M.R. Decorating

have been Otago's favourite painting company with a family legacy dating back 100 years

The business has been passed down from father to son through five generations, which continues with son Matt Ravenwood taking the reins from his father Phil. Both Phil and Matt hold degrees in quantity surveying, construction and project management and come with heaps of hands on experience to boot. We offer interior and exterior residential painting services and commercial painting including specialist fire protection intumescent paint coatings.

Our team are experienced, trustworthy and safety-conscious contractors, and our professional service will meet or exceed your expectations - we guarantee it.

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For a free consultation or quote, please send us a message

Our Values

Focused on Health & Safety and the Environment Safety and compliance for our customers and our staff sets the foundations for all of our work including properly erected scaffolding and environmentally-friendly paints.

Our Gold status accreditation from SiteWise proves that we have exceptional quality health and safety systems in place, because it’s important to us that we work in a way that won't harm you, your family or pets, or the environment. We are members of the Master Painters Association and a Dulux Accredited Painter so you can be sure our work is of top quality.

We use the Dulux Envirosolutions range which allows us a sustainable approach to paint cleanup. Alongside minimising waste, we aim to recycle all materials where we can.

BCITO Apprenticeship Course

As a company we are also active in training the next generation of painters and decorators working with BCITO to take on apprentices.

Our apprentices work under our experienced staff who provide on-job coaching and support throughout their apprenticeships. They also receive the guidance of a BCITO training advisor.

Why Choose M R Group?

With over a century of experience, M.R. Decorating is Central Otago’s trusted name in professional painting and decorating. Our team combines craftsmanship, reliability, and a commitment to quality that stands the test of time.

Proven Expertise

Backed by more than 100 years of experience, our team brings generations of knowledge and skill to every project, ensuring a flawless finish, every time.

Quality You Can Trust

Our reputation is built on satisfied clients and exceptional results. We take pride in delivering workmanship that exceeds expectations.

Job Vacancies

We are currently looking for 'expressions of interest' of someone with at least 4 years experience. Please email trineka@mrgroup.nz