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Progressive Restoration
4.8(
29
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Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcus showed up on time to look at the damage and give me an estimate. He was very professional and performed the work promptly He and his laborer did a great job and cleaned up very well. I will have him put the air conditioner into a side wall in the spring when it's warmer. I am very pleased with his work. He also did a couple of very small jobs for me at no additional cost which I appreciated very much. I am more than happy to give him a great review and to recommend him as a contractor."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Miller WoodWorks
5.0(
8
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Serving Springfield, 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."
Credenza
Cabinets with shelves flanking fireplace
Bench with storage
Oak bench
Walnut headboard

+100

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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3MB Handyman Services
4.7(
26
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Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bruce and his crew did a beautiful job on our porch. However, the porch floor buckled significantly after a week. They had unknowingly used kiln-dried wood rather than treated wood. Bruce was back five days later to make it right. So, yes, we were happy with the work, and we hired them to do our back deck a few weeks later. Good work. Fair prices. Dependable time frame. And they clean up after themselves!"
Bathroom from the 70’s
Bathroom from the 70’s
After remodel.
After remodel
After remodel

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AC Property Restorations
5.0(
5
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Serving Springfield, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hard workers, even when they were down a team member they found someone else to replace him at a moment's notice and they were humbled and grateful... I would use them again in a heartbeat!"
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bath
Bath
Hall

+54

Response time3 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Springfield, 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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