Possum proofing is about the next possum, not just the one in the roof now. Across the Gold Coast, possums live in palm crowns, gum trees, mangroves and canal gardens, and young ones are always looking for a dry place to sleep. A roof with open gaps will be found sooner or later.
The crew we book checks the whole roof line from the ground, the ladder and the roof cavity. Inside, they look for daylight coming through at the eaves, ridge and valleys. Outside, they check the gutter line, fascia boards, barge boards, vents and the joins between the main roof and any patios, carports or extensions.
- Gaps under tiles and ridge caps closed with mesh or mortar
- Joins between roof sections covered with metal flashing
- Loose eave sheets and fascia gaps secured
- Pipe, cable and air conditioner holes packed and sealed
- Before and after photos on request
Salt air is hard on roofs near the beach. Mesh rusts, fixings loosen and sealant cracks sooner than it would inland, so the crew uses galvanised or stainless mesh, metal flashing and outdoor sealant made for coastal weather. The work is kept neat so it does not stand out from the street.
Proofing is often booked straight after a removal, but it can be done any time, and it is worth doing before the wet season when storms shift tiles and possums look for shelter. It also makes it harder for rats and mice, which use the same gaps. Tell us the roof type and roughly how old the home is, and we will give you upfront pricing for your home on the Gold Coast. Call 07 3543 7767 to book.
