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SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill Smith did a fine job replacing the lattice under a deck with white vinyl lattice, including building two gates to get to under deck storage, painting the handrails, and repairing and painting the metal handrails on the front porch. He even reattached a fallen shingle on the roof without charge. He was meticulous, professional, and courteous. Good communication via email. Will hire again."
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+16

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JW Home Improvement
4.4(
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"This is the second time that I have used JW Home Improvement to replace some of the wood on my deck that had rotted. Josh, the estimator came out as scheduled and was able to schedule the repair crew to come out the next day (due to a cancellation). The two-man crew arrived right on schedule and worked diligently, finishing the repairs very well. I am again pleased with this company and am happy to refer them for any of their handyman services. In fact, I have already given a reference to my neighbor for similar work."
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+8

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County
4.5(
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"This review is from work done last year. Mr. Handyman review 11/28/2018: Mr. Handyman (Eric V) sent a text with picture to say he was on the way. Overall, was very pleased with the work done and will use them again. Items fixed: Installed door sweep for the front entryway. Works fine. Took care of the draft. Replaced screen on porch door, and also stabilized the door frame. Working great."
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+4

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
315
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Mendez and his crew did an excellent job with our skylights installation and painting our shutters and also painting our kitchen and family room. He is very responsive and completed the work very efficiently. Will definitely be calling him again for more painting projects. Highly recommend him. UPDATED AS OF 02/27/2022: Mr. Mendez also replaced our stair railing. He built everything from scratch. He also replaced some light fixtures. He does so much more besides painting. We plan on calling him when we renovate our lower family room."
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+83

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Handyman At Your Command
4.6(
1,155
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They called me on the same day I placed the request on Angies List and set up an appointment to repair the drywall the very next morning. I included a detailed description of the scope of work, this was all confirmed again over the phone. I needed someone to patch up a hole that was roughly 14-18" in diameter. I let them know I had some of the materials - plaster, tape, board - but they used their own. They gave me the option of also sanding and painting which would have extended the scope of work for additional hours (allowing for drywall to dry before painting the ceiling) . I opted out of that to save a little bit of money since I have other renovation costs, but I am glad they gave me that option. Handyman arrived on time, moved and covered the furniture, and taped a barrier around the work space. He told me he would be finished around 11-11:30am, which was accurate. Overall, very easy to work with, reasonable. I plan to hire them again for a few other similar repairs."
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Shower Renovation
Washington DC Bathroom Remodel
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Bathroom Remodel

+24

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Home Improvement LLC
4.4(
193
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an excellent experience working with Jose and his team on a number of home improvement / repair projects: sink / vanity installation, toilet installation, faucet installation. He was responsive and respectful throughout the whole process and helped provide me with a number of different options to address various issues that came up along the way. His team was professional on the job and and did excellent work on the project. I’d highly recommend his company for home improvement solutions"
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+20

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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James McGavin Home Improvement
4.6(
564
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This job was far different from the typical deck finishing. A wood handicap ranch had been added to our home with the recommendation that we wait a year to have it power washed and then sealed. This is the job required. Since the deck extended over an existing concrete porch, special care had to be taken to ensure that the porch would not be stained. In addition, the railings were adjacent to white columns. James McGavin Home Improvement did a beautiful job on the ramp while taking care that no damage was done to adjacent areas. We are very pleased with the work."
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+26

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Handymen6569 Professional Services
4.8(
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"I had an issue with my basement steps. I could not afford to replace and needed advice about how to repair. Fidel was patient, very professional and answered all my questions. He created the repair and labor around my budget. This company is very detailed and affordable. I highly recommend and have referred them to family members for home projects."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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All Pro Exteriors
4.6(
62
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

"He's awesome.  He's really good attention to details.  When we asked him a question like if I want something done and he said he won't do it; he explains it to you why.  He's just going to do what I ask him to do because he's going to make more money.  He's only going to do it when it's safe and if it makes sense.  They're all very courteous, very clean and there are no bad things on the job or anything like that.  They're very professional.  He's a little bit higher than anybody else but gives more attention than anybody else.  You're paying for what you get. "
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Reliable Home Improvement & Plumbing LLC
4.5(
343
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Serving Lanham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were responsive, courteous and professional. I would not hesitate to hire again, refer to friends and family. It is difficult to find contractors that you feel confident with in regards to price, quality of workmanship and timeliness. These guys scored an A on all of them. Will have them back to perform more work in the very near future. GREAT GUYS!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Lanham, MD

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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