Heavy footsteps across the ceiling after dark are the most common sign that a possum has moved into a roof in Redland. Brushtail possums are big, noisy animals, and once one settles above a bedroom it can keep the whole household awake for weeks. Other signs include a musky smell, yellow or brown marks on the ceiling and droppings on the veranda, window sills or garden paths.
When you call, we ask what you are hearing, what time of night it starts and what sort of roof you have. We give you an upfront price for the visit, then book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book goes up through the manhole to find the nest and the runs the possum uses, then walks the outside of the house to match those runs to a gap in the roofline.
- A look through the roof space to find the nest and main runs
- A walk around the outside to spot the entry point
- Getting the possum out of the roof space
- Sealing the entry with mesh, flashing or sealant
- A short run-through of what was found and what was sealed
On tin roofs the gap is often at the gutter line or under loose flashing. On tiled roofs it is more likely a cracked ridge cap, a slipped tile or an open vent. Branches touching the roof and power lines running to the eaves also give a possum an easy climb, and the crew will point these out if they spot them.
Once the main entry is closed, the crew can price any other gaps they noticed, along with droppings clean-up or odour work if you want it done on the same visit. To book possum removal in Redland or a nearby suburb, call 07 3543 7769 and tell us what you have been hearing.
