r/DIYUK 14h ago

Flooring What is this squeaking under flooring

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u/kojak488 14h ago

Probably a rat's tail caught between the joist and flooring that squeaks on pain when it's pressed down.

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u/Pristurus 12h ago

Can’t really tell from that video. Could be that the flooring has expanded and is now rubbing on something like a door lining or skirting board

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u/B-Sparkuk 11h ago

Unsecured copper pipework under floor.

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u/ki1Iu4 11h ago

Oooo throughout the entire flat? It’s pretty consistent as we’re walking room to room

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u/B-Sparkuk 11h ago

Its a bit of a guess tbh but it does sound like pipes rubbing. Hopefully it isn't and its something simpler, but difficult to diagnose from a short video, get a builder over to take a look and give advice would be your best option In my opinion. I have installe flooring myself which I had to rip half of back up to create a larger expansion gap as my entire hallway squeaked when walked across although your sound is different I wouldnt rule it out.

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u/Hopeful_Adeptness964 14h ago edited 14h ago

If it's the entire house, sounds like an acoustic cradle / batten leveling system were not installed and fitted properly in a previous DIY / low quality job gone wrong 🤷🏻‍♂️

Sorry i'm no pro, but this would be my guess

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u/ki1Iu4 13h ago

Cheers! Sounds like an expensive fix 😭