- something turns up once the work is underway
- you wonder whether it will pause
- whether anyone will ask you first
- and what it adds at the end
The concern is being left out of it
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Handrail and Stair Carpenter in Tallahassee
Handrails, stair rebuilds and porch steps, built to be sturdy and to last outdoors.
- 5.0from 30+ Google reviews
- 30+years in the trade
- 3people, and that is the whole company
01the possibilities
Make your steps and handrails solid again
Solid steps and a handrail you can lean on with confidence make coming and going feel safe, which matters most for anyone carrying something or steadying themselves. Around Tallahassee, exterior steps and railings take the brunt of the humidity, and over time the treads, stringers and railing posts can soften or work loose, so a step that felt solid a season ago can start to give, and a handrail is only ever as secure as the post underneath it. Rebuilding the steps and resetting the posts to hold real weight is usually a one or two day job, and Kevin looks at the condition himself before recommending what actually needs doing.
Porch steps, stair treads and handrails see a lot of use and a lot of weather, and they are worth keeping solid. We rebuild porch steps and stair treads, set and anchor railing posts to hold real weight, and replace rails and balusters on decks where they have gone soft. Railing posts that were not secured properly will loosen over time whatever the rail on top looks like, so that is where the work goes. Most of these are one or two day jobs, and Kevin evaluates each one himself before starting.
02what you get
What Handrails and Stairs Typically Involve
- Porch and deck steps rebuilt
- Railing posts set and secured so they do not work loose
- Stair treads, risers and stringers replaced
- Balusters and rail sections matched to what is there
Free estimate, detailed and in writing before anything starts.
Our Handrails and Stairs Process
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Steps, treads or a loose rail
Send the form or call and tell Amanda whether it is porch steps, stair treads or a railing that feels loose. We get back to you within 24 hours.
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Kevin starts at the posts
Kevin evaluates each job himself, starting with the railing posts, because posts that were not secured properly will loosen whatever the rail on top looks like. Then he sends a detailed estimate.
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Set to hold real weight
Kevin and Lil Kevin set and anchor the posts to hold real weight and rebuild the steps, treads, rails and balusters that have gone soft. Most of these are one or two day jobs.
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Walk it together
We go over the finished steps and rail with you before we call the job done.
Handrails and Stairs Pricing in Tallahassee
Every job is different. We offer free, no-obligation estimates so you know the price before any work starts.
03 no surprises
A change order you approved is not a surprise
Older homes turn up the most, but even a newer one can hide something nobody could see at the estimate. That possibility is written into our estimates and proposals, and you sign it before anything starts. So when something does come up, the work stops, Kevin walks you through it, and it becomes a change order you approve, rather than something you find out about afterwards.
- it was disclosed before you signed
- the work stops
- Kevin talks it through with you
- you approve the change order
You decide before it goes ahead
They gave us a detailed quote and kept us informed every step of the way. There were no surprises from them for hidden costs or additional fees. Everything was extremely transparent.
04 the proof
What Tallahassee customers say about our handrails and stairs
30+ people have reviewed Lumber Lunatics on Google, and every one of them gave five stars. Here is a sample, in their words.
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★★★★★
30+ Google reviews 5 stars, 100% of them
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★★★★★
So happy to have found & worked with Lumber Lunatics. Kevin and his son did an exceptional job in replacing our outdated banister. It was hard to find the right person for the job but Kevin was great! Professional and attentive to detail as well as clean up. Thank you!
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★★★★★
Kevin did an outstanding job adding some handrails to a couple of stairs in our garage. His price was reasonable, very reliable, easy to communicate.
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★★★★★
It is clear that Kevin knows what he is doing. It is great to also see a father working with his son to teach him the trade!
Call and talk to Amanda, or send a quick message.
Handrails and Stairs Questions, Answered
General
My railing feels loose. Is that a real safety issue?
It can be. Railing posts that were not secured properly will fail over time whatever the rail on top of them looks like, so that is where Kevin starts. He sets and anchors posts to hold real weight.
Can you rebuild worn porch or deck steps?
Yes. Kevin rebuilds porch steps and stair treads and replaces rails and balusters that have gone soft. On an older home the wear usually shows at the base, where the steps meet the ground and stay damp.
Does the owner actually do the work?
Yes. Kevin is on every job. His son Lil Kevin works alongside him, and the person who prices your project is the person who builds it. There is no sales rep handing your job to a crew you have never met.
How big is your crew?
Three of us, and that is the whole company. Kevin and his son Lil Kevin are the two on site, and Amanda handles every call and inquiry. The two of them get through what a crew of four would.
Do you work on commercial buildings?
No, Lumber Lunatics works on homes rather than commercial buildings.
Pricing
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Kevin comes out and looks at the job with you and talks through the options. He does not price it on the spot, because materials and labor have to be worked out properly, so the detailed estimate comes to you afterwards. There is no charge and no obligation.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, check, zelle, and credit cards.
Trust
Is there a warranty on your work?
Yes. We provide a workmanship warranty on every project, with the specific terms spelled out in your written proposal before the work begins.
Do you handle plumbing and electrical work?
If your project needs major plumbing or electrical work, Kevin will tell you so and recommend you bring in a licensed plumber or electrician. He is not licensed for that work and he is not going to pretend otherwise. You will hear that at the estimate, not halfway through the job.
Are you insured?
Yes, Lumber Lunatics is insured on every project.
How far out are you booking?
Scheduling varies based on the scope of your project and our current workload. We will provide our current availability when we discuss your project.
Service Area
What areas do you serve?
Tallahassee and the surrounding Big Bend area, roughly an hour out. That includes Crawfordville, Quincy, Havana, Monticello, Midway, Blountstown, and Sneads. If you are near the edge of that, just ask.
Still have a question? Amanda comes back to you within 24 hours.
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