Possums are extremely common across SEQ and leave dark staining trails on roofs and gutters from nightly activity. Professional soft washing removes possum staining before it permanently marks your roofing.
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Common brushtail and ringtail possums are among Queensland's most abundant urban wildlife species — and their nightly rooftop activity leaves a distinctive and damaging staining pattern on roofing materials. Possum droppings, urine and the oils from their paws leave dark streak marks on roof tiles, gutters and exterior walls, typically following the animal's regular path across the roof. Possum staining is highly acidic and bonds into porous tile surfaces over time, making removal increasingly difficult the longer it is left. Properties adjacent to large trees are particularly affected. Burnett 2 Bay removes possum staining from roofs across Redlands, Brisbane Bayside, the Gold Coast and all of South East Queensland.
Possum urine and droppings have a high oil content that helps them bond to porous roofing surfaces. The combination of urine, droppings and oily paw prints creates a staining compound that penetrates concrete tile surfaces. In established possum traffic areas, the staining can penetrate deeply into tile surfaces.
Possum staining typically follows a defined trail across a roof — the animal uses the same entry and exit points repeatedly. This creates streak patterns following the possum's path, typically from a tree overhanging the roof to the ridge.
We use a targeted alkaline cleaning solution that breaks down the protein and oil compounds in possum staining, combined with biocidal treatment for any biological growth in the staining zone.
Possums are protected in Queensland — exclusion is subject to wildlife regulations. We clean the resulting staining; for ongoing access issues, a licensed pest controller can advise on legal exclusion options.
Yes — professional soft wash treatment removes possum staining effectively. Very long-established staining may leave some residual shadowing.
Possum staining typically follows a defined trail pattern across the roof, concentrated near tree overhangs and roof entry points.
Yes — exclusion requires a licensed pest controller. We handle the exterior staining side.
Roof cleaning from $799, including free gutter clean and solar. Free quote before any work starts.
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