Meet our team

James Baxter

Managing Director 

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In 2010 I began as an apprentice painter and decorator completing my Level 3 City and Guilds qualification alongside working for a professional firm. During this time I won an award for: "The Apprentice of the year" from York College.

Since then I have worked on 100s of different projects, subcontracting to other firms, ranging from small domestic painting to large scale industrial projects. Through this I have gained over 10 years valuable experience and expert knowledge. 

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In 2019 I began my own company to better serve my clients. I thoroughly enjoy meeting new clients, discussing their needs and making their visions come true. Available for painting and decorating jobs throughout North Yorkshire.

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My favourite part of the job is hanging wallpaper especially when it has interesting patterns and really transforms the room. 

Nikki Baxter

Finance Director

In 2011 I left York College gaining valuable qualifications in IT and Mathematics. I also won the award for "Most improved Student of the year" In 2014 I graduated from the University of York with BSc in Mathematics. Recently, I attained a First Class pass in Level 2 Book keeping & Accounts. Currently, I am working towards my Level 3 AAT with aspirations to become a fully chartered accountant.

I am the face of IT and accounting for the business. I organise the projects for the company and offer a "Before&After" photo shopping service to help clients design and choose their colours before any work is completed.     

Timothy Durcan

Painting and decorating apprentice

I joined Baxter's Decorating in August 2020 as a painting & decorating apprentice.

After initially studying Art and photography I decided I wanted a more hands-on and practical career. I am currently studying my Level 2 Painting and decorating apprenticeship at York college.

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Timothy's favourite part if the job is learning new skills and being proud of the finish, especially when a client is really happy.