Possum proofing is about making your roof hard to get into. In Inner Brisbane, many homes have gaps that a possum can use, from loose ridge capping and lifted tin sheets to open eaves, broken gable vents and gaps where gutters meet the roof. Proofing seals these gaps so a possum cannot move back in once it has left. It suits homes that have just had a possum removed, and homes where you want to stop a problem before it starts. We take the details and book a nearby independent crew who handles this work.
The crew we book walks the roofline and checks the ceiling space, noting every gap a possum could use. They then seal each one with materials that suit the roof, such as galvanised mesh, sheet metal flashing, timber battens or vent covers. Gaps around pipes, solar panel mounts and air conditioning ducts are common in renovated homes and get sealed as well. The aim is to close gaps without spoiling the look of the house, which matters on character homes.
Proofing makes most sense alongside trimming branches that touch the roof, since a possum that can walk onto the roof will keep looking for a way in. In older Inner Brisbane Queenslanders, the crew may point out timber that has rotted or sheets that need a roofer, and will tell you if something is outside what they can fix.
- Inspection of the roofline, eaves and vents
- Sealing of gaps with mesh, flashing and battens
- Vent covers and pipe gap sealing
- Upfront pricing before any work begins
- Same-day or next-day bookings where the run allows
Proofing is often booked in autumn, before possums start looking for warmer shelter. Call 07 3543 7767 to book possum proofing.
