Champion of the Week
Philip Dalton, Director of Dalton Roofing
I am Philip Dalton, Managing Director of Dalton Roofing, which I founded in 1990 at the age of 20. Dalton Roofing offers a comprehensive range of services, including new roof installations, repairs, maintenance, flat roofing, and more. We take pride in our long-standing relationships with local schools, churches, doctors’ surgeries, and other community institutions.
In 2021, we relocated from Sheffield to Chesterfield, establishing our base just off the Dronfield Bypass in Sheepbridge. This strategic move has allowed us to better serve the communities of Chesterfield, Sheffield, Rotherham, and the Peak District.
What was the greatest achievement for your business or organisation over the past year?
Our biggest achievement was winning the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire SME Employer of the Year, and we also came runner-up in the Apprentice of the Year award. We were so proud to win – it’s good for the roofing trade and for Chesterfield to have a large contractor like us on the map.
We were also pleased to be finalists for three awards in the recent Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards.
How would you describe Chesterfield and North Derbyshire, using only three words?
Historic, friendly and green.
What are your favourite places to visit in Chesterfield and why?
Chesterfield Football Club is great for supporting the local team, which is always fun and brings the community together.
I love browsing our markets within our town centre and discovering new items to pick up. Chatsworth Road is also brilliant for its variety of choices for dining and drinks, with something for everyone.
I also love to walk through Holmebrook Valley Park and Linacre Reservoir; both are lovely spots for fresh air, especially for dog walks and enjoying nature.
How is your business or organisation becoming more sustainable?
We source as many of our materials locally as possible to keep the Chesterfield pound in Chesterfield, while proactively recycling our waste and reusing or reclaiming materials wherever we can. We also use electric vehicles to further reduce our environmental impact.
Why do you love working or doing business in Chesterfield or North Derbyshire?
Chesterfield is a well-connected and affordable central location, offering excellent access via the bypass and motorway, plenty of green spaces, and strong networking opportunities.
How are you supporting young people in your business?
We work closely with local schools to provide work experience opportunities and run an apprenticeship programme in partnership with Leeds College of Building. We also deliver extensive on-site training, supported by our own purpose-built roofing rigs in the yard. In addition, I personally give talks in schools and colleges about apprenticeships and roofing as a trade and have spoken at local networking events to highlight the importance of apprenticeships for businesses and the community.
How are you, your business or your team supporting local people?
We aim to recruit local people wherever possible as well as actively support our community by donating to local charities.
What is your vision for Chesterfield and North Derbyshire in 2030? What do you think the town needs to achieve this?
I’d like to see Chesterfield become more of a go-to place for unique festival weekends where people travel from different parts of the country, so they can see what a beautiful market town we’ve got.
I think the market is the hub of our town, and the new stalls are proving to be a great improvement with events like the dinosaur show already attracting many people into town.
Dalton Roofing is one of over 230 Chesterfield organisations that are proud to support the local economy, working closely with Destination Chesterfield to showcase Chesterfield and North Derbyshire as a destination to live, work, visit and invest.
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