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Stair Artisan

4.98(
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Stair Artisan

4.98(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
23 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

With over 27 years of experience the staircase industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We are professional, honest, and always on time. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Stair Artisan a call today, we look forward to working with you! Facebook for more! @stair artisan

"Outstanding! Communication, effective delivery, not enough words. Definitely calling these guys again."

George P on November 2025

With over 27 years of experience the staircase industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We are professional, honest, and always on time. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Stair Artisan a call today, we look forward to working with you! Facebook for more! @stair artisan

"Outstanding! Communication, effective delivery, not enough words. Definitely calling these guys again."

George P on November 2025

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Lange Handyman Services, LLC

5.00(
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Lange Handyman Services, LLC

5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

Lange Handyman Services, LLC is an owner operated Handyman service, based in Columbia, IL. We focus on quality work and customer service and we know what we are doing. Give us a call with some details on the project so we can give you a quote today!

"Excellent! Mark was out there in the Extreme Heat working on our project and he has done great work. We are waiting for some railings to come in and when it’s complete I will post pictures of it!"

Gary S on September 2025

Lange Handyman Services, LLC is an owner operated Handyman service, based in Columbia, IL. We focus on quality work and customer service and we know what we are doing. Give us a call with some details on the project so we can give you a quote today!

"Excellent! Mark was out there in the Extreme Heat working on our project and he has done great work. We are waiting for some railings to come in and when it’s complete I will post pictures of it!"

Gary S on September 2025

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Perfect Choice Home Solutions Your Authorized Bath Planet Dealer of St. Louis

4.78(
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Perfect Choice Home Solutions Your Authorized Bath Planet Dealer of St. Louis

4.78(
129
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
3043 local quotes requested

Complete Bath and 2 Day Remodeling services offered: also roofing, siding, windows, and gutter/gutter cover installations. Bath Planet has been the go-to St. Louis bathroom remodeling company for over 17 years. From replacement shower surrounds to bathtubs that are designed to fit perfectly over your existing tub, our experienced team has what it takes to provide you with a bathroom that is beautiful and extremely easy to maintain. Not only do we believe very strongly in providing quality, long-lasting products, we also believe in providing an outstanding customer experience. We offer free estimates, and we can complete your project in as little as one day. We also have energy Star double pane windows, beautiful vinyl siding looks like real wood, roofing of all different styles.

"This company absolutely sucks!!! They will not stop harassing me with phone calls. They've called about 15 times, and I've told them each and every time that i no longer need help. And they won't stop!!! I had to report them to angis list. I would have reported them to BBB but they dont seem to exist anywhere except here and some website called Houzz where their account is suspended. I dont think this is a real company. Beware!!!!!"

Courtney M on July 2025

Complete Bath and 2 Day Remodeling services offered: also roofing, siding, windows, and gutter/gutter cover installations. Bath Planet has been the go-to St. Louis bathroom remodeling company for over 17 years. From replacement shower surrounds to bathtubs that are designed to fit perfectly over your existing tub, our experienced team has what it takes to provide you with a bathroom that is beautiful and extremely easy to maintain. Not only do we believe very strongly in providing quality, long-lasting products, we also believe in providing an outstanding customer experience. We offer free estimates, and we can complete your project in as little as one day. We also have energy Star double pane windows, beautiful vinyl siding looks like real wood, roofing of all different styles.

"This company absolutely sucks!!! They will not stop harassing me with phone calls. They've called about 15 times, and I've told them each and every time that i no longer need help. And they won't stop!!! I had to report them to angis list. I would have reported them to BBB but they dont seem to exist anywhere except here and some website called Houzz where their account is suspended. I dont think this is a real company. Beware!!!!!"

Courtney M on July 2025

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
920
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% 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

Contemporary Home Servies LLC

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Contemporary Home Servies LLC

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15 years of experience

Contemporary Home Services LLC offers a wide range of services for any home. From emergency service calls to your standard home improvement project to complete home remodels, we can do it all. Our 2 project managers have over 35 years experience doing property maintenance and being in charge of crews on major home remodeling jobs. We are always available to discuss any project that our customers would want to accomplish on there home.

Contemporary Home Services LLC offers a wide range of services for any home. From emergency service calls to your standard home improvement project to complete home remodels, we can do it all. Our 2 project managers have over 35 years experience doing property maintenance and being in charge of crews on major home remodeling jobs. We are always available to discuss any project that our customers would want to accomplish on there home.

