Possums do not only live in house roofs. In Toowong, they often shelter in garage roofs, sheds, carports with lined ceilings and granny flats, especially where these buildings sit under big trees. A garage attached to the house can also act as a way into the main roof space if the two share a roof line. Signs include droppings on the car, scratch marks on posts and noise from the garage ceiling at night.
The crew we book checks the outbuilding for gaps and signs of possums, and looks at how it connects to the house. They also check the space between the garage ceiling and roof, where possums like to sleep. Proofing work usually covers:
- Sealing gaps under roof sheets and ridge capping
- Mesh over gaps at gable ends and wall plates
- Sealing gaps around roller doors and frames
- Checking where the garage roof meets the house
- Advice on trimming branches over the building
If possums are using the shed or garage now, a one-way door is fitted over the main entry first, and the building is sealed once it has been quiet for a few nights. Sheds full of stored items can make it hard to find every gap, so it helps to clear space along the walls before the visit. Older timber sheds with gaps everywhere may need more mesh work than a newer steel shed, and the crew will explain the options before starting. Sealing a garage also helps keep rats and mice out of stored boxes and cars.
To book shed and garage proofing in Toowong, call 07 3543 7764 for upfront pricing and a nearby crew, often the same day or the next day where the run allows.
