Possum urine has a strong, sharp smell that can hang around long after the animal is out of the roof. It soaks into ceiling plaster, timber and insulation, and on a warm day the smell can drift into bedrooms and hallways. We book a nearby independent crew to help deal with odour in homes across Indooroopilly, and we give you upfront pricing when you call.
The crew we book starts by finding where the smell is coming from. That is usually the old nesting spot and the path the possum took to its entry. They remove droppings and soiled insulation from those areas first, because treating the smell does little while the source is still there. Then they apply an odour treatment to the timber and the upper face of the ceiling in the worst spots.
In most homes the smell drops away over the next few days as the roof space airs out. Heavy stains in the plaster may still show from below, and some ceilings need sealing and painting to hide them. The crew can point out which areas are likely to need that. Opening the manhole and a few windows for a day or two can also help air the roof space out.
- Finding the source of the smell
- Removal of soiled material first
- Odour treatment on timber and ceiling linings
- Advice on stained plaster below
Odour removal makes the most sense once the possum has left and the roof is sealed, so it is often booked as the last step of a removal job. If your Indooroopilly home still smells of possum, call 07 3543 7772 and we will book a local team to help.
