Lloyd’s Woodworking · Hudson, Massachusetts
By Lloyd’s Woodworking Inc.
How Should a Church Budget for Pew Restoration?
DIRECT ANSWER:
A useful pew-restoration budget begins with the actual quantity, dimensions, condition and desired result. Structural repairs, finish work, upholstery, kneelers, removal, handling, flooring coordination and related sanctuary work can all affect project scope.
DON’T START WITH:
“WHAT DOES A PEW COST?”
START WITH:
“WHAT PROJECT ARE WE ACTUALLY PLANNING?”
COUNT THE PEWS
Document:
Number of rows
Pews per row
Approximate lengths
Special sections
DOCUMENT CONDITION
Identify visible:
Loose components
Damage
Finish wear
Missing pieces
Previous repairs
Upholstery condition
Kneeler condition
SEPARATE PRIORITIES
Create:
MUST DO
SHOULD DO
WOULD LIKE TO DO
INCLUDE RELATED WORK
Potentially:
Flooring
Painting
Electrical work
Carpet
Sanctuary layout
Other furnishings
These may not be Lloyd’s scope, but they can affect the overall project plan.
DON’T RELY ON GENERIC INTERNET PRICES
Two churches with the same number of pews can have very different projects.
PHASING MAY BE AN OPTION
Some projects may potentially be phased.
That does not automatically make the total project less expensive.
Frequently asked questions
CAN LLOYD’S GIVE A UNIVERSAL PRICE PER PEW ONLINE?
A generic number may not reflect the actual project.
DOES PEW LENGTH MATTER?
It can.
DO KNEELERS AND UPHOLSTERY AFFECT SCOPE?
They can.
SHOULD FLOORING BE INCLUDED IN PLANNING?
Yes, when flooring and pew work interact.
BEFORE YOUR CHURCH REPLACES IT, LET US SEE IT.
Pews, church furnishings, doors and architectural woodwork may have restoration or repair options worth understanding before replacement.
Send Lloyd’s photos and basic project information to begin the conversation.