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James Wren & Co Ltd is a name well known in Dunedin. The company focuses largely on painting and decorating, we have been providing top quality service since 1896. 

W do it all.

Our contracting division is one of the South Islands largest for painters, decorators and subcontractors. We cover commercial, industrial and residential work, from large industrial projects to small repairs in private homes.

With over 100 years of business it is not surprising that Wrens is a business with an interesting history. Not only did we survive through two world wars and the great depression but we have literally made our mark on thousands of Dunedin buildings. Over the past century Wrens, which now uses and sells upwards of 80,000 litres of paint a year, has worked on its fair share of unconventional projects, including movie sets and exclusive lodges.  

James Wren & Co. Ltd have a large team of experienced staff, many who have been with us for years and contribute greatly to the stability of the company.
 
Call us now to arrange for a free measure, quote and advice

We are members of Master Painters New Zealand and approved licensed applicators of Equus, Nuplex, Dulux Acratex and Zolatone --

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Yes, we are German. Yes, we are a couple. And yes, we are both qualified Master Painters. This means we have not only completed our extensive painting and decorating apprenticeships, but we have also finished the stringent, 9-month, full-time Master Painter training. Without this premier trade qualification, its not possible to be a self-employed painter in Germany.
We came to Christchurch to help with the earthquake rebuild, and weve barely paused for breath since. Canterbury homeowners seem to love our work. Our oldest client is 98 years old!
 
Why do we keep getting referrals from our lovely clients?

- Because your decorating project is completed by the two of us  you know exactly who is doing your painting and papering.
- Because we help you decide on colour options with the latest colour-change software.
- Because we take extra care to manage the all-important drying time between the various coats of paint.
- Because we are members of Master Painters New Zealand, the century-old, national representative body for the painting industry.

Got a holiday home? We can combine house-sitting and decorating for you! From Wanaka to Kaikoura, Banks Peninsula to Berlin, we stay in your home-away-from-home as we freshen it inside and out. Easy.

Ready to get started? Call us today! We look forward to meeting you.

Working with an exceptionally well-trained eye, award-winning Timaru-based interior designer Karen Chambers has the ability to marry pieces and spaces, colours and textures, curtains, and flooring.&nbsp;Based on classic foundations with timeless appeal, Karen and her team apply their knowledge and experience to enhance your space to how you desire it. From new builds to classic heritage homesteads to commercial spaces.&nbsp;We work with you and your tradies and other professionals to bring your project to fruition. From concept to design to furniture installation. Our mission is to create a space that not only delivers buts exceeds your expectations. Working alongside the Interior Design division of our team, we have an onsite curtain sewing team.&nbsp;Curtain making in a purpose-built sewing room in Timaru makes us one of the very few that offer this service in Timaru. Our team of highly skilled machinists custom makes beautiful curtains for your space. The machines we use are top of the line and being on-site, if we have questions about fabrics or linings, our experts are right here to answer.&nbsp;&nbsp; Rather than curtains being shipped off to some unknown curtain maker, we have more control over time frames and the quality of the work. No worries about delivery delays when our machinists are right here at Chambers Design

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