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Wood stairs and railings installers and replacers in West Columbia

Avatar for WATSON VILLAGE TRADES L.L.C.

WATSON VILLAGE TRADES L.L.C.

1511 Shirley St.
4.90(
10
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•Approved Pro

WATSON VILLAGE TRADES L.L.C.

1511 Shirley St.
4.90(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Job was completed in one visit."

Sherry-Anne S on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Job was completed in one visit."

Sherry-Anne S on August 2025

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Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Columbia

8 Fernandina Ct
3.86(
135
)
•Approved Pro

Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Columbia

8 Fernandina Ct
3.86(
135
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
172 local quotes requested
72 years of experience

There’s never been a better time to transform you home with Champion of Columbia! Think of us as a one-stop shop for everything you need to beautify your home’s exterior: windows, sunrooms, siding, roofing and doors. Only Champion offers the superior energy efficiency of Comfort 365 Windows, industry-leading limited lifetime guarantee, and award winning products made in the USA. For over 60 years, Champion has been manufacturing and installing quality windows, doors and sunrooms while creating a seamless experience for our customers. More than 9 out of 10 customers recommend Champion. Not only do Champion products enhance your curb appeal, but can also lower your energy bills, improve the comfort level of your home and reward you with a high return on your investment. Experience the difference Champion products can make for your home today! ENERGY STAR®, NSA, AAMA, Installation Experts, VSI, BBB, NFRC

"Met with Mr. Joseph Lemon today. Dude was very helpful in making my decision on purchasing windows from Champion. After having gone over previous salesmen for other companies I was more than happy to get the work started. Couldnt have asked for a better presentation."

Julius P on September 2024

There’s never been a better time to transform you home with Champion of Columbia! Think of us as a one-stop shop for everything you need to beautify your home’s exterior: windows, sunrooms, siding, roofing and doors. Only Champion offers the superior energy efficiency of Comfort 365 Windows, industry-leading limited lifetime guarantee, and award winning products made in the USA. For over 60 years, Champion has been manufacturing and installing quality windows, doors and sunrooms while creating a seamless experience for our customers. More than 9 out of 10 customers recommend Champion. Not only do Champion products enhance your curb appeal, but can also lower your energy bills, improve the comfort level of your home and reward you with a high return on your investment. Experience the difference Champion products can make for your home today! ENERGY STAR®, NSA, AAMA, Installation Experts, VSI, BBB, NFRC

"Met with Mr. Joseph Lemon today. Dude was very helpful in making my decision on purchasing windows from Champion. After having gone over previous salesmen for other companies I was more than happy to get the work started. Couldnt have asked for a better presentation."

Julius P on September 2024

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Take Pride Construction and Painting

115 Taylor Ln
4.69(
45
)
•Approved Pro

Take Pride Construction and Painting

115 Taylor Ln
4.69(
45
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
90 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Hello and welcome to Take Pride Construction & Painting on Angie's list. Thank you for taking the time to view our page and showing interest in our services. We are a full service company dedicated to quality & complete customer satisfaction. We are a growing business with only 1 thing in mind.. you! We look forward to giving you the best service we can possibly provide. Please contact us anytime for all of your construction and painting needs. We are fully licensed and insured with excellent references furnished upon request. We will treat your home like it's our own and we will Take Pride!

"Josh and John did a spectacular job! Highly recommend for any cabinet project!"

Charles R on September 2023

Hello and welcome to Take Pride Construction & Painting on Angie's list. Thank you for taking the time to view our page and showing interest in our services. We are a full service company dedicated to quality & complete customer satisfaction. We are a growing business with only 1 thing in mind.. you! We look forward to giving you the best service we can possibly provide. Please contact us anytime for all of your construction and painting needs. We are fully licensed and insured with excellent references furnished upon request. We will treat your home like it's our own and we will Take Pride!

"Josh and John did a spectacular job! Highly recommend for any cabinet project!"

