Branch Trimming in Gold Coast takes away the bridge possums use to reach your roof. A possum will happily walk along a branch and drop onto a gutter or tile from a metre or more away. Gum trees, palms, mango trees and large hedges near the house are common routes, and once a possum finds an easy path it will use it every night.
The crew we book looks at which branches touch the roof, hang over it or come close to the gutter line. They cut these back so there is a clear gap between the tree and the house. The aim is to take away the easy route without taking more of the tree than needed. Cuttings are bagged or stacked for green waste, depending on what you prefer.
- Branches touching or hanging over the roof cut back
- Clear gap left between trees and the gutter line
- Palm fronds near the eaves trimmed
- Cuttings bagged or stacked for green waste
- Advice on which trees to watch as they grow
Trimming pairs well with possum proofing. Sealing the roof stops a possum getting in, and cutting branches stops it reaching the roof in the first place. It also cuts down the leaves that pile up in gutters and valleys, which can hold water against the roof. The crew does light trimming from ladders only. Large trees and anything near power lines need an arborist, and the crew will tell you if that is the case.
Trees that grow quickly may need another trim in a year or two, so it is worth keeping an eye on them. Branch trimming is booked across Gold Coast with upfront pricing on the phone. Call 07 3543 7769, tell us about the trees near your roof, and we will book a nearby crew.
