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Avatar for Forest Flooring
Forest Flooring
4.9(
106
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Orest was quick to respond, on time, and had fair pricing. They did an excellent job! They refinished all our wood floors and stairs. They do great work, are very professional, are responsive, and are good people. I highly recommend them!"
Before
Kitchen Floor Repair
Kitchen Floor Repair
Family Room
Family Room

+33

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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KLK Carpentry LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Highwood, 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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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
59
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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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
My Property Masters
4.3(
162
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The handyman, Paul, was punctual, professional and did quality work. He replaced the small section of my wood soffit that had water damage with new wood, painted it and caulked. He cleaned up the area when he was done. Paul also re-secured several of my window shutters that had loose screws. He spray painted the screw caps to match the color of my shutters. "
Response time8 hrs
351 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.7(
25
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roman is a professional does a great job cuts no corners the workmanship is top notch if your looking to have a railing system installed he's your man would recommend him highly"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.2(
6
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Moises and his crew again . Once again they came thru with flying colors. My Fiancà © and I could not be happier. Clean , efficient, and excellent quality of work performed ."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Gabriel Taylor
New to Angi

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

My name is Gabriel Taylor. I attended Colombia College with a Bachelor of Arts. Upon graduation, i entered the advertising world fabricating models and props for t.v. and print ads. My knowledge of tools expanded greatly. Having always been handy, this fine tuning of shop skills led me to realize that there's much more job availability in home repair/ remodeling/ etc. Now, with 25 years of experience under my thumb, there is little that i haven't come across in the world of trade work. From electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, locksmithing, tile, etc., i always deliver quality results with a strong artistic awareness and touch. Caring for the customers wants and needs is primary. I believe in giving them exactly what i would want in a skilled worker in my home. Kindness, honesty, cleanliness, reliability, and quality results.

FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Highwood, 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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