Taking a possum out of a roof does not fix the problem if the gaps stay open. In a suburb with as many possums as South Brisbane, an open gap is soon found again. Possum proofing means closing every way in, so the roof space stays yours. We book an independent local crew for the work and give you upfront pricing before the visit.
The crew walks the full roofline and checks the roof space from inside. In old timber cottages they often find open gable ends, gaps under verandah roofs, missing eave boards and loose iron near the gutters. In brick and unit buildings, gaps tend to be around vents, air conditioner pipes, cable entries and the ends of the ridge. They also note branches, fences and power lines that give possums a way up.
Each gap is closed with a material that suits it. Galvanised mesh is used for vents and larger openings, sheet metal and flashing for roof edges, and shaped covers where pipes or cables pass through. The crew tries to keep the work neat and in keeping with the building, which matters on older homes where the look of the street is important to people.
- Full roofline and roof space check
- Gable ends, eaves and verandah joins closed
- Vents and pipe entries covered with mesh
- Roof sheet edges and ridge ends sealed
- A walk-through of every sealed spot
Possum proofing is booked across South Brisbane on its own or together with possum removal. Many people book proofing straight after a removal. Call 07 3543 7773, tell us about your building and any gaps you have noticed, and we will give you upfront pricing and book a local crew for a time that suits you.
