Possums are good climbers, and a downpipe fixed to a wall is an easy ladder straight up to the gutter. From there, any gap along the roof edge is within reach. Downpipe guards are smooth collars or cones fitted around the pipe that make the climb much harder. We book a nearby independent crew to fit them for homes in Woodridge.
The crew we book looks at each downpipe and works out which ones give the easiest route to the roof. Pipes near trees, fences or pergolas are usually the first to get a guard. Guards are fitted at a height a possum cannot jump past from the ground, and away from anything they could use to climb around them.
- Each downpipe checked for how close it is to trees, fences and roofs
- Guards sized to fit round and square pipes
- Fitted at a height out of jumping reach
- Placed so nearby fences or pergolas do not give a way around
- Colours chosen to sit neatly against the wall where possible
Downpipe guards do the most good as part of a wider fix. They are often fitted after possum removal and proofing, alongside branch trimming, so the roof has no easy ways up and no easy ways in. On their own, they are a simple way to make your roof less inviting if you see possums on the gutter at night.
You get upfront pricing on the phone before the visit, and the crew gives you the price for any extra guards before fitting them. Visits can be same-day or next-day where the run allows. To book downpipe guard fitting in Woodridge, call 07 3543 7766 and tell us roughly how many downpipes your home has.
