Trees are the main road onto the roof for most possums in Robertson. A gum, jacaranda or mango with branches hanging over the gutter gives a possum an easy path from the ground to the eaves. Tree guards cut off that path. They are wide bands of smooth metal wrapped around the trunk, high enough that a possum cannot jump past them and too slippery to climb.
The crew we book checks which trees give access to the house. Not every tree needs a guard. A tree only matters if it is close enough for a possum to reach the roof from it, or if it links to another tree that does. The crew looks at branch spread, fences and nearby power lines to work out the real paths a possum takes.
Guards are fitted with screws or straps that allow the trunk to grow, and they are set at a height that suits the tree. The crew points out any branch that still reaches the roof, because a guard does not help if a possum can drop straight onto the tiles from above. Most guards are left plain, but they can be painted to blend into the bark.
- Checks which trees give roof access
- Metal collars sized to each trunk
- Fitted at a height the possum cannot jump past
- Fixed so the trunk can keep growing
- Advice on branches that still reach the roof
Tree guards work well alongside roof proofing and one-way doors. We give you upfront pricing based on the number and size of trees before we book. To book tree guard fitting in Robertson, call 07 3543 7773.
