Thumping and scratching in the roof after dark is the most common sign of a possum, sometimes along with droppings in the ceiling cavity or scuffing along the top of a wall. In Booval, these calls come in throughout the year, with more turning up once the weather cools and possums look for a dry, settled place to shelter. Older homes tend to have more gaps around the roofline than newer builds, which makes them an easier target for a possum looking for somewhere to settle.
The crew we book starts outside, walking the roofline and checking eaves, vents, fascia boards and any spot a possum could be squeezing through. Once the entry point is found, a one-way door is fitted over it, letting the possum leave in its own time while stopping it getting back in through the same gap. Ladders and roof access are part of the job, so a clear path around the outside of the Booval property helps the crew get set up quickly.
After the roof has stayed clear for a few nights, the crew returns to seal the entry point and check the rest of the roofline for other weak spots, since a roof that let one possum in is often an easy target for the next one as well. Ridge capping, box gutters and vent covers all get a look while the crew is already up there.
- Roofline check to find how the possum is getting in and out.
- One-way door fitted over the entry point.
- Return visit to seal the gap once the roof is clear.
- Extra vents, flashing and eave gaps checked and proofed.
- Upfront pricing given before a crew is booked.
If you can hear a possum in the roof at your Booval home, call 07 3543 7767 and describe what you are hearing. We will book a local crew and give you pricing before anyone visits.
