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Dead Animal Removal Melbourne | Found, Removed, Deodorised
Bad smell in the roof or walls? We do dead animal removal Melbourne wide, same day where we can: found, removed and deodorised. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
- Licensed techniciansEvery job done by a licensed pest technician
- Written quote firstThe price in writing before any work starts
- Same day serviceCall before midday, treated the same day
- Kids and pets planClear safety steps before we treat
Dead animal removal from $149, with deodorising from $249, inc GST.
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Dead animal removal cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard home. The final price depends on where the animal is, how hard it is to reach, and how much soiled insulation or material has to come out with it. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
- Locate and removeMost bookedAnimal found in an accessible roof, sub floor or gutter and removed.from$149inc GST
- Removal with deodorisingRemoval plus soiled material cleared and the area deodorised.from$249inc GST
- Difficult access or large animalWall cavities, two storey roofs, tight sub floors or larger animals.from$390inc GST
What is dead animal removal?
Dead animal removal is finding an animal that has died in or around a building, taking it out safely, and treating the area so the smell, flies and germs go with it.
Our dead animal removal Melbourne service handles the animals that usually die in Melbourne homes: rats and mice after baiting, possums in roofs, and birds in gutters, chimneys and wall cavities. We trace the smell to its source, remove the animal in a sealed bag, clear soiled insulation or nesting material, and deodorise the spot so the smell does not hang around.
- Locate and removeFrom $149 inc GST.
- With deodorisingFrom $249 inc GST, soiled material cleared.
- Hard to reachFrom $390 inc GST for walls, high roofs and large animals.
- When7 days, often same day when you call before midday.
Signs of a dead animal in roof or wall spaces
Most people never see the animal. They smell it, then they notice the flies. These are the signs that something has died nearby.
A sweet, rotten smell
A heavy dead animal smell that is worst in one room, near a cupboard or under the manhole, and stronger on hot days.
Blowflies inside
Large flies gathering at one window, light fitting or ceiling vent, often days after the smell starts.
Maggots dropping
Small white maggots falling from a ceiling vent, downlight or cornice, or crawling along a skirting board.
Stains on the ceiling
A damp, brown patch spreading on the plaster under the spot where the animal is lying.
Noises that stopped
Scratching or thumping you heard for weeks goes quiet, and a few days later the smell arrives.
Recent baiting
Rat or mouse bait put out in the last few weeks. A baited rodent can die in a wall before it gets outside.
How we find and remove the animal
Finding the animal is the hard part. Smell drifts along roof timbers and through wall cavities, so the strongest spot in the room is not always where the animal lies. Your technician checks the roof void, subfloor, wall plates and gutters, follows flies and stains, and works back to the source.
Most animals can be reached from the roof or subfloor without touching your walls. If one is inside a wall cavity and there is no other way in, we show you where and agree on a small access hole before cutting anything. The animal goes into a sealed bag and is disposed of properly, and the area is cleaned and deodorised.
- Trace. Smell, flies and stains followed back to the source
- Remove. Animal bagged and sealed, with gloves and protective gear
- Clear. Soiled insulation, nesting material and maggots taken out
- Deodorise. Area treated so the smell clears quickly
What usually dies in Melbourne homes, and where
The animal and its location decide how quickly the smell builds and how long the job takes. As a rough guide:
| Animal | Where we usually find it | Smell if left alone | What we do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rat or mouse | Roof voids, wall cavities, behind kitchen kickboards | Often one to three weeks | Locate, remove, deodorise, find the entry |
| Possum | Roof voids, between ceiling joists, wall plates | Several weeks, very strong | Remove, clear soiled insulation, deodorise |
| Bird | Gutters, chimneys, wall vents, under solar panels | One to two weeks | Remove nest and bird, clear the gutter or vent |
| Larger animal | Under decks, sheds and subfloors | Weeks, with flies and maggots | Remove, sanitise the area, treat maggots |
What to do until we arrive
A dead animal smell is unpleasant but you do not have to live with it for weeks. These steps help until your technician gets there.
