Older high-set homes in Petrie often have a gap under the house that a possum can use to get in, especially where timber stumps have shifted or lattice has come loose over the years. Subfloor possum removal starts with a call about where the noise or damage is, then a local team is booked to check the subfloor space along with the rest of the house, since a possum under the floor can sound similar to one in a wall cavity.
The crew looks for the actual gap being used, whether it is a broken piece of lattice, a gap under a step or a space where a pipe or vent passes through the floor. A one way door is fitted over that spot so the possum can leave through it in its own time but cannot get back underneath once it has gone. The rest of the subfloor in Petrie homes is checked for any other loose panels, gaps around stumps or dropped bearers nearby, since a subfloor with one weak spot often has more than one.
Once the subfloor is confirmed clear, the entry point is sealed and any remaining gaps in the lattice or stumps are proofed so the space cannot be used again by another possum looking for shelter under the house over the cooler months.
- Checking the subfloor and lattice for the entry point
- A one way door fitted to let the possum leave on its own
- Check of stumps, steps, bearers and pipe gaps nearby
- Sealing and proofing once the subfloor is clear
- Upfront pricing given before the visit is booked
Call 07 3543 7769 to book subfloor possum removal and have the details passed to a local team.
