)! From the initial free design consultation at your home to selecting the final finish and accessories and having the system installed, we are there with you providing our space-planning expertise, input, and guidance. We have a total of 60 employees and we DO NOT use subcontractors. We, undoubtedly, have the most experienced design and installation team in the Atlanta market.

"Did a great job in a timely manner"

Joe P on March 2025

Artisan Custom Closets is locally owned and operated. Artisan Custom Closets’ process provides clients with a happy, stress-free experience that results in a beautiful, high-quality custom closet that looks like it came straight out of the designer magazines (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg)! From the initial free design consultation at your home to selecting the final finish and accessories and having the system installed, we are there with you providing our space-planning expertise, input, and guidance. We have a total of 60 employees and we DO NOT use subcontractors. We, undoubtedly, have the most experienced design and installation team in the Atlanta market.

"Did a great job in a timely manner"

Joe P on March 2025


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ECS Exterior Solutions
210 Lafayette Street
4.90(
67
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Approved Pro
ECS Exterior Solutions
210 Lafayette Street
4.90(
67
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
1541 local quotes requested

ECS is a Full Service Exterior Solutions Company specializing in Certified Roofing, Professional Siding, Decks, seamless gutters and Interior/Exterior painting installations. Locally Owned and Operated. Over 23 years of experience Our main focus is to Provide each customer with quality material options, professional and certified installations by experienced personnel, and customer service excellence that provides peace of mind from the initial project assessment to the final project completion. ** We now offer financing**

"The entire project went great and the team was very professional."

David B on May 2025

ECS is a Full Service Exterior Solutions Company specializing in Certified Roofing, Professional Siding, Decks, seamless gutters and Interior/Exterior painting installations. Locally Owned and Operated. Over 23 years of experience Our main focus is to Provide each customer with quality material options, professional and certified installations by experienced personnel, and customer service excellence that provides peace of mind from the initial project assessment to the final project completion. ** We now offer financing**

"The entire project went great and the team was very professional."

David B on May 2025


Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


Snow Services
Unknown
No reviews
Snow Services
Unknown
No reviews
45 years of experience

I am a 53 year old Master Carpenter - Master Plumber and Master Electrician-- I provide everything from Remodeling Homes - Framing homes - Finishing Homes - Building Decks- Building Homes ground up - Building Gazebos - Fixing Plumbing - Plumbing House Completely - Do Electrical in Homes or buildings of any type - also provide Concrete Service as well .

I am a 53 year old Master Carpenter - Master Plumber and Master Electrician-- I provide everything from Remodeling Homes - Framing homes - Finishing Homes - Building Decks- Building Homes ground up - Building Gazebos - Fixing Plumbing - Plumbing House Completely - Do Electrical in Homes or buildings of any type - also provide Concrete Service as well .


K&K Manufacturing Inc.
1304 U.S. 41 Bypass South
No reviews
K&K Manufacturing Inc.
1304 U.S. 41 Bypass South
No reviews
35 years of experience

In business for more the 20 years K&K Manufacturing is a family owned and operated business specializing to truck body and trailer fabrication. We utilize high quality components along with exceptional design to provide superior, long lasting construction of our products. We strive to provide the best quality, durability, and efficiency available in the truck body and trailer market.

In business for more the 20 years K&K Manufacturing is a family owned and operated business specializing to truck body and trailer fabrication. We utilize high quality components along with exceptional design to provide superior, long lasting construction of our products. We strive to provide the best quality, durability, and efficiency available in the truck body and trailer market.


The Rusted Nail
289 Pine Chapel Rd
No reviews
The Rusted Nail
289 Pine Chapel Rd
No reviews
15 years of experience

The Rusted Nail is a company located in Gordon County in northwest Georgia. The Rusted Nail creates unique, one of kind furniture and home accents using material salvaged from barns that have past their prime. Materials taken from barns are unlike any other object. The wood and hardware of a barn have been distinctively aged by time, weather and the rigors of a functioning barn. All the recovered barns once stood on southern farms large and small, busy and quaint. While most farmers will allow their old barns to waste away with time, The Rusted Nail provides the option of giving the barns a new life.

The Rusted Nail is a company located in Gordon County in northwest Georgia. The Rusted Nail creates unique, one of kind furniture and home accents using material salvaged from barns that have past their prime. Materials taken from barns are unlike any other object. The wood and hardware of a barn have been distinctively aged by time, weather and the rigors of a functioning barn. All the recovered barns once stood on southern farms large and small, busy and quaint. While most farmers will allow their old barns to waste away with time, The Rusted Nail provides the option of giving the barns a new life.

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Wood stairs and railings installations and replacements FAQs

A standard outdoor handrail installation takes an average of eight hours for a professional to complete a five to 10-foot section. This includes time for proper measurement, securing mounting hardware, and ensuring the railing is level and stable. 

More complex installations involving multiple sections or challenging mounting surfaces may require additional time. Weather conditions can also affect the timeline, particularly for installations requiring concrete work or certain adhesives that need specific temperatures to cure properly.

Aluminum offers the best combination of weather resistance and value for outdoor handrails. Unlike wood, it won't rot, warp, or require regular sealing, and unlike steel or iron, it naturally resists rust without special coatings. Vinyl and composite materials also perform well in various weather conditions, but may not provide the same structural strength as metal options. 

For coastal areas with salt exposure or regions with extreme temperature fluctuations, powder-coated aluminum provides excellent durability with minimal maintenance requirements.

Most localities require building permits for outdoor handrail installations, especially for front entrances or elevated decks. Permit costs range from $20 to $30, though requirements vary significantly by location. Building codes specify requirements for handrail height (36 to 42 inches), spacing between balusters (less than four inches), and load-bearing capacity. 

Checking with your local building department before beginning installation helps ensure your project will meet all safety requirements and avoid potential fines or required modifications later.

Building codes often require handrails for any elevated surface that rises more than 30 inches above ground level. Additionally, many local regulations mandate railings for staircases with multiple steps, particularly in areas accessible to the public. 

Even if your steps don't meet the minimum height requirement for mandatory railings, adding handrails significantly improves safety for all users, especially during inclement weather or at night. A local building inspector or contractor can evaluate your specific situation and advise on both code requirements and safety recommendations.

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