Heavy footsteps across the ceiling after dark are the usual sign of a possum living in a roof in Springwood. Brushtail possums are big animals, and when one moves in above a bedroom it can keep a household awake for weeks. Other signs include a musky smell, yellow or brown marks on the ceiling and droppings on paths, window sills or the veranda.
When you call, we ask what you are hearing, when you hear it and what sort of roof you have. We give you an upfront price, then book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book goes up through the manhole to find the nest and the runs the possum uses, then checks the roof line from outside. In brick and tile homes the way in is often a cracked ridge cap, a slipped tile or a gap between the gutter and the fascia board.
- Inspection of the roof space and the outside roof line
- Locating the nest and the main entry point
- Getting the possum out of the roof space
- Sealing the entry with mesh, flashing or sealant
- A short run-through of what was found and sealed
Once the main entry is closed, the crew will point out any other gaps they noticed and give you a price for those as well. Plenty of people get the whole roof line proofed on the same day so a second possum cannot move into the empty nest. Droppings and smells can be sorted at the same time.
To book possum removal in Springwood or a nearby suburb, call 07 3543 7768. Tell us where the noise is coming from and we will give you a price and a time.
