Companies like Dynorod are very good at increasing the charges once they get to site. If you call up for a quote they will tell you it's something like 80quid for the first half hour and that it "may not take longer than that"
In my experience it "always" takes longer than that and they add massive charges for using their equipment. I once saw this happen and the end bill was over 700.
I would look into hiring a jet cleaner from HSS or somewhere and buying some rods as they aren't very expensive. I'd be happy to help carry out the work and pick up/drop off the jet washer in the van.
Maybe hoping for too much but we could send the bill to the council? :)
Ok, that's something I'll look into. Tomorrow.