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JSB Carpentry and Handyman, LLC
5.0(
43
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jose did an awesome job repairing my stairs and stopped the squeaking , he provided the estimate in a timely manner, the hand rails he placed make climbing the stairs safe, we will be calling him for other projects."
Repair and paint the deck
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Cedar Siding Enclosure
Porch Stairs and Bench

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Customers say: True professional

"Joseph is a true artisan in wood craftsmanship. He built a custom set of stairway posts and ballisters and handrails.He was very attentive to details and the end result is exquisite, truly a custom job I will always be proud of every time a visitor enters my home and the first thing they will notice is this magnificent work of art. I have already made arrangements to have Joseph work on other future projects in my home."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Closets
Closets
Other project

+106

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Studio Floors
5.0(
10
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Peter is phenomenal! Very professional and detail oriented. My new stairs are perfect I couldn’t be more happy. Peter was always on time, did the job perfectly and very very clean. Just his van telling everything - extremely organized. Highly recommend!"
Stairs remodeling
Stairs remodeling
Stairs remodeling
Stairs remodeling
Stairs remodeling

+65

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmans Carpentry is excellent. Val came to the site and gave a very fair estimate of the work and the price. Communication is excellent. Flo is a very talented carpenter and installed a new 16 foot wood banister to the lower level. He also repaired a number of the stair balusters, fixing them in position very nicely. Super efficient worker who is very talented. Would hire them again without hesitation."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation
3.8(
419
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Serving Evanston, 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 rate96%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
My Property Masters
3.7(
209
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The handyman, Paul, was punctual, professional and did quality work. He replaced the small section of my wood soffit that had water damage with new wood, painted it and caulked. He cleaned up the area when he was done. Paul also re-secured several of my window shutters that had loose screws. He spray painted the screw caps to match the color of my shutters."
Response time8 hrs
307 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.2(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After removing carpeting from our old staircase,we found several of our treads cracked and broken. Roman cut out all the old risers and treads and replaced them with beautiful new wood.He primed the risers and stringers all white. He stained and finished the treads to match the existing hardwood flooring. It looks beautiful. Roman is an honest, hard working man."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
7
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and his crew did a great job .They were clean, efficient and and knowledgeable when it came time for their input . My Fiancé is very very picky and she could not of been happier with the outcome of both the quality of the work and pricing . A totally awesome experience . In fact we will be having them back later this summer for additional projects"
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Evanston, 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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