"We believe restoration is an art, patience is a virtue, and good work speaks for itself."
Ai can't refinish a door. We can.
We're Churchkey. We refinish wood doors, shutters, and porches across The Northshore, mostly in the Mandeville and Covington area. We're locally owned and operated in St. Tammany Parish. We're not a VC backed franchise, we don't buy leads from angies list and we don't hire sub contractors to do our work for us. When you hire us, you get us...not some random guy we found in the Home Depot parking lot.
If that’s all you needed to know, head on over to the services page.
But if you're curious about who we really are, how we got here, and what we think about the state of modern life (spoiler: it's weird), stick around. We’ve got a few thoughts on the soapbox.
Meet the Crew
The people who pick up the phone, shake your hand, and bring your vision to life.
Chris
First Impressions & Follow-Through
He believes any piece of wood can be saved with enough patience, prayer and elbow grease. He also works with clients to find the right solution for their budget
Jared
Project Boss & Schedule Sheriff
The master locksmith who keeps the wheels turning and the varnish flowing. He ensures every job runs on time and exceeds expectations.
Anne
Realtor-in-Residence & Color Consultant
Our in-house Realtor and color consultant on larger projects that need to be perfect. Anne ensures every client feels like family and every detail is flawless.
Robert
Fish Detective
When he’s not pulling catfish out of Bayou Lacombe, Robert’s pulling beauty out of old doors. He claims sanding is “like meditation,” which is weird, but we let it slide because he’s the only one who actually enjoys it. Prefers marine varnish over mayonnaise and once caught a bass while talking about wood grain.
Stephanie
Photographer & Story Specialist
She has a knack for finding moments that matter, and capturing them in ways that feel real. If your business has a story to tell, she makes sure it's remembered.
Saint Nick
Santa
With over 40 years of cookie tasting and sleigh tuning under his belt, Santa makes sure the twinkle in your Christmas is perfect. He’s the keeper of belly laughs and flying reindeer secrets.
Jenny
Big Sister
Big sister and sweet tea energy. Runs on Cracker Barrel biscuits, Chic-fil-A nuggets, and opinions. Doesn’t refinish doors, but does tell you how to do it better.
Mrs. Claus
Elf Relations Manager
With over 40 years of cocoa brewing and elf-wrangling under her belt, Mrs. Claus makes sure the magic stays merry. She’s the keeper of warm hugs and Christmas miracles.
Intern
Girl Boss
Specializes in knocking on freshly varnished doors right before they’re dry. Believes every project should include stickers and a juice break.
Intern
Girl Boss
Hasn't actually varnished anything, but will absolutely tell you what you missed. Believes every door should be pink. Brings glitter “just in case."
Intern
Wiz Kid
Loves tools. Knows where none of them go. Occasionally tightens random screws for fun. Once disappeared with a screwdriver and returned with snacks.
Join Our Team
We're always looking for new individuals who embody the Churchkey standard both on and off the job site.
Whether you're a seasoned craftsman, a corporate stiff, or have never worked a day in your life – we stand by the old saying, “You can teach hard work, but you can't teach character.”