The tapping noise persists (see "Beetle neighbour ghost" thread). However this morning I saw a couple of starlings (I think they were starling) disappear down our chimney pot! Assuming that these are the source of the tapping noise I could easily fix it IF only I could get to the chimney stack. I have an extension ladder to get to the eaves - I guess I need a roofing ladder to get up the roof itself. A few questions then please:-
You agree it seems the birds are trying to nest in the chimney stack and this is the source of the noise (it only ever happens very early morning)?
Should I have the chimney swept to remove possible debris from these birds? The is a gas fire in each of the two ground floor rooms (3 bed semi).
Where can I get a roof ladder from? Can I hire one? Any reccommendations/advice very much appreciated. I don't mind heights but I'd like to know how to use one of these ladders properly (tie what to what etc)
Many tia.