Once a roof cavity in New Farm has been cleared through a one-way door, the same visit usually moves on to proofing the rest of the roof space so the same spot does not open up again. The crew we book will walk the roofline from a ladder and check the eaves, roof vents, ridge capping and any old chimney breast for gaps that could give a possum, a rat or a bird another way in.
Older homes tend to have more of these small gaps than newer builds, since timber eaves and roof trim shrink and move over the years, and roof vents fitted decades ago were not always built to keep animals out. Metal mesh and proper flashing over each gap can close off a roof space without changing how the roof looks from the street, which matters in older parts of New Farm where the roofline is part of the character of the home.
The crew we book will point out each spot they find before closing it up, so you have a clear picture of what was open and where. Where a roof has several separate sections, such as a main house and a rear extension, each section gets its own check rather than assuming one closed gap has covered the whole roof.
- Eaves, ridge capping and roof vents are checked for gaps.
- Old chimney breasts and disused flues are looked at closely.
- Mesh and flashing go over gaps without changing the roofline.
- Each roof section is checked on its own rather than assumed clear.
- Proofing is booked alongside a possum job or on its own.
Call 07 3543 7773 to book a roof cavity check for your home.
