Taking a possum out of a roof is only part of the job. If the gaps stay open, another one will find them, often within weeks. Possum roof proofing closes every way in the crew can find. In the Inner North, where so many homes are old timber cottages and Queenslanders, there are usually several gaps, not just one. A tin roof that has shifted with the heat has different weak spots to a tiled roof with old mortar, and it is common for the crew to find three or four gaps on one older home.
The crew we book checks the roof from outside and inside. From the roof space, they look for daylight, rub marks and fur around the edges. From outside, they check the ridge, eaves, valleys, flashing and any spot where a newer section meets the old roof. Then they seal each gap with a material that suits the spot. Typical proofing work includes:
- Galvanised mesh behind gaps at the eaves and fascia
- Metal flashing over gaps where roofs meet walls
- Re-bedding or sealing lifted ridge caps
- Closing gaps at extension joins and valleys
- Sealing around pipes, cables and old vents
Proofing can be done on the same visit as removal, or booked on its own if you want to get ahead of a problem. It suits people who have just moved into an older house, or who hear possums running across the roof at night but not yet inside it. The crew tells you what they sealed and what they used, and points out any spot that needs a roofer instead.
To book possum roof proofing in the Inner North, call 07 3543 7770. Tell us your roof type and suburb, and we will give you an upfront price and book a local team.
