In the quiet suburb of Allenton, the impressive Lochlea Lifestyle Resort stands.

It’s a retirement community built rich with stories and memories. But today its charm was being refreshed by local legends, Ashburton’s family-owned Trudgeon Painters and Decorators

Steve Trudgeon, a name synonymous with quality in the painting and decorating trade, was there leading a decade-long interior upgrade project.

It has now extended to over 115 units in stage 1 and 44 units in stage 2 and for Steve, a third-generation member of the family business, talks proudly of their work and continuing the Trudgeon legacy.

"We've been in the trade for over 70 years," he said.

"The success of Trudgeons painting comes down to the strong foundation laid by my grandfather and father still at the helm Greg.

“In a small town when you do a great job, people talk, and that’s how we’ve built our reputation."

But the success of Trudgeons was not just about longevity.

It was about the personal touch they brought to every job.

Steve’s father Greg Trudgeon, and late grandfather and business founder Jim Trudgeon, have set the standard high.

Now it was Steve’s role to uphold that tradition.

“You can do as much advertising as you want, but if your word-of-mouth isn’t strong, you won’t get very far,” Steve noted with a nod.

Handling large-scale projects like the one at Lochlea was just part of their portfolio.

Steve said with a skilled team of 13 they could manage any jobs of all sizes and all to their same high standard.

“We take pride in our ability to turn around these big projects quickly and effectively,” he said.

“But we also cater to homeowners, who need anything from a single wall painted to a complete interior or exterior renovation. No job is too small or too big for us.”

For those interested in transforming their spaces, contacting Trudgeons Painters and Decorators was easy.

They were accessible through various channels, including Facebook and their website.

“And we offer free, no-obligation quotes,” Steve said.

“It’s all about giving people the opportunity to see what we can do without any pressure.”

And today, as the sun began to set at Lochlea, casting a golden hue over freshly painted walls, Steve’s words resonated.

That’s because Trudgeons Painters and Decorators were so much more than just a business. They are a legacy of craftsmanship and community spirit, their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction earned from decades’ worth of excellence. One brushstroke at a time.