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Thanks. I'll attempt this in the next couple of days and report back. In the meantime, Is the problem air in the system? Does the plumber have to be old and wrinkly?

Thanks John, I was right with you up until "fit it". Will it be obvious, or do I need a plumber? There's a big tank near the loft hatch..

Hello folks, Whenever I run an upstairs tap or shower, there's a very good chance I'll hear a horrible groaning noise which fills the house. Hot or cold taps - same thing. Usually it stops quite quickly (30 seconds?) but sometimes it goes on for a minute of two. Sometimes switching off the...

I'm thinking of boarding part of our loft for a bit of extra storage. Three things are bothering me, however... 1. The insulation doesn't meet current standards (although that does mean the house is relatively cool in hot weather, and that's a bonus for us). 2. The joists are only...

I take my hat off to all of you. It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it. I hope you all get well paid. You deserve to!

I hope so too. Are they really that bad? Some of them say 'flushable' on the packaging, and when you compare them to what else goes down the pan...

Sorted. I phoned Anglian Water at 3:30 on Monday. They arrived about 8:15 (I wasn't home until 8:00). They weren't able to clear the blockage that night, for fear of flooding the garden and/or disturbing the neighbourhood with noise, but they returned first thing next morning and fixed the...

Ian - NOTHING with the word 'Norfolk' in it is funny. Except possibly something like 'Norfolk has just been obliterated by a massive asteroid'

Thanks John, The joke's on me. Stranger things happen here though. There's a saying "Normal for Norfolk".. Fortunately, unlike Admiral Lord Nelson, I am not "a Norfolk man, and proud of that". I got dragged here kicking and screaming. I'm still waiting to see the funny side.

Thanks Ian. The first problem is that it's completely full, so I've no idea what it even looks like, or where to poke the piece of wood (let alone how to dispose of it afterwards).. The second is that I'd rather pay at least £200 than ever lift that lid again! Do you have contact details for...

Thanks both, I'll speak to the neighbour tomorrow. The manhole is very close to the boundary, so hopefully it's shared..

Thanks Guys. Progress! I think we can assume the chamber I looked in was a storm drain. I found another, buried under a concrete slab and a large plant pot, and this one is about as foul as anything I ever wish to see. It's literally full to the brim, and it's on the side of the house where...

Thanks Terry, I'll check that and report back...

Thanks Ian, I might be needing them the way things are going. Couldn't find them though. Do you have contact details?

Hugh, I just assumed it was. It's the only one I can see. What other kind is there?

Terry, the levels seem to rise quite high immediately after flushing, but sink to normal within about 30 seconds. John, will try this over the weekend.. What would indicate that? I'm getting confused here - how many inspection chambers does the average modern house have? Damn. I was...

Hello folks, Finally managed to find an old-fashioned style mop, but no luck with that approach.. Also I've checked the inspection chamber in the back garden. I'm no expert, but it looks pretty clear to me. Bit of water in the bottom but no visible blockage, no bad smell. There seem to be...

Thank Guys, I will try all these suggestions and let you know how I get on.. Andy and Ian H - unfortunately I'm in Norfolk. Bit of a hop from Hertfordshire, never mind Rochdale!

Thanks Terry, Sounds like lots of good clean(?) fun. I will definitely try it.. I tried with a big plunger thingy from Homebase, but I just couldn't get a seal - splashed water all over the place! I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers

Thanks Hugh, But what if I call the water company (Anglian Water) and they find it's not their problem? Won't they charge me a fortune?