A roof cavity check looks at the whole roof space, not just the spot where you can hear noise. The crew goes up into the cavity where access allows and looks along the ridge, the eaves, around vents and anywhere pipes or cables pass through, since these are the common ways possums, rats, mice and birds get in. In Albany Creek the mix of older homes near the river and newer estates further out means the crew sees a wide range of entry points on a regular basis.
Where the roof cavity is hard to get into safely, the crew checks from the manhole and from the outside, looking at tiles, ridge caps and the fascia line for gaps or damage. The check covers insulation that may have shifted, timber that looks worn near an entry point and any droppings or nesting material that point to which animal has been using the space.
Once the check is done, the crew talks you through what they found and what it would take to clear the roof and proof it, with a price given before any further work starts. If Albany Creek homes near you have had possum problems before, the crew can point out spots that tend to be weak on that style of roof.
Homes near the forest reserve or the river sometimes have a longer list of weak points than a newer home on a smaller block, simply because there is more roofline and more tree cover nearby.
- Full roof cavity check, not just the noisy section
- Entry points around ridge caps, vents, tiles and the fascia line checked
- Signs of possums, rats, mice or birds noted separately
- Insulation and timber condition checked near entry points
- A price given before any removal or proofing work begins
Call 07 3543 7770 to book a roof cavity check with a local crew.
