The gap between the upper edge of a wall and the underside of the roof, running along the eaves, is one of the most common places a possum uses to get into a roof cavity, since it often runs the full length of the house and only needs one weak spot to become an opening. Around Paddington, eaves boxed in with timber fascia or fibre sheeting can develop gaps as the material moves or a join comes apart over time.
When you call about a suspected eave gap, tell us which side of the house the noise seems closest to, since eaves along a shaded southern wall or a section close to overhanging trees tend to be the spots we hear about most around Paddington. The crew we book walks the full eave line on that side of the house, checking every join and corner rather than stopping at the first gap found, since a possum will use whichever opening is easiest.
If the eave gap is an active opening, a one-way door is fitted there first, and once the roof cavity is clear the crew seals the gap along with any other weak points found on the same run. Fascia and soffit boards that have come loose are refitted as part of closing the eave line properly.
- Side of the house and noise pattern noted over the phone
- Full eave line walked and checked, not just one gap
- One-way door fitted first if the eave gap is active
- Sealing once the roof cavity is confirmed clear
- Loose fascia and soffit boards refitted where found
Call 07 3543 7764 and tell us which side of the house to check, and we will book a local crew for the eave line.
