Andrew Duckmanton started his painting career immediately out of Christchurch Boys High School. He joined Neville J Lucas and completed his apprenticeship. Once he completed his apprenticeship he started his own business, Duckmanton Decorating. That was 41 years ago and he is still going strong. 

Andrew has, over the years, gained many clients who use his services time and time again. 

Duckmanton Decorating do all domestic and commercial work, both interior and exterior. Wallpapering has always been a speciality. 

Having lived in Cashmere most of his life, you will often see his truck and signs in this area.  However, he has clients from Nelson to Christchurch, so is happy to do work wherever it takes him. 

He has a team of painters that are very valuable and are a huge asset for the larger jobs, but unlike a lot of larger painting firms, Andrew, the Boss, is always on the job.  And if the job is smaller, it will be Andrew you are getting.  He has always been and will always be very hands on. 

Personally, Andrew has been married for nearly 40 years, with two beautiful and successful daughters who he is very proud of. 

You will find him out running and biking often and supporting his daughters and their partners and wider family members sports at the weekends.  He is a very dedicated family man, who also loves his two cats very much!