A possum smell is hard to miss. It is strong and musky, and it tends to get worse in warm, humid weather. In homes across Eastern Brisbane, the cause is usually urine soaked into insulation or timber, a build-up of droppings, or an animal that has died in the roof or walls. It can also drift through downlights and vents into other rooms. We book a local crew who can find the source and deal with it.
The crew we book starts by working out where the smell is coming from. They check the rooms below, then the roof space, looking for wet patches, stains, flies and soaked insulation. They may use a moisture reader to find soaked patches. Once the source is found, they remove it, clean the surfaces and apply an odour treatment. A typical visit includes:
- Finding where the smell is strongest
- Removing soaked insulation, waste or a dead animal
- Cleaning and sanitising the affected area
- Applying an odour treatment to the timber and boards
- Tips on airing the rooms below over the next few days
Some smells clear within a day or two. Others take longer, especially if urine has soaked deep into the ceiling boards. The crew will tell you what to expect. Opening windows and running fans helps the room below recover. If a stain has come through the ceiling, they will point it out so you can plan any painting.
It pays to deal with the possum itself first, or the smell will keep coming back. Many people in Eastern Brisbane book odour treatment together with removal and proofing. Call 07 3543 7771, describe the smell and where it is strongest, and we will give you an upfront price.
