Sealing the entry is the step that ends the problem. Once a possum has left the roof through a one-way door, the gap it used needs to be closed properly, or another possum will find it within weeks. Possums track scent, so a gap that has been used before is the first place a new one will try. In Clayfield, we hear from plenty of people who had a gap patched with a bit of timber or tape, only to hear the thumping again a month later.
The crew we book seals the entry with materials that suit the roof and the gap. Galvanised mesh is common for irregular gaps. Sheet metal or flashing works well along iron roofs and ridge caps. Tiles can be reset or swapped, and flexible sealant fills small cracks around pipes and mounts. The aim is a seal a possum cannot chew, pull or push open.
If the gap is in timber that has rotted, such as a fascia board or barge board, the crew will tell you. Timber rot can be covered with mesh or metal as part of the sealing, or you can have a carpenter replace the board first and book sealing afterwards.
- Seal fitted once the cavity is confirmed clear
- Mesh, sheet metal, flashing or sealant as suits the gap
- Loose tiles reset or swapped
- Rotted timber pointed out before sealing
Roof entry sealing is usually booked with possum removal, but you can book it on its own if a gap has already been cleared. Call 07 3543 7766 to book roof entry sealing in Clayfield. We will give you a price before the visit.
