There is no mistaking the smell of a dead animal in the house. It starts faint, then builds over a few days into a heavy, sour odour that hangs around certain rooms. In Logan, it is most often a possum that has died in the roof or a wall, though other small animals turn up too. Flies gathering at a window or light fitting are another clue.
The crew we book tracks the smell to its source. They check the roof space, the wall cavities and any subfloor spaces, looking for flies, staining and the point where the smell is strongest. Once the animal is found, it is bagged and taken away, and the spot where it lay is cleaned and deodorised. Warm weather speeds up the smell, so summer jobs are often more urgent.
- Smell tracked through the roof, walls and subfloor
- Dead animal found and removed
- Area cleaned where it was found
- Deodorising of the affected spot
- Entry point pointed out so it can be sealed
If the animal is inside a wall and cannot be reached from above, the crew will explain the options before cutting anything. Often it can be reached through the roof space. They will also look for the gap the animal used to get in, because another possum may use the same route. Sealing that gap can be done on the same visit. If you have pets, keep them away from the area until the job is done.
The sooner a dead animal is found, the easier the clean-up and the sooner the smell fades. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book the next open time. For dead animal removal in Logan, call 07 3543 7767 and tell us which room smells the worst.
