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Possum Removal Melbourne | Humane Removal, Roofs Proofed
Possum thumping in your roof? We do possum removal Melbourne wide, same day where we can: one way doors and roof proofing. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
- Licensed techniciansEvery job done by a licensed pest technician
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- Same day serviceCall before midday, treated the same day
- Kids and pets planClear safety steps before we treat
Possum inspection from $200, removal and proofing from $350, inc GST.
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Possum removal cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard home. The final price depends on how many entry points the roof has, roof height and pitch, and whether droppings and soiled insulation need clearing. You get it in writing before any work starts.
- Inspection and assessmentRoof void and roofline checked, possum identified, entry points marked.from$200inc GST
- Removal and proofingMost bookedOne way door or lawful release, plus the main entry points sealed.from$350inc GST
- Full service with clean upRemoval, full roof proofing, droppings cleared and the area deodorised.from$550inc GST
What is possum removal?
Possum removal is getting a possum out of your roof or wall without harming it, then sealing the entry points so it cannot get back in.
Our possum removal Melbourne service follows Victorian wildlife rules. Brushtail and ringtail possums are protected, so they are never killed or taken away. We fit a one way door on the main entry so the possum leaves to feed at night and cannot return, seal every other gap, and help you give it somewhere else to sleep on your property, such as a possum box.
- Possum inspectionFrom $200 inc GST, entry points marked.
- Removal and proofingFrom $350 inc GST.
- Full service with clean upFrom $550 inc GST.
- The rulesProtected in Victoria. Released on your property, never taken away.
How to tell a possum is living in your roof
Possums sleep through the day and get busy after dark, so the first sign is usually noise at night. These are the clues our technicians look for.
Thumping at dusk and dawn
Heavy footsteps across the ceiling as the possum leaves after dark, and again when it comes home before sunrise.
Hissing and screeching
Loud growls, coughs and screeches at night, especially in spring when possums fight over territory.
Stains on the ceiling
Yellow brown stains on the plaster under the spot where the possum sleeps and urinates.
A strong smell
A sharp, musky smell in one room or near the manhole, getting worse in warm weather.
Droppings
Pellets about 1 to 2 cm long in the roof void, on pergolas, decks and window sills near the roofline.
Damage at the roofline
Lifted roof tiles, gaps at the eaves and torn flashing where the possum squeezes in each night.
The two possums found in Melbourne roofs
Both are native, both are protected, and both get the same humane possum removal. Knowing which you have helps us plan the job.
| Common brushtail possum | Common ringtail possum | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | About the size of a cat, up to 4 kg | Much smaller, about 1 kg |
| Look | Grey fur, big pointed ears, thick bushy black tail | Grey brown fur, short round ears, thin tail with a white tip |
| Noise | Loud: heavy thumping, hissing and screeching | Quieter: light scurrying, soft calls |
| Where it sleeps | Roof voids, wall cavities, sheds and tree hollows | Leaf nests in dense shrubs and trees, sometimes roofs |
| Most likely in your roof? | Yes, most roof jobs are brushtails | Less often, but it happens |
How a one way door gets the possum out
A one way door is a short tunnel with a flap that opens outwards only. We fit it over the main gap the possum uses. When the possum leaves to feed after dark, it pushes through the flap and cannot get back in. No trap, no handling, and the possum stays in its own territory where it knows where to find food and shelter.
Before fitting the door we seal every other entry, so the possum has only one way out. We also check for a mother with young, because a joey left inside would be stuck. Once the roof has been quiet for a few nights, the door comes off and the last gap is sealed.
- Inspect. Find the possum, its sleeping spot and every gap in the roofline
- Seal. Close the secondary entries with mesh, flashing or new eave boards
- Door. Fit the one way door on the main entry
- Confirm. Check the roof is quiet, then remove the door and seal the gap
What to do until we arrive
A possum in the roof is noisy but rarely dangerous if you leave it alone. Cornered possums scratch and bite, so do not try to catch it.
Call 0401 042 325- Do not try to grab or chase the possum
- Do not block its hole while it is inside
- Keep dogs and cats in at night
- Do not leave food out for it
- Watch at dusk and note where it comes out
How to remove a possum from the roof and keep it out
To remove a possum from the roof for good, the roof has to be proofed. A possum that loses one gap will test every other weak spot, and a brushtail can push through a hole the size of a tennis ball. Proofing is the part of possum control that stops the thumping coming back next month.
