Customer reports his own roofers
At DPR, we are meticulous in our health and safety procedures, ensuring that every roof we work on is completed to the strictest of guidelines. We know that for many homeowners this is a very important part of how roofers work, and can be the…
Small house-builders are to be let off from zero carbon standards
It was announced yesterday that the government has planned to propose exemption on smaller sites regarding the zero carbon homes policy standards. According to the reports, from 2016 it was meant to be that all new homes that are built in the…
Roofing work completed at SITA
DPR roofing has recently completed roofing repair works at SITA UK in Huddersfield. SITA UK works with Kirklees Council to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill and is the first company to convert plastics into diesel fuel. DPR was…
Why do your gutters need clearing this winter?
Every season we experience here in Huddersfield brings its own unique touch of individuality – whether that be the golden leaves of autumn or the morning frost of winter. Unfortunately, if you weren’t already aware, the colder months can…
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…
How should I damp proof my home?
Question from one of our customers: After the recent inclement weather, damp has begun to penetrate my 200-year old house to an unacceptable level. I am pretty good at DIY and I am considering re-pointing the defective mortar joint and damp-proofing…
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…
Are flat roofs a pain to repair?
A problem with your flat roof can be a nightmare so in today’s blog our leading Huddersfield roofers look into how they can be repaired. If you have noticed wet spots along the cornices of your flat roof it is likely that water is getting in…