Homes and shops near the Taf are at risk of flooding
During Storm Dennis in February 2020 the River Taf at Pontypridd peaked at 5.32 metres, and the council's investigation recorded internal flooding at 158 properties in the town. A blocked or collapsed drain clears surface water slowly in heavy rain, so drains near the river are worth surveying and jetting before winter. Natural Resources Wales runs a free flood warning service by phone, text or email.
Shared drains behind terraces are usually Dŵr Cymru's
Since October 2011, sewers and lateral drains that serve more than one property, or that run outside the property boundary, have generally been the responsibility of the water company, which in Pontypridd is Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. The section inside the boundary that serves one house stays with the owner. Finding which part is blocked decides who pays to clear it.
Hillside terraces have steps and narrow back lanes
The Graig, Trallwn, Pwllgwaun and Maesycoed are rows of terraced houses on steep ground, many set above the road with steps up to the door. Back lanes are often too narrow for a van, which adds time to a move and to carrying out garden waste.
Skip permits go to the operator
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council issues skip permits only to registered skip operators, for up to 14 days at a time. The skip firm makes the application, so the householder needs only to check that the permit has been granted.
Services for Pontypridd
Drain unblocking
Blocked toilets, sinks, gullies and underground drains cleared for homes and businesses in South and West Wales.
Drain jetting
High-pressure water jetting to clear grease, silt, scale and roots from drains at homes and business premises in South and West Wales.
CCTV drain surveys
Camera surveys of underground drains in South and West Wales for house purchases, insurance claims, extensions and repeat blockages.
One-off and deep cleaning
A single, detailed clean of a house or flat, often booked before a sale, after a long gap between cleans or before regular visits begin.
End of tenancy cleaning
Move-out cleaning for rented homes, covering the kitchen, bathrooms and rooms a check-out inspection compares with the check-in inventory.
Gutter cleaning
Gutter cleaning for houses, flats and commercial buildings, with downpipes flushed through and the gullies below cleared.
Painting and decorating
Interior and exterior painting and decorating in South and West Wales, with preparation suited to older houses and rented property.
House removals
Removals for flats, houses and bungalows, planned around your completion date, the access at each address and items that need care.
Mini digger with operator
Mini digger and driver hire for garden, driveway, extension and drainage work where access is narrow or the ground needs protecting.
Industrial and warehouse cleaning
Cleaning for warehouses, workshops and industrial units, covering working floors, welfare facilities and high-level dust, planned around shifts.
Telling us about a Pontypridd property
Send the postcode, the job and some photos through the form. For a drain problem, describe where water backs up and when it happens. For a move, mention any steps and how near a van can park.