Many homes in Mitchelton sit up on stumps or have open space under the floor, especially the older Queenslanders and post-war timber houses. That subfloor area is sheltered and dark, and it can link straight into the wall frame through gaps between the floor and the walls. A possum that finds its way under the house can end up climbing into the walls and even up into the roof.
The crew we book looks under the house for signs of possum activity, such as droppings, rub marks on timber and nesting material tucked into corners. They check where the walls meet the floor frame, around pipes and wiring that pass up into the house, and along the lattice or battens around the base of the house. If a possum is using a gap into the walls, a one-way door is fitted over it first.
Once the wall cavity is clear, the gaps between the subfloor and the walls are sealed with timber, mesh or sheet metal to suit the house. Openings around pipes and cables are packed and covered. The aim is to close the route up into the frame while keeping air moving under the house as it should. Where a subfloor is used for storage, the crew works around what is there, but clearing a path first makes the visit easier.
- Subfloor checked for droppings and rub marks
- Gaps between floor frame and walls sealed
- Pipe and cable openings packed and covered
- One-way door fitted where a gap is in use
- Upfront pricing before the visit is booked
Call 07 3543 7772 to book subfloor proofing for your Mitchelton home. Tell us how high the house sits and how easy it is to get under, and we will give you a price.
