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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Honest, good price, and quality work. They want what’s best for their customer and are skilled in installing doors and trim work. Thanks again!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.2(
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After removing carpeting from our old staircase,we found several of our treads cracked and broken. Roman cut out all the old risers and treads and replaced them with beautiful new wood.He primed the risers and stringers all white. He stained and finished the treads to match the existing hardwood flooring. It looks beautiful. Roman is an honest, hard working man."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Dupage Carpenters, LLC
5.0(
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional work with quality. Took care of approvals. Cost effective and timely manner. He did another project for replacing chimney wood replacement and brought required machinery to perform the job. I will recommend to all for carpenters needs."
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
7
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Serving South Elgin, 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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Martin Hardwood Flooring
4.9(
26
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martin is awesome! He is excellent at what he does. In my home you can't even tell where he patched, sanded, and stained the existing floor. I will definitely call him when I need more floor work done."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Home Fixers
4.5(
212
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy with the services rendered. Alan and his team were able to install my new double oven and perform minor electrical modifications needed to accommodate the appliance. Everything fits perfectly in my built-in cabinets. They were timely, professional and reasonably priced. The best part is their communication and on time arrival The quality of work is excellent. I would absolutely hire them again for any home repairs I need."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Progressive Restoration
4.8(
29
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Progresive Restoration did a great job on our condo building. Marcus and his team are extremely hard-working and communicate often. There was never any confusion about our project and they paid attention to every detail from when they started on the estimate to completing the job. Overall great experience working with Progressive Restoration."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in South Elgin, 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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