Roof gap sealing is the hands-on part of keeping possums out. Most Kallangur roofs have at least a few small openings, and a brushtail possum can get through a gap not much bigger than a fist. Sealing is what stops a removed possum, or a new one, from moving straight back in. We book gap sealing on its own or as part of a possum removal visit, with the price given before the crew comes out.
The crew we book finds the gaps that are in use, which usually show dark grease marks, scratches or fur, and the ones that could be used later. Common spots include cracked or lifted ridge capping, broken tiles, the space where tiles or roof sheets sit above the gutter, sagging eave lining, and the joins where a carport, verandah or extension meets the original roof. Older homes often have several.
Each gap gets the material that suits it. Galvanised mesh works well at the gutter line and in eave gaps, metal flashing covers roof joins, and outdoor sealant and foam fill pipe holes. Before the final gap is closed, the crew makes sure no possum is still inside the roof cavity, since a trapped possum will damage the ceiling trying to get out.
- Active and possible entry gaps found
- Mesh fitted at gutters and eaves
- Flashing across roof joins
- Sealant and foam for pipe and cable holes
- Roof cavity checked before closing the final gap
If a possum came back after earlier work on your Kallangur home, there is almost always a gap that was missed. Call 07 3543 7773 to book roof gap sealing and get upfront pricing.
