The Family-Owned Home Experts. We're committed to offering Florida homeowners windows, doors, and installation services they can truly trust. Our transparent pricing, cordial customer service, and hands-on leadership are all in place to offer you the peace of mind you deserve. Trust the team that truly treats your home like their own. That means no subcontractors, a lifetime guarantee on our projects, full project financing, and a locked-in one year price guarantee. Give us a call or visit our website to request a free project estimate today!
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Joan V on February 2025
The Family-Owned Home Experts. We're committed to offering Florida homeowners windows, doors, and installation services they can truly trust. Our transparent pricing, cordial customer service, and hands-on leadership are all in place to offer you the peace of mind you deserve. Trust the team that truly treats your home like their own. That means no subcontractors, a lifetime guarantee on our projects, full project financing, and a locked-in one year price guarantee. Give us a call or visit our website to request a free project estimate today!
"Quick and efficient"
Joan V on February 2025
Morgan Exteriors is a family-owned home improvement company with over 29 years of experience, specializing in high-performance windows and siding solutions. We offer a variety of options, including energy-efficient, impact-resistant windows, and both vinyl and fiber-cement siding to enhance your home's beauty, durability, and value. With factory-trained installers and a commitment to excellence, we deliver superior craftsmanship and customer service on every project. Backed by a lifetime guarantee on our products, Morgan Exteriors ensures lasting results that you can depend on, no matter the weather or the season.
Morgan Exteriors is a family-owned home improvement company with over 29 years of experience, specializing in high-performance windows and siding solutions. We offer a variety of options, including energy-efficient, impact-resistant windows, and both vinyl and fiber-cement siding to enhance your home's beauty, durability, and value. With factory-trained installers and a commitment to excellence, we deliver superior craftsmanship and customer service on every project. Backed by a lifetime guarantee on our products, Morgan Exteriors ensures lasting results that you can depend on, no matter the weather or the season.
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"The work was performed on time, for a reasonable price and works perfectly!! Both the installation and clean up afterwards was a smooth process."
Christina C on December 2024
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"The work was performed on time, for a reasonable price and works perfectly!! Both the installation and clean up afterwards was a smooth process."
Christina C on December 2024
CCCOFSWFL has over 30 years of experience in custom carpentry, trim carpentry, wainscotting, custom molding, remodeling, and home construction. We will work with you to update your home to your satisfaction. We are your home's plastic surgeon, giving your space a facelift!
"We were extremely pleased with the quality and design creativity of the work of Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL. Frank designed a custom shoe shelf that was a wonderful idea to complement a complete staircase resurfacing and design, in which he replaced our old worn carpet on the stairs with a perfect woodgrain shade of laminate steps with trim molding. It looks fantastic! He uses high quality materials and superior quality workmanship. We are glad that we chose Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL."
Mathew S on March 2025
CCCOFSWFL has over 30 years of experience in custom carpentry, trim carpentry, wainscotting, custom molding, remodeling, and home construction. We will work with you to update your home to your satisfaction. We are your home's plastic surgeon, giving your space a facelift!
"We were extremely pleased with the quality and design creativity of the work of Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL. Frank designed a custom shoe shelf that was a wonderful idea to complement a complete staircase resurfacing and design, in which he replaced our old worn carpet on the stairs with a perfect woodgrain shade of laminate steps with trim molding. It looks fantastic! He uses high quality materials and superior quality workmanship. We are glad that we chose Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL."
Mathew S on March 2025
Business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"They did a great job! I'm using them again to clean up yard debris."
Rickey G on January 2025
Business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"They did a great job! I'm using them again to clean up yard debris."
Rickey G on January 2025
Blue collar projects LLC is a small family ran business, and was formed to provide quality home services and repairs, at a fair and honest rate. We offer all home services and repairs, including but not limited to, Demolition and hauling, electric, hvac, drywall, paint, flooring, appliance delivery and installion and much more just ask! Veteran Owned and Operated
"The Blue Collar guys, Phil and Dakota arrived right on time and did a superb job of assembling 3 heavy storage cabinets whose assembly with poor instructions had me baffled. They were polite and personable as well. The project could not have gone better."
Gordon P on March 2025
Blue collar projects LLC is a small family ran business, and was formed to provide quality home services and repairs, at a fair and honest rate. We offer all home services and repairs, including but not limited to, Demolition and hauling, electric, hvac, drywall, paint, flooring, appliance delivery and installion and much more just ask! Veteran Owned and Operated
"The Blue Collar guys, Phil and Dakota arrived right on time and did a superb job of assembling 3 heavy storage cabinets whose assembly with poor instructions had me baffled. They were polite and personable as well. The project could not have gone better."
Gordon P on March 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Custom Woodworking & Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right.We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!!
"Everything went very well….and he did a great job..will be hiring him again for jobs in the future….thanks!!"
Randy s on May 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Custom Woodworking & Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right.We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!!
"Everything went very well….and he did a great job..will be hiring him again for jobs in the future….thanks!!"
Randy s on May 2025
At Cornerstone Artisan & Design, our mission is to provide top-notch home repair services to our clients. We believe that every home deserves to be safe and functional, and we strive to achieve that through our services.
"Went very well."
Janet T on January 2025
At Cornerstone Artisan & Design, our mission is to provide top-notch home repair services to our clients. We believe that every home deserves to be safe and functional, and we strive to achieve that through our services.
"Went very well."
Janet T on January 2025
Custom Cabinetry
"Construction and installation work was mediocre at best; now a few years later we the problems have come home to roost. Drawers that do not close and paint that is flaking off the wood."
James P. G on July 2020
Custom Cabinetry
"Construction and installation work was mediocre at best; now a few years later we the problems have come home to roost. Drawers that do not close and paint that is flaking off the wood."
James P. G on July 2020
Licensed trade professionals that Design, Build Custom, Historical Renovations, Remodel, Repairs Residential & Commercial Construction, New Construction, Commercial Build-out, Restaurants Building Yesterday's Dreams and Tomorrow's Memories
Licensed trade professionals that Design, Build Custom, Historical Renovations, Remodel, Repairs Residential & Commercial Construction, New Construction, Commercial Build-out, Restaurants Building Yesterday's Dreams and Tomorrow's Memories
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.