Possum proofing is about closing the doors a possum could use, not just the one it used last time. A roof might have three or four spots where a possum could squeeze in, and once one gap is closed, a determined possum will test the next. Proofing looks at the whole house so there are no easy options left.
The crew we book walks the roof line from outside and checks the roof space from inside. Common weak spots in Sunnybank include loose ridge capping on older tiled roofs, gable vents made of thin plastic or rusted metal, gaps where a patio roof joins the house, and holes where cables, pipes or air conditioning lines pass through. Metal roofs can have open ends where the sheets meet the gutter.
Each gap is closed with material that suits the roof. Galvanised mesh is cut and shaped for tile gaps and vents, while flashing or sheet covers holes in timber fascia. Everything is screwed down so it stays put in storms. If a possum is still in the roof, a one-way door goes on first so nothing gets shut inside.
- A walk around the roof line, inside and out
- Mesh shaped over vents and tile gaps
- Flashing over holes in fascia and barge boards
- Gaps around cables and pipes closed
- Notes on any roofing that needs a roofer
Proofing is worth doing after a possum has been moved out, or before one moves in if you hear them on the roof at night. Plenty of homes in Sunnybank book it as a one-off job. Call 07 3543 7765 to book possum proofing.
