Sometimes the noise is not in the ceiling but inside a wall. Possums can slip down from the roof space into the gap between the inner and outer walls, especially in brick veneer homes and older timber houses. It is a common problem in homes where the roof space has already been proofed but a gap was missed. We book an independent crew near Annerley that can trace where the possum is getting in and get the wall cavity clear.
Wall cavities are harder to work in than an open roof space. The crew listens for movement, checks the wall plates from inside the roof and looks for gaps outside near pipes, vents and damaged cladding. Often the entry is up high, where the roof meets the wall, and the possum drops down to nest in a quiet spot. Scratching that moves up and down a wall at dusk is a common sign.
Once the entry is found, a one-way door is fitted so the possum can leave the cavity and cannot return. When the crew is sure the cavity is empty, the opening is sealed with mesh or metal. If a possum has died inside a wall, the crew can talk you through options for finding and removing it.
- Tracing noise and smell to the right wall
- Checking wall plates from inside the roof space
- Outside check of pipes, vents and cladding
- One-way door fitted over the entry
- Opening sealed once the cavity is clear
Wall cavity work in Annerley is booked the same way as any other possum job. Call 07 3543 7772, tell us which wall the noise is coming from and what kind of home you have, and we will give you upfront pricing and book a local crew for a time that suits you.
