Removing one possum does not stop the next one. The Redlands has a lot of possums, and if a roof has open gaps, another one will find them. Possum proofing in Cleveland means checking the whole roofline and closing any gap a possum could squeeze through, not just the one that was used last. In older homes, one sealed gap often just sends the possum looking for the next one along the gutter.
The crew we book walks around the house and looks closely at the gutters, fascia, eaves, ridge capping and vents. They pay extra attention to the places where roofs meet: a patio against the house, a garage beside it, or an upper roof over a lower one. These joins are where gaps often open up as timber shrinks and roofs move over the years.
- Mesh along gutter lines where roof sheets sit high
- Flashing where tin has lifted or rusted at the edge
- Mesh over gable vents and open eaves
- Sealing where patios and extensions meet the main roof
- Notes on branches and wires that give an easy climb
Tin roofs on older homes around Cleveland Point and the town centre usually need work at the gutter line and around old vents. Tiled roofs on the brick homes further inland are more likely to need attention at the ridge and valleys. Newer homes in the estates often have gaps at vents and behind fascia boards.
You get a price for the proofing before the crew starts, and it can be done on the same visit as the removal where timing allows. To book possum proofing in Cleveland, ring 07 3543 7767 and tell us a little about the house.
