Possum urine has a strong, sharp smell that gets worse in warm, humid weather. In Redcliffe, it often drifts down through downlights, exhaust fans and cornice gaps into bedrooms and living areas. Even after the possum is gone, the smell can hang on for weeks. Many people first notice it on a hot afternoon, when the roof space heats up and the smell is pushed down into the rooms below.
The crew we book starts by finding where the smell is strongest. That is usually at the old nest, along the possum's paths and around the entry point. Droppings and soiled material are removed first, because odour products cannot do much while the source is still there.
- Main odour spots found and marked in the roof
- Soiled material and droppings removed first
- Odour-neutralising product applied to timber and plaster
- Roof space fogged where the smell is widespread
- Tips on airing the rooms below after the visit
Products are made for use in roof spaces and applied at a strength that suits the home. If anyone in the house has asthma, allergies or a new baby, tell us when you book so the crew can plan the job and tell you how long to keep rooms closed. Windows can usually be opened again the same day.
Most homes notice a big drop in the smell within a day or two. If urine has soaked right through the ceiling plaster, a stain may remain, and the crew will tell you if a plasterer or painter is needed. Odour removal works well straight after roof space sanitising on the same visit. Call 07 3543 7772 for upfront pricing on odour removal in Redcliffe.
