Possums do not always stay in the roof. Some climb down into wall cavities, settle in the space between the ground and upper floor of a two-storey home, or shelter under a raised house. The signs are scratching or bumping inside a wall, a smell near a skirting board or cupboard, or a possum slipping under the house at dusk.
In Sunnybank, two-storey homes often have a gap between floors that joins onto the lower roof, and possums can move from the roof into that space. Older timber homes on stumps can have open gaps where the wall cladding meets the floor frame. Brick veneer homes may have weep holes or vent gaps that are wider than they should be, or gaps around pipes.
The crew we book starts by finding the way in from outside. A one-way door is fitted over the main entry, just as with roof work, and any other openings are closed. Once the possum has gone, the entry is sealed with mesh or sheet. The crew avoids cutting into walls and will talk to you first if there is no other way to reach the space.
- Checks of walls, weep holes and subfloor gaps
- A one-way door over the main entry
- Openings at the base of walls closed
- Gaps between floors on two-storey homes sealed
- Upfront pricing before work starts
If you hear scratching in a wall rather than the ceiling, it is worth getting it looked at before the smell builds up. The crew we book can inspect and plan the job in one visit. For wall cavity possum removal in Sunnybank, call 07 3543 7765.
