About us
“Covering Scotland” from our Auld Street base since 1993.
Formed in 1970 by John Baxter and Donald Gillespie, the business has established a reputation for high standards of workmanship and customer service. The next generation, Paul Baxter and Donnie Gillespie, took over the running of the company in 1992 and strengthened the business by adding a new director, Paul Doyle. Each director has over 35 years’ experience in the trade.
The company employs highly-motivated painters and decorators and Ames tapers, all of whom carry CSCS cards. Apprenticeships offer opportunities to young tradespeople, and site work is overseen by SMSTS supervisors, many with up to 15 years’ experience with the company.

Quality and health & safety
- First-class apprenticeship training
- CITB training and investment in staff
- CSCS-trained workforce
- SMSTS management
- Waste reduction and recycling
- Dulux Trade Partnership contractor
- CHAS-approved contractor