The Keck Group's Church Pew Refinishing Since 1972
Keck Restores Pews in Four Cathedrals Simultaneously
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The 5th Cathedral - St. Agnes Cathedral, New York
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Church Pew General Contracting Company — The Keck Group
At The Keck Group, we don't just service pews. We service relationships.
Since 1972, The Keck Group has been refinishing, repairing and refurbishing
church pews with impeccable skill and attention to detail from
our refinishing facility in Middletown, NY. The quality of our work is second to none, and we strive
to uphold that reputation in every refinishing, restoration and repair
project for our clients.
We're a general contracting and construction company that has been working
directly with clients for over 40 years. Our company is unique in that
there is no middle man involved in the church pew contracting process —
just you and our team of trusted experts. We find that working directly
with our clients yields the best results and attracts a loyal clientele
that stays with our services for years.
Our Pew Construction Services
We offer pew construction services ranging from refinishing and restoration
to renovation. Our team of dedicated craftsmen with years of proven
experience will leave your pews in better condition than when you first
purchased them.
Refinishing & Restoration
We specialize in
refinishing and restoring pews off-site. From improving the structural integrity of old pews to
refinishing pews with worn down woodwork, we have you covered. If you're
unable to have your pews restored off-site due to unmovable furniture or
other obstructions, feel free to contact us and discuss
what on-site services we can provide for you.
Renovations
We do church pew renovations off-site in our facility. We have the tools
and equipment to get your pews looking brand new again - our team of
experts is ready to meet your needs!
Repair
When your pews get damaged or worn down, you do not need to get rid of
them. We do pew repairs in
our facility and also have a field repair team.
Transportation
One unique benefit of The Keck Group is our
pew transportation services. The trailers and trucks we use are large enough to fit entire pews
without the need to dismantle and reconfigure. Your pews maintain their
structural and aesthetic quality for the entire duration of service.
Our Quality Products
We offer more than just pew construction services. Browse through our
collection of pew cushions, kneelers and accessories. Our products are both
high-quality and reasonably priced so you can get the best deals for your
pews:
See our feature in the Times Herald-Record:
Founded in 1972, The Keck Group was just a small refinishing company in
Warwick, NY. Today, The Keck Group has grown to be one of the largest and
most trusted pew construction contractors in the region. We stand firm in our commitment to excellent craftsmanship and fair
pricing. We work directly with you from start to finish to ensure that you
get the finished product you want.
Take a virtual tour of our Middletown pew refinishing facility in the video below.
Read more about our St. Patrick's Cathedral Project
Why The Keck Group Is the Right General Contractor for You
We build relationships with clients through hard work, reliability and
superior craftsmanship. We're a church pew company and general contractor
like no other for many reasons, including:
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More than 45 years of experience
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Large, state-of-the-art facility
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Short turnaround time
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Fair pricing
Contact us
for more information about our services and
request a consultation for any service we offer.
Spotlight Project
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
After 150 years, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross is undergoing a much needed restoration.
Cardinal Sean O’Malley and Rector Msgr. Kevin O’Leary chose Baker Liturgical Arts of Plantville CT to partake in the historical restoration, who in turn contracted The Keck Group, also known as “The Cathedral Pew Restorers”, to do the complicated refinishing work.
Removal of more than three thousand feet of pews took place in April, 2017. The pews were built into the floor, and each and every pew had to be cut flush with the slightly raised floor level under the pews (which will be removed so that there is no elevation transition), leaving almost four inches of the pew ends in the floor.
This process will make the installation easier, as the ends will have been previously cut to size.
We are removing the existing divider wall and substituting new joiners, so parishioners can slide all the way across the pew, vs. half way.
The side aisle pews are also being shortened to make way for the new HVAC system.
Installation is planned prior to Easter, 2019.
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As the Christmas deadline nears for the installation of Pews and Wainscot, we have been busy finishing the new parts and beginning re-assembly.
The mating of existing ends and backs with the new seats and supports has proved successful with the long and short pew version samples completed. No matter how much time and effort expended on the design work and the sizing, a sigh of relief cannot be breathed until all of the parts fit as planned and the final assembly can take place.
As can be seen in the photos below, the mockup of long and short pews is complete and the finishing has begun at an accelerated pace in order to start final assembly and prep work for installation.
New Atwood Hamlin Kneelers have been ordered; special metal and leg colors and an architect chosen fabric will make these kneelers one of a kind. These should be in just in time for the early December install.
As usual, the schedule changes daily from the construction manager as they make the final push to deadline.
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St. John Church in Goshen New York, a welcome nearby project for a change after Boston, Virginia Beach, and multiple NY City projects, underwent a full renovation beginning in June and completed in early September.
The Keck Group was chosen to restore the pews and install new kneelers, and the job came out perfect, as the accompanying pictures and note from Fr. George Hafemann attests.
These old timers required much tender care, as they have survived the use of over seventy years.
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It’s been an exceptionally busy winter and spring as we move into our really busy summer months.
The first of the year saw a grand beginning with the start of pew refinishing projects in four large churches, and continues with the following churches either just completed or now under way...
St. Anne Church, Garden City NY
St. Paul Church in Brookville NY
St. Rose Church, Newtown CT
Holy Trinity in Hackensack NJ
St. John Church in Goshen NY
Our Lady of Victory in Plattsburg NY
All Souls Unitarian Church, NY NY
Mt. St. Vincent College Chapel, Riverdale NY
St. Mary Church in Hamilton NY
Cathedral of the Holy Cross lower church Boston MA.
Galilee Church, Virginia Beach VA
Church of the Presentation, Upper Saddle River NJ
The Jewish Center, NY NY
St. Paul, Chester NY
St. Mary, Brooklyn NY
St. Mary Ukranian Church, Carteret NJ
Church of God, Elizabeth NJ
That is a whopping 9000 feet of pews to refinish in the short period of time between January 1 and June 31st!
Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan is an ongoing project due to be installed in November.
No wonder we’re working six days a week. But the boys are happy for the work and the company is managing to get all of the projects installed on time!
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