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My Property Masters
3.7(
210
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Serving Woodstock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The handyman, Paul, was punctual, professional and did quality work. He replaced the small section of my wood soffit that had water damage with new wood, painted it and caulked. He cleaned up the area when he was done. Paul also re-secured several of my window shutters that had loose screws. He spray painted the screw caps to match the color of my shutters."
Response time8 hrs
283 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Affordable Services 4 You
3.4(
7
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Serving Woodstock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at Affordable Services 4 You, we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We can give you quality remodels at affordable prices.

Kitchen
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Kitchen
Foyer

+73

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Martin Hardwood Flooring
4.9(
26
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Serving Woodstock, 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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+8

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Professional Home Improvement Inc
4.7(
217
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Serving Woodstock, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Professional Home Improvement for a siding job and was so pleased with the work and response from the company that I hired them to rebuild the wooden deck in my backyard. After replacing the siding panels that were leaking, Mal had his crew caulk all of the other siding panels around the house to ensure that we didn't see the same type of problem elsewhere. For the deck rebuild, Mal sent me pictures of various railing styles for the new deck and did a beautiful job of rebuilding the deck to match. Mal is likable and reachable and was very easy to work with on both projects which were done for a reasonable price, in a reasonable timeframe and they came out great. Mal provided regular communication with pictures as each job progressed. I strongly recommend Professional Home Improvement."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Progressive Restoration
4.8(
29
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Serving Woodstock, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project turned out great! Progressive Restoration was awesome to work with. They were decisive, efficient, and skilled. Marc was super responsive, and the pricing for the job was more than fair. They will be our 1st call for any future carpentry work that comes up at our house. Highly recommend!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
CHICAGO WOOD STRIPPING
4.7(
39
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Serving Woodstock, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"This company is top notch!!! I feel so lucky that I found them. They were so professional and did such an amazing job, not to mention they are the nicest guys to work with. Their price was very competitive and they have a lot of experience with restoring original woodwork. They are my go so for all my wood stripping needs! Don't hesitate and give them a call - you will be happy you did."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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AJ’s Custom Framing, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Woodstock, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’re so glad we chose AJ’s to work on our deck! They gave us a fair price and we’re happy to finally have a deck that we can enjoy again. We will most certainly be calling them for any repairs again! Highly recommend!"
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Remodeling - Basements Project
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Remodeling - Kitchen
Deck Project

+22

Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Woodstock, 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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