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Avatar for Lange Handyman Services, LLC
Lange Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
18
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Serving Hecker, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent! Great job restoring wood deck floors, 3 sets of stairs, built in benches and railings. Mark did a great job. His assistant Phyllis was awesome. Joanna is friendly and quote was fair and reasonable. Completed quickly and removed all old wood. Will definitely call for future projects."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Deck Steps and Railings Repair
Removed railroad ties and built retaining wall.
Deck, Retaining wall, Basement Door
Deck Repairs

+41

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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VMK Remodeling
4.2(
19
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Serving Hecker, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not be happier with the final product! The first pic is the old bathroom from the 60s when the house was built. The rest are the final rebuild and it looks great. I would highly recommend VMK Remodeling for any project that you might have. I am also going to get a bid on redoing the deck on the back of the house as Vince's company does decks as well! Thanks to his great crew as well, great people to work with."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Honey Do's Solutions LLC
4.6(
219
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Serving Hecker, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"the company set up an appointment to measure the surface area of my deck, rails and stairs. They were delayed when another appointment was double-booked, but they called and apologized. The representative came out, was very professional, measured my wood surface area, and informed me that my surface area was over 1000 sq ft. This, along with the greater than $4000 price astonished me. I declined to have Honey Do's do the work, and I requested and received a refund for the $299 deal."
Old kitchen (Before photo)
Kitchen remodel
Awesome granite
New dream kitchen
Kitchen remodel

+43

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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General Construction Services
4.7(
41
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Serving Hecker, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was extremely please with the job that was completed. The exterior of my house looks great. Dennis and his crew were professional and courteous. Even as they were at removing the existing siding, gutter, etc., they always cleaned up before leaving for the day. I appreciated this especially because this was not just a one day job. They answered all my questions and kept me in the loop throughout the whole process. I plan on using this company again for some projects inside my house. Would recommend them to others."
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+6

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Hecker, 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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