Solving that roof leak
With the hot weather coming to an end and the rain and autumn looming around the corner, homeowners across the Yorkshire region will be looking out for one thing- roof leaks.
Leaks to the roof often occur at the most inconvenient of times and can cause damage and destruction in a very short period, both to the ceilings and possessions.
Some tell tale signs water might be coming into the property can include some damp patches, mould growth or the dreaded water dripping through the ceiling.
The worst part about it all however, is that rarely does the water damage match where the problem may be on the roof.
That is why DPR have fully qualified engineers that understand the complex constructions of roofs and roof repairs, and thus can find the root of the problem fast and professionally.
Often a leak can be because of a cracked title or even moved tile and our expert engineers have the experience and tools needed to fit the roof and stop that leak.
They also have the skills required to help with the internal damages and can carry out extensive tests to make sure the water leak is coming from that area, all part of the aftercare package we offer to our customers.
If you notice any of the above problems, or for any other roofing requirements, call DPR on 0113 3470916.
GDP growth drives time for change
It has recently been reported that Britain’s recession worries are easing and according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, the GDP grew by 0.7 percent in the three months ending July 2013.
All this is great news for families who should be starting to feel the benefits with more disposable income available to spend on themselves and their home.
This is where DPR can help, as our comprehensive domestic roof services can be tailor made to any budget meaning that dream roof or extra space you need to your home costs less than you think.
The tailor-made approach is something we are very proud off and helps us achieve a level of customer service that exceeds our client’s expectations.
Our team of professional engineers can carry out extensive surveys for new roofs, as well as helping with the design all the way through to the finished product.
We have built up over our twenty years of existence a relationship with the key supplies meaning that you can get the material and colours you want so the new development fits seamlessly in with the house and the natural surroundings.
We also help plan the ventilation, underlay and loft insulation, and can help turn misused or unusable areas into comfy retreats and additional space.
So as your purse strings loosen just a little, and this sounds exactly what you want from 2013, then give DPR a ring on 0113 3470916 and get the roof of your dreams.
Barnsley roofers let loose on apartment building roof
DPR’s Barnsley roofers were asked to visit an apartment building in Barnsley last week after occupants had spotted some slipped or loose ridge tiles.
Upon inspection of the roof coverings at St Marys Apartments, Littleworth Lane, Barnsley, it was noted many areas of ridge tiles were in need of some attention. However, more urgently, to the left hand side of the building approximately six ridge tiles had actually slipped out of position and were at risk of sliding further or falling off completely.
Loose or broken roof tiles do not only leave your roof vulnerable to leaks, they pose a threat to passers-by and vehicles below.
The owners of the apartment building agreed to DPR carrying out repair works to rectify the situation by recovering and repositioning the tiles.
Our roofers arrived on site and gained access to the ridge using our specialist powered platform. They then gathered all the loose ridge tiles and removed the old mortar beds.
The ridge tiles were then repositioned and re-set on new mortar beds, and pointed off using quality roofing grade mortar.
If you need even minor roofing repairs to your home or commercial building then Barnsley roofers DPR Roofing can help.
Barnsley roofers called in to action for new BBC daytime show
On Saturday the 16th February, Barnsley roofers ‘DPR’ Roofing installed a partial new garage profile roof at a property in Yorkshire. The company was invited by the BBC to see if they could assist in the plight of a just burgled family as it was going to be filmed as part of their new daytime show ’Crime Scene Rescue’ which is scheduled to be aired in April. This is not the only time the BBC have used Barnsley roofers ‘DPR’ to assist in the making of television programmes as, only recently, DPR were called upon to provide rectification works for a job carried out by builders for the hit BBC television show, ‘Rogue Traders’.
The new BBC show will provide families, who have been the victims of burglaries, with a fully repaired and upgraded house to hopefully help in compensating for the trauma of a burglary. The programme aims to highlight the costly and extensive building work that is sometimes required following a break-in or attempted burglary – which the offenders are oblivious to.
The house in Pudsey had been burgled with the intruders gaining entry by smashing through the rear patio doors. Once inside they stole a host of valuable items including jewellery and electrical products.
In addition the burglars also broke into the garage outside by smashing a hole through the roof - though they left the garage empty handed as there was nothing of real value inside.
Experienced Barnsley roofers ‘DPR’ were asked by the show if they could repair the roof on the garage and make it watertight. DPR provided their services free of charge to the BBC show.
There was asbestos content present to the roof sheets so extra care was needed by DPR’s specially trained staff to remove and dispose of the damaged sheets in line with proper environmental regulations, before fitting brand new, non-asbestos, roof sheets.
The job was carried out by DPR Roofing managing director Darren Rickett and experienced roofing manager, Andrew Cooper.
When asked how the Barnsley roofing contractors were selected for the job, Darren said: “The BBC simply found us on Google by searching ‘Barnsley roof repairs’ and were impressed by our customer testimonials, quality, and our commitment to providing the best possible roofing services in Yorkshire following an onsite meeting between the show’s directors and myself to inspect and report on what was needed.”
The guys at DPR, together with other trades contractors, were present for the ‘reveal’ in which the homeowners arrived home to find their house had been given a small makeover. The Pudsey home was treated to new patio doors and windows to match, a new state of the art alarm system, security lighting, new security fencing, a full makeover to the family room and DPR roof repairs.
Roof overhaul at Barnsley home
Barnsley roofers DPR Roofing Ltd were called to inspect a property’s roof after the owner spotted some defective pointing and reported moisture entering the building through the ceilings.
After a comprehensive survey it was clear that the red-brick property needed a complete overhaul and some key maintenance works carrying out.
