Possum proofing means closing the ways into your roof so a possum cannot use it as a den. It can be done right after a possum has left the roof, or before one ever gets in. Around Brighton, where big old trees hang over many roofs and salt air wears through metal, proofing makes a real difference.
The crew we book walks the whole house and looks at every place where the roof meets something else. That covers open eaves, gable vents, the edges of iron sheets, ridge caps, valleys, flashing where a verandah or extension joins the house, and holes around pipes and cables. Each gap is closed with the right material for the spot, such as galvanised mesh, folded flashing or a fitted cover.
- Full walk around the roof line to list every gap
- Open eaves and vents closed with galvanised mesh
- Lifted sheet edges and flashing screwed down and sealed
- Pipe and cable holes covered
- Branches and fences that give possums a way up pointed out
Proofing does not stop possums living in your trees, and it is not meant to. The goal is to keep them out of the roof, where they cause noise, smell and stains. Near the bay, thin mesh and plain screws can rust within a few years, so the crew uses materials suited to coastal homes and shows you where to check each year.
If a possum is still in the roof, proofing is paired with a one-way possum door so it can leave first. For possum proofing in Brighton or nearby, call 07 3543 7768 and we will give you upfront pricing.
