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Mr. Handyman of Greater Peoria
4.0(
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Serving Peoria Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very responsive and friendly! They got back to me the very same day and had someone out to fix our fence the next day! We will definitely be using this company again in the future! "
Window and Door Services
Remodel
Repairs
Handyman Services
Response time30 mins
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Curtis Home Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Peoria Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

I am a jack of trades independent contractor/ handyman with 10+ years experience. I am not a licensed plumber, licensed electrician, or licensed roofer. With that said it's easier to just tell you the things that I don't do. I do not do drain work, I do not replace electrical lines or panel boxes, I do not replace plumbing lines which includes water and gas, and I do not replace roofs. Aside from that I can do everything else, and have the tools to do so.

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Kitchen & Bath Specialties
4.8(
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Serving Peoria Heights, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"I highly recommend Kitchen and Bath Specialties. They recently remodelled my elderly mothers bathroom and did a fantastic job at a reasonable price. They pay a lot of attention to detail and work through any issues very effectively. I recommended to my friend for her dads bathroom as well and it turned out great. Very honest and very good work. Cant go wrong."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
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Serving Peoria Heights, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. Our older wood siding was peeling badly. They did a great job power-washing and prepping all the surfaces and the paint job looks awesome. Courteous and helpful in giving me tips on how to help the paint job last well. Answer my many questions professionally, accurately, and promptly. Would hire again for sure!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Miller WoodWorks
5.0(
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Serving Peoria Heights, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"I have used Miller Woodworks on several furniture repairs. He does excellent work and cost estimates have been on target and repairs done quickly. I would recommend services."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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James Flanigan Construction
4.8(
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Serving Peoria Heights, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired James Flanigan to paint my living room with vaulted ceilings, paint out the trim white, tack and caulk the existing trim in the dining room and cut, tack and paint trim in the entryway. James and Amy worked hard and we communicated well on project details. The rooms look great, I would recommend them!!"
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Peoria Heights, 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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