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Wood stairs and railings installers and replacers in Lexington

Custom Home Creations
300 Maysville Rd
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Custom Home Creations
300 Maysville Rd
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
53 years of experience

"Terry was great fast friendly did amazing work my new stairs are just perfect I will be hiring him again"

Tiffany C on March 2025

"Terry was great fast friendly did amazing work my new stairs are just perfect I will be hiring him again"

Tiffany C on March 2025


Quality Home Improvements
3309 Houndstooth Court
4.59(
51
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Approved Pro
Quality Home Improvements
3309 Houndstooth Court
4.59(
51
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
102 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Donald Way and his team did a great job, on time and at a fair price. Made a two day job into one - staying late to get it done! They also cleaned up after themselves very nicely after."

Adam R on April 2025

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Donald Way and his team did a great job, on time and at a fair price. Made a two day job into one - staying late to get it done! They also cleaned up after themselves very nicely after."

Adam R on April 2025


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Barnhill Chimney Co
824 Winchester Rd
4.53(
78
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Barnhill Chimney Co
824 Winchester Rd
4.53(
78
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
28 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Servicing the Greater Lexington area in Central Kentucky. Local and family owned; serving you since 2000. Additional DBA - Barnhill Chimney Supply, making custom chimney caps and chase covers for shipment nationwide. We offer 10% off exterior estimates up to $500. We offer $25 off gas servicing, usually $295.

"Great job!"

Katy R on October 2023

Servicing the Greater Lexington area in Central Kentucky. Local and family owned; serving you since 2000. Additional DBA - Barnhill Chimney Supply, making custom chimney caps and chase covers for shipment nationwide. We offer 10% off exterior estimates up to $500. We offer $25 off gas servicing, usually $295.

"Great job!"

Katy R on October 2023


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CLOSETS BY DESIGN
1301 Herr Lane, Suite 105
4.83(
123
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Approved Pro
CLOSETS BY DESIGN
1301 Herr Lane, Suite 105
4.83(
123
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 local quotes requested

Imagine Your Home, Totally Organized. The leading supplier of custom closets, pantries, mud rooms, home offices, wall beds and garages in the Kentuckiana region since 2002. When you call Closets By Design, we will send a talented designer to your home for a free in-home design consultation. We will take measurements and explore the endless storage possibilities with you. Once your system is design the way you desire, we go to work in our state-of-the-art factory. Each system is built custom to your specifications and our company employees will install your system quickly and neatly. And all of our work is back with our written Lifetime Guarantee.

"Closets by Design had great service and products. The designer, Holly Mayer, listened to our needs for removing wire racks and new install for our master closet, pantry and laundry room. Holly’s recommendations were helpful and amazing. She was professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. The install team was also very professional"

Pam T on October 2024

Imagine Your Home, Totally Organized. The leading supplier of custom closets, pantries, mud rooms, home offices, wall beds and garages in the Kentuckiana region since 2002. When you call Closets By Design, we will send a talented designer to your home for a free in-home design consultation. We will take measurements and explore the endless storage possibilities with you. Once your system is design the way you desire, we go to work in our state-of-the-art factory. Each system is built custom to your specifications and our company employees will install your system quickly and neatly. And all of our work is back with our written Lifetime Guarantee.

"Closets by Design had great service and products. The designer, Holly Mayer, listened to our needs for removing wire racks and new install for our master closet, pantry and laundry room. Holly’s recommendations were helpful and amazing. She was professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. The install team was also very professional"

Pam T on October 2024


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Atlas Window & Siding Co of Lexington
511 E New Circle Rd
4.84(
81
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Approved Pro
Atlas Window & Siding Co of Lexington
511 E New Circle Rd
4.84(
81
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

Atlas Window & Siding Co of Lexington specializes in windows, doors, and siding replacement. Trust our expertise to transform your home. Contact us today!

