Insulation takes the worst of a possum problem. Batts under the nest get soaked with urine, droppings work their way in and the whole area gets pressed down as the possum moves about. Once that happens, the batts stop doing their job and keep giving off a smell. In the hot summers around Deception Bay, the room below can feel noticeably warmer too.
The crew we book looks over the roof space to see how far the damage goes. Often it is limited to the area around the nest and the paths the possum used, but in some homes it spreads over several rooms. The soiled batts are lifted, bagged and taken away, and the area underneath is cleared of droppings and debris. Where the rest of the insulation is still in good shape, it stays where it is.
- Roof space checked to see how much insulation is affected
- Soiled and packed-down batts lifted and bagged
- Droppings and nesting material cleared from the ceiling
- Area treated to reduce smell
- New batts laid on request
Insulation removal should come after the possum is out and the roof is sealed. There is little point laying new batts in a roof that animals can still reach. That is why many people book it as the last step, together with roof space cleaning and deodorising.
If your ceiling is stained, one room has become hotter than the rest or the smell keeps coming back, the insulation may be the cause. Tell us roughly how many rooms are affected. Call 07 3543 7768 and we will give you an upfront price for your home in Deception Bay.
