Tiled roofs are common across Birkdale, especially on the low-set brick homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. Over time, the pointing along the ridge capping cracks, tiles shift after storms and small gaps open up where two roof sections meet. A possum only needs a gap a little bigger than a tennis ball to squeeze through, so one slipped tile can be enough.
When you call, we ask whether you have seen any broken or moved tiles and where the noise in the roof seems to be. We then give upfront pricing and book a local team. The crew we book checks the roof from a ladder and from the roof space, looking for light coming through gaps, rub marks along the tile edges and droppings on the ceiling side of the gap. Tiles near trees and along the lower edge of the roof tend to move the most, so these get extra attention.
Loose tiles are reseated, and open gaps along the ridge, valleys and hips are closed off with sturdy mesh or a fitted cover. If a possum is still using the gap, a one way door goes on first and the sealing is done once the roof space is clear. The crew will tell you about any tiles that are cracked right through, so you can decide what to do about them.
- A check of ridge capping, hips and valleys
- Loose or slipped tiles reseated
- Mesh or covers over open tile gaps
- A one way door first if a possum is still inside
- Notes on any cracked tiles found on the day
Call 07 3543 7770 to book roof tile gap sealing in Birkdale and we will organise a nearby crew for you.
