New housing figures increase nearly 20% over the past year

The team here at DPR were today happy to learn of some rather positive news. It has been announced by the National House Building Council (NHBC) that over 40,000 new UK homes have been registered thus far this year, which represents an impressive…


Plans for new homes continues to grow

Yorkshire roofing company, DPR, welcomes the new figures released by the NHBC, which reveal that numbers of new homes registered in the UK in February are up by 25% over those registered in February the previous year. This is good news for people…


New housing figures increase nearly 20% over the past year

The team here at DPR were today happy to learn of some rather positive news. It has been announced by the National House Building Council (NHBC) that over 40,000 new UK homes have been registered thus far this year, which represents an impressive…


Business confidence in construction sector rises

The latest construction survey from Markit and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply reveals the good news that confidence is the highest it has been for nine years within the construction industry. Roofers DPR, a local Pontefract firm…


DPR secure contract at White Rose Shopping Centre

DPR secure contract at White Rose Shopping Centre

DPR Roofing department are delighted to announce we have successfully secured a contract to carry out maintenance and repairs at the White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds. The announcement comes after we have proven ourselves as leading commercial…


DPR awarded contract for REDS True Barbecue restaurants

DPR is proud to announce that we have been awarded a contract to carry out roofing works on the latest food sensation restaurant in Leeds. REDS True Barbecue, situated in Headingley, has fast become the restaurant to visit in West Yorkshire and…


Maintaining your roof

Unfortunately, most Leeds homeowners don’t realise that something is wrong with their roof until it’s already too late. Though we don’t necessarily blame people for this (lets face it, your roofing system isn’t the first…


Grants for places of Worship

The news that the recent government grant scheme for roof repairs on places of worship has been extended is welcomed by Wakefield roofing services company DPR. Originally, the chancellor set aside £30 million for roof repairs, but DPR are…


VAT to be cut on house repairs by the Green Party

Following a successful campaign led by the Federation of Master Builders, the Green Party has pledged to cut the rate of VAT on housing repairs and renovations to 5%, the lowest rate allowed by European rules, as part of their election campaign.…


Check your roof properly with this checklist

Now that spring has arrived and the threat of prolonged wind and rain has decreased (although not diminished) you can safely check your roof for any damage caused in the winter months. It is important to check your roof at least once a year for any…