A possum in the roof is one of the more common calls we take from homes in Hamilton. You might be hearing footsteps late at night, thumping along the ceiling, or picking up a smell building in one part of the house. Call 07 3543 7773 and we will ask a few quick questions about where the noise is coming from and how long it has been going on, then book a local crew to come and take a proper look.
The visit starts with a check of the roofline, eaves and gutters for gaps where an old vent, a lifted tile or loose flashing gives an opening. The crew looks through the ceiling cavity from the manhole for the spot being used, and for droppings or marks that show how long the possum has been settling in. From there they explain what fitting a one-way door will involve and where it needs to sit.
Once the door is on, the possum can still push out to feed at night but cannot get back in. After the roof has stayed clear for a few nights, the crew seals that gap for good and checks the rest of the roofline in Hamilton for any other opening that could let a possum back in later. Most visits also cover a look at gutters, vents and eaves so smaller gaps are not missed the first time round.
- A full check of the roof and ceiling cavity, inside and out
- A one-way door fitted at the active entry point
- A return visit to seal the gap once it is confirmed clear
- Other gaps around vents, tiles and flashing checked
- A price given before any work starts
Book a possum removal visit for your Hamilton home by calling 07 3543 7773. Tell us your address and what you have been hearing, and we will arrange a local crew for a time that suits.
