Proofing is the part of the job that stops a possum coming back once the current one has moved out of the roof or wall cavity. Around Paddington, most homes have more than one weak point on the roofline, a lifted tile here, a gap under a gable end there, so the crew looks at the whole exterior rather than sealing only the opening that was in use.
When you book a proofing visit, tell us whether this comes after a recent roof or wall job or whether you simply want the house checked before possum season picks up. The crew we book walks the roofline and the base of the house looking at ridge capping, valleys, gable vents, eave gaps, and the points where downpipes and gutters meet the roof, since these are the common paths a possum uses to climb from a tree onto the house.
Proofing work around Paddington usually means fitting mesh or capping over vents, closing gaps under eaves and along ridge lines, and checking that any tree branches close to the roof are not giving an easy step across. Where an opening is still in use, a one-way door goes on first so nothing is sealed in, and the gap is closed once it is confirmed clear.
- Full roofline and perimeter check, not just the current opening
- Mesh or capping fitted over vents and gaps
- Ridge lines, eaves and gable ends checked and sealed
- One-way door used first on any opening still in use
- Advice on tree branches close to the roofline
Call 07 3543 7764 to book a proofing check for your roofline around Paddington.
