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Progressive Restoration
4.8(
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Serving Lee, 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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Kirt Johnson Construction
3.8(
45
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Serving Lee, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I called Kirt and he said he was busy but he still scheduled me for a few weeks out. He showed up gave me an estimate and even though I had to change some if my needs due to a structural problem, Kirt was willing to work with me. He was very professional and showed up when he said he would, got the job done and I was very happy. He worked in my hot attic and did not complain not once. I would recommend him to anyone. His price was right in line with other contractors and I know if I ever need anything else done he would be there to do it."
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Rager Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Lee, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rager Renovations has done excellent work on tearing down our old covered patio, leveling the ground and setting new 8x8 posts for our new pavilion. Jasper is very particular when it comes to his work. Heâ s willing to listen and make suggestions based on his experience! He shows up early and works a full day. We are very satisfied with his work and his ethics."
Response time2 hrs
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DGE Construction, Inc.
3.9(
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Serving Lee, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"We had hired DGE Construction to install an outdoor wooden playset that we had purchased from Sam's Club. One of our primary concern was safety, because our selected area for the playset installation in the backyard was not level ground. I wasn't sure if the playset can be safely installed in our sloped backyard. Dave visited Sam's Club to look at the display to make sure that the playset can be safely installed in our backyard. They adjusted the pre-made Rainbow playset unit to ensure that the playset itself was level and safe. We are very satisfied with the installation."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Lee, 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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