When a possum or rat dies somewhere in the house, the smell usually shows up within a few days and grows stronger each day, especially in summer. You might also see flies gathering near a light fitting, a window or a vent. It is an unpleasant job, and most people would rather not climb into the roof to deal with it. We book a local crew for homes across Eastern Brisbane.
The crew we book uses the smell, fly activity and any stains to narrow down where the animal is. In the roof space it is usually easy to reach. If it is inside a wall, they may need to make a small access hole and will always check with you first. They wear gloves and masks throughout. The job generally includes:
- Finding the animal in the roof, wall cavity or subfloor
- Removing and bagging the animal and any soaked material
- Cleaning and sanitising the spot where it was found
- Applying an odour treatment to help the smell clear
- Checking for the gap the animal used to get in
In Eastern Brisbane, most dead animals found in homes are possums or rats that got in through a gap in the roof. Finding and sealing that gap is worth doing, since the same opening will let the next animal in. The crew can do this on the same visit if you want.
The smell may take a few days to fade even after the animal is gone. Keep the rooms aired and the manhole closed. To book dead animal removal, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us where the smell is strongest. We will give you an upfront price and book the crew.
