Rees Developments (Cheshire) Ltd are discovering the power of social media after hitting the 7,000-mark for twitter followers.

Managing Director Vince Rees said: “It’s amazing. It took me a while to understand how Twitter could help a building business – but it has. It takes time and work to establish yourself, as with any marketing, but we have done so and we believe it is worthwhile

“We’re now the most followed builders in Chester and surrounding, areas which also makes us the most visible and is generating several  business leads for us.”

To find out more about Vince’s world of building follow him on @reesdevelopment

MASSIVE rugby fan and Rees Developments Managing Director Vince Rees is extending sponsorship of his favourite sport to include rugby league team the Chester Gladiators.

The club based in Clifton Drive, Chester is now in its fifth season and Rees Developments’ support will help the club to provide a new strip and training kit as well as keeping membership fees down so as many people as possible can try the sport.

Gladiators Chairman Jim Green said: “This sponsorship makes a huge difference to us. Rugby League isn’t a well known sport around Chester and this type of support helps us enhance our reputation.”

Vince who also sponsors Ellesmere Port Rugby Club said: “Sport is so important, not just for fitness but also because it helps people learn to work as a team.  “It’s essential to support community teams to give as many people as as possible have a chance to enjoy sports and I hope the team has a really good season.”

Rees Developments has recently reviewed its insurance and taken out an ‘all contracts, all risks’ policy through Chester-based Daulby Read.

Rees Developments now have a the most comprehensive insurance policy in place to insure the public, its employees, its plant and all projects in progress. This is thanks to several meetings, hard work and professionalism by our local insurance provider.

Managing Director Vincent Rees said: “We’re a Chester business and wherever possible want to use Chester suppliers for our needs – whether it’s insurance or insulation. I’m delighted that Daulby Read could offer us the exact type of insurance we need at a competitive rate.”

Broker Brian Gelling said: “Vince and I are committed to supporting local businesses in our town so this is an ideal situation.”

For more information on Daulby Read visit www.chesterinsurancebrokers.co.uk

OILERS players or supporters looking for building work can give Ellesmere Port RFC a much-needed financial boost simply by contracting Rees Developments to do the work.

All contracts won by Rees Developments during 2012 which come through referrals from Ellesmere Port RFC players or supports will attract a £250 donation to the club from Rees Developments.

Proprietor Vince Rees said: “He said: “Ellesmere Port RFC is a pivotal part of the town’s community offering facilities and activities to people of ages and abilities.

“It provides our young people with somewhere to develop skills and learn the importance of teamwork and gives older players chance to represent their town throughout the North West.

“The more money we can raise for the club the better our facilities will be. Our teams are already proving to be a force to be reckoned with and we are determined to see this continue as our younger players come through.”

ROGUE roofers are ripping off homeowners in Chester – something Rees Developments want to stamp out.

Unknown roofers have been trawling residential areas cold-calling on homeowners, pointing out alleged problems with roof tiles and then charging an exorbitant amounts to repair them.

One couple who were charged an outrageous £750 simply to replace few ridge tiles – a job that took just three hours and the quality of the work isn’t guaranteed. There are even reports of these workmen driving people to cash point machines to draw out money to pay them.

Vincent Rees said: “This is disgraceful behaviour and needs stamping out straight away. A professional and reputable builder will never simply cold-call and point out alleged problems with your home that you didn’t know you had.

These scam artists prey particularly on the old and the vulnerable and it is simply wrong.

“No builder who values his reputation will ever cold-call and alarm you into having possibly unnecessary work done at an exorbitant price.”

AFTER just one year of trading, Rees Developments is delighted to announce its move to new offices in Sedan House, Stanley Place, Chester.

“It’s a great location overlooking the race course and a brilliant way to celebrate out first year of trading.

“We’re a growing business which we believe is due to our commitment to transparent pricing, using dedicated project managers and changing the perception of small builders to ensure anyone requiring work is dealing with a professional organisation.

“Supporting the local economy of Chester is also central to our ethos which is why, whenever possible, our materials come from Local Suppliers and our skilled and qualified trades people are all locally based.”

The telephone numbers stay the same and our new address is:

Rees Developments

Sedan House

Stanley Place

Chester

CH1 2LU

Rees Developments boss Vincent Rees is delighted that Ellesmere Port RFC, sponsored by the company, has appointed a high profile head coach.

New coach Steve Dorrington, 47, from Ellesmere Port, is determined to see the club build on its growing success following last season’s promotion to Division Two of the South Lancashire/Cheshire League.

Vincent said: “Steve is an amazing appointment and comes to us with the most amazing credentials which will help us build on last season’s success.”

Steve’s skills and commitment have already won him numerous honours at both club and county level including winning the County Championship at Twickenham as both a player and coach. He’s also played 380 games for New Brighton 1st XV and was selected 20 times for Cheshire.

During the last 10 years he has coached New Brighton, was Director of Rugby at Chester and was also Cheshire County Coach.

Steve said: “My heart lies with Ellesmere Port because I played here for six months many years ago and it was here that I was spotted. It’s great to be back and I’m determined to build on the club’s success as well as working hard to bring on the younger players and spot the stars of the future.”

Senior Site Manager Appointed

WITH demand for our services growing it’s a great delight to be able to announce the appointment of Peter Hughes as Senior Site Manager.

Peter brings 35 years of professional building experience to the Rees Development team, starting out as an apprentice plasterer and working his way up the career ladder to become a foreman and eventually senior project manager.

His experience includes working for big-name national builders like Redrow, David McLean, Wilson Connolly and Anwyl Homes.

Director Vincent Rees said: “At a time when many builders are laying people off it’s proof positive that there is still a demand in the market for high quality building services.

“Peter will be a great asset to us as our portfolio and reputation continue to grow.”

AFTER the stunning success of Ellesmere Port RFC this year, Rees Developments is proud to announce continued sponsorship for the next season.

Owner and former player Vince Rees was delighted to see the team promoted to Division Two of the Lancashire/Cheshire and is determined to help them build on their success next season.

Lifelong rugby fan Vince said: “Being so busy with Rees Developments has meant I can’t commit to play rugby on a Saturday but sponsoring the club means I can stay closely involved

“It’s been a true pleasure to be associated with the club and to watch both the team and the individuals within it develop and grow.

“It’s so important to keep rugby clubs like the Oilers alive. Aside from having a brilliant team all of us in Ellesmere Port can be proud off, it provides a place where players of all standards – including young stars of the future – can train, play and enjoy a great sense of camaraderie.

“I wish the club the best of luck for 2012 and let’s hope both the club and Rees Developments can have an equally successful year next year.”

Rees Developments has been added to the Best of Chester, a fast-growing local services website.

Businesses can only be featured if they have been recommended by other local people, meaning any featured are among the best at what they do. In our case, we are recommended as quality builders in Chester.

Suzi Rees said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been accepted onto Best of Chester – there are some superb businesses featured so it’s a real validation of the quality of our business that we’re keeping that kind of company.”