Getting a possum out is one thing. Keeping the next one out is another. Roof proofing closes every gap a possum could use, not just the one it used last night. It is the step that makes a return visit from a possum much less likely. We book it often for homes across Eastern Brisbane.
The crew we book checks the roof from inside and out. Inside, they look for daylight, rub marks and droppings near the edges. Outside, they look at the ridge, valleys, gutters, fascia boards, vents and any spot where pipes or cables pass through. Each gap is closed with a material that suits it. Typical proofing work includes:
- Galvanised mesh fitted over gaps along the eaves
- Flashing shaped to close gaps at the edge of the roof
- Mesh covers for roof vents and whirlybirds
- Sealing around pipes, cables and solar panel mounts
- Closing gaps where extensions join the original roof
Homes in Eastern Brisbane vary a lot, so the materials change from job to job. Tin roofs on older homes often need work at the ridge and along the gutters. Tiled roofs usually need attention at cracked tiles, valleys and the ridge capping. Two-storey homes can have gaps high up that are hard to see from the ground. Townhouses with shared roofs may need proofing at the firewall as well.
Proofing can be booked with possum removal or on its own if the possum has already left. The crew will show you the gaps they closed. If a tree branch is giving possums a path onto the roof, the crew will mention it so you can arrange to have it cut back. Call 07 3543 7771 and we will give you an upfront price and a time.
