Most possums in Birkdale homes end up in the roof cavity, the space between the ceiling and the tiles or sheeting. It is dry, dark and warm, and it sits close to the trees possums feed in at night. You will usually hear it first: heavy footsteps soon after dark, a bump or two before dawn and sometimes hissing when two possums meet near the same gap.
When you call, we ask where the noise is loudest and whether you have a tiled or metal roof, then give upfront pricing and book a local team. The crew we book checks the roofline from outside and the roof cavity from the manhole, tracing the path the possum takes in and out. Common entry points include cracked ridge capping, a slipped tile, a gap where two roof sections meet and the space around a vent or pipe.
Once the main gap is found, a one way door is fitted over it. The possum can leave through the door at night but cannot get back into the roof cavity. If more than one possum is using the roof, the crew may fit a door on each active gap. When the space is clear, the door is taken off and the gap is sealed. Nearby weak spots are then proofed so the roof is harder to get into from any side.
- Outside check of tiles, ridge capping and flashing
- Inside check from the manhole where it is easy to reach
- One way door fitted over the main entry point
- Sealing of the gap once the roof cavity is clear
- Proofing of other soft spots along the roofline
Call 07 3543 7770 to book roof cavity possum removal in Birkdale and we will organise a nearby crew for you.
