Overview
Like so many in West Michigan, my family is from the Netherlands. My great-grandparents came to America in the late 1880’s and raised their family on a farm in Jamestown. I was raised on that same farm. My childhood is filled with memories of cutting and bailing hay, raising 4-H steers, growing and selling vegetables at the local flea market, building go-carts and furniture with my Cadet leaders, walking my trap lines in the pre-dawn, coon hunting and milking cows.
After studying under the tutelage of a Master Painter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, I returned to West Michigan and launched VanDerKolk Painting in 1991. My first projects consisted of residential exterior painting and just a few employees. The boom of the 1990’s left no shortage of work; and the business expanded to include new construction, commercial painting, and even more employees. Our projects now range from multi-million dollar homes, vast office complexes, industrial facilities, historic home restoration and residential repaints.
EMPLOYEES
VanDerKolk Painting employees are full-time career painters, not sub-contractors. This enables us to have a much tighter control on our scheduling requirements, quality demands and who is actually on the job. We pride ourselves in the fact that our employees are the best in the business.
We provide on-going professional and personal training – such as details on customer service, new product training, and safety regulations. While helping my employees further develop their skills and talents, they gain an immense sense of pride for the work they accomplish each day. I know our employees are one of VanDerKolk Painting's greatest strengths…and a significant reason for our long-standing customer relationships.
THE PAINTING CRAFTSMEN
There is a reason why we are called The Painting Craftsmen. Paint jobs have many components. It is much more complex than just a brush and roller. You will find a level of pride and workmanship that is unmatched.
While I am amazed at what has been accomplished since 1991, I am even more excited about the next 20 years at VanDerKolk Painting. Every day has a project, a challenge, a deadline…it is always interesting and dynamic. I look forward to each day. No matter the size or scope of your painting project, I know my team is well-equipped to bring about the solution to your painting needs.
MISSION
Van Der Kolk Painting will provide superior painting services to the communities of West Michigan through an emphasis on customer service, craftsmanship, and unparalleled professionalism in the painting industry.
OUR GUARANTEE
When the project is complete, you have the peace of mind knowing that we warranty all of our work.