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Forest Flooring
4.9(
106
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Orest came to the home to see what was needed, gave me an estimate, and came to do the work the next day! His communication was excellent, and his work was outstanding! He repaired a broken handrail and added matching supports to the other rail. Orest rook the upstairs banister apart to make it secure and reinforced the downstairs banister, as well. By the time the work was finished, all the handrails and banisters were rock solid, and better than the day the house was built! I highly recommend Forest Flooring for their skill and craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service!"
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Kitchen Floor Repair
Kitchen Floor Repair
Family Room
Family Room

+33

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Studio Floors
5.0(
9
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were great with communicating, were able to do our project quickly and all the wood work looks great. Their price was very reasonable"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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OWC Renovation & Repair
4.4(
97
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James and his team did a phenomenal job! From the timing of the project to the quality of the work to the customer service, I couldn't have asked for anything more. I will absolutely hire James and his team again!"
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Built in oak cabinet
Cabinet for Colonial revival house
Built in Media center
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+47

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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KLK Carpentry LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I found Ralph of KLK Carpentry on Angi and couldn’t be happier. He completed three major projects in my condo: custom built-in dining nook shelves and extensive wall trim/paneling in the living room and hallway. The craftsmanship is extremely detail-oriented and looked beautiful even before paint. I shared inspo photos (1.5” colonial trim spaced 2” in the living room and 2.5” hotel-style chair rail spaced 4” in the hallway), and he sourced trim even better than I envisioned. Of three quotes, his pricing was fair and competitive, and it included materials, which was so helpful. He’s insured, efficient, and highly professional. What truly sets him apart is his communication and temperament. He was responsive, calm, and reassuring throughout. Even when my vision shifted mid-project, he’d simply say, “Ok, no problem.” The entire process felt smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend him and will absolutely hire him again."
Remodeling - General Project
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+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
59
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Serving Highland Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! Project started and ended within the time frame stated. Quality of work was excellent , neat and tidy. A professional always , asked questions that were insightful and prices are competitive. Would have Garman back anytime."
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+108

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Highland Park, 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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