Once a roof in Hendra has been sealed up for good, a possum that used to den overhead still needs somewhere nearby to settle. Possum box installation gives it an alternative spot in a tree on the property, away from the house but still within the same yard it is used to moving through. Not every yard has a suitable spot, and the crew will say so honestly rather than fitting a box somewhere it will not get used.
The crew picks a suitable tree, usually a taller one with reasonable cover, positioned away from the house and high enough to be out of easy reach from the ground. The box is attached to the trunk or a solid branch, angled so rain does not pool inside, and timed to go up around when the roof sealing is finished if that suits the job. The crew checks the tree itself is solid enough to support the box long term, rather than picking the first branch that looks convenient.
This is an optional add-on rather than a required part of every job across Hendra, and the crew can talk you through whether it makes sense for your yard while they are out for the inspection. Pricing for the box is kept separate from the roof work itself, so the cost of each part is clear before deciding. Homes without a suitable tree on the property can sometimes still have a box fitted to a sturdy post instead, which the crew can discuss on site.
- Box fitted in a suitable tree away from the house
- Positioned high enough to be out of easy reach
- Angled to stop rain pooling inside the box
- Optional add-on rather than a required part of the job
- A price given separately from the roof work
To ask about a possum box in Hendra, call 07 3543 7772.
