Possums are messy tenants. A possum that has lived in a roof for a month or two leaves piles of droppings around the nest, along the beams it uses and near the gap where it comes and goes. Urine soaks into the insulation and timber. In the humid summers of the Inner North, all of this can start to smell through the ceiling. Droppings on the veranda or window sills are often the first sign people notice.
The crew we book works through the roof space in masks and gloves. They bag the droppings and nesting material by hand and carry it out through the manhole, keeping the mess away from your living areas as much as they can. A heavy build-up near the nest may take a few trips through the manhole. The clean-up usually includes:
- Removing droppings around the nest and along the paths
- Bagging old nesting material, leaves and debris
- Clearing droppings from gutters, eaves and verandas
- Checking the insulation for urine damage
The clean-up makes the most sense once the possum is out and the gaps are sealed, so the roof space stays clean. If the insulation is soaked, the crew will show you and price its removal. If a smell remains, deodorising can be added on the same visit. Old droppings dry into dust that can drift through gaps around downlights, so clearing them helps the rooms below too.
Many people in the Inner North book removal, proofing and clean-up together, so it all happens in one trip. To book a possum waste clean-up, call 07 3543 7770. Tell us how long the possum has been there and where the smell is worst, and we will give you an upfront price and a time.
