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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
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Serving Lake Station, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and his crew did a great job .They were clean, efficient and and knowledgeable when it came time for their input . My Fiancé is very very picky and she could not of been happier with the outcome of both the quality of the work and pricing . A totally awesome experience . In fact we will be having them back later this summer for additional projects"
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Maximus General Contracting LLC
4.4(
135
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Serving Lake Station, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Upon uncovering a leak during a rain, I emailed Maximus Contracting through Angie's List. They were my 3rd email sent but the previous 2 had other things going on and couldn't accommodate the 1-2 day appointment I needed to prevent further leak damage. Eric (Owner) was very responsive and responded to my email quickly. Upon return call, he said he could have someone there that day. Leo arrived and immediately assessed the situation and explained the required repairs to me. Upon his call to Eric and then Eric's call to me to discuss the repair cost, I was very satisfied with the agreed-to price. Eric even had Leo caulk the vent above the garage with no increase in cost. Leo left to get materials and returned in about 20 minutes. The actual repairs took him about 1.5 hours and after cleaning up, he was there for about 3 hours. The weather looked like rain and it did rain that evening and the next day, so I am grateful to Eric for answering my email and acting promptly. I will go back to Maximus General Contracting for any future home repairs.
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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All Pro Buildings LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Lake Station, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired All Pro to rescreen a large screened in porch. They did an amazing job. They put up all new screens and reframed the windows so they look like new. Super friendly and nice. Very reasonably priced. I will use them again!"
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Heniff Painting & Remodeling
4.3(
122
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Serving Lake Station, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

"After contacting Angie's List, I was sent a email the next day which was a Saturday. The following Monday, Tim called and stated that they could do the job. He asked when I wanted it done, to which I replied, Now, or as soon as possible! His Dad, Bob, came to my home the next couple of days to see what was needed done. He gave me an estimate of the job to be done, I agreed. Tim called me back after the estimate and agreed to come out Monday of the next week. He worked in my home 2 days, job done beautifully. These 2 men have been in their business for many years and know their job well. Not only are they accomplished in painting and patching, they are professional in what they do and they are kind and respectful while doing it. Thank your so very much."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Klemp Construction & Remodeling
4.6(
7
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Serving Lake Station, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went well.  All work was explained and bid before starting work.  He worked with me on the selection of materials and price range.  He went the extra effort to fix all large as well as small repairs.  It was sad to have to redo so much when it had just been done but Brandon completed all the repairs to make it as nice as before.  He did any repair I asked with good quality and a fair price."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Lake Station, IN

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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