Possum urine has a strong, musky smell, and in the warm, humid air around North Lakes it can hang in a roof space for a long time. When an animal dies in the roof, the smell is even worse. Odour treatment helps clear the smell once the cause has been dealt with. We book it on its own or together with removal, clean-up or dead animal removal.
The crew we book starts by finding where the smell is coming from. Soaked insulation, a nest, droppings or a carcass need to be removed first, since no treatment will clear a smell while the source is still there. They then apply a deodorising product to the affected timber, ceiling boards and nearby areas of the roof space. In some cases they use a fogging machine to reach tight corners.
Most smells ease off within a few days after treatment. A strong smell from a dead animal may take a little longer to clear, especially in hot weather. If a stain has come through the ceiling, the crew can point out whether the plaster needs painting or repair by a painter or plasterer. Opening windows and running fans for a day or two after the visit helps the air clear sooner.
- Source of the smell found and removed first
- Deodoriser applied to soaked timber and boards
- Fogging for hard-to-reach corners when needed
- Advice on stained ceilings
- Can be combined with clean-up on the same visit
If there is a lingering smell in your North Lakes home, call 07 3543 7772 to book roof odour treatment. We will ask a few questions about where the smell is strongest and give you the price upfront.
