DPR sponsor local walker in aid of Huddersfield based St Gemmas Hospice
DPR Ltd are delighted to be sponsoring Jane Oddy from Whittle Jones who is carrying out a sponsored walk in aid of raising funds for the ever caring St Gemma’s Hospice in Huddersfield. The walk takes place on Sunday 1st March and is held…
DPR Expand Fleet with van number 34
DPR are delighted to announce we have purchased a brand new Mercedes sprinter van. The van is number 34 of our fleet and has become one of our flagship vehicles. Over the past number of years, DPR has grown in size and stature and this new vehicle…
Changes to workers parental rights
There are to be two new changes coming into force in April which will help working parents. These two changes have been brought about by government initiatives to consider family-friendly regulations within the workplace. At DPR Roofing,…
Construction industry to create over 200,000 jobs by 2019
DPR Roofing has today learnt that the construction sector is to create more than 200,000 jobs by 2019 and is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% year on year. These finding have been compiled in a report by the Construction Industry Training…
Prime minister pledges to help roofers
2015 is a big year for David Cameron as the general election takes place and it appears he is trying get roofers on board. Already this year has been the roofing college but now in his latest attempt to win voters he is pleased to support roofers…
Roofing problems this winter
At DPR, we are always conscious that roofing problems can occur when you least expect them. Although with most roofing problems there is a noticeable cause such as wind, sometime there isn’t and the problem may only surface a period of time…
Lead roofing stolen off of NHS Hospital
DPR Roofing are saddened to hear of lead roofing being taken from West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds. In the past 12 months, the hospital said that multiple items had been taken from the hospital, including bizarre items like a scone. They…
Severe weather warning issued in Yorkshire
Winds of up to 90mph are expected to hit areas of Yorkshire in the next 24 hours as storms hit the region. Severe weather warnings have been released by the Met Office across the North of England including Yorkshire and people are being…
5 of the most common roofing problems
Every roof will have a problem during its lifespan, whether that is caused by natural wear and tear or a more serious weather incident. Although you can never be in-charge of the strong winds, there are a few things which can be done on a regular…
DPR wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas
DPR would like to wish everyone, including past and present customers a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This year we have been involved in some amazing commercial projects which includes roofing work at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in…