Jarrad GouldingCEO & Founder, The Local Guys · Founder & CEO at The Local Guys - Supporting over 100 franchise partners around Australian & New Zealand in the service industry.

If it sounds like an elephant in your roof, it's probably a possum!

Name: If it sounds like an elephant in your roof, it's probably a possum!
Uploaded: 2026-01-31T07:30:27+00:00
Duration: 45 s
Channel: Jarrad Goulding
Description: Short YouTube homeowner advice video (creator: Jarrad Goulding) explaining that nocturnal possums often live in roof voids and cause nighttime noise. The…

31 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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Short YouTube homeowner advice video (creator: Jarrad Goulding) explaining that nocturnal possums often live in roof voids and cause nighttime noise. The presenter advises inspecting for and sealing gaps (using sheet metal or mesh), trimming back trees/branches that provide access, and notes that possums are a protected species in Australia so professionals should be engaged for removal or relocation.

Questions this video answers

Yes — the video states 'Possums are nocturnal creatures, which is why you only hear them at night.'

Sheet metal or mesh.

Yes — the presenter notes 'Possums are a protected species here in Australia.'

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Have you ever been kept up by these sounds at night time? You probably have a pesky cost of living in your roof void. Here are some practical tips to help you sleep better at night time. Rule number one you must understand the enemy. Possums are nocturnal creatures, which is why you only hear them at night. They sleep in your roof void during the day and come out at night time to forage and party. It may sound obvious, but look around the property for any gaps. Anything bigger than this pair is easy access for these Aussie neighbors. If you can close them up with sheet metal or mesh just like this, trim back any trees or greenery from the perimeter of your property. They use these little branches as highways straight into your roof void. Do not make it easier for them. Possums are a protected species here in Australia. You can't take care of them like other rodents. If you're having issues with possums in your roof, call the pros.