Possum urine has a sharp, musky smell that soaks into ceiling boards, timber and insulation. On hot days it gets worse and drifts down through light fittings and vents. Guests often notice it before the people who live there. In Logan, many people put up with it for months before realising the smell will not fade while the soiled material is still up there.
Odour control starts at the source. The crew we book goes into the roof space and finds where the possum has been nesting and toileting. Soiled insulation and nesting material are bagged and taken away. The stained timber and the backs of ceiling boards are then treated with a deodorising product that works on the smell itself rather than covering it up. Where a dead animal was the cause, the spot where it lay is treated as well.
- Source of the smell found in the roof or walls
- Soiled insulation and nesting material removed
- Deodorising treatment of stained areas
- Advice on airing the rooms below
- Entry point checked so the possum cannot return to the same spot
Most homes notice the smell drop within a few days of treatment, though humid weather can slow it. Deep stains on ceiling boards may still show, and heavily soaked boards may need replacing by a plasterer later. The crew will be honest about what treatment can and cannot do, so you are not left guessing.
Odour control works best once the possum is out and its way in is sealed, which is why many people book it together with removal and proofing. If the smell is worst in one room, tell us which one when you call. For odour control in Logan, call 07 3543 7767. We will give you upfront pricing and book a nearby crew.
