How can I tell if there’s a possum in my roof?

You'll usually hear very heavy thumping or running sounds across your ceiling, especially around dusk and dawn. Unlike rats, which make lighter scratching noises, a possum sounds like a small person or a heavy animal moving around. You might also notice a strong ammonia smell or yellow stains on your ceiling from their urine.

Is it a big deal if they stay up there?

Unfortunately, it is. Possums can do a lot of damage to your insulation, ducting, and electrical wiring. Their urine and droppings are also a health risk and can cause quite a smell over time. It's much better for both your home and the animal to get them out sooner rather than later.

Can I just block the hole myself?

You have to be very careful with that. If you block the hole while the possum is still inside, you're essentially trapping it to die in your roof. Not only is this extremely cruel and unauthorized, but the resulting smell would be unbearable. We make sure every animal is safely out before we seal anything up.

Why do they choose my roof?

To a possum, your roof is just a big, warm, dry hollow tree. It's the perfect spot to build a nest and hide from predators. As we lose more of our native trees in suburban areas, they look for the next best thing - which often happens to be our homes.

How do you get them out without hurting them?

We primarily use 'one-way doors'. We find their main entry point, install a specialized door that lets them out at night to feed but won't let them back in. It's the most natural and stress-free way to move them on. In some cases, we might also use humane cage traps.

What happens to the possum once it's out?

Queensland law is very strict about this. We check the animal is healthy and then ensure it stays safe nearby. Because they are territorial, we follow all compliant release guidelines to give them the best chance of finding a new, natural home in the area.

Will they just find another way back in?

Not if we can help it. A key part of our job is finding every possible entry point. We don't just fix the main hole; we check the whole roof for loose tiles, gaps in the eaves, or holes in the ridge capping and seal them with durable materials.

Do you clean up the mess they left behind?

Yes, we can help with that. We offer a sanitization service to treat any affected areas, and we can also remove and replace contaminated insulation if needed. We want your home to be clean and fresh again.

What if the possum has died in my roof?

This is a job for a professional. We'll locate the carcass, remove it safely, and then thoroughly sanitize and deodorize the area. It's important to do this as soon as possible to avoid lingering smells and health risks.

A possum has fallen through the ceiling - help!

If an animal has actually entered your living space, give us a call immediately. Stay calm, close the doors to the room if possible to keep them contained, and wait for us to arrive. We treat these calls as a priority.

Is it okay to use rat poison for possums?

Absolutely not. Using poison on native wildlife is unauthorized and incredibly cruel. It's also a bad idea for you - a poisoned animal will likely die in an inaccessible part of your roof, creating a terrible smell that's very hard to deal with.

Do you work on weekends?

We're available 7 days a week because we know that a thumping roof doesn't wait for Monday. Give us a call, and we'll get a local specialist out to you as soon as we can.

How much does it cost to get a possum out of the roof?

The price depends on the size of your roof and how much work is needed to seal up the entry points. We're happy to give you a clear, honest quote after we've had a look. We believe in fair prices for a permanent solution.

How long does the whole process take?

Usually, we have the animal out within a night or two of installing the one-way door. Once we're sure they're out, we come back to do the final sealing. The whole process is usually sorted within a few days.

Is your work assured?

Yes, we stand by our work. If we've sealed an entry point and a possum manages to get through that same spot within 12 months, we'll come back and fix it for free. We're here to solve the problem for good.

How do I book an inspection in Australia?

The easiest way is to give us a call or send a message through our contact form. We're local to the area, so we can usually get out to see you pretty quickly.

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