Barnsley Roofers urge people to check guttering
After a winter in which lost of families faced problems caused by the wind and the rain, Barnsley’s leading roofers at DPR are urging people to check their guttering.
The check should not only be to ensure that the guttering is connected to the house, but that it is not clogged up with debris that is preventing water from running off the roof correctly. With Barnsley having some of the worst weather as well, there is every possibility that leaves and twigs could have got caught in your gutters.
The reasons we are urging people to check them now before it is too late is because in the early part of 2013, South Yorkshire Company Oak Leaf Products contacted us one night after a heavy rain storm. Water had been tipping over their roof gutters and had by the time they arrived, damaged around £20,000 worth of stock as well as causing damage to their fuse board, meaning they could not use the internet at all.
The cause of the problem was however the guttering which had not been checked for a number of years. Rubbish and debris had been building up over the winter months, and when the heavy rain came, there was nowhere for the water to go apart from over the top of the gutters. There were also crisp packets and other rubbish which could have been caused by the workers who have lunch outside.
Unfortunately, the guttering is one part of the roof which is very difficult to see and it is often too late before your consider cleaning it. However, there is now something which you can do to help combat this problem. For as little as £300, we can provide regular maintenance checks on your roof, which includes the guttering and clear any problematic clogs which could cause such devastation if left to get bigger, like the example above.
If you live in the Barnsley area and want to take advantage of this, then please call us on 01226 920061 and don’t let guttering spoil your life.
Roof Repairs Barnsley
Barnsley Roofers can carry out domestic and commercial roof repairs in the area with ease. Despite many homes and buildings being steeped in history, our roofers have the skills and quality to repair broken tiles, missing guttering and other roof problems with aplomb, doing it in a quick time frame and at the least possible inconvenience to our clients.
We have over 20 years experience within the Barnsley area and in that time have carried out work on an array of different properties including local churches, schools, domestic houses and high storey flats. This enables us to attend any roof repair in the area and after a comprehensive survey, quickly diagnose the issue and take the correct steps to solve the problem.
Roof repairs are not always straightforward and that is why DPR have employed the best locally trained Barnsley roofers for your repair work. We understand that a problem with the roof can be a big annoyance and can lead to other problems within the home, such as damp patches and the occasional damage to furniture, lighting and carpets.
Roofs come in an array of different arrangements, with felt roofing common on flat roofs, and tiles or slate more widely used on pitched roofs. However there are other alternatives such as large roof sheets for garages, and commercial buildings which can all become damaged by wind, rain, negligence or vandalism. To combat all these problems and ensure that a roof, regardless of its composition can be repaired quickly and to the highest of standards, our roofers are trained in a variety of skills, and regularly undertaken quality control training and tests to continue their development. All in all, this means that a roof repair in Barnsley by one of our team is not only effective but top drawer.
Should you have a problem with your domestic or commercial roof in the Barnsley area and require a quick and effective repair, please call Barnsley Roofers on 01226 920061. We have a cost effective price structure so your repair need be a huge financial burden.
Roofers flat out answering repair calls
DPR have been working long hours this week as they attending roofing repair jobs across the Leeds, Barnsley, Huddersfield and Wakefield areas after last week’s horrific storms.
Many homeowners have been ringing the company complaining of damage to their property, with missing tiles and broken gutters the main problems. Missing tiles have in turn lead to families coming to blows with damp patches, which has caused some destruction to the home.
Roof repairs are not always easy in these conditions either as the wind was still strong over the weekend, so our locally trained roofers have had to work effectively to solve the problems., This includes making sure no more damage can happen, and that the roof is watertight before the repair work can be carried out.
As DPR reported last week, the strong winds will find any imperfections in the roof structure, and coupled with driving rain, find any gaps to penetrate through. This week the winds have returned to more usual levels, with less strong gusts, allowing our team to repair the damage.
It is not only homeowners who have had problems however with local schools, businesses, and colleges all having differing levels of problems. Some were forced to shut whilst roof repairs were carried out. Fortunately for some schools this week is half term so roof repair work can be carried out in a safe environment.
