Sometimes the noise is not above the ceiling but inside a wall. Possums can slip down into wall cavities from the roof space, or get in through gaps in weatherboards, brick vents or where a wall meets the eaves. Wall noise often sounds like scratching or sliding and can be heard low down near the floor. We take the call, give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew that deals with wall cavity jobs around Ripley.
The crew listens with you and checks the outside walls, the roof space above the wall and any vents near the noise. The aim is to find how the possum is getting into the cavity, since that gap is where the one-way door goes. In brick homes this may be a gap where the wall meets the roof frame. In weatherboard homes it may be a split board or a gap at a corner.
- Inside and outside check to trace the wall entry
- One-way door fitted over the gap the possum uses
- Brick vents checked and covered where needed
- Roof space gaps above the wall sealed
- Return visit to take the door off and close the last gap
Once the wall has been quiet for a few nights, the crew returns to take off the door and seal the entry with mesh, flashing or sealant. Nearby weak spots are closed at the same time. The crew does not seal a wall gap while there is still noise inside, so no possum is shut in.
To book wall cavity possum removal in Ripley, call 07 3543 7766. Tell us which wall the noise comes from and what the house is built from, and we will line up a local team.
