Possum Removal Melbourne | 24/7 Service
Thumping in the roof after dark? We identify the species, fit a humane one-way exit and seal the openings that let it in — then guarantee that work for 36 months.
Guide pricing from $350 · written quote · 24/7 phone
Three Jobs, Done Properly
Every job starts with identifying the cause — not assuming every roof noise is the same animal. Choose the closest match, or call and describe what you have heard.
01Possum Removal Melbourne
Heavy thumping overhead after dark usually means a brushtail has claimed your roof. We identify the species and the active entry point, then fit a one-way door so the animal leaves on its own — no trapping, no relocation.
- Roof cavity, eaves and perimeter inspection
- Species confirmed before any work starts
- One-way exit fitted to the active opening
- Return visit to remove the device and seal
02Possum Proofing Melbourne
Removal without proofing just leaves the door open. We map every opening — active and secondary — and seal them with materials matched to your roof, then back the work with a 36-month written guarantee.
- Every opening mapped, not just the obvious one
- Mesh, tile clips, custom metal or timber repair
- Fixings that survive weather and possum pressure
- Photo record of each treated point
03Dead Possum Removal
A sudden heavy odour and flies at one window usually means a carcass in a roof or wall void. We locate it by odour concentration and access points, remove it where safely reachable and treat the affected area.
- Odour and fly-activity source assessment
- Safe removal from accessible voids
- Affected area treated and deodorised
- Entry points identified so it does not repeat
Built Around The Roof, Not Just The Animal
Possums are protected native wildlife and the work is as much roofing as it is wildlife handling. That is the whole job for us — nothing else.
Our Work, On Camera
Five short clips from real Melbourne possum jobs — humane cage trapping, roof entry points and the proofing that keeps them out. Nothing staged, and videos only load when you press play.
Live Cage Traps In Position
Humane cage traps set on the ledge the possum was using to reach the roof. Live-catch only — no poisons, no snap traps.
Traps Prepped Before The Job
Cleaned and sanitised live-catch cages laid out on site, then carried up and set one by one.
Trap Set At The Entry Point
The cage sits directly on the gap in the eave, with steel mesh already fitted around it so there is no second way back in.
Possum Caught And Handled Calmly
A brushtail secured inside the cage. It is checked, kept covered and quiet, and released on the property once the roof is closed — as Victorian law requires.
Entry Point Sealed Behind Them
Metal capping fitted over the tile gap. Once this is on, the same possum cannot get back into the roof.
The Order Matters
Proofing too early traps an animal inside. Sealing too little leaves an easy way back. This is the sequence that actually works.
Listen & Inspect
We map the noise, odour or sighting against roof access, building type and the travel routes a possum can realistically use.
Confirm The Plan
You get a clear written scope and a quote before any work — including access limits and anything excluded.
Exit, Not Trapping
A one-way door goes on the active opening so the animal leaves by itself. We check for dependent young before anything is closed.
Seal & Guarantee
Secondary gaps are sealed, the exit device removed, the work photographed, and the treated points carry the 36-month written guarantee.
Brushtail Or Ringtail?
The species changes what can legally and practically be done. Brushtails shelter in roofs; ringtails usually build leafy dreys outside and are fully protected.
Common Brushtail
Larger, with a thick bushy tail. This is the one in your roof cavity — territorial, noisy and strong enough to lift tiles.
Common Ringtail
Smaller and slimmer with a white-tipped curled tail. Usually nests in garden dreys rather than roofs, and needs different handling.
How They Get In, What You Notice
Common Entry Points
- Broken, lifted or poorly seated roof tiles
- Open eaves and damaged soffits
- Gaps beside fascia boards and guttering
- Unsealed valleys, ridges and roof junctions
- Openings around pipes, cables and vents
- Branches giving easy access to the roofline
Signs One Is Inside
- Heavy footsteps or thumping after dark
- Growling, hissing or territorial screeching
- Strong urine or animal odour near ceilings
- Staining around an eave or entry gap
- Nesting material visible in the roof void
- The same route used at the same time nightly
Know The Range Before We Start
Final pricing depends on roof height, access and how many entry points are found. The scope and quote are confirmed in writing before any tools come out.
| What you get | Single Entry | Standard Home | Complex Roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide price | From $350inc. GST | $350–$550inc. GST | $550–$850inc. GST |
| Best for | Unit or small property, one active point | Most Melbourne houses and townhouses | Large, high or difficult-access roofs |
| Inspection & species ID | Included | Included | Included |
| One-way exit fitted | Single point | Multiple points | Multiple points |
| Secondary gaps sealed | Quoted if found | Within scope | Extended scope |
| Return sealing visit | Included | Included | Included |
| Nest material & odour | On request | Basic treatment | Full sanitation |
| Photo documentation | Before & after | Before & after | Detailed report |
| 36-month written guarantee | On treated points | On treated points | On treated points |
All prices carry our 5% price-beat promise. Guide prices are not a site-unseen promise — structural repairs, restricted access and work outside the agreed scope are quoted before proceeding. Get a written quote.
