Donald R. Ross & Son Painting and Decorating

Donald R. Ross & Son Painting and Decorating is a family firm in Lynnfield that traces back to 1951, when Don Ross started it as a one-man operation. His son Darren Ross took over after Don's death in 2012 and still runs it, with the company saying its focus today is high-end residential interior painting, trim and cabinetry finishing, wallpaper and decorative finishes, plus select exterior projects. The one detailed account on file, from 2023, describes Darren staining and painting four exterior doors — the reviewer said the result exceeded what they'd pictured, pointed to steady updates through the job, and noted the price wasn't the cheapest but was worth it given the attention to detail. Beyond that there isn't much public record yet — a couple of local magazine pieces cover the family's history rather than specific jobs. Anyone considering them for the interior finish work the company says is its specialty should ask for references on that side, since the one documented review is about an exterior project.