The Mariners Church Detroit, MI

"Scott was excellent to work with...I and my parishioners are delighted with how the pews look. He and his crew were always most cordial. I highly recommend them for your next project."

Father Jerry Kopel Sacred HeartChurch, Gettysburg, SD

Welcome to ChurchPewRestoration.com

Preserving the Past with Integrity for Over 45 Years

At ChurchPewRestoration.com, we’re proud to be the only church pew refinishing company in the U.S. founded entirely on historic preservation principles. For more than four decades, our work has honored the beauty and craftsmanship of sacred spaces—always following the Department of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitating Historic Structures.

We understand the unique care required for Sacred Places, and it shows in every project we take on—from small chapels to grand cathedrals.

Our Restoration Services Include:

  • Church Pews

  • Altars, Reredos, and Baldacchinos (Baldachins)

  • Historic Church Furnishings

  • Wood Doors, Frames, Wainscoting, and Ceilings

Trusted by Iconic Spaces

Our portfolio includes restorations in basilicas, cathedrals, and landmark houses of worship across the country.

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My passion for historic preservation began in 1981 with the purchase of The Quint House, an 1853 Greek Revival home in Rural, Wisconsin. That experience inspired a community-wide effort to establish the Rural on the Crystal National Register Historic District—and launched a lifelong commitment to preserving history through craftsmanship.

Along the way, we developed a gentler, more visually authentic method of wood preservation—one that respects historic standards far better than today’s common, harsher techniques.

This unique approach has led to restoration projects in churches and public buildings across the U.S.
(You can also visit our Woodwork Restoration site to learn more.)

For us, preservation isn’t just about “stripping and refinishing.” It’s about honoring the beauty, integrity, and stories within old wood. Our work with churches in particular has brought us to incredible places and connected us with equally remarkable people.

We love what we do—and we’re always happy to answer questions or discuss a potential project.

Scott

Founder/Owner

Woodwork Restoration, LLC 

woodworkrestoration @hotmail .com