Possum urine has a strong, musky smell that can hang around in a roof long after the noises have stopped. In Toowong, summer heat in the roof space often makes the smell worse, and it can come through downlights, vents and cracks in the ceiling. Many people first notice it on a hot afternoon, when the whole house smells musty. Odour removal deals with the source of the smell rather than just covering it up.
The crew we book finds where the smell is strongest, usually over bedrooms, above the kitchen or in corners where possums slept. Brown or yellow stains on the ceiling are a good clue to where it is coming from. The work usually includes:
- Finding the soiled areas in the roof space
- Removing droppings and badly soiled insulation
- Treating timber and ceiling tops with an odour product
- Advice on airing out rooms below
- Checking the roof is sealed so the smell does not return
Odour removal works hand in hand with a roof cavity clean up, and the two are often booked together once the roof is quiet and sealed. Some smell can hang around for a week or two after treatment as the roof airs out, especially in humid weather. If a stain has come through the ceiling, it may need a stain-blocking paint so it does not show again. The crew will tell you on the day which product they used and how long to keep the manhole closed afterward. If you have questions about health, ask a doctor.
We will ask about the size of the house and where the smell is worst, so the crew arrives with enough product and time. To book possum odour removal in Toowong, call 07 3543 7764 for upfront pricing and a nearby crew.
