Possums do not only use the main roof. Garages, sheds, carports and backyard studios often have open gaps under the roof sheets, loose flashing and rafters that make a dry place to sleep. They are also full of boxes and shelves to hide behind. In Clayfield, many older homes have a stand-alone garage or shed down the side of the block, often close to a fence line or a tree.
The crew we book looks at each outbuilding the same way they look at a house. They check where the roof sheets meet the walls, the gaps at the ends of the ridge, open eaves, gaps above doors and roller shutters, and any vents or roof turbines. If a possum is using the space, they fit a one-way door over the gap it uses and come back to seal it once the building is clear.
Open-sided carports and pergolas that join the house roof can give a possum a bridge to the main roof. Those joins are sealed as well, so the path is closed off at both ends.
- Garages, sheds and studios checked for gaps
- One-way door fitted if a possum is inside
- Roof-to-wall gaps and ridge ends sealed
- Gaps above doors and roller shutters closed
- Carport and pergola joins to the house sealed
Outbuilding proofing can be booked on its own or added to a visit for the main house, which is often the simplest option. Call 07 3543 7766 to book garage and shed proofing in Clayfield and we will give you a price before the visit.
