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Home Care and Repair
4.4(
28
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had some repairs that were needed due to the recent cold weather. Brian at Home Care and Repair immediately to discuss what I needed and we scheduled a time for their technician to come out. Jeremy arrived on time, discussed my needs, and provided a quote to get the work done and it was completed that day. Both Brian and Jeremy were very professional. I would use Home Care and Repair again."
Exterior Trim
Exterior Trim
Exterior Trim
Exterior Trim
Cabinet Install

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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West Lafayette Handyman
5.0(
4
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Isaac completed several projects for me in the last 6 months. Including painting and installing vinyl luxury flooring in 2 rooms, installing a storm door, weeding & mulching, fence post repair for privacy fence; removal of split rail fence and install of no maintenance picket fence, installing of outside Christmas lights, and install of insulation and pegboard walls in garage. He was very good about communicating on the jobs. He showed up when he said he would and would text if there was a delay. After the various jobs were completed, he followed up to make sure I was satisfied. I have referred him to friends who were also pleased- he installed a privacy fence for them."
Room addition
Room addition
Room addition
Room addition
Room addition

+32

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FD General Contractors, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"FD General Contractors were so nice, professional and Davis and Franklin were so accommodating. When they finished installing the fence they made sure I was satisfied with the work they did, and they did an excellent job of cleaning up when done. I would highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
JMD Home Services LLC
New to Angi

Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hi there! I have about 9 years of experience with home remodeling, house flips, and currently I am focused more on carpentry (custom closets, interior/exterior trim, etc.) and flooring. I am still open to most home repair needs. I am new to Angi, but feel free to check out some photos of my work in the project photos. I am also willing to share more photos. Feel free to email me at JMDhomeservices1@gmail.com or call/text at 3179032308. Thanks!

Full Bathroom Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel
Custom closet
Custom closet
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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The Home Improvement Company Inc
4.6(
118
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Owner Matt McQuiston was friendly and thorough in preparing our quote, and kept in touch throughout the project. His crew went about their tasks with quiet good humor and attention to detail. I would hire them again. He deals in fiberglass windows and doors, and they appear to be excellent products."
Pella Sliding French
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+16

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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One Call Fixes All
4.9(
20
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Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony leveled our shed and replaced the floor. He was quick to get in touch with us for the quote. His pricing was fair and he completed the work by himself in only 2 days. We will certainly be hiring him for future projects! I highly recommend Tony and his company!"
Concrete porch slab- Before
1800s Farmhouse Porch Renovation
Deck Makeover
The Professor's New Porch
Porch Rebuild with Roof Addition

+42

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in West Lafayette, IN

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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