Roof gap sealing is the detailed side of keeping animals out. While possum roof proofing covers the main roof line, gap sealing goes after the smaller openings that rats, mice and young possums squeeze through. In Eatons Hill these are often around pipes and cables, at the ends of eaves and under loose flashing. It is often the last step after an animal has been removed from the roof. We give you an upfront price and book a nearby crew.
The crew we book works around the house section by section, checking from the ground, from a ladder and from inside the roof space. A young possum can fit through a gap the size of a small fist, and a rat needs less than that, so they look closely at every edge and join. Before closing anything, they make sure nothing is still inside. Materials include:
- Galvanised mesh cut to fit each gap
- Flashing where roof sheets and walls meet
- Sealant around pipes, cables and vents
- Timber or trim pieces to close broken eave ends
When the job is done, the crew shows you what they sealed and where. If they spot anything that needs a bigger job, they will point it out so you can arrange it separately. Mesh is used where air needs to keep flowing, so the roof space still breathes. Gap sealing pairs well with possum roof proofing or rodent entry sealing, and many people book them together.
To book roof gap sealing in Eatons Hill, call 07 3543 7771. Tell us what you have been hearing and whether an animal has recently been removed, and we will give you a price and book a crew for a day that suits.
