Not every possum in Stafford is in the roof. Homes built up on stumps, particularly older Queenslanders, often have an open subfloor space that a possum can use as easily as a roof cavity, especially if there is a gap in the lattice or skirting around the base of the house, a common weak point on homes that have not had any recent work done underneath.
The crew we book checks the subfloor area for the gap being used, along with any nesting material, and works out whether the possum has settled in under the house or is just passing through on its way somewhere else. Subfloor spaces can be tighter and darker than a roof cavity, so a torch check is part of the visit, along with a look at the lattice and skirting for obvious gaps.
Once the space is clear, sealing gaps in the lattice or skirting around a Stafford home stops the same spot being used again, in the same way roofline gaps are sealed after a roof job. Homes with storage under the house may need items moved before the crew can get a proper look underneath.
Access to the subfloor varies from home to home, with some properties having a clear subfloor and others needing a panel removed from the skirting before the crew can get underneath. Either way, the visit includes a look at how the space is set up before any work begins.
- Subfloor and lattice checked for entry gaps
- Torch check of the space underneath the house
- Notes on any nesting material found below
- Sealing advice for lattice and skirting gaps
- An upfront price before any work starts
Call 07 3543 7772 to book a subfloor visit for your Stafford home if you have heard movement underneath rather than overhead, or if you are not sure which it is.