Call 0401 042 325- Do not cut into walls or ceilings yet
- Open windows and keep the room door shut
- Keep pets and children out of the area
- Note where the smell is strongest and when
- Sweep up fallen maggots with gloves on and bin them sealed
A dead possum in roof spaces: what to know
A dead possum in roof spaces is the strongest smell we deal with. Possums are much bigger than rats, they often die near the place they slept, and that spot is usually soaked with urine and droppings already. Left alone, the smell can last for weeks and the ceiling below can stain.
Dead possum removal means taking out the possum and the soiled insulation and nesting material around it, then deodorising the roof void. If the possum got in through a gap, we show you where, so another one does not move into the same spot. Possum removal and roof proofing can be quoted on the same visit.
- Possum removed in a sealed bag
- Soiled insulation and droppings cleared from around it
- Roof void deodorised and the entry point shown to you
Dead rat smell, maggots and stopping the next one
Small animals cause most dead animal removal calls in Melbourne, and flies follow quickly. These three parts of the job matter as much as the removal.
Dead rat smell
A dead rat smell usually shows up a few days after baiting. A dead rat in wall cavities is traced from the roof or subfloor first, so walls stay intact where possible.
Flies and maggots
Where there is a dead animal there are soon blowflies and maggots. We clear them with the animal and treat the spot so they do not keep hatching.
Stopping the next one
If rats or possums are getting in, the next one will die in the same place. We can seal the entry points so it does not happen again.
Dead animal removal done safely
Dead animals carry bacteria and parasites, and digging around in a hot roof void is no fun. This is what you get when you book us.
Every animal
Rats, mice, possums and birds, plus dead bird removal from gutters, chimneys and vents.
Safe for your home
Gloves, masks and sealed bags, with soiled material taken away, not left in the bin.
Often same day
Call before midday and a technician can often come the same day, 7 days a week.
Price in writing
You know the price before we start, and we ask before opening any wall or ceiling.
Smell treated
The area is deodorised so the dead animal smell clears, not just masked.
All of Melbourne
Every suburb, from units in the city to two storey homes in the outer suburbs.
Dead animal removal questions, answered
What Melbourne home owners ask before booking dead animal removal.
How much does dead animal removal cost in Melbourne?
Dead animal removal in Melbourne starts from $149 inc GST to locate and remove an animal from an accessible roof, subfloor or gutter, from $249 with soiled material cleared and the area deodorised, and from $390 for wall cavities, two storey roofs and larger animals. You get the price in writing first.
How long will the smell last if I leave it?
For a rat or mouse, often one to three weeks. For a possum, several weeks. Heat makes it stronger, and flies and maggots usually follow.
Can you find it without cutting the wall?
Usually, yes. Even a dead animal in wall cavities can usually be reached from the roof void or subfloor. If there is no other access, we agree on a small opening with you first.
What do I do about a dead rat in wall cavities?
Call us rather than cutting into the plaster. We trace it from above or below, remove it, and deodorise. If the rat came in through a gap, we can seal it.
Do you do dead rat removal after baiting?
Yes. Dead rat removal after baiting is one of our most common jobs. We also check whether more rats are still active and treat them if needed.
Will the council remove a dead animal?
Councils usually collect dead animals from roads and public land. An animal inside your home or on your property is the owner’s to remove, which is where we come in.
Do you clean up maggots too?
Yes. Maggots and soiled material are cleared with the animal and the area is treated. If maggots have spread through a room, see our maggot removal service.
Can you come today?
Often, yes. Call before midday and a technician can often come the same day anywhere in Melbourne, 7 days a week.
Dead animal removal in four steps
Most jobs are booked in one call and done the same or next day.
Tell us about the smell
Use the form or call. Where is it strongest, and how long has it been there?
Find it
We trace the smell to the source and give you the price in writing.
Remove it
The animal and soiled material go into sealed bags and are taken away.
Deodorise
The area is treated, and we show you any gap the animal used to get in.
Dead animal removal across Melbourne
We remove dead rats, possums and birds in every Melbourne suburb. Tap your suburb to start a dead animal removal quote.
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Locate and remove from $149, with deodorising from $249. Licensed technicians and the price in writing first.