Possum proofing is about closing the ways into your roof. It can be done straight after a possum has been moved out, or before one ever gets in. In kippa Ring, where big trees, palms and power lines give possums plenty of routes to the gutter, a well sealed roof line is the thing that makes the difference.
The crew we book goes around the whole house and looks at every point where the roof meets something else. That includes eaves, the ends of ridge caps, valleys, the edges of flashing, gaps around pipes and cables, and the joins between the original roof and any later additions. Each gap is closed with the material that suits it, such as galvanised mesh, aluminium flashing or a matching tile.
- Full walk around the roof line to list every gap
- Galvanised mesh fitted over open eaves and larger holes
- Flashing folded and screwed down over edges possums can lift
- Loose or broken tiles swapped for sound ones
- Advice on branches and climbing paths near the gutter
Proofing does not stop a possum living in your garden, and it is not meant to. The aim is to keep it out of the roof, where it causes noise, smell and stains. Salt air on the peninsula wears through thin mesh and light fixings over time, so the crew uses materials that hold up near the water and shows you where to look each year.
For possum proofing anywhere in kippa Ring or the surrounding suburbs, call 07 3543 7771. We will explain what is involved, give you upfront pricing and book a local team.
