A one-way door is the main tool used to get a possum out of a roof. It is a short tunnel of mesh with a hinged flap at the end, fitted over the gap the possum uses to come and go. When the possum heads out to feed after dark, it pushes through the flap. The flap swings shut behind it, and the possum cannot push its way back in.
Finding the right spot is the most important part. The crew we book looks for signs of regular use, such as rubbed or dirty edges, fur, and droppings nearby. In Mount Gravatt, common entry points include gaps under ridge caps, holes at the end of a gutter, loose gable vents and spaces where a pergola or carport meets the house. Every other gap is closed off first, so the one-way door is the only way out.
The door usually stays in place for a few nights. Once there are no more signs of the possum in the roof, the crew takes the door off and seals the gap with mesh or flashing. If there is more than one possum, the door stays a little longer until they have all left. You can help by noting any thumps you still hear at night.
- A search for the main entry point
- Other gaps closed so there is one way out
- A mesh one-way door fitted over the entry
- A check that the roof is clear
- The door taken off and the gap sealed
One-way doors suit most homes in Mount Gravatt, from tiled brick houses to timber homes on stumps. Call 07 3543 7764 to book a one-way door fitting.
