After a possum or rats have been living in a roof, they leave a mess behind. Droppings, urine stains, flattened insulation and piles of leaves and nesting material can build up near the manhole or along the edges of the roof. That mess can smell, especially in warm weather. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew that does roof cavity cleanups around Ripley.
The crew usually does the cleanup once the roof is empty and the entry points are sealed. They wear masks and gloves, bag droppings and nesting material by hand or with a vacuum made for roof spaces, and carry it out through the manhole. Badly soiled insulation can be removed and bagged too, and the crew tells you how much has been taken out. Walkways are kept to the ceiling joists so the plaster below is not damaged.
- Droppings bagged and taken away
- Old nesting material and leaves cleared
- Soiled insulation removed where needed
- Deodoriser applied to stained areas
- Notes on any stains or damage to ceilings and cables
Cleanup does not replace sealing. If the gaps are still open, another animal may move in and the mess starts again. That is why most people book the cleanup together with possum proofing or rodent proofing, so the roof is cleared and closed on the same run of visits. The crew can also point out ceiling stains that a painter may need to look at later.
To book a roof cavity cleanup in Ripley, call 07 3543 7766. Tell us roughly how big the house is and how long the animals have been there, and we will line up a local team.
