Once the droppings and nest material are gone, the timber and insulation around the nest can still hold urine, germs and a musty smell. Roof space sanitising treats those areas so the space is cleaner and fresher. It is often the last step after a possum problem in Windsor, and it can make a real difference in the rooms directly under the old nest.
The crew we book applies a sanitising product to the nest area, the beams the possum walked along and any stained patches. They use a sprayer or fogger suited to the roof space and keep the product away from wiring and downlights. The work usually includes:
- Treating the old nest site and the area around it
- Spraying beams and paths with droppings or urine marks
- Treating stained insulation that is being left in place
- Checking vents and the manhole for any smell coming through
Sanitising works better after the droppings clean-up, when there is nothing left on the surface to soak up the product. If the insulation is badly soaked, removing it may be the better choice, and the crew will talk you through that. You may notice a mild smell from the product for a short time afterwards, which fades as the roof airs out. Keeping a window open in the rooms below helps. It also makes sense if you plan to add new insulation later, as the timber underneath is left clean and dry. The crew will tell you which areas they treated.
To book roof space sanitising in Windsor, call 07 3543 7771. We will ask about the size of the roof and the clean-up done so far, then give you an upfront price and a booking time.
