Proofing is the part of the job that stops a possum coming back once the roof is clear. In Wishart that usually means a walk around the whole roofline rather than a single gap, because an older home can have more than one weak spot without anyone noticing it until a possum finds it.
The crew we book looks at ridge capping, gable vents, the edges of eaves and any place a tile or a sheet of roofing has lifted slightly over time. Homes near reserve land or with big trees close to the house tend to need a closer look, since branches and overhanging limbs give a possum more places to try. Each gap gets measured and matched to a fix, whether that is galvanised mesh, a fitted cap or a sheet of flashing screwed down properly.
Proofing is only done once the roof is confirmed empty, either through a one-way door process or a check that shows no possum is currently using the space. The crew works from the outside where they can, so there is less disturbance inside the house. Once the fixes are in, the same weak spots should not open up again on their own, though storms and falling branches can still create a new gap over time, which is why a later check is worth booking if the noise starts up again.
- A full walk around the roofline and eaves
- Every gap measured, not just the main entry
- Mesh, capping or flashing matched to each gap
- Work done from outside the roof where possible
- A price agreed before the proofing starts
If you have already had a possum removed from a Wishart roof and want the gaps closed properly, call 07 3543 7764 to book a proofing visit.