Should you have an issue with your roof and still not had it repaired, please call one of our team to arrange for a survey and a repair. A damaged roof could cause problems at any time, so just because the issue might have stopped for now, it doesn’t mean it won’t happen again. It is important to seek professional advice as any water damage could lead to structural problems in the future.
For more information on the work we carry out, please view the roof repair sections on our website.
Yorkshire Churches receive grants to get roofs fixed
Some historically important Churches in the Yorkshire region have received funding to repair their crumbling roofs.
The funding comes from the National Churches trust charity, which are funding the repairs at 45 churches nationally, with six in Yorkshire.
Grade I listed St Martin in Womersley, Doncaster received the most funding of Yorkshires six, with £40,000 going towards urgent roof repairs to their slate roof, roof timbers and drainage. The roof has been in a poor state for over a year and has allowed water into the building and caused unsightly and unhealthy damp patches. The 12th Century Church is one of the most preserved examples of the Victorian Catholic revival in the North of England, and is a significant public building in the area after the local shops, post office and school have all closed since 2000.
Fellow Grade I listed church Epiphany in Gipton received funds to repair areas of the building that are no longer waterproof, whilst Grade II listed St Peter’s Church in Huddersfield can now carry out urgent glazing repairs.
Other roof repairs will take place at Grade II listed St James’s church in Clapham (N. Yorkshire) to repair broken sections of roof and repairs to the tower, whilst St Alban’s Church in Hull is hoping to finally repair their leaking roof after previous repairs could not solve the problem.
The Grant also allows for the final Yorkshire church in Hebden Bridge (Hope Baptist Church) to install new toilets, disabled access and a stair lift.
Historic repairs of this nature are often difficult with sections of the roof being extremely old, however DPR would like to express their delight that many of Yorkshire’s churches will now be water tight again.
Roofing problems in Barnsley
Barnsley Roofers have noticed an increase in roofing problems in Barnsley this winter, as strong wind and rain causes problems to roofs in the area.
These have included issues regarding missing slate or tiles on the roof, water damage caused by tiles lifting so water can come through and guttering being blown from off the side of the roof, hanging down dangerously. These problems have not been only with domestic properties, as commercial roofs have also taken lots of damage.
As a result, Barnsley Roofers have been busy solving these problems before any more serious wet and windy weather hits the area. After Saturdays wet weather we had a further influx of calls, with damp patches proving a common problem.
Should you be worried with the damage on your roof or think that you may have a problem, there are a few things you can do. If safe to do so, get up on your roof and have a look, or get into the loft and see if you can see any wet patches or notice any light coming into the roof. If you can see the sky or outside, there is an obvious gap you need to fill.
If this is not a viable option but you are concerned about the state of your roof, give our local Barnsley roofers a call and have one of our team carry out an extensive survey. Using some of the latest equipment and consulting your fears and worries, out roofers will check the whole roof before advising the next course of action should you have a problem. More often than not, if you notice a problem at the early stage a roof repair is much easier to do.
With an increase in the amount of wet weather coming in the next few weeks, now could be the perfect time to get an issue sorted, before it is too late. You can get hold of one of our Barnsley roofers on 01226 920061 who will attend to your needs quickly.
There is no need to put up with damp patches or a non-suitable roof, so get the problem solved quickly via our team and have a solid roof over your head.
Merry Christmas from everyone at DPR
Everyone at DPR Roofing would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Guttering Issues in Yorkshire
Guttering can cause huge issues to properties all over the Yorkshire region, especially in the wet and windy weather like we have had in the last few days.
Blocked gutters, caused by leaves or twigs, prevent water draining away properly and can create pool of water that will damage your roof. This can lead to damp patches forming and on flat roofs especially, puddles of water causing excess weight on the felt.
One way to stop this is to get up and clear out your gutters of any debris, but should this not be a viable option, our professional team of roofers are on hand to carry out the work for you.
During high winds and rain, guttering can also take a battering and might become dislodged from the wall or even bend preventing water from running away. In this situation, professional expertise is need as the guttering will need to be replaced and then re-angled to make sure the water runs towards the direction of the downpipe.
Should your guttering just have lots of water collecting but no obvious debris, a problem may lie in you downpipe. If possible, get a hose or water jet nozzle and feed it up the downpipe, trying to blast apart any of the debris. You will know if this has worked as the water from the gutters will flow down the downpipe and into the drain.
