Proofing is the part of the job that stops a possum coming back once the roof is clear. In Hamilton that usually means a walk around the whole roofline rather than a single gap, since an older home or an apartment block can have more than one weak spot that only shows up once a possum finds it.
The crew we book looks at ridge capping, gable vents, the edges of eaves and any place a tile or a sheet of roofing has lifted slightly over time. Homes on higher ground, near old street trees or close to parkland tend to need a closer look, since branches and overhanging limbs give a possum more places to try. Each gap gets measured and matched to a fix, whether that is galvanised mesh, a fitted cap or a sheet of flashing screwed down properly.
Proofing is only carried out once the roof is confirmed empty, either through a one-way door process or a check that shows no possum is currently using the space. The crew works from outside where they can, so there is less disturbance inside the house. Once the fixes are in, the same weak spots should not reopen on their own, though storms and falling branches can create a new gap over time, which is why a later check is worth booking if the noise starts again.
- A full walk around the roofline and eaves
- Every gap measured, not just the main entry
- Mesh, capping or flashing matched to each gap
- Work done from outside the roof where possible
- A price agreed before the proofing starts
If a possum has already been removed from a Hamilton roof and you want the gaps closed properly, call 07 3543 7773 to book a proofing visit.