The inspection found the following issues:
• Missing or damaged roof tiles
• Heavy vegetation to some roof areas including chimney stack
• Loose and/or defective chimney stack flaunching
• Defective pointing to gable apex
• Damaged fascia
• Rotting timber window frame
With the extensive work required the homeowner saw it as a good time to have a new roof fitted to the worst affected section; the front elevation flat roof.
With the proposed works signed off the Barnsley roofers arrived at the property and began erecting a fixed scaffold to carry out the works which would require access to the entire roof as well as the front and rear of the property.
First the roofing team set about correcting the defective and damaged areas, starting with the removal and replacing of all damaged or missing roof tiles.
Once this was completed the roofers’ attention was moved to the chimney stack where they hacked back all loose and defective flaunching before re-flaunching the areas using a quality roofing grade mortar. They also removed and disposed of the growing vegetation to the area.
Next, they removed the damaged fascia board and replaced it with a new pre-treated fascia and painted it gloss black to match the existing boards.
The experienced roofers then set about cleaning back all of the defective paintwork on the timber window frame before applying a primer backing coat and then a white gloss finish using quality outdoor wood paint.
The biggest task would be fitting the new superior fibreglass roof. The roofers removed all the existing felt and timber decking boards in order to fit the new specialist tongued and grooved Sterling roof decking boards. Next they fitted the bespoke pre-made fibreglass trims to the roof perimeter and applied a new resin coat and fibreglass matting to all junctions. And to finish, the team applied a specially formulated coloured topcoat to the entire roof and trims to form a seamless watertight seal.
Finally they corrected all the defective pointing and removed all resultant rubble and waste to leave the property just how they found it – with the exception of a fully refurbished roof.
For all roofing works including repairs, maintenance, and new roof installations in Barnsley, and across Yorkshire, contact DPR Roofing Ltd today.
Bungalow roof in Doncaster gets the works
When a bungalow roof in Doncaster developed a leak, rather than opt for a small quick fix, the owners wisely made the decision to do a complete roof repair to protect the property for the foreseeable future – and instructed DPR Roofing to carry out the project.
First, DPR’s experienced roofers set about lifting and cleaning down all of the ridge tiles and removed all of the original mortar bedding.
Next we set about rebedding all of the ridge tiles; in the process we replaced any damaged ones with like-for-like tiles.
During the repair and replacement process we also carried out a repair to a gutter joint below the hip, by means of cleaning out and sealing the corner gutter joint to prevent further leakage.
Once we had finished we removed all resultant rubble and dirt from the above works and left the property looking like new.
Roof Repair Project for Barnsley Roofers
DPR Roofing Barnsley have recently completed a roof repair project in Maltby, Rotherham.
Following a detailed inspection the repair works involved stripping down all of the verge edge details to all verges and removal of all existing mortar debris. Removal of all existing tile clips as these are no longer required with this system. Extending timber lattes where needed and re-tiling roof areas. Fit quality colour fast dry verge system including end ridge caps.
The projects also involved removal of all ridge tiles to all areas and dispose of all old mortar bedding which is inadequate mortar and rebed ridge tiles to new roofing grade mortar. Finally the roofers cleared out rubble from all of the valleys, stripped down valleys and dispose of all debris from mortar bedding, rebed back to good using new roofing grade mortar and point off all valleys flush to the same.
Doncaster Roof Repair for Barnsley Roofers
DPR Roofing Barnsley were called out to a residential property in Doncaster recently as the occupants were concerned over the state of the ridge line on their roof. Following inspection of this area DPR’s roofers recommended that repair works were implemented in order to prevent further damage during bad weather over the coming winter months.
The simple but necessary project involved erecting access equipment for health and safety compliance then lifting and disposing of existing ridge tiles and mortar beds, supplying and bedding of new ridge tiles, pointing off in quality roofing grade mortar and the removal of all resultant rubble from the site.
It is important that any potential problems with a roof are checked and repaired as soon as possible as the winter weather can cause further and more expensive damage. Water can penetrate during heavy rain and snow, wind can cause damage to roof coverings and the weight of heavy snowfall can put further strain on the roof.
Chimney Repair for Barnsley Roofer
Concerned about the condition of the chimney stacks at her property in Doncaster, Mrs Bettersworth contacted DPR Roofing Barnsley to come and investigate.
A roofer from DPR attended the property and completed a thorough roof survey which revealed that new ventilation cowls were needed and the chimney stacks pointing and mortar were defective, causing water penetration.
In order to rectify the problem DPR firstly erected access equipment to the chimney and fit a gas cowl and a ventilation cowl to each chimney pot on both chimney stacks. They then removed the old mortar flaunching, raked out the pointing to the chimney stack and cleaned down the whole area with fresh water.
The roofers then reflaunched the chimney stack in quality roofing grade mortar and repointed the chimney stack back to a tooled finish. DPR completed the project by removing all resultant rubble from the site.
If you would like to discuss any roofing problems, or are concerned about a roof repair, contact DPR Roofing Barnsley on 01226 670008.
Another Successful Roof Repair for Barnsley Roofer
DPR Roofing Barnsley were contacted by a customer in Doncaster recently when they discovered a leak in one of their upstairs bedrooms. A roofer from DPR attended the property to carry out a detailed inspection and establish the cause.
The resulting roof repair project involved DPR roofers erecting access equipment at the property and removing damaged Hardrow slates which were causing the water penetration. These were replaced with god quality new Hardrow slates using code 4 lead straps and galvanised fixings. DPR also refixed any existing dislodged slates and cleaned down all heavy moss which had built up in the joints.
To complete the project DPR raked out all of the defective ridge pointing and repointed back to good using roofing grade mortar.
If you would like to discuss any roofing problems, or are concerned about a roof repair, contact DPR Roofing Barnsley on 01226 670008.