Something In My Roof

It literally sounds like someone punching sheetrock.

Something in my roof.

Examine the outside of the house especially around the eves vents and roof and you ll find the entry holes. Bats enjoy making their roost in places higher up such as attics. 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.

There are loud banging noises coming from our attic roof. Patch large holes or rotted areas temporarily with pieces of metal roof flashing. Its not all in one area. 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.

Homeowners will commonly complain of jumping scurrying or scratching sounds in the ceiling during the daylight hours. 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. 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. This should be easily identifiable and closed off.

It could be a loose pipe a dislodged soffit panel or a piece of siding or even faulty electrical components. It comes from all around the room. Tree squirrels have a tendency to enter attics and set up permanent residency homes. Most of the noises seem to be coming from the top of the walls.

Cats and foxes require an entry point similar to a possum. If it s a hole maybe 2 inches in diameter with chewing around the perimeter that s squirrel. It s either a critter in your walls or ceiling or something related to the building itself. If it s a large hole with damage like a torn open roof or a busted eave that s a raccoon.

Cut a piece of flashing. Birds and bats on the roof birds are another common species that can be spotted on the roof and while they do not generally cause significant damage they will often leave droppings on the roof which can leave unsightly stains. Run a thick bead of exterior grade caulking over the steel wool to seal the packed gap. Squirrels will make significant amount of noise when entering and exiting the home in search of food.

Rat droppings are much larger 1 2cm long. Noises in the attic noises in the attic are worrying and can be an indication that rodents or other wildlife may be living in your roof.