Old chimneys and roof vents are easy ways into a house for a possum. Some older homes in Windsor still have brick chimneys that are no longer used, and many roofs carry spinning ventilators, exhaust vents and plumbing pipes. A possum can climb into an open chimney and end up in the roof space, inside a wall or even behind a fireplace.
The crew we book checks every opening on the roof and fits caps or mesh that suit each one. The aim is to keep possums and rats out while still letting air and smoke escape where needed. This work might include:
- Fitting a mesh cap over an unused or working chimney
- Meshing gaps around spinning ventilators and roof vents
- Capping open vent pipes and flues
- Sealing the gap where a chimney meets the roof
- Checking the fireplace below for signs of an animal
Capping is often booked together with possum proofing, since the crew is already on the roof with ladders set up. If there is a working fireplace or gas flue, the crew uses a cap made for that job and tells you what they fitted. On a steep or high roof, they will talk through access before they go up.
Many people only think about the chimney after hearing scratching inside a wall or smelling something near the fireplace. Capping it before that happens is a simple job. To book chimney and vent capping in Windsor, call 07 3543 7771. Tell us how many chimneys or vents are on the roof and whether any are still in use, and we will give you an upfront price and a time.
