7 steps to protect your roof over the winter months

Winter is the most detrimental time of year for your roof. Snow, wind and heavy rain storms create huge amounts of damage to roofs across the UK every year, with this annual threat costing homeowners thousands in repairs. To give yourself the best…


Roofing Services in Leeds

Over the past 28 years DPR have built a reputation as being one of the best suppliers of roofing services in Leeds and the surrounding areas. There are few firms that can match us in terms of experience and service, which is why our reputation often…


Commercial Property Maintenance

 Your property more than likely represents the single greatest expense or outgoing of your business. It makes sense therefore to maintain it and keep it in good, operational condition. The requirements for each property is different, but in any…


3 Things to Look for When Buying a Commercial Property

Purchasing a commercial property could represent one of the, if not the, largest purchase your business will ever make. If makes sense to carry out as many checks as possible on its suitability and its structural integrity. One of the places a lot…


Why You Should Keep Your Gutters Clear

 It may not seem obvious at first, but the main purpose of a roof is not simply to provide shelter, but it is to catch and control water. Water, when unchecked, can be extremely corrosive and damaging. Picture a stream at the bottom of a…


Commercial Roofing For Leeds

Undertaking any roofing work can be an expensive endeavour, and so should not be something any business undertakes lightly. Therefore, it is imperative that you spend time when deciding which roofer to use. Over the past 28 years DPR have garnered a…


Why Do We Use Lead on Roofs?

 In this modern age it seems strange that lead is still used as a roofing material. However, it has stood the test of time for good reason. Lead, as a working material, lends itself perfectly to roofing. And you’d struggle to improve on…


How to Locate Roof Leaks

 We have often talked about the many ways in which a roof leak might occur, but we have spoken less about how to find out if you have one. A leaking roof that is obviously pouring with water is an extremely severe issue, but it is typically a…


DPR Carry out Huge Job in Whitby

 DPR often work for housing associations who require large amounts of work to be done in one go. And recently we have been working on a row of properties in Whitby that is no exception. Over 28 years we have garnered a solid reputation for…


What Are the Risks To Your Roof In Summer?

 Winter has the reputation for being the harshest season for roofs. And for good reason. The heavy rainfall and low temperatures can be extremely harsh on roofs, and can lead to a whole host of issues. But that is not to say that the other…