Dead Possum RemovalMelbourne | 24/7 Service
That sudden heavy odour in a ceiling or wall — located, removed where safely reachable, and the affected area treated so the house is liveable again.
Removal from 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
Dead 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.
Avoiding A Repeat
A carcass in the roof almost always means there was an open route in.
Straight After Removal
- Seal the entry points that allowed access
- Ventilate affected rooms for several days
- Watch for renewed fly activity at windows
- Have nesting material and contamination cleared
- Book a follow-up if noises return
Longer Term
- Keep branches trimmed back from the roofline
- Repair lifted tiles and damaged eaves promptly
- Never seal a roof without confirming it is empty
- Avoid DIY trapping — it is regulated in Victoria
- Consider full proofing with the 36-month guarantee
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.
Common Questions
How much does dead possum removal cost?
Location and removal is quoted after assessment, with guide pricing from $350 where the carcass is safely accessible. You get a clear written quote before anything proceeds.
How long does the smell last if nothing is done?
A dead possum in a roof or wall void can produce a strong odour for several weeks, and it peaks in warm weather. Removal plus treatment of the affected area shortens that dramatically.
Can you find one inside a wall cavity?
We locate carcasses using odour concentration, fly activity and access points. Roof voids are usually reachable; sealed wall cavities are assessed honestly and we never cut into walls without discussing it first.
Is the odour dangerous?
The smell itself is mostly unpleasant rather than hazardous, but carcasses attract flies and mites and should not be handled without protection.
How do I stop it happening again?
A carcass almost always means there was an open entry route. Once it is removed we can seal the openings, and that sealing work carries the 36-month written guarantee.
Where We Work
From inner-city terraces to outer-metro estates, we tailor the inspection to the building — not just the postcode.
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