Possum urine has a sharp, sour smell that can linger long after the possum has left. In the humid summers around Brighton it often gets worse in the afternoon as the roof heats up and the smell drifts down through light fittings and cornices. Possum smell removal deals with it at the source, above the ceiling.
The crew we book finds the worst spots first. These are usually around the den, along the possum's main paths and near the way in. Anything soaked with urine, such as insulation, leaves or old nesting material, is taken out, since no treatment will clear a smell while the source is still there. The crew then applies an odour treatment to the timbers and the back of the ceiling and may fog the roof space to reach areas that are hard to get to.
- Worst smell areas found around the den and paths
- Soaked insulation and nesting material removed first
- Odour treatment applied to timbers and ceiling backing
- Roof space fogged where access is tight
- Tips on airing the rooms below over the next few days
Most homes smell much better within a few days, though a faint odour can hang around in muggy weather while the treatment settles in. Opening windows and running fans helps. If urine has stained the ceiling, a stain-blocking paint will hide the mark once it has dried out.
Smell removal is often booked with a ceiling clean-up. If your home in Brighton still smells of possum after the noise has stopped, call 07 3543 7768. We will talk through what you are noticing and give you upfront pricing.
