The edge of the roof is one of the most common ways in. Possums climb downpipes or nearby branches, walk along the gutter and push into any gap between the gutter, fascia board and roof sheeting. Once inside the eave, a possum can move straight into the roof space. In Southern Brisbane, older homes with open eaves and timber fascia are easy targets, but newer homes with boxed eaves can have gaps too.
The crew we book checks the full length of the eaves and gutters. They look for gaps behind the gutter, loose or rotted fascia, missing eave lining and spaces where the eave meets the wall. On open-eave homes, they check where the rafters sit on the wall plate, as possums often use those gaps to reach the ceiling.
- Gaps behind gutters and along the fascia board
- Loose or missing eave lining
- Open rafter ends on homes with open eaves
- Corners where two roof lines meet
- Downpipe routes a possum can climb
Sealing along the eaves is usually done with mesh or metal strips fitted behind the gutter or across open rafter spaces. The crew aims to keep it neat so it blends in from the street. Gutters still drain as normal, as the fix sits behind them rather than blocking the flow of water. Any rotted timber that cannot hold a fitting will be pointed out to you.
Eave and gutter proofing pairs well with a roof check, because a possum that loses one entry will often test the next one along. We give you upfront pricing on the phone. To book eave and gutter proofing in Southern Brisbane, call 07 3543 7766 and we will line up a local team for a daylight visit.