Guarantee And Price, Both In Writing
36-month written guarantee: if a possum re-enters through an opening we sealed within the 36-month period, we return and repair that treated point at no labour charge.
5% price-beat promise: bring us a written, like-for-like quote from any licensed Melbourne possum controller and we will beat it by 5%.
The guarantee covers the entry points documented as treated by us — not unrelated new damage or a new route elsewhere on the building. Full scope, access requirements and exclusions are stated in the written quote. Price beat applies to comparable scope, verified before booking.
Possums Are The Whole Job
Possum Control Army is a Melbourne crew that does possums and roof exclusion — not a general pest franchise running possum jobs between spider sprays. That focus matters, because where a brushtail gets into a 1920s weatherboard is nothing like where one gets into a new double-storey estate home.
Every job is sequenced so no animal is ever sealed inside, and every visit ends with photos and a written record of what was found, what was treated and what is guaranteed. Read more about our possum removal, proofing and dead possum removal services.
Commercial & Body Corporate
Shops, offices, schools, aged care and managed properties: documented inspections, staged exclusion planning and the reporting your building manager or auditor expects.
Where We Work
From inner-city terraces to outer-metro estates, we tailor the inspection to the building — not just the postcode. Whether you searched possum removal near me, possum control near me, possum pest control near me or even opossum removal near me, this is the crew that turns up. Frequent runs include possum removal Kew, possum removal Camberwell, possum removal Moorabbin, possum removal Dandenong, possum removal Ferntree Gully, possum removal Narre Warren, possum removal Frankston and possum removal Mornington Peninsula.
Possum Questions, Answered
How much does possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Guide pricing starts from $350 for a single entry point, $350-$550 for a standard home and $550-$850 for complex or multi-level roofs. You always get a clear written quote before work begins, and we beat any written like-for-like quote by 5%.
Do you do possum catching, or just proofing?
Both, in that order. We are the possum catcher Melbourne households call and the possum man Melbourne locals still ask for by name, and searches for possum catcher near me, possum catchers near me, possum man near me, possum trapper near me or possum trappers near me all land with the same licensed team. The catching is the easy part — the roof has to be sealed afterwards or you are booking us again next season.
What is possum control, exactly?
Possum control Melbourne means treating the building, not just the animal. A possum in roof Melbourne owners hear stamping overhead has an entry point somewhere, and possum pest control Melbourne that skips it fails. Most possum problems Melbourne roofs develop trace back to one lifted tile or an open eave.
Is there a cost guide, and can you come out at night?
Possum removal cost Melbourne starts at $350 inc GST, quoted in writing before we travel. The line is staffed around the clock for 24 hour possum removal Melbourne, and when people compare us looking for best possum removal Melbourne, the deciding factor is usually the 36-month written guarantee on the sealing rather than the callout price. Roofs with both possums and rodents are quoted as possum and rat removal Melbourne on one visit.
Possum spikes, dead possums, and the two things we cannot do
Possum spikes Melbourne installs block climbing routes on pergolas and service lines, and dead possum removal Melbourne is attended same day where access is safe, and dead possum removal near me reaches the same line. What we cannot do is either of the things people most often search for: possum exterminator near me is illegal, and possum relocation near me is too, because Victorian law requires release within 50 metres of capture.
Can a possum be relocated to another suburb?
No. Victorian rules require a trapped common brushtail to be released on the same property within 50 metres of capture, after sunset on the day of capture. Moving it further is unlawful and usually fatal for the animal – which is why exclusion, not relocation, is the real fix.
Do you answer the phone at night?
Yes, the line is answered 24/7 because possum noise starts after dark. Attendance is still scheduled around safe daylight roof access.
Can you just seal the hole straight away?
Only once we have confirmed the animal is out and that no dependent young are inside. Sealing an active opening traps wildlife in your roof – it is inhumane, unlawful, and usually causes worse damage as they force a new exit.
How do I know it is a possum and not rats?
Possums make heavy, deliberate thumps and may growl or hiss; rats make light, quick scampering and gnawing sounds. An inspection is the only reliable way to confirm.
What does the 36-month guarantee cover?
It covers the specific entry points we documented and treated. If a possum re-enters through one of those sealed openings within 36 months we return and repair it at no labour charge. New damage or an untreated route elsewhere sits outside that scope.
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