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Possum Removal Melbourne | Humane Possum Control
Possum in the roof? Our possum removal Melbourne team gets it out humanely and seals every entry, with a 36-month guarantee. Call 0435 073 966 for a free quote.
Possum removal Melbourne jobs on video
Short clips from recent possum proofing and one-way door jobs. Every door and mesh panel you see is fitted to suit that roof.
Possum removal cost Melbourne: prices from $350
Prices depend on how many entry points your roof has and how easy it is to reach. You get a quote before any work starts, and it does not grow afterwards.
Single entry point
from$350
- Small home or unit
- Full inspection
- One-way door at the entry
- Final seal on the return visit
- Photo report and guarantee
Standard home
from$350
up to $550 inc GST
- Houses and townhouses
- All secondary gaps sealed
- Deterrent light installed
- Nest removal and odour treatment
- Photo report and guarantee
Complex roof
from$550
up to $850 inc GST
- Large or multi level roofs
- Three or more sealed entries
- Camera inspection where needed
- Extended roof sanitising
- Priority scheduling
Always included
- Upfront written quotes anywhere in Melbourne
- No deposit pay on completion
- Return visit to remove the door and seal
All prices include GST. Weekend and same day bookings cost the same as any other day when a technician is available.
How does possum removal work in Melbourne?
Reviewed by the Safe Possum Control team, updated September 2026
Professional possum removal in Melbourne has three parts. First every gap the possum could use is found and sealed, except the one it uses most. Then a one-way door is fitted over that last opening, so the possum leaves to feed after dark and cannot push back in. Once it has gone, the door comes off and the final gap is sealed for good.
That order matters. Sealing a roof with the possum still inside leaves it trapped, and removing a possum without sealing just makes room for the next one. Trapping is kept for places a one-way door cannot work, and Victorian law then requires release on your property, within 50 metres, after sunset.
Most jobs take five to ten days from the first visit to the final seal, with the door usually doing its work in the first two or three nights.
| Price | From $350 inc GST |
|---|---|
| First choice method | One-way door plus full sealing |
| Door stays in place | 3 to 7 nights |
| Start to final seal | About 5 to 10 days |
| Guarantee | 36 months on sealed entry points |
| Trapped possum release | Same property, within 50 m, after sunset |
| Most common possum | Common brushtail |
Six steps in every possum removal Melbourne job
No stripped back version with extras added later. Every property gets the same complete process, sized to the roof.
Roof and entry inspection
- Roof void, eaves and roofline checked
- Every entry and weak point mapped
- Inspection camera where access is tight
One-way door installation
- Fitted over the main active entry
- Matched to tile, iron or flat roofs
- Works with the possum leaving at night
Entry point sealing
- Secondary gaps sealed first
- Galvanised mesh and sheet metal
- Weatherproof sealant and tile clips
Deterrents
- Solar LED deterrent light
- Scent deterrent at access routes
- Makes a return visit less attractive
Nest removal and sanitising
- Nesting material cleared
- Droppings cleaned up
- Odour treatment applied
Before and after report
- Photos of entries, door and seals
- Sent by WhatsApp or email
- A record for your property file
Every step above is included in your quoted price, and every entry point we seal is covered by the 36-month guarantee.
Signs of a possum in roof Melbourne homes should not ignore
Possums announce themselves. These are the signs we hear about on almost every call, usually starting just after dark.
Heavy thumping after dusk
Loud footsteps and thuds across the ceiling as the possum heads out to feed, then again before dawn.
Droppings on paths and sills
Pellet droppings on decks, window sills and paths under the gutter line.
Stains on the ceiling
Yellow or brown marks spreading on the plaster where urine has soaked through.
A strong musky smell
A sharp ammonia smell in a room or cupboard under the nesting spot.
Moved tiles or bent flashing
Lifted roof tiles, bent flashing or gaps at the eaves where the possum squeezes in.
Chewed insulation or cables
Flattened or torn insulation and chewed wiring found during roof work.
Brushtail possum or ringtail possum: which is in your roof?
Melbourne has two common possums. They behave differently, they get into roofs differently and Victorian law treats them differently.
Common brushtail possum
Trichosurus vulpecