Eaves and vents are two of the most common ways possums and rats get into a roof. Old timber eaves shrink and pull away from the walls. Gable vents lose their mesh or rust through. Whirlybirds get dented or lifted in storms. For the many older homes in Western Brisbane, screening these openings is one of the simplest ways to keep animals out while still letting the roof breathe.
The crew we book checks every eave, gable and roof vent from the ground, from a ladder and from inside the roof space. They then fit mesh screens or new covers that suit each opening, so air can still flow but animals cannot get through.
- Mesh fitted along open or gapped eaves
- Gable vents covered or given new covers
- Whirlybirds and roof vents covered at the base
- Subfloor vents checked on raised homes
- Photos of each covered opening
Screening keeps airflow in the roof space, which matters in hot Brisbane summers. Blocking vents with solid material can trap heat and moisture, so the crew uses mesh that lets air pass. If something is still living in the roof, they deal with that first so nothing is shut inside.
Screens are often fitted on the same visit as possum removal, so the roof is closed up before the next night. Older homes with timber eaves usually need the most mesh, while brick homes tend to need work around vents and whirlybirds. We give you upfront pricing based on the number of eaves and vents that need work. The crew confirms the price for anything extra before starting. To book eave and vent screening in Western Brisbane, call 07 3543 7769 and we will line up a nearby crew.
