In leafy suburbs like Middle Park, the tree next to your house is often the possum's ladder to the roof. Tree collars stop that. A collar is a smooth band of metal wrapped around the trunk at a height a possum cannot jump past, so it cannot get a grip to climb. We book tree collar work in Middle Park with an independent crew that works nearby.
The crew we book looks at how possums reach your roof. Common routes are gum trees and fruit trees close to the house, branches over the gutter, fences that run to the eaves, patio posts and downpipes. Collars go on the trunks that matter, and guards can be fitted to posts and pipes. The crew also points out branches that should be trimmed back, as a collar cannot help if a branch touches the roof.
Collars are not a stand-in for sealing the roof. If there is a gap and another way up, a possum will find it. But when collars and proofing are done together, the roof becomes much harder to reach, and the nightly visits usually drop away. Collars are fitted so they can be loosened as the tree grows.
- Climbing routes onto the roof checked
- Metal collars fitted to tree trunks
- Guards on posts and downpipes
- Branches to trim pointed out
- Collars fitted to allow for tree growth
Tree collars suit homes with gum trees, fruit trees or palms near the roof. They can also help keep possums off fruit trees at night. Call 07 3543 7764 and tell us about the trees around your house. We will give you upfront pricing and book a local crew, same-day or next-day where the run allows.
