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Avatar for Forest Flooring
Forest Flooring
4.7(
117
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Serving Highwood, 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!"
Before
Kitchen Floor Repair
Kitchen Floor Repair
Family Room
Family Room

+33

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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G Remodeling
5.0(
11
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Customers say: True professional

"Joseph is a true artisan in wood craftsmanship. He built a custom set of stairway posts and ballisters and handrails.He was very attentive to details and the end result is exquisite, truly a custom job I will always be proud of every time a visitor enters my home and the first thing they will notice is this magnificent work of art. I have already made arrangements to have Joseph work on other future projects in my home."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Closets
Closets
Other project

+106

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
65
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael Garman is a true craftsman. His preparation is superior, ending in a flawless result. He is patient, professional and a thoroughly nice person. I have employed Michael in the part, both for woodwork repair (excellent results), and painting (flawless). I called him again, this time to remove wallpaper and paint my bathroom, kitchen and exterior door. He is so easy to work with, a real pleasure. He is always prompt, communicates very well, is considerate and respectful. HIs attention to detail is superb. It is clear that he takes great pride in his work. This is the third job Michael has done for me, and I WILL hire him again. I recommend him most highly!"
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+108

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.2(
29
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
4.3(
7
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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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.

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Martin Hardwood Flooring
4.9(
26
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martin is awesome! He is excellent at what he does. In my home you can't even tell where he patched, sanded, and stained the existing floor. I will definitely call him when I need more floor work done."
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+8

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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HandyGus
4.8(
97
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Gus came on time and got the job done. Everything was neat, looked professional. He had been out to our house before and had done some artwork hanging and advised us on future repairs we were considering."
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During - Trim installed

+10

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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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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