Wall cavities are another common spot for pests to settle in Oxley homes, particularly in double-brick or brick veneer homes where there is a gap between the outer wall and the internal lining. Noises that sound like they are coming from inside a wall rather than overhead are often a sign something has gotten into that space rather than the roof itself.
The crew checks the outside of the wall for entry points such as weep holes that have been enlarged, gaps around pipes and cabling, or damaged render and cladding, along with checking where the wall cavity connects to the roof space above. Rodents can move along wall cavities between floors in older two-storey homes, while possums are more likely to be using a gap high on the wall where it meets the roofline.
Once the entry point is found, the same approach applies as for the roof: one-way doors where a possum is involved, bait stations for rodents, and sealing once the crew is confident the cavity is clear. Weep holes get fitted with mesh guards rather than being sealed shut entirely, so the wall can still manage moisture the way it was designed to. Homes around Oxley built from the 1960s through to the 1980s are the ones we hear about most often for this kind of job, given the wall cavity gaps that are common in that era of construction.
- Checks for entry points along brick and timber walls
- Weep holes fitted with mesh rather than sealed shut
- One-way doors or bait stations depending on the pest
- Wall cavity to roof cavity connections checked
Call 07 3543 7768 and describe the sounds you are hearing and where in the wall, and we will book a local crew to check your Oxley home.
