Insulation soaks up urine like a sponge. After a possum has nested in the same spot for a while, the batts or loose fill beneath it can be stained, packed with droppings and giving off a strong smell. In some homes in Windsor, that soiled insulation is the main reason a smell lingers after the possum is gone.
The crew we book looks at the insulation around the nest and along the possum's paths, then shows you which sections are too far gone to keep. They bag the soiled material in the roof space, carry it out through the manhole and take it away. The area underneath is then cleaned. The job can include:
- Checking how far the soaking has spread
- Bagging and removing soiled batts or loose fill
- Clearing droppings from the ceiling boards underneath
- Sanitising the exposed area
- Tips on replacing the insulation that was removed
Removing insulation is dusty work, so the crew lays down drop sheets under the manhole and keeps the mess to one room as much as they can. Older loose-fill insulation can be very dusty, so it helps to close doors to other rooms before the crew starts. The crew bags everything before carrying it through the house. They leave the ceiling area clean and ready for new insulation if you choose to add it later. If only a small patch is affected, they may suggest cleaning and sanitising instead, which costs less.
To book soiled insulation removal in Windsor, call 07 3543 7771. Tell us roughly how big the stained area is and where it sits in the house, and we will give you an upfront price and a booking time.