"Mr. Wright was very professional, honest, reliable and easy to work with. I was given a clear estimate on all costs of the project and the installation was done in the time frame that I was given. I will definitely use Atlas for any future jobs. Great job!"

Bill H on October 2020

Atlas Window & Siding Co of Lexington specializes in windows, doors, and siding replacement. Trust our expertise to transform your home. Contact us today!

"Mr. Wright was very professional, honest, reliable and easy to work with. I was given a clear estimate on all costs of the project and the installation was done in the time frame that I was given. I will definitely use Atlas for any future jobs. Great job!"

Bill H on October 2020


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Ison's Maintenance and Repair
65 Outlook Drive
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Ison's Maintenance and Repair
65 Outlook Drive
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
252 local quotes requested

Ison’s Maintenance and Repair is a trusted handyman service dedicated to providing top-notch maintenance and repair solutions for homes and businesses in Owingsville, KY, and the surrounding areas, including Lexington. Our skilled team of professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of tasks, from minor repairs and routine maintenance to more extensive projects. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Ison’s Maintenance and Repair is your go-to source for all your handyman needs. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, repairing drywall, or tackling a complete home improvement project, we deliver efficient and cost-effective services with a personal touch. Let us help you keep your property in excellent condition.

"Excellent work and attention to detail. Prompt service! Very clean as well. 10/10"

Keith R on October 2024

Ison’s Maintenance and Repair is a trusted handyman service dedicated to providing top-notch maintenance and repair solutions for homes and businesses in Owingsville, KY, and the surrounding areas, including Lexington. Our skilled team of professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of tasks, from minor repairs and routine maintenance to more extensive projects. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Ison’s Maintenance and Repair is your go-to source for all your handyman needs. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, repairing drywall, or tackling a complete home improvement project, we deliver efficient and cost-effective services with a personal touch. Let us help you keep your property in excellent condition.

"Excellent work and attention to detail. Prompt service! Very clean as well. 10/10"

Keith R on October 2024


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Jkats HandyPeople Services LLC
3474 Sutherland DR
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Jkats HandyPeople Services LLC
3474 Sutherland DR
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

We specialize in many different areas. We have the skills and knowledge to troubleshoot your issue and get the job done right! From landscape design to full remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms or any other living area ,we can help you live in comfort, style and functionality ao much that all your friends will want to secretly become you so they can experience your living space!

"Both times they have done work for me they have done wonderful job They are pleasant and quick and if I have any other jobs I would hire them again."

Derenda D on February 2025

We specialize in many different areas. We have the skills and knowledge to troubleshoot your issue and get the job done right! From landscape design to full remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms or any other living area ,we can help you live in comfort, style and functionality ao much that all your friends will want to secretly become you so they can experience your living space!

"Both times they have done work for me they have done wonderful job They are pleasant and quick and if I have any other jobs I would hire them again."

Derenda D on February 2025


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Anderson Mechanical, LLC
213 Kendall Drive
4.71(
7
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Approved Pro
Anderson Mechanical, LLC
213 Kendall Drive
4.71(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
263 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Anderson Mechanical, LLC specializes in: - Installation of new HVAC systems - Replacing existing, outdated and end-of-lift systems - Service calls for non-operating systems - Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Services

"Did a great job very please with work and prompt service had no issues at all with the work or installation would recommend very highly 😀"

Jan D on November 2024

Anderson Mechanical, LLC specializes in: - Installation of new HVAC systems - Replacing existing, outdated and end-of-lift systems - Service calls for non-operating systems - Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Services

"Did a great job very please with work and prompt service had no issues at all with the work or installation would recommend very highly 😀"

Jan D on November 2024


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Chuck Of All Trades
123 Main St.
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Chuck Of All Trades
123 Main St.
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
318 local quotes requested

