Sometimes the first sign of a problem is not noise but a smell, and dead animal removal covers exactly that. A possum, bird or rodent that has died inside a roof or wall cavity in Hamilton can leave a strong, unpleasant odour that gets worse over a few days, especially in warmer weather.
The crew we book uses the smell as a starting point, working room by room to narrow down roughly where it is strongest before climbing into the roof or checking wall cavities from outside. Once the animal is found, it is removed and taken away, and the immediate area is treated to cut down the odour left behind. A strong, sudden smell is usually the first sign, so call 07 3543 7773 as soon as you notice it rather than waiting for it to pass on its own, since it rarely does.
In some cases, especially in an older Hamilton home or a building with a shared roof space, the animal may be in a spot that is hard to reach without opening a small section of ceiling or wall lining. The crew will always talk this through with you before doing anything beyond the roof cavity itself. Once the animal is out, the same visit is a good time to check for the gap it or another animal used to get in, with insulation nearby checked too, since it tends to hold onto the odour longer than the surrounding timber does.
- Smell used to narrow down the location
- Animal located and taken away
- Odour treatment applied to the affected area
- Entry point checked as part of the same visit
If you have a strong smell coming from the roof or a wall in your Hamilton home, call 07 3543 7773 and we will get a crew out to take a look.
