A sour, stale smell in a hallway or bedroom often comes from the roof above. Possum urine soaks into insulation, timber and plaster, and the smell drifts down through gaps around light fittings, cornices and the manhole. A dead animal causes a stronger, sweeter smell that builds over days. We book independent crews across South Brisbane to treat roof odours at the source, with upfront pricing on the phone.
The crew finds the source first. That might be a latrine spot near the old entry point, a patch of soaked insulation or the remains of an animal. Any soiled material is bagged and removed. The area is then sprayed with an odour treatment made to break down urine and the compounds behind the smell, and the rooms below can be treated around cornices and the manhole.
Odour treatment is most useful once the possum is out and the gaps are sealed, otherwise fresh urine will bring the smell back. Many people book it with a droppings clean-up so both jobs are done in one visit. Candles and sprays only mask the smell for a short time. In the humid months the smell is often at its worst, and airing the house after the visit helps it clear.
- Source of the smell found in the roof space
- Soiled insulation and nesting material removed
- Odour treatment sprayed on the affected area
- Cornices and manholes treated in rooms below
- Advice on airing the house afterwards
Roof odour treatment is booked across South Brisbane for cottages, houses and units. Call 07 3543 7773, tell us which rooms smell and how long it has been going on, and we will give you upfront pricing and book a local crew for a time that suits you.
