A one-way possum door is a short mesh tunnel with a flap at the end. It is fitted over the main gap a possum uses to get into the roof. When the possum leaves to feed after dark, it pushes the flap open and walks out. When it comes back, the flap will not open from outside, so it has to find somewhere else to sleep. It is the core of nearly every possum job in Brighton.
The crew we book only fits the door once every other gap has been found and sealed, so there is just one way out. They pick the spot by looking for fresh rub marks, scratches and droppings at the entry. On iron roofs the door is usually mounted at the eave line or at the end of a ridge cap. On tiled roofs it may sit under a raised tile. The angle matters, since the flap needs to swing shut on its own.
- Main entry confirmed by rub marks and fresh scratching
- All other gaps sealed before the door goes on
- Door mounted and angled so the flap closes by itself
- Door left on for a few nights while the roof goes quiet
- Door removed and the final gap sealed on a short return visit
Most homes go quiet within a night or two. If you still hear movement after that, call us and we will arrange for the crew to take another look, since it usually means a second gap was out of sight on the first visit.
The one-way possum door is part of most removal jobs rather than a separate booking. To arrange possum removal with a one-way door in Brighton or nearby, call 07 3543 7768 and we will give you upfront pricing.
