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Third Generation!!

Company History

Carrigan Painting was established in 2010 by David G Carrigan Jr in Amherst NY. With a lifelong interest in the building trades, my journey began at a young age working for David G Carrigan Plastering.

Along the way, I have worked for many renowned contractors in the Amherst/Clarence area while also caring for my ailing father, who retired in 2000. In 2007, my dad sadly passed away. After settling his estate, I embarked on a lifelong dream to establish Carrigan Painting. My knowledge spans various trades and encompasses all stages of residential construction.

My company focuses on residential Interior Painting & Exterior Painting, as well as specializing in traditional Plaster Repairs & Drywall Repair services. We enjoy the work and strive to consistently meet the high standards for which we are renowned. We are not perfect, but we try our best.

We primarily work in Amherst, Clarence, and Lancaster.

In 2016, we relocated from North Forest Rd, Amherst N.Y. to Akron N.Y.

Carrigan Painting

716-697-3560

95+ years of Excellence!

Good things come in 3's

1930 - 2025+

3 Generations of Excellence

Our Family Tree is rooted in the building trades

Beginning in the 1930's there has been at least 1 Carrigan company operating in the Buffalo New York area. From William A. Carrigan Plastering (grand father), who constructed many of the homes and some commercial buildings in and around Buffalo NY. In addition to his Western New York work he also had multiple commercial projects in Pennsylvania and Ohio until the 1970's.

My parents generation decided to stay much more local to the Western New York region. While continuing plastering, they also branched out into drywall and painting. The Carrigan companies include, Town & Country Plastering (uncle), David G Carrigan Plastering (my father), Carrigan Drywall (cousin) and Carrigan Painting the company that I started.

716-632-7151
Calls only

3 Generations - 1 Phone number

PL-7151
circa 1960

The slide show below moves kind of fast, and I don't know how to slow it down. But if you click an image, it seems to stop it allowing you to swipe/click left or right. edit: 3-27-25 I am aware there is no slider due to an unknown error, so its a list for now.

Grampa Carrigan's placard - The 1st Carrigan Generation

1930

Signs of Things to Come

Reasonable! This sign dates back to about 1930 and used 5 different fonts. Artistically, you have to appreciate that.

1936

The Carrigan Tradition Begins!

My Grandfather William A. Carrigan's pair of work trucks in 1936. He specialized in plastering and painting operating out of 201 Glenwood Avenue in Buffalo NY.

1960

Fleet of Fords

My Grandfather loved Ford Trucks. This Fourth Generation Ford F100 looks like a 1960.

1966

From Buffalo to Amherst!

William A. Carrigan, my Grandfather, preparing the new shop on North Forest Rd in Amherst NY.

1968

Two Generations Build One Shop

For many years, our family's business stood at this location at 56 North Forest Rd in Amherst NY. My Grandfather and Father worked together to build this!

1980

2nd Generation

After my Grandfather retired my father took over the business as David G. Carrigan Plastering. Seen here in front of his iconic red 1977 Ford E-350. Dad's big red truck was known for quality work.

1991

Not Just Painting and Plastering!

In the late 1980's to the mid 1990's my dad dabbled in professional sandblasting.

Due to the cost of insurance, we no longer offer any sandblasting services. We do not know anyone locally that offers such services.

1995

Exterior House Painting & Repair in the 90's

My Father working diligently on this gorgeous home in Snyder N.Y.

The 632 phone number still works.

2001

From 2nd to 3rd

In 2001, we broke the mold of red, but it was still a Ford.

My dad some how managed to get handicap license plates for it - he was confined to a wheel chair. We built an elaborate crane system on the back to lift his chair, which I later used to load and unload our pressure washer.

2010

3rd Generation

After settling my father's estate, I established Carrigan Painting. I began the business out of my father's shop on North Forest Rd in Amherst, NY

You can see the crane on the back of the truck, has my blue coat laying on top

2020+

From Amherst NY
to Akron NY

In 2016, I moved from Amherst NY to Akron NY. For 50 years my family worked and lived in Amherst. We continue to primarily work in Amherst & Clarence NY

In 2020 I threw out the broken mold and bought a chevy

A word from the owner

Updated: March 27, 2025

Our website & blog is updated & maintained by Mr Carrigan. There is no stock content anywhere on our website or blog. A marketing company did not create any of the information on this website nor does a 3rd party handle any of our advertising. I added all the information (approximately 60,000 words), photos, videos.
I am a plasterer and professional painter by trade, marketing isnt my forte. But building out this website has been enlightening. I have learned a lot.

I update our blog during and/or after most jobs with lots of photos and sometimes a video of our work. If your looking for the latest job photos, our blog is where to go. You made it this far, you may as well get a free quote from me
I really do try my best to answer when the phone rings

-Dave

Carrigan Painting

716-697-3560