Company
About D.R. Ross & Son Painting
Donald R. Ross & Son has provided high quality painting and decorating services to homes and businesses in the North Shore area for over 50 years. With a reputation for excellent quality and service, Donald R. Ross & Son only utilizes full-time staff trained to meet our exacting standards and continually educated in new techniques and processes to ensure our work looks great and stands the test of time. Many of our workers have been with us for over 15 years and they are all professional craftsman that take pride in their work.
Our services include interior and exterior painting and decorating of all types as well as power washing and maintenance services to keep your home looking clean and beautiful all the time. We have our own carpenter on staff to perform light carpentry and make minor repairs if necessary during a project to save time.
All our work is completed in a timely manner and within budget unless unforeseen circumstances arise. We respect your privacy and do our best to disrupt your lives as little as possible. You can trust us to come into your home and work professionally and neatly whether you are home or not, leaving your home as close to the way you left it as possible. We also respect the environment by using green products and procedures that minimize our impact on the environment.
Donald R. Ross & Son is fully licensed and insured to protect our workers as well as your property against accidents.
Company History
Donald R. Ross Painting and Decorating was founded in 1951 in Lynnfield, Massachusetts by Donald R. Ross. Mr. Ross is recognized nationally as one of the leading residential painting contractors in the country and has conducted numerous seminars on residential painting throughout the United States. He has been featured on the covers of several national magazines and has written and published several articles pertaining to paint failure and cedar bleed on clapboards and shingle siding.
Mr. Ross invented the WedgeVent™ system – a system that releases moisture from the back of the exterior of a home to eliminate paint from peeling. The WedgeVent system has been written up in several paint manufacturers specifications and has been used successfully by painters for over 40 years.
Mr. Ross has been a prominent member of the National Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (P.D.C.A.) for over 50 years and has served as president of the North Shore/Merrimack Valley P.D.C.A. In 2003, he was awarded National Honorary Life Membership to the organization and he received the National P.D.C.A. Distinguished Service Award. He was appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts and Commissioner of Labor and Industries to update regulations pertaining to Structural Painting (Residential Phase) in the state of Massachusetts.
Today, the company is owned and operated by Donald Ross’s son, Darren Ross. Darren began as an apprentice for his father in 1983. Darren graduated from Providence College with a business management degree in 1991. In 1995 the company became Donald R. Ross & Son and Darren purchased the company in 2001. Darren has served as treasurer of the North Shore / Middlesex / Merrimack Valley Chapters of P.D.C.A. and is an officer of the national chapter of P.D.C.A. He is also member of the Residence Craftsmanship Forum and has authored and contributed to the national craftsmanship operating procedures. Darren is also a member and past vice president of the Business Network International.
Professional Associations
Donald R. Ross and Son is actively involved with the following associations:
Painting and Decorating Corporation of America (PDCA)
The PDCA website offers valuable information about selecting and working with painting contractors here: How to Hire a Professional
Residence Craftmanship Forum
Business Networking International