Getting a possum out of the roof is only half the job. If the other gaps around the house stay open, the same possum or a new one can be back in the roof space within weeks. Possum proofing in Manly means walking the whole roofline and closing every gap large enough for a possum to squeeze through, not just the one it was using last week.
The crew we book starts with the outside of the house. They look along the gutters, fascia boards, ridge capping, roof vents and the spots where a pergola, carport or extension meets the main roof. Joins between old and new roofing are a common problem in bayside homes that have been added to over the years. Inside the roof space, they look for daylight showing through and for fresh runs in the insulation.
- Galvanised mesh over gaps at the gutter line and eaves
- Flashing or sealant where roof sheets have lifted
- Mesh on roof vents and roof ventilator bases
- Blocking gaps where extensions meet the old roof
- Pointing out branches or wires that give an easy climb
Every roof is a bit different. Tin roofs on older Queenslanders often have gaps where the sheets meet the gutter, while tiled roofs on brick homes tend to have cracked ridge caps or tiles that have slipped. The crew picks materials that suit the roof, so the fix sits neatly and does not hold water against the timber.
You get a price for the proofing before any work starts, and the crew can do it on the same visit as the removal if the timing works. To book possum proofing in Manly, call 07 3543 7769 and tell us roughly how old the house is.
