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My Property Masters
3.7(
209
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Serving Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Moises and his crew again . Once again they came thru with flying colors. My Fiancà © and I could not be happier. Clean , efficient, and excellent quality of work performed ."
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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, 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.

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Martin Hardwood Flooring
4.9(
26
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Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was perfect. Marcin was punctual, polite, and paid meticulous attention to detail. Work area was well protected and cleaned at the end of each day. Design advice was given (iron vs. wood balusters). I would definitely hire this company again."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Progressive Restoration
4.8(
29
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Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project turned out great! Progressive Restoration was awesome to work with. They were decisive, efficient, and skilled. Marc was super responsive, and the pricing for the job was more than fair. They will be our 1st call for any future carpentry work that comes up at our house. Highly recommend!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
CHICAGO WOOD STRIPPING
4.7(
39
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Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"This company is top notch!!! I feel so lucky that I found them. They were so professional and did such an amazing job, not to mention they are the nicest guys to work with. Their price was very competitive and they have a lot of experience with restoring original woodwork. They are my go so for all my wood stripping needs! Don't hesitate and give them a call - you will be happy you did."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Sanchez Home Repairs & Remodeling
4.5(
184
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Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Felipe Sanchez came the same day I called to look at my fathers floor (Saturday June 8th). He gave my family an estimate later that day that included materials and labor with the understanding that he would let us know what was going on under the floor. We saw mold and Mr. Sanchez took photos and showed us what was going on under the crawl space. He laid down plastic in the hall way and was very neat and clean. He showed us the structural problem and what needed to be repaired and what the additional cost would be (he was extremely fair and so worth the price). He ripped out the old rotten wood and cut away the drywall where the mold was and disposed of it. He replaced the wood and insulated the floor and repaired the drywall and put in a new floor that would support the new washer. I attached a few photos but I couldn't get the last one of the finished product to upload, but believe me, It is amazing and we are so happy. I was only in town for my fathers 90th birthday and Mr. Sanchez sent photos and descriptions, and cost to me everyday for the two days he was there. I'm keeping his name and number in case my dad needs and repairs to his house in the future. Great work, nice man, very clean, on time, and very fair! I'd hire hime again in a heartbeat."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Romeo Bravo Handyman
5.0(
20
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Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bogdan hung a couple of heavy mirrors on our wall, aligning them perfectly. We also talked to him about a few other projects we have around the house that we will be hiring him for. He is very knowledgeable about home maintenance/repair and seems to have some good ideas for closet organization. Stay tuned, as our next project for him will be helping us to design and install a pantry in our kitchen."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Riverdale, 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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