A possum that has lived in the roof for a while leaves a real mess behind. In Robertson, the crews we book often find piles of droppings near the nest, urine soaked into the insulation and stains spreading onto the ceiling below. Left alone, that mess keeps smelling, can draw other pests and may attract the next possum looking for a home. The smell often gets worse in hot weather, when the roof heats up and the odour drifts down through light fittings and vents.
Droppings clean-up is usually booked once the possum is out and the roof is proofed. The crew goes into the roof space with masks and gloves, collects the droppings by hand or with a vacuum built for fine dust, and bags them for removal. Insulation that is badly soaked is lifted out and bagged as well. The crew shows you what has been taken out before it leaves the house.
If a lot of insulation is removed, parts of the ceiling may be left with thin cover. The crew points these areas out so you can decide what to do. They also check the plasterboard around the nest for soft spots and heavy staining and tell you what they see.
- Droppings collected and bagged
- Urine soaked insulation lifted out
- Nest material cleared from around the manhole and eaves
- Waste taken away from the property
- Ceiling areas checked for staining
Many people pair the clean-up with roof space sanitising to deal with the smell. We give you upfront pricing for the clean-up based on the size of the roof and how long the possum has been there. To book droppings clean-up in Robertson, call 07 3543 7773.
