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Jacob Home Services
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you need a handyman or carpenter, look no further than Jacob Home Services! Jacob is seriously the man to call when you need something fixed, built, installed, or repaired. He is incredibly skilled, professional, trustworthy, and takes pride in his work. Most importantly, he does the job right the first time! I’ve personally had Jacob do several projects for me, including a custom pantry, custom closet, toilet repair, TV installation, new baseboards, new flooring in my laundry room, and a custom bathroom cabinet drawer. Every project turned out great, and the attention to detail really stands out. It’s not easy to find someone who can do so many different things and actually does them well. Jacob is dependable, honest, and someone I feel completely comfortable having in my home. If you have a project on your to-do list, call Jacob! You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend Jacob Home Services! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
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CF Handyworks
New to Angi
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Caleb—a veteran and reliable local handyman serving Wood River, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and the greater St. Louis area. I specialize in handyman services, carpentry, and light electrical work, helping homeowners handle everything from small repairs to larger home improvement projects.\n\nWhether you need light fixtures installed, outlets replaced, drywall repaired, doors hung, trim work, or custom carpentry, I bring attention to detail and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.\n\nI take pride in clear communication, showing up on time, and delivering clean, professional results. No shortcuts, no surprises—just quality work you can count on.\n\nSend me a message with your project details or photos, and I’ll help you get it done right.

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General Construction Services
4.7(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We chose General Construction Services after receiving a number of bids from local contractors that priced the cost of finishing our basement & building a deck at a much higher level than what Dennis at General Construction Services offered. Not only was the cost of the construction affordable, we were very impressed with the outcome. The deck is a great addition to our home and the quality of the finished basement met the expectation of matching the style, color and feel of the rest of the house. Lastly, Dennis' crew is professional and courteous. We recommend General Construction Services for all of your construction needs--they are affordable, professional, and produce a high quality product"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Saint Jacob, 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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