Once a possum has been living in the roof for a while, it leaves a mess behind. Droppings build up around the nest and along its paths, and urine soaks into the insulation and ceiling boards. That mess can keep smelling long after the possum has gone. We book a local crew to clear it from homes across Bulimba.
The crew we book wears gloves, masks and overalls, and works through the roof space by hand and with a vacuum made for this kind of job. They take their time around wiring and downlights. They bag up droppings, nesting material and heavily soiled insulation and take it away. The work usually includes:
- Removing droppings from around the nest and along beams
- Clearing leaves, twigs and nesting material
- Bagging and taking away soiled insulation if needed
- Clearing droppings from eaves, gutters and window ledges
- An optional sanitising spray over the cleared area
Clean-up makes the most sense once the possum is out of the roof and the gaps are sealed, so it is often booked in the same visit as removal and proofing. If you have already had the possum removed by someone else, you can still book the clean-up on its own. Leaving droppings in place can draw in rats, and the smell tends to linger in warm weather.
Homes in Bulimba with big old roof spaces, such as Queenslanders, can hold a lot of material, so the crew will look first and give you an idea of how big the job is. You do not need to go into the roof space at any point. To book, call 07 3543 7770 and we will give you an upfront price and a time.
