When a possum nests in the same spot for weeks, the insulation beneath it takes the worst of it. Batts get crushed and stained, and loose fill clumps together and holds the smell. In older homes in the Inner North, this soaked insulation is often why the ceiling stains keep growing and the smell will not go away. Stains on the ceiling below usually show where the worst of it sits.
The crew we book checks how far the damage has spread from the nest and along the possum's paths. They bag the stained material in the roof space, carry it out through the manhole and take it away. Then they clean the ceiling boards underneath. The job usually covers:
- Checking the insulation around the nest and paths
- Bagging and removing stained batts or loose fill
- Clearing droppings from the exposed ceiling boards
- Sanitising and deodorising the exposed area
- Tips on replacing the removed insulation
This is dusty work, so the crew lays drop sheets under the manhole and keeps the mess contained. It helps to close the doors to other rooms before they start. They leave the area clean and ready for new insulation if you decide to add it. If only a small patch is affected, they may suggest a clean-up and deodorising instead, which costs less. Removing the worst patches also makes deodorising work much better on the rest of the roof space.
To book stained insulation removal in the Inner North, call 07 3543 7770. Tell us roughly how big the stained area is and which rooms it sits over, and we will give you an upfront price and a booking time.