Charles R on September 2023

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Advanced Fence Service LLC

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Advanced Fence Service LLC

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1287 local quotes requested

Advanced Fence Service specializes in all of your Fence needs. We provide top quality craftsmanship and a high range of options for all Residential and Commercial Installs. With 18 years of experience in the Midlands area, there is no job too big or too small that cannot be completed to 100% satisfaction. Call today for your Free Estimate

"We met Chris quite by accident, but he turned out to be the right person for the job. His prices were affordable and the quality is exactly what I expected. The job was done timely and I would definitely recommend Chris and his crew again. Don't we all need fence work?"

Mr C on November 2023

Advanced Fence Service specializes in all of your Fence needs. We provide top quality craftsmanship and a high range of options for all Residential and Commercial Installs. With 18 years of experience in the Midlands area, there is no job too big or too small that cannot be completed to 100% satisfaction. Call today for your Free Estimate

"We met Chris quite by accident, but he turned out to be the right person for the job. His prices were affordable and the quality is exactly what I expected. The job was done timely and I would definitely recommend Chris and his crew again. Don't we all need fence work?"

Mr C on November 2023

Avatar for Handyman Tim From The Floor Up

Handyman Tim From The Floor Up

117 Goldmine Rd
3.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

Handyman Tim From The Floor Up

117 Goldmine Rd
3.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
1365 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Our mission is to be a contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I hired Tim and company to assemble Gazebo and asked if had experience in assembling and assure me and he came out to start assembly and the first day pointed out quite error and ,mistake and hg e assured me that he would be able to repair and without any noticeable blemishes on the work. Second day came on the morning and continued the assembly and afternoon on the lunch they went lunch and never cam back and f would not available and would not responded my voice messages. They dragged the expensive wood over concretes and left scratches all over the wood."

Mark G on May 2025

Our mission is to be a contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I hired Tim and company to assemble Gazebo and asked if had experience in assembling and assure me and he came out to start assembly and the first day pointed out quite error and ,mistake and hg e assured me that he would be able to repair and without any noticeable blemishes on the work. Second day came on the morning and continued the assembly and afternoon on the lunch they went lunch and never cam back and f would not available and would not responded my voice messages. They dragged the expensive wood over concretes and left scratches all over the wood."

Mark G on May 2025

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Punch List Pros

1049 2nd Ave
4.15(
13
)
•Approved Pro

Punch List Pros

1049 2nd Ave
4.15(
13
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1169 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Punch List Pros is your locally owned handyman company with over 20 years of combined experience! We specialize in all your residential and commercial improvement project needs, and guarantee you a job well done! We expertly provide a wide range of services, you name it - we are your professionals! We strive to exceed the building owner's expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way you want it. We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to every critical detail. Proudly serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. Call today and be treated with courtesy and respect!

"Took a month to do the job after initial quote. Charged the wrong person for the work. Didn’t allow anybody to review the work before desperately trying to collect payment and then refused to answer any calls or emails. Don‘t recommend to anybody."

Jordan M on July 2025

Punch List Pros is your locally owned handyman company with over 20 years of combined experience! We specialize in all your residential and commercial improvement project needs, and guarantee you a job well done! We expertly provide a wide range of services, you name it - we are your professionals! We strive to exceed the building owner's expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way you want it. We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to every critical detail. Proudly serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. Call today and be treated with courtesy and respect!

"Took a month to do the job after initial quote. Charged the wrong person for the work. Didn’t allow anybody to review the work before desperately trying to collect payment and then refused to answer any calls or emails. Don‘t recommend to anybody."

Jordan M on July 2025

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Handy Pro Home Services

5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro

Handy Pro Home Services

5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Knowledgeable and proficient in areas like Painting, floors, plumbing, drywall, repairs inside and outside, floor tiles, electrical, doors repair and replacement, windows also, termite damage repairs. 30 years of professional experience. I treat your home as if were mine.

"Al reached out right away and went over the project with me. Was able to get it scheduled timely. Al was very professional and great to work with."

Justin H on June 2025

Knowledgeable and proficient in areas like Painting, floors, plumbing, drywall, repairs inside and outside, floor tiles, electrical, doors repair and replacement, windows also, termite damage repairs. 30 years of professional experience. I treat your home as if were mine.

