Roof vents let hot air out of the roof, but they can also let possums and rodents in. Gable vents with loose slats, eave vents with broken mesh and gaps around whirlybird bases are common ways into homes around Ripley. We take your booking, give you upfront pricing and send a nearby independent crew to fit guards that keep air moving but keep animals out. Guards can be fitted in a single visit on most homes.
The crew checks each vent from outside and from the roof space. Some vents only need a small patch of mesh, while others need a full cover cut to size. Whirlybirds are checked at the base, where the flashing can lift and leave a gap big enough for a rat, mouse or young possum. Colorbond and tiled roofs are both covered.
- Gable vent covers made from galvanised mesh
- Eave and soffit vent mesh replaced or patched
- Whirlybird bases resealed with flashing and sealant
- Exhaust fan outlets checked for gaps
- Air-conditioning and plumbing vents covered where needed
Vent guards work well on their own for homes that have not had animals inside yet, and they are a key part of proofing once a possum has gone out through a one-way door. The mesh is chosen so it does not choke airflow, which matters in Queensland summers when roof spaces get very hot. If a vent is the main way in for a possum still inside, the crew fits a one-way door there first.
To book roof vent guards in Ripley, call 07 3543 7766. Tell us roughly how many vents your home has, and we will line up a local team. Photos of the vents help us give a closer price on the phone.
