Sealing the roof keeps possums out of the ceiling, but they can still run across the roof and gutters at night if the garden gives them an easy way up. Garden deterrents cut off those paths. In Mango Hill, street trees, garden trees and climbing plants have grown a lot since the estates went in, and many now reach the roof. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew.
The crew we book walks around the house and yard to find how possums are getting up. Common paths include branches that hang within a couple of metres of the gutter, vines on fences and walls, and patio posts or pergolas close to the roof line. The crew points out which branches to cut back and can fit sheet metal collars around tree trunks so possums cannot climb them.
Other easy changes help too, such as sensor lights near the climbing spots, picking up fallen fruit and bringing pet food inside at night. Keeping bins closed and compost covered removes another reason for possums to visit the yard. These steps work alongside a sealed roof line rather than replacing it.
- Walk-around to find climbing paths
- Advice on which branches to cut back
- Sheet metal collars fitted on trunks
- Vines cleared from walls near the roof
- Tips on lights, fruit and pet food
Many Mango Hill homes back onto parks or bush corridors, so a few of these steps together make a real difference. They can be done on the same visit as sealing. Any large tree work is a job for an arborist. To book garden possum deterrents, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us about the trees near your house.