"Al reached out right away and went over the project with me. Was able to get it scheduled timely. Al was very professional and great to work with."

Justin H on June 2025

Avatar for The Allison's Inc.

The Allison's Inc.

Gibson Forest Drive
5.00(
13
)
•Approved Pro

The Allison's Inc.

Gibson Forest Drive
5.00(
13
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
626 local quotes requested

Looking for a handy man Need a variety of projects done I am your guy, I have experience in several different fields including solar, carpentry, painting, pressure washing, drywall repairs, electrical work and gutters. A man of all trades as some may say, I dedicate time and 100 percent effort into all of my projects and will not finish a job until customer is fully satisfied.

"Alex called me to confirm the appointment and showed up on time. He his partner installed the attic ladder cleaned up after themselves answered all my questions. They were very polite professional and even gave me some suggestions on some additional work that I need to have done."

Duane D on July 2025

Looking for a handy man Need a variety of projects done I am your guy, I have experience in several different fields including solar, carpentry, painting, pressure washing, drywall repairs, electrical work and gutters. A man of all trades as some may say, I dedicate time and 100 percent effort into all of my projects and will not finish a job until customer is fully satisfied.

"Alex called me to confirm the appointment and showed up on time. He his partner installed the attic ladder cleaned up after themselves answered all my questions. They were very polite professional and even gave me some suggestions on some additional work that I need to have done."

Duane D on July 2025

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Cransten Service All Stars

15 W Scenic Pointe Dr
4.39(
98
)
•Approved Pro

Cransten Service All Stars

15 W Scenic Pointe Dr
4.39(
98
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
13276 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Cransten is the best handyman and remodeling experience in the US. Our team is vetted, trained, background checked, and amazing at what we do. We are licensed and insured. Get a free quote from us today and see what we can do to help create your dream home!

"They easy to work with. Alan Gaul, was helpful and did a great job with my front porch. I had a plan and a vision for what I wanted and he delivered it."

Kent L on September 2025

Cransten is the best handyman and remodeling experience in the US. Our team is vetted, trained, background checked, and amazing at what we do. We are licensed and insured. Get a free quote from us today and see what we can do to help create your dream home!

"They easy to work with. Alan Gaul, was helpful and did a great job with my front porch. I had a plan and a vision for what I wanted and he delivered it."

Kent L on September 2025

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings installation and replacement projects in West Columbia, SC

Pressure-treated lumber is the most inexpensive deck railing material. It's a cost-effective option that offers a good balance of durability and affordability for budget-conscious homeowners. Pressure-treated wood meets essential safety standards while keeping upfront costs low. In contrast, vinyl, polyurethane, and composite materials tend to be more expensive but offer additional aesthetic and maintenance benefits.

To calculate how much deck railing you need, measure the length of all the edges of your deck where railings are required (excluding any openings or areas bordered by the house). Since precise measurements are crucial, it's a good idea to hire a professional. Contractors have the expertise to accurately measure and install your deck railings.

In most cases, safety standards require railings on steps with more than four risers, steps wider than 44 inches, and decks over 30 inches high, measured from the next level down.

Railings should also be between 34 and 38 inches tall. Regulations can vary based on your location, so it's important to check your local building codes or consult a local contractor. There are also rules about the size of the gaps between pickets and between the bottom of the railing and the deck.

Before installing a railing on your front porch, you'll need to check local permitting requirements. Local building authorities may have specific codes that require a permit—or, in some cases, no permit at all. Reviewing your city's guidelines and consulting a qualified professional will help ensure your project meets all legal and safety standards, preventing any unexpected issues during inspections.

Deciding whether to repair or replace your deck railings depends on the extent of the damage and whether you can match new materials to the old ones. If you have minor issues, repair might be an option. However, when it's challenging to match existing materials, replacing the railings can give your deck a fresh start and reset its lifespan. A decking expert can assess your railings and recommend the best course of action to improve safety and maintain a cohesive look.

The West Columbia, SC homeowners’ guide to wood stairs and railings installations and replacements

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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