A possum that has lived in a roof for a few weeks leaves a lot behind. Droppings pile up around the nest and along the paths it uses, and the urine soaks into the insulation beneath. In the humid months in Windsor, that mess can start to smell through the ceiling, especially in bedrooms and hallways under the nest. Old droppings dry out and turn to dust that can drift through gaps around downlights, so clearing them out also helps the air in the rooms below.
The crew we book wears masks and gloves and works through the roof space by hand. They bag the droppings and nesting material, take it out through the manhole and dispose of it. Where the insulation or timber is badly stained, they will point it out so you can decide whether it should be removed. The clean-up usually covers:
- Bagging and removing droppings and old nest material
- Clearing droppings from gutters, eaves and verandas
- Checking the insulation under the nest for soaking
- A final look for any droppings missed near the edges
It makes sense to do the clean-up after the possum is out and the gaps are sealed, so the roof space stays clean. Many people book removal, proofing and clean-up together on one visit, which saves a second trip up the ladder. If the smell is strong, sanitising or odour removal can be added, and the crew will price it before they start.
To book a droppings clean-up in Windsor, call 07 3543 7771. Tell us roughly how long the possum has been there and where the smell is worst, and we will give you an upfront price and a time.
