Surveyors or Builders

[Alex]

I need some advice I think....My old semi has wooden floors and for a few years they've creaked a bit, but it seems to be getting worse.  My experience with builders hasn't been good, I was ripped off just a couple of years ago with a leaking toilet that ended up with the complete loo being replaced and re-tiled, but that's another story.   I'm reluctant to get another builder to give me a quote, because I don't even know what the problem is, could it be floorboards, joists ?  Should I get a surveyor to come in first to find out what the problem is, if so any idea how much I'm looking at ?  I've got house insurance, buildings and contents but I've never claimed on them so no idea if insurance would cover any needed repair ?
I've been saying manana for so long now, it's time I got my head out of the sand - but where to start ?  Does anyone have any suggestions apart from MOVE 

[crabbyob]

dont you know any handy persons, it could be sorted with a single screw-erm nail....lol... perhaps

[klondike]

Yep. Screw or nail 'em down tighter. Insurance? No chance.

[zoony]

Are they easy to get at Alex? If so, first try talcum powder. All you do is powder the cracks and walk up and down on 'em a few times. If it's not effective then you could try a silicone spray.. At least they're possible fixes cheap. 

[Scrumpy]

Alex..
When I have a problem I look on the internet first and see if they can come up with any solutions..
Don't waste money on getting anyone in just yet..
We have a local site (forum) where people ask for all kinds of advice.. Being a local forum you are less likely to be stitched up because everyone would hear about it.. Perhaps you too have one..

[Alex]

Thanks for the suggestions, I think it's more than a loose floorboard, I had that in the sitting room years ago and got one of the joiners from work to fix it.  All retired now, or pushing up daisies.