DPR uncover poor roofing work
DPR came to the rescue of a homeowner in Yorkshire after they requested Managing Director Darren Rickett to inspect another contractor’s roof renewal. The house was originally a flat roofed construction but the owner wanted a new pitched…
Severe storms cause electric strike
The recent severe storms have caused disruption to many homes across the Yorkshire region with a chimney suffering huge damage during a lightning strike. After the storms had calmed down, the owner noticed the problem and called DPR in the hope of…
Check your roof after Hurricane Gonzalo hits Pontefract
We at Pontefract Roofers would like to remind our customers to check their roofs after the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo hit the UK last night. Strong winds of up to 60mph spread across much of the country, causing the most disruption during…
House Building is driving forward SME growth sector
DPR are delighted to read the stats from the FMB’s State of Trade Survey for Q3 2014 which shows that house building is leading the growth in the SME construction sector. The results show that the construction industry is still growing, with…
Why do your gutters need clearing this winter?
Every season we experience here in Huddersfield brings its own unique touch of individuality – whether that be the golden leaves of autumn or the morning frost of winter. Unfortunately, if you weren’t already aware, the colder months can…
Health and Safety on roofs is essential
After the BBC released a report saying that the death of a man who fell through the roof while working for his father could have been prevented, the continued safety of roofers has been in the news this week. Kyle Broadbent, 25 from Milton Keynes,…
More news on Majestyk building in Leeds
We at DPR were sad to learn of a huge fire at the Majestyk building in Leeds on Tuesday night. Fortunately the iconic property’s structure was saved, but the famous dome roof partially collapsed. The West Yorkshire Fire services were notified…
Majestyk Nightclub fire guts building and removes roof
Majestyk nightclub in Leeds fell foul to a huge fire last week which left the place fully gutted inside and 75 fire fighters working overnight to put out the blaze. Although the full extent of the damage is not known, a lot of the pictures appear to…
When Should a Roofer use a ladder?
Roofing Today Magazine has recently released an article about when a roofer should use a ladder after changes were made by HSE regarding the accepted practice. The subject of safe ladder use has been contested for a number of years with many roofers…
Damp Proofing at Doncaster Airport
DPR are delighted to announce that we have been appointed to provide damp proofing services at Doncaster International Airport in South Yorkshire. After an extensive bidding process, with our credibility, experience and safety regularly checked, we…