A possum that has lived in a roof for a few weeks leaves a lot behind. Droppings build up along the runs and around the nest, and urine soaks into the insulation and the ceiling boards below. In Manly, the humid summers make the smell worse, and it can drift down into bedrooms and hallways. Brown patches on the ceiling boards are usually the first thing people notice, often right above a bed or a wardrobe.
The crew we book wears masks and gloves and works through the roof space by hand, bagging droppings and old nest material. They pay extra attention to the area right above bedrooms and living rooms, where stains are most likely to show through the ceiling. The bags are taken away when they leave, so nothing is left sitting in your bin for days.
- Removing droppings along the runs and around the nest
- Bagging soiled nest material and shredded insulation
- Spot cleaning beams and joists where possible
- Pointing out insulation that is too soiled to keep
- Leaving the manhole area tidy
Clean-up should happen after the possum is out and the entry is sealed. Cleaning while a possum is still using the roof only means doing it again a few weeks later. Most people book it as part of the same job, once the one-way door has done its work and the gap has been closed.
If the smell is strong, the crew may suggest deodorising as well, and if the insulation is badly stained they can price taking it out. To book a droppings clean-up in Manly, call 07 3543 7769 and tell us roughly how long the possum has been living in the roof.