Should there be a major issue resulting in damage to the roof or your property, please do not hastate as it will only get worse during the winter months. Please contact one of our team on 0113 335 0043.
Roof Collapses at London Theatre
A section of the roof collapsed at a London Theatre last night, seriously injuring 7 people, while another 76 were left with cuts and bruises. Currently there is no life threatening injuries.
A large section of the historic plasterwork at the Grade II Listed Apollo Theatre fell onto the audience just after 8pm last night, during the theatre production of the novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The production was a sell out, with around 720 people in attendance.
Eye-witness reports claim that there could have been dripping coming from the ceiling, whilst a caller told Radio 5 Live that they saw electric sparks. Many people were treated on the scene on London busses or taken to specially set up emergency triage units in adjoining theatres. 58 of the walking wounded were taken to four London hospitals and they were all put on high alert.
The clear up operations saw many emergency crews on the scene and the emergency services are treating this event as a major crisis. Firecrews used an aerial ladder platform to inspect the theatre roof and from the outside you cannot see any of the damage.
DPR would like to pass on our best wishes to all those who are injured and hope everyone makes a swift recovery.
Flat roofing problems in Yorkshire
Back in 2011, the Daily Telegraph ran a feature in their property section about the problem of flat roofs. They looked at some of the most common issues and tried to offer advice towards preventing damage to flat roofs in the future.
Although this article was written over two years ago, the same problems still remain across new flat roofs and older flat roofs, especially in the Yorkshire region. Many flat roofs are built too flat which leads to the materials sagging in the middle and inadequate support structures put in place. This then means that rain water pools as it does not run off the roof and after a period of time will permeate through any imperfections or gaps in the material.
A common misconception is that flat roofs should be flat. Flat roofs should actually be slightly raised in the middle to allow for water to run off. If there is no raised middle section, then it doesn’t matter how good the material used is; there will eventually be a leak.
A lack of maintenance can also be an issue on flat roofs in the Yorkshire area, with a harsh climate, especially in the North Yorkshire Moors, causing problems. Sun blistering and damage caused by wind are two of the more common problems, but there are many other reasons why your flat roof could be faulty.
Here at DPR, we have been repairing flat roofs in the area for a number of years, and are still amazed with the amount of flat roofs, especially new ones which do not have the correct infrastructure in place. Our team of roofers can repair leaks linked to many different causes but would always advice that a raised section and structural support is put in should it now already be there and you if you are experiencing a leak. This will add longevity to your roof and should prevent the constant pooling that you have already seen.
So although The Telegraph told us to look out for our flat roofs, it would appear that little has been done to correct the problems. Should you notice any problem with your flat roof, please do not hesitate to call DPR on the number at the top of the page.
High Winds cause damage to Yorkshire homes
DPR have spent the weekend repairing damaged roofs after high winds and rain caused severe damage to homes across the county.
Last Thursday saw winds of over 75mph hit the area, and coupled with the wind was rain which culminated in tiles, slate and guttering coming off roofs, with the worst in rural and high up areas. The high winds lasted just under 24 hours but the damage they have caused, which also includes a number of damp patches forming within houses, has left many people needing repair work.
This is a major issue, but here at DPR we are able to help you out of this tricky situation. We have a comprehensive team that are able to carry out roof repair work quickly and for a cost effective price. Our skilled roofers can carry out repair work to domestic and commercial properties, and understand that any roofing issue can cause a huge inconvenience to your daily lifestyle.
From cracked or missing tiles, to split or broken guttering, we have the staff to carry out your repair needs. A full site survey will be carried out by our qualified surveyors, and we will recommend the best possible approach to fix your roof. This could include replacement of tiles, repairing of a cracked tile or even a full replacement of a complete section of the roof.
We believe that prevention is however a much better option than a cure, so we offer an annual check of your roof on all properties. This will show up any problems before they can to fruition and will maintain the high quality of your roof.
For more information on the roof repair services we offer, or to book a repair, please call one of our team on the number at the top of the page and we will get someone out as soon as possible to check the problem.
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