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Maximus General Contracting LLC
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Serving Madison, 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
Crawlspace Doctor
4.5(
22
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Could not have asked for a better service. Josh and his crew were on time, did the work in an excellent manner. Josh was very helpful, to accommodate additional requests. Total cost of service was very reasonable. I would hire Josh - Crawl Space doctor, for any future needs. They were very through in their work, performed all the work as agreed without any issues.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DWC Restoration Inc
4.4(
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody did an awesome job. His crew and himself showed u to do the work that we needed repaired. They showed up on time and completed the job right away. Cody has excellent customer service and we will use him for jobs in the future."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Norse Remodeling
4.6(
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fair price and work so far has been nice. Everything I have asked to be done has been completed. Jake takes pride in his work and does a great job walking through the project with you."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hoosier Permanent Coatings
4.4(
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The first time it was $21,000, then we had them do some additional...they gave us an estimate, I think of around $6000 and honestly we haven't paid them because they haven't finished. They seemed very professional. I thought they would do an excellent job. They could match our color scheme. This is in a company that is warranted, life time paint, never have to paint again and if we do, we'll come out time and time again to do it. So the idea was great and we had been having to paint the brand new home every year. We were tired of that and they seemed like they could do a great job and the product seemed very good. We had them paint it the first time and we had room additions added and they painted that. It seemed very good and very professional. They painted some things that they shouldn't have like the windows, so it is hard to close them. Overall they did a decent job but then the last time they came out to do some repair work, they actually did some construction in addition to the painting and then they didn't match the paint colors correctly. They didn't finish the repair work, where they thought they might have finished it, it wasn't as it was before architecturally, aesthetically pleasing anymore. I had a punch out list and I said, this is all the punch out list that needs to be addressed. They said something about, okay they'll take care of it but they never scheduled a time or place to review the punch out list or to schedule to get them fixed. We have been calling and they've not been returning our calls. We thought they were out of business actually. Then last year all of our windows sills rotted and again, with the paint that wouldn't have happened. We replaced all of our windows. The window company actually reached out to Hoosier Permanent Coatings  and they are still in business as you probably found them in your system. They said well because we didn't pay them that last amount our, warranty is null and void. So we've been trying to call them, we leave messages and they don't call us back. If we talked to them maybe this thing can be settled."
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+27

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Lockhard's Handyman Services
5.0(
5
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan was extremely fast coming out to give an estimate. (Same day). The next day I went to the hardware store where I was having trouble finding what I needed. Called him for advise. He was nearby and came right over! Helped me select what I needed and then immediately went and fixed my door. This was all within 24 hours! Diligent, helpful, fair, and trusting. He will from now on be my #1 call!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Madison, 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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