A one-way door is the simplest way to get a possum out of a roof without shutting it inside. It is a short tunnel of mesh with a flap at the end. The possum pushes out through the flap when it leaves to feed at night, but the flap will not open from the outside. For many homes in Caboolture, it is the main part of the removal job.
The crew we book fits the door over the main way in, which they find by checking inside the roof space and walking the roof line. Before fitting it, they close every other gap they can find, so the door becomes the only exit. The door is screwed firmly to the roof, fascia or eave so it cannot be pushed aside.
- Main entry point found by checking inside and outside
- All other gaps sealed first
- One-way door fitted over the main gap
- Door checked and removed once the roof is quiet
- Final gap sealed with mesh, flashing or sealant
Most possums leave on the first or second night. Once the roof has been quiet for a few nights, the door comes off and the last gap is sealed. The crew will tell you when to expect that and whether they need to come back to close it. In the meantime, keep an ear out and let us hear about any thumping.
One-way doors suit tiled roofs, metal roofs and eaves on older and newer homes alike. If you have heard the same possum coming and going for weeks, this is usually where the job starts. Call 07 3543 7767 to book one-way door fitting in Caboolture at an upfront price.
