Prevent Possums Returning - Why Proper Proofing & Sealing Entry Points Is the Hardest Part (& Why It’s Worth It)
Removing possums is only half the job. If you don’t seal up every sneaky access point, you’ll be back where you started. Poor materials, missed gaps, trees brushing the roof - possums love that. Done right, proofing stops the problem in its tracks. And though it can be the hardest part, it’s absolutely the most cost-effective in the long run.
What “Possum Proofing” Actually Involves
Finding ALL entry points: vents, eaves, tiles, roof junctions, broken gutters etc.
Repairing or replacing weak materials: timber, mesh, flashing.
Trimming trees or overhanging branches near rooflines.
Installing one-way exit doors or possum boxes, where permitted.
Why Many Jobs Fail Because of Poor Possum Proofing
DIY or low-cost providers may miss hidden gaps.
Using inferior materials that degrade or are easy to breach.
No follow-up: a weak spot that wasn’t obvious at first becomes the new entry later.
What Materials & Techniques Lead to Long Lasting Results
Durable mesh or steel flashing around vents.
Weather-proof carpentry repairs.
Proper sealing around pipe penetrations, gutters etc.
Periodic checks (especially after storms, tree growth etc.).
How Possum Pro Does Proofing the Right Way
Licensed carpenters + wildlife experts working together.
Full inspection, full proofing plan.
12-month guarantee: if any breach appears from work we carried out (or discovered later but related), we fix it.
Advice for maintenance: tree trimming, gutter care, sealing etc.
Cost vs Benefit: Why Spending on Possum Proofing Pays Off
Less chance of repeated possum visits → less damage to structure, wiring, insulation.
Fewer emergency jobs, fewer repairs.
Better resale value for well-maintained, proofed homes.