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The Wright Door

4.95(
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The Wright Door

4.95(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Wright Door Co. is a garage door service company in St. Louis and we are ready to meet all of your garage door needs. We are a garage door specialist and promise to give our customers, the quality you expect and the service you deserve.

"Dan did an excellent job repairing the door and cleaning up before he left. The Company helped me by arriving early Monday morning to make the repair so I could get my car out to go to Radiation Therapy treatement. Very customer oriented. Having weekend phone hours is a great help when an emergency situation happens."

John F on October 2022

The Wright Door Co. is a garage door service company in St. Louis and we are ready to meet all of your garage door needs. We are a garage door specialist and promise to give our customers, the quality you expect and the service you deserve.

"Dan did an excellent job repairing the door and cleaning up before he left. The Company helped me by arriving early Monday morning to make the repair so I could get my car out to go to Radiation Therapy treatement. Very customer oriented. Having weekend phone hours is a great help when an emergency situation happens."

John F on October 2022

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Universal Windows Direct of St. Louis

4.27(
22
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Universal Windows Direct of St. Louis

4.27(
22
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Customers say: True professional
8 years of experience

Since its inception by co founders William Barr and Michael Strmac in 2002, Universal Windows Direct has lived by the philosophy of CANEI - "Constant and Never Ending Improvement". This philosophy holds true in all aspects of our business, from sales and marketing to installation and service and has catapulted UWD from a small, local home improvement company to one of the largest exterior remodeling companies in the country. Every one of our employees strives continuously to be the best in the business at what they do and provide our customers with only the highest levels of sales, service, and support. We think our company's history speaks to this goal and to the power of what we can accomplish by never settling. Universal Windows Direct of St. Louis opened in 2017. Our products feature the exclusive UniShield brand and come with a transferable lifetime warranty on materials and labor. We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company and EPA Lead-Safe certified. In addition, a portion of every sale goes to support a growing list of local charities.

"Disappointing Experience with Universal Windows Direct, you do not get what you paid for. I originally chose Universal Windows Direct based on a positive interaction with Darren, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and emphasized the company's lifetime warranty. We decided to move forward with a window installation on March 15, 2023, despite the higher cost, because of this promise. The installation itself was excellent, but after a few months, the clasps on the windows began to fail. A technician replaced them at no charge, which was in line with the lifetime warranty. Encouraged by our initial experience, we decided to contract with Universal Windows for siding on June 19, 2024. Brandon, who handled the sale, again reassured us that the same lifetime warranty would apply, with no fees involved. While there were some delays and scheduling hiccups, we were willing to overlook those as we wanted the job completed. Unfortunately, the siding installation on September 12, 2024, was a major letdown. The installers faced communication issues, cut our cable line (disrupting my work), and rushed through what should have been a two-day job, finishing it in under 8 hours. Within a day, the siding began to detach. Additionally, there were holes under the sunroom, trash left in both my yard and my neighbor's, and missing flashing. When I raised concerns, the installers' only response was "it’s not in your contract"—which was incredibly frustrating. A technician came out and suggested a full reinstallation, but when work was done on January 2, 2025, only the loose pieces were nailed back up, leaving the job looking poorly done. By January 28, 2025, the siding had detached again. Another technician came out, but once again, only nailed it back up. The real shock came on March 19, 2025, when I was informed about a new $149 service fee. This was in stark contrast to the terms of our original agreements, which had no mention of service fees. I was told the siding would not incur a fee because I was still within the one-year warranty, but my windows would be charged since they were outside the warranty period. However, my window agreement never mentioned a service fee, and the siding agreement stated that such a fee would only apply if the damage was outside the warranty coverage. When I raised these issues, I was told that the company could change the terms of the warranty at any time. This felt incredibly unethical, as I was never informed of these potential changes at the time of signing. In conclusion, while Universal Windows Direct initially seemed like a solid choice, the ongoing issues, poor quality of work, and changes to the terms of the warranty have left me deeply dissatisfied. I would caution potential customers to carefully review all terms and conditions before moving forward with this company."

Joice C on May 2025

Since its inception by co founders William Barr and Michael Strmac in 2002, Universal Windows Direct has lived by the philosophy of CANEI - "Constant and Never Ending Improvement". This philosophy holds true in all aspects of our business, from sales and marketing to installation and service and has catapulted UWD from a small, local home improvement company to one of the largest exterior remodeling companies in the country. Every one of our employees strives continuously to be the best in the business at what they do and provide our customers with only the highest levels of sales, service, and support. We think our company's history speaks to this goal and to the power of what we can accomplish by never settling. Universal Windows Direct of St. Louis opened in 2017. Our products feature the exclusive UniShield brand and come with a transferable lifetime warranty on materials and labor. We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company and EPA Lead-Safe certified. In addition, a portion of every sale goes to support a growing list of local charities.

