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Avatar for Lange Handyman Services, LLC
Lange Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
19
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent! Great job restoring wood deck floors, 3 sets of stairs, built in benches and railings. Mark did a great job. His assistant Phyllis was awesome. Joanna is friendly and quote was fair and reasonable. Completed quickly and removed all old wood. Will definitely call for future projects."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Deck Steps and Railings Repair
Removed railroad ties and built retaining wall.
Deck, Retaining wall, Basement Door
Deck Repairs

+41

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Dugans Woodworking
4.4(
47
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sean was amazing from beginning to end, and I could select several different "project" titles for this review, because he did a variety of jobs: 1. Our wooden cellar door and the wooden stairs underneath (that go from the backyard to the basement) were rotted. He built new stairs and installed a metal cellar door I bought. 2. He replaced the exterior door on the garage. The old one was 32 inches. He easily cut into the wall and installed a new 36 inch door in very little time. While he was in the garage, he realized the garage door was not working, and he repaired that too... this was not something we talked about. He just did it! 3. He removed old wooden railings on the front porch and installed new vinyl ones onto our brick columns. We only had one vinyl hand rail for the front steps. He got a second hand rail and matching railings, installed the second hand rail, and adjusted the original one so it would match. 4. Lots of great pain work! We have four wooden columns on the front porch. He scraped the old paint, sealed the wooden bases, which were separating at the corner, and repainted them, as well as the wood trim above the porch. 5. The lattice work around the base of the front porch was falling apart. Not only did he repair it, but also he painted the gray brick behind it black so the white lattice would look better from the street. 6++. There were a few other small things along the way I asked him to do while he was here. Nothing major. Things that I didn't have the tools for and only took him 5-10 minutes, but he was happy to do each of them to help me out. In total, he worked for three days straight on projects around my house, and charged me a very reasonable price compared to a quote I received from another handyman company. After the job was finished, we walked through my house and talked about some possible remodeling jobs he could do for us in the future. We will definitely call him the next time we need any work done on our home!!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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General Construction Services
4.7(
41
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"GCS did an excellent job executing a pretty complicated project. I would definitely recommend them to a friend. The bid that Dennis provided was very detailed and thorough. He came by several times to take measurements and ask questions about our intentions and goals for the project. He also had his electrical and HVAC subcontractors contact us to gather information about the project. It took about two weeks for the bid to be completed, which caused us to get a little impatient, but the final result was far more complete and thorough than any of the other bids we received. The cost was also very competitive. Work started soon after we signed the contract. Dennis did a very good job of coordinating the the tasks, including bringing the various subcontractors to the site in a timely manner, and within about 6 weeks we had the foundations poured and the basic framing done on the 8'x10' kitchen addition and the 16'x20' 1st floor bedroom/basement addition. Dennis' team were receptive to the changes to the plan (there will always be changes to the plan) that we asked for. The changes were documented, invoiced and priced reasonably. There was a lot of inside work to perform, so that took another 3 months or so. Insulation, drywalling, drywall finishing, carpet removal and installation, removal of the old kitchen cabinets and appliances, etc. Again, Dennis did a good job of scheduling the various specialists to come in and do their thing. Dennis was very responsive to any issues or concerns that came up through text messaging or by phone. Problems: Main issue was that the pace of work in the middle of the project was slower than we would have liked. This was mostly an issue with one individual worker. Overall: We are very happy with the results of the project and would recommend GCS highly. Attached picture is of the kitchen interior just prior to completion. It is exactly what we had envisioned."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings installation and replacement projects in Valmeyer, IL

A pro can set an attic ladder in two to four hours, including framing adjustments and finish work. Complex installs—like cutting a brand-new opening or trimming joists—land toward the high end of that window. Tackle the job yourself and plan on a full day, plus an extra pair of hands, since one mis-measurement can slow everything down.

Local building codes drive this decision. If your ceiling has a fire-rating requirement, the ladder must match it to maintain that protective barrier. A rated unit slows flame spread between the attic and living space, buying valuable evacuation time and limiting damage. 

Because codes vary by city and even by neighborhood, check with the permitting office or ask your contractor before you order the ladder.

Aluminum ladders are light, rust-proof, and easy to maneuver, making them a practical choice for most households. Wood models handle higher weight loads and can match traditional trim if aesthetics top your list, but they’re heavier and need occasional upkeep. 

Compare the ladder’s duty rating, your ceiling height, and how often you’ll use it. The best option is the one that balances safety, convenience, and the look you want without stretching the budget.

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