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OWC Renovation & Repair
4.3(
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The woodwork was beautiful and done within a week! James was fantastic to work with - straightforward, no hassle, and efficient. His carpentry is clean, and design was beautiful. The job was done on time and within budget!"
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Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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Serving Joliet, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
7
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!\n\n

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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G.A.STEELE CONSTRUCTION
4.7(
3
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

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"Gene has been wonderful to work with and pays as much attention to details as I do! He is knowledgeable and dedicated to finding the best solutions for a complex project. We are only halfway through the project now but we will share more information and photos when we finish next week."
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Gabriel Taylor
New to Angi

Serving Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martin and his team did an outstanding job! My stairs and floors are beautiful. You would never believe the age of the floors. They work quickly and efficiently, and clearly know what they're doing. The cost represents a very good value. I would highly recommend them!"
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+8

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Home Fixers
4.5(
212
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are excellent. Their estimate was accurate and fair. We looked at four different companies and this is the only one that assessed the problem correctly. We had exterior French doors installed by another contractor and he did damage to the door, and it wouldn't close correctly. We had to deal with this for six months before giving up and hiring these guys. They started the job ahead of schedule and did very nice work."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Progressive Restoration
4.8(
29
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Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcus showed up on time to look at the damage and give me an estimate. He was very professional and performed the work promptly He and his laborer did a great job and cleaned up very well. I will have him put the air conditioner into a side wall in the spring when it's warmer. I am very pleased with his work. He also did a couple of very small jobs for me at no additional cost which I appreciated very much. I am more than happy to give him a great review and to recommend him as a contractor."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Joliet, 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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