"Disappointing Experience with Universal Windows Direct, you do not get what you paid for. I originally chose Universal Windows Direct based on a positive interaction with Darren, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and emphasized the company's lifetime warranty. We decided to move forward with a window installation on March 15, 2023, despite the higher cost, because of this promise. The installation itself was excellent, but after a few months, the clasps on the windows began to fail. A technician replaced them at no charge, which was in line with the lifetime warranty. Encouraged by our initial experience, we decided to contract with Universal Windows for siding on June 19, 2024. Brandon, who handled the sale, again reassured us that the same lifetime warranty would apply, with no fees involved. While there were some delays and scheduling hiccups, we were willing to overlook those as we wanted the job completed. Unfortunately, the siding installation on September 12, 2024, was a major letdown. The installers faced communication issues, cut our cable line (disrupting my work), and rushed through what should have been a two-day job, finishing it in under 8 hours. Within a day, the siding began to detach. Additionally, there were holes under the sunroom, trash left in both my yard and my neighbor's, and missing flashing. When I raised concerns, the installers' only response was "it’s not in your contract"—which was incredibly frustrating. A technician came out and suggested a full reinstallation, but when work was done on January 2, 2025, only the loose pieces were nailed back up, leaving the job looking poorly done. By January 28, 2025, the siding had detached again. Another technician came out, but once again, only nailed it back up. The real shock came on March 19, 2025, when I was informed about a new $149 service fee. This was in stark contrast to the terms of our original agreements, which had no mention of service fees. I was told the siding would not incur a fee because I was still within the one-year warranty, but my windows would be charged since they were outside the warranty period. However, my window agreement never mentioned a service fee, and the siding agreement stated that such a fee would only apply if the damage was outside the warranty coverage. When I raised these issues, I was told that the company could change the terms of the warranty at any time. This felt incredibly unethical, as I was never informed of these potential changes at the time of signing. In conclusion, while Universal Windows Direct initially seemed like a solid choice, the ongoing issues, poor quality of work, and changes to the terms of the warranty have left me deeply dissatisfied. I would caution potential customers to carefully review all terms and conditions before moving forward with this company."

Joice C on May 2025

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OZARK'S MODERN INSULATION

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OZARK'S MODERN INSULATION

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
48 years of experience

We are an insulation contractor that provides a variety of modern-day insulating techniques in order to make our customer's homes as efficient as possible and save customers money for the life of their home. We operate out of Park Hills, MO with about 8 trucks and 10-12 installers, depending on how busy we are at that time. Billing is handled out of the same location and is always due upon completion of the job. In some cases, a half down payment is required before getting the job started. We offer some financing options through Laclede gas, and accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.

We are an insulation contractor that provides a variety of modern-day insulating techniques in order to make our customer's homes as efficient as possible and save customers money for the life of their home. We operate out of Park Hills, MO with about 8 trucks and 10-12 installers, depending on how busy we are at that time. Billing is handled out of the same location and is always due upon completion of the job. In some cases, a half down payment is required before getting the job started. We offer some financing options through Laclede gas, and accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.

LOWE'S HANDY MAN SERVICE'S

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LOWE'S HANDY MAN SERVICE'S

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20 years of experience

"ONE CALL DOES IT ALL" WE CAN SERVICE ALL YOUR HOMES NEEDS AND REPAIRS .If your in need of a maintenance management team to provide for your investments then we offer a great multi family maintenance program.

"ONE CALL DOES IT ALL" WE CAN SERVICE ALL YOUR HOMES NEEDS AND REPAIRS .If your in need of a maintenance management team to provide for your investments then we offer a great multi family maintenance program.

Handy Men

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Handy Men

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15 years of experience

We are contractors with a conscience. Give us a chance and we will surpass your expectations at a lower price than the other guys. We promise you do not have to pick between professional work and a reasonable price. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. We stand behind our work.

We are contractors with a conscience. Give us a chance and we will surpass your expectations at a lower price than the other guys. We promise you do not have to pick between professional work and a reasonable price. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. We stand behind our work.

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Highland, 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.

The Highland, IL homeowners’ guide to wood stairs and railings repairs

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