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Avatar for Flaviu Custom Stairs, Inc.
Flaviu Custom Stairs, Inc.
4.8(
49
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was willing to do a very small job of just adding sturdy railings to two steps off our porch. He did a great job. We are so pleased."
2nd floor
landing
1st floor
Gorgeous
project almost done

+45

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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OWC Renovation & Repair
4.3(
100
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Serving Oak Lawn, 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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Built in oak cabinet
Cabinet for Colonial revival house
Built in Media center
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+47

Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
65
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael Garman is a true craftsman. His preparation is superior, ending in a flawless result. He is patient, professional and a thoroughly nice person. I have employed Michael in the part, both for woodwork repair (excellent results), and painting (flawless). I called him again, this time to remove wallpaper and paint my bathroom, kitchen and exterior door. He is so easy to work with, a real pleasure. He is always prompt, communicates very well, is considerate and respectful. HIs attention to detail is superb. It is clear that he takes great pride in his work. This is the third job Michael has done for me, and I WILL hire him again. I recommend him most highly!"
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+108

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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Serving Oak Lawn, 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
My Property Masters
3.7(
209
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The handyman, Paul, was punctual, professional and did quality work. He replaced the small section of my wood soffit that had water damage with new wood, painted it and caulked. He cleaned up the area when he was done. Paul also re-secured several of my window shutters that had loose screws. He spray painted the screw caps to match the color of my shutters."
Response time8 hrs
304 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
7
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Serving Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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.

Avatar for Martin Hardwood Flooring
Martin Hardwood Flooring
4.9(
26
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Serving Oak Lawn, 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
Advanced Hardwood Flooring Inc
4.8(
267
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great from start to finish. I contacted them via email and they asked me to send pictures of the stairs that we wanted completed. He sent me a quote which was extremely fair. They scheduled the work for several weeks out and were able to deliver on that timeline. The guy that did the work was very skilled, but also very clean and neat. He went to great lengths to ensure that each day the work area was cleaned up and vacuumed of most dust. The stairs came out beautiful and we're very happy."
Floor refinishing
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Oak Lawn, 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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