Something In My Roof

A simpler way of determining which rodents you have in your roof is to enter the void if possible and look for evidence in the form of droppings.

Something in my roof.

Most of the noises seem to be coming from the top of the walls. It s either a critter in your walls or ceiling or something related to the building itself. One of the most common critters to find in your home throughout the winter months are bats. Mice produce small black grey droppings approximately the size of a large grain of rice.

Bats enjoy making their roost in places higher up such as attics. Cut a piece of flashing. It comes from all around the room. If it s a large hole with damage like a torn open roof or a busted eave that s a raccoon.

There are loud banging noises coming from our attic roof. As the temperature continues to drop these animals tend to make their way into our homes or businesses for warmth and shelter. Its not all in one area. Run a thick bead of exterior grade caulking over the steel wool to seal the packed gap.

Tree squirrels have a tendency to enter attics and set up permanent residency homes. Homeowners will commonly complain of jumping scurrying or scratching sounds in the ceiling during the daylight hours. This should be easily identifiable and closed off. If you suspect an unwanted intruder in your roof be sure to contact us on 1300 665 573 or complete the contact us form and we will contact you at an opportune time.

Patch large holes or rotted areas temporarily with pieces of metal roof flashing. Attics lofts or ceiling cavities are ideal environments for possums rats and mice who damage stored items and electric cabling by gnawing and possibly causing fires. If it s a hole maybe 2 inches in diameter with chewing around the perimeter that s squirrel. Rat droppings are much larger 1 2cm long.

It could be a loose pipe a dislodged soffit panel or a piece of siding or even faulty electrical components. It literally sounds like someone punching sheetrock. Examine the outside of the house especially around the eves vents and roof and you ll find the entry holes. Permethrin dust can be injected into the roof cavity to control this threat.

Cats and foxes require an entry point similar to a possum. Squirrels will make significant amount of noise when entering and exiting the home in search of food.