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Dan's Handyman Service
4.8(
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Serving Fountain-city, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dan did an exceptional job both times. Job #1-We had Dan install our 7" baseboard & shoe moulding in our Fireplace room & Dining room w/closet . Job #2-We brought Dan back to remove old and install new stair tread for about 18 steps. He worked about 10 hrs straight with no lunch or breaks. He had all the tools needed and cleaned up completely after work was completed. So if you're looking for great handyman "Dan is the man". Five star both jobs. I'd load pictures but don't how."
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+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deal's Handyman and Remodeling Services
4.6(
11
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Serving Fountain-city, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired him for multiple small projects around the house. He came out and did an free estimate. Was very polite and professional. Very knowledgeable about what I needed done and was able to quickly repair things."
Original staircase
New staircase
New stair case
Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Bergen Co, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fountain-city, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had the Geek Squad out 3 times to repair our dishwasher. It was worse after each visit. The 4th time I called them to try and get it done again they said that our warranty had ran out. But 5hat if we wanted to pay them they would come back out. Yeah rite! So we were blessed to be in contact with Bergen Co, LLC. It took him an hour to assess the situation and fix it. We plan to have them back out to do some more work for us."
Home flip
Bathroom ceiling repair
Bathroom ceiling repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair

+11

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Powells landshaping
5.0(
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Serving Fountain-city, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Powell Landshaping exceeded my expectations. I wanted a small back patio and pathway to keep receptacles out of sight. Cody listened carefully and studied our property and habits. His beautiful curved walkway and a matching patio enhanced the curb appeal in this neglected area."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Hoosier Permanent Coatings
4.6(
106
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Serving Fountain-city, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"The first time it was $21,000, then we had them do some additional...they gave us an estimate, I think of around $6000 and honestly we haven't paid them because they haven't finished. They seemed very professional. I thought they would do an excellent job. They could match our color scheme. This is in a company that is warranted, life time paint, never have to paint again and if we do, we'll come out time and time again to do it. So the idea was great and we had been having to paint the brand new home every year. We were tired of that and they seemed like they could do a great job and the product seemed very good. We had them paint it the first time and we had room additions added and they painted that. It seemed very good and very professional. They painted some things that they shouldn't have like the windows, so it is hard to close them. Overall they did a decent job but then the last time they came out to do some repair work, they actually did some construction in addition to the painting and then they didn't match the paint colors correctly. They didn't finish the repair work, where they thought they might have finished it, it wasn't as it was before architecturally, aesthetically pleasing anymore. I had a punch out list and I said, this is all the punch out list that needs to be addressed. They said something about, okay they'll take care of it but they never scheduled a time or place to review the punch out list or to schedule to get them fixed. We have been calling and they've not been returning our calls. We thought they were out of business actually. Then last year all of our windows sills rotted and again, with the paint that wouldn't have happened. We replaced all of our windows. The window company actually reached out to Hoosier Permanent Coatings  and they are still in business as you probably found them in your system. They said well because we didn't pay them that last amount our, warranty is null and void. So we've been trying to call them, we leave messages and they don't call us back. If we talked to them maybe this thing can be settled."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Fountain-city, IN

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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