Is your roof ready for winter?
Making sure your roof is ready for each season is important, especially the winter months. If you live in areas of Yorkshire which are exposed to the harshest of weather, such as in Barnsley then this is even more important. If you already have…
How to test roof gutters for leaks
Water is life giving, but it can also be dangerous if it enters your home; potentially causing untold damage to electrical wiring, as well as your possessions. In addition, water breeds mould, and will create and intensify issues relating to the…
Why is it important to check your roof?
Whereas some projects like painting your house are quick and easy, fixing a roof ravaged either by age or by harsh weather conditions on the other hand is arguably not one of those. The main considerations are based on the notion of risk vs.……
New Purpose Built Office for DPR
Due to continued growth and expansion, DPR are delighted to announce that we are shortly due to move to new premises in Denby Dale, West Yorkshire. “DPR have been based in Crigglestone since October 2003 and the office has proved to be a great…
Watch out for rogue trader scams
After hearing that rogue traders are present in the counties bordering Yorkshire, DPR would like to remind people to be on the lookout for doorstep trader scams. This is even more crucial as we enter the last few weeks of summer where traders might…
First Aid Qualification for two employees
Two of DPR’s Roofers went on an essential first aid training course last month, provided by Highfield awarding body for compliance. Jack Smith and Ben Pearson both passed an oral and written assessment in HABC Level 2 Award in Emergency first…
DPR expand vehicle range
DPR are delighted to announce that we have bought a new land rover to add to our survey department fleet. This vehicle is used for those hard to get properties we regularly visit on the moors of Huddersfield during winter times and to enable surveys…
Common roofing problems answered
As long as they as they are looked after properly, roofs in Barnsley can last a life time. So, to help you look after your roof, here is a comprehensive list compiled by our Barnsley roofers of problems that may occur, in addition to explanations on…
DPR to take part in Cateran Yomp
On the 28th of June, 2014, DPR roofer Ian Hitchen will take part in ‘The Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp’, to raise money in support of ABF the soldiers charity. The Yomp is an epic adventure challenge which sees teams complete up to 54…
Roofing in Barnsley
Our Barnsley roofers have been very busy in the last few weeks as more and more homeowners are making changes to their roofs. From replacements of flat roofs on top of garages to planned building work of new roofs on conservatories, our team have…