In many older homes, the space between the inner and outer wall linings runs straight up into the roof. A possum in the ceiling can climb down inside a wall, and sometimes it gets stuck or chooses to den there. People in Clayfield tell us about scratching low on a wall, noise behind a wardrobe or a smell that seems to come from the skirting boards.
Timber Queenslanders with VJ walls are the most common case, but brick veneer homes can have the same issue where the wall plate is open. The crew we book checks where each wall cavity meets the roof space and looks for signs of use, such as droppings on the wall plate, rub marks and fur. If a possum is in a wall, they work out how it got there and fit a one-way door at the roof end so it can leave.
Once the wall is clear, the openings at the upper end of the cavities are sealed with mesh or timber strips, so a possum in the roof cannot drop into the walls again. External gaps in weatherboards or cladding near the roofline are covered too.
- Wall cavity openings checked from the roof space
- Signs of a possum in the wall traced to the source
- One-way door fitted where a possum is in the wall
- Cavity openings sealed with mesh or timber strips
- Cladding gaps near the roofline covered
Wall cavity work often goes hand in hand with roof proofing, and the two can be booked on one visit. Call 07 3543 7766 to book wall cavity proofing in Clayfield. We will ask where you hear the noise and give you upfront pricing.
