A smell in the ceiling, flies at the downlights and a brown stain on the plaster. Here is what is actually happening above your ceiling and what a proper removal involves.
You found it, you removed it, and two weeks later the smell was back. The carcass was never the whole problem. Here is what was left behind.
The species tells you how long the smell will last, where to look and what the removal will involve. Here is how technicians narrow it down before they arrive.
The same carcass behaves entirely differently in January than it does in July. Here is the chemistry behind it, and why summer shrinks your decision window to days.
Most people assume a roof leak. If the mark keeps growing through a dry fortnight, it is not. Here is how to read a ceiling stain and what a proper repair involves.
Nobody can quote this properly over the phone, and anyone who does is guessing. Here are the six factors that move the number, and how to tell a fair quote from a bait price.
By day four it seems to be everywhere and people assume there must be more than one animal. Usually there is not. Here is how the odour actually moves.
The two jobs differ in scale, cost and the rules that apply. You can usually tell them apart from evidence you have already noticed without realising it.
A strong odor rising from your outdoor decking can ruin your backyard space. Here is how to find the source under the timber and what steps to take.
Birds frequently fall into chimney flues and cannot escape. Here is what to do when a bird dies in your fireplace and how to stop it happening.
When a beloved pet passes away at home, knowing what to do next can help bring peace. This gentle guide explains collection and aftercare choices.
Humane exclusion is the best way to handle possums in your ceiling. Learn how one-way exit doors and outdoor nest boxes solve the problem.
Tenant complaints about strange smells require prompt action. Learn how property managers should handle dead animal callouts and minimize tenant friction.
Removing the carcass is only half the job. Here is what ceiling stains, oily timber marks and saturated insulation actually tell you, and how each one should be treated.
A carcass in an isolated roof cavity or wall void can sit for days before the smell reaches you. Here is what delays detection, and the subtle signs worth taking seriously.
Is dead animal removal covered by insurance, and who is responsible if you rent? A general overview of what Melbourne property owners and tenants commonly encounter.
You know exactly what the smell is. What you cannot work out is where it is coming from. Here is the short list of places it usually turns out to be, and the order worth checking them in.
