A sour, musty smell drifting down from the ceiling is a common sign that a possum has been living in the roof. It often gets worse on hot, humid days and can hang around long after the roof has been sealed. Visitors often notice it before you do. We take these calls from homes all over Mango Hill, give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew.
The crew we book starts by finding the source. The smell comes from urine and droppings in the insulation and on the plasterboard, so treating the air alone does not fix it. The crew checks the roof space and tells you if any waste or soiled insulation needs to be removed first. Wet or stained patches on the plasterboard help show where to focus, and smell near downlights and vents is often a clue too.
Once the source has been cleared, a deodorising product is applied to the timber, plasterboard and nearby insulation. Larger or awkward roof spaces may be fogged so the treatment reaches corners and gaps. Opening windows helps air the house while the crew works, and pets are better kept outside or in another room. The crew tells you how long to keep the rooms aired.
- Roof space check to find the source
- Advice on clean-up needed first
- Deodorising spray on the affected area
- Fogging for larger roof spaces
- Tips for airing the house afterwards
The smell usually eases over the next few days as the roof space airs out. Many Mango Hill households book odour treatment together with sealing and clean-up so everything is sorted in one visit. To book ceiling odour treatment, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us where the smell is strongest.
