Most possums reach a roof from a tree. They climb the trunk, walk out along a branch and drop onto the gutter or tiles. In leafy parts of Bridgeman Downs, with big gums, jacarandas and fruit trees close to houses, this is one of the main ways possums keep coming back. Possum tree guards cut off that path. We give you an upfront price and book a local crew to fit them.
A tree guard is a wide band of smooth sheet metal wrapped around the trunk at a height a possum cannot jump past. Possums cannot grip the smooth surface, so they cannot climb over it. The crew we book checks which trees give access to the roof, measures each trunk and fits a guard that suits the tree. The work usually covers:
- Checking which trees give possums a path to the roof
- Measuring and cutting guards to suit each trunk
- Fitting guards with room for the trunk to grow
- Pointing out branches that reach close to the roof
Tree guards only work if no other route is left open, so the crew also looks at fences, pergolas and nearby branches that might still give a possum a way up. If a branch hangs within jumping distance of the roof, they will point it out so you can have it trimmed. Guards are usually left plain or painted to blend in with the trunk.
To book possum tree guards in Bridgeman Downs, call 07 3543 7768. Tell us roughly how many trees are near the house, and we will give you an upfront price and book a crew. Guards are often fitted on the same day as possum removal or proofing.