We are Veteran owned and have the over 25 years of experience and the dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Chuck answered the Angi-request very promptly, which was great. He had very fast availability choices, which was also great. He arrived quickly as promised, and gave text notice when he was on his way, also great. He got the window unstuck quickly, after I had tried many times to do it myself. I had thought that it would have to be rehung, perhaps, which I would think would have to be scheduled for another time/date/ substantially higher cost, but that wasn't necessary. His charge was very fair, although he didn't need to be at our house very long at all. That is, we don't see it as paying him for the short time it took him at our house to fix the problem. Rather, we were glad to be paying him for fixing the problem, doing it rapidly, saving us the ?3-4x cost/time/scheduling of rehanging the window, his knowledge/ expertise/ experience with these sorts of things, his drive time, his promptness - all very worth it to us. Thank you, much, Mr. Chuck! We appreciate you. God bless you. Eric and Connie, Georgetown."

Eric M on January 2025

We are Veteran owned and have the over 25 years of experience and the dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Handyman services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Chuck answered the Angi-request very promptly, which was great. He had very fast availability choices, which was also great. He arrived quickly as promised, and gave text notice when he was on his way, also great. He got the window unstuck quickly, after I had tried many times to do it myself. I had thought that it would have to be rehung, perhaps, which I would think would have to be scheduled for another time/date/ substantially higher cost, but that wasn't necessary. His charge was very fair, although he didn't need to be at our house very long at all. That is, we don't see it as paying him for the short time it took him at our house to fix the problem. Rather, we were glad to be paying him for fixing the problem, doing it rapidly, saving us the ?3-4x cost/time/scheduling of rehanging the window, his knowledge/ expertise/ experience with these sorts of things, his drive time, his promptness - all very worth it to us. Thank you, much, Mr. Chuck! We appreciate you. God bless you. Eric and Connie, Georgetown."

Eric M on January 2025


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Built Different
1193 Colorado Road
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Built Different
1193 Colorado Road
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
330 local quotes requested

Specializing in efficient, cost effective solutions to your home projects.

"Brian & team were very professional and easy to work with. He was great with communication and handled this job with insulation that several other companies said was “impossible.” He made sure we were completely happy with the the work! Definitely recommend!"

Scarlett C on March 2025

Specializing in efficient, cost effective solutions to your home projects.

"Brian & team were very professional and easy to work with. He was great with communication and handled this job with insulation that several other companies said was “impossible.” He made sure we were completely happy with the the work! Definitely recommend!"

Scarlett C on March 2025

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Wood stairs and railings installations and replacements FAQs

On average, replacing a deck railing costs about $925. This includes all the materials and labor needed to install a new porch or deck railing system with a durable finish. For instance, adding a new handrail on your front steps costs around $80 per linear foot. This price ensures your new railing is safe, looks great, and meets building codes.

Balusters and spindles offer structural support to the railing and run from the footing to the handrail. While their names are often used interchangeably, these support posts differ in their footing design. Balusters rest on a step, floor, or deck, while spindles have a footing rail attached to the bottom of the posts.

Choosing the right contractor for stair railing replacement is determined by the project’s complexity. A general contractor provides professional expertise and precision for a design that involves custom curves or intricate details. For straightforward installations, a qualified handyman delivers efficient service. Hiring skilled professionals guarantees that the installation meets all safety and building code requirements while ensuring lasting quality.

If it's still structurally sound, you can update your existing stair railing without removing it. By repairing any damages and then painting or refinishing it, you can give your staircase a fresh new look. This approach saves time and money while ensuring your railing meets all safety and building code requirements.

Reusing your existing stair spindles is a practical option when they’re in good condition. Notifying your contractor in advance is essential to ensure the spindles are preserved during removal. After removal, refinishing the spindles with a fresh coat of paint or stain will match them with your new railing design while maintaining sustainability and a cohesive aesthetic.

Stair railing balusters are mandated to maintain a spacing of no more than four inches apart. This precise measurement prevents a four-inch sphere from passing through and ensures the railing system is secure. Maintaining this gap is essential for structural integrity and safety. Be sure to verify that your installation meets these requirements as specified by local building codes.

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