We seal gaps under ridge capping and roof tiles, broken or missing eave boards, open fascia ends, and gaps around pipes, vents and solar panel cables. Materials are galvanised mesh, metal flashing and timber, fixed so a possum cannot pull them loose. Trimming branches that touch the roof helps too, because overhanging trees are the possum’s ladder.
- Ridge capping, tiles and valleys checked and sealed
- Eaves, fascia ends and gutters repaired where possums enter
- Pipes, vents and cable entries closed with mesh or flashing
The Victorian rules for possum removal
People search for possum trappers, a possum catcher near me or even a possum exterminator, but in Victoria possums are protected wildlife. Any possum pest control has to follow these rules, and ours does.
Protected wildlife
Brushtail and ringtail possums are protected in Victoria. They cannot be killed or harmed.
Stays on your property
A possum that is caught has to be released on the same property, close to where it was caught.
Released at dusk
Release happens at dusk, when the possum would normally wake up and go looking for food.
Somewhere to go
A possum box in a tree on your property gives it a new place to sleep outside your roof.
Young checked first
We check for joeys before the last gap is closed, so no young possum is left inside.
Licensed technicians
Possum work is done by trained technicians who know the rules and explain them to you.
Brushtails, ringtails and dead possum removal
Possum removal services cover more than the live possum. Whether you searched possum control near me or found a smell in the ceiling, these are the jobs Melbourne owners call us for most.
Brushtail possums
The usual roof dweller. Big, loud and strongly territorial, so it will keep trying to get back in until the roof is properly proofed.
Ringtail possums
Smaller and quieter, usually nesting in shrubs. When one moves into a roof or shed, the same one way door method gets it out.
Dead possum removal
A possum that dies in the roof leaves a strong smell within days. We find it, remove it in a sealed bag and deodorise the area.
Possum removal questions, answered
What Melbourne home owners ask before booking possum removal.
How much does possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Possum removal cost in Melbourne starts from $200 inc GST for an inspection and assessment, from $350 for removal with the main entry points sealed, and from $550 for removal, full roof proofing and clean up. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
Can you take the possum away?
No. Possums are protected in Victoria and must stay on the property where they were found. A possum taken to a park or bushland lands in another possum’s territory and usually does not survive, which is why the rules keep it close to home.
Can I trap the possum myself?
Victorian guidance does allow a home owner to trap a possum in their own roof, but the rules are strict: it must be released within 50 metres of where it was caught, at dusk on the day it was caught. Most people find a one way door simpler and kinder.
How does a one way door work?
It lets the possum out but not back in. When the possum leaves to feed after dark, the flap closes behind it. Once the roof is quiet, the door is removed and the gap sealed.
How long does possum removal take?
Fitting the door and sealing the secondary gaps usually takes two to four hours. The possum normally leaves within the first night or two, and we confirm it has gone before the final seal.
What if the possum has a baby?
Mothers carry young in the pouch and later on their back. We check for young before the final seal so no joey is left in the roof.
Will the possum come back?
It will try. That is why proofing matters: every gap in the roofline is sealed, and a possum box on your property gives it somewhere else to sleep.
Do you do dead possum removal?
Yes. If you can smell a dead possum in the roof or wall, we find it, remove it in a sealed bag and deodorise the area.
Is there a possum removal near me service on weekends?
Yes. We work 7 days across Melbourne. Call before midday and a technician can often come the same day.
Possum removal in four steps
Most possum jobs are booked in one call and done the same or next day.
Tell us what you hear
Use the form or call. When do you hear it, and where in the roof?
Inspection and price
We find the possum and every gap, and give you the price in writing.
One way door
Secondary gaps are sealed and the door goes on the main entry.
Final seal
Once the roof is quiet, the door comes off and the last gap is closed.
Possum removal across Melbourne
Possums live in every leafy Melbourne suburb, from the inner north to the hills. Tap your suburb to start a possum removal quote.
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Inspection from $200, removal and proofing from $350. Humane, by Victorian rules, with the price in writing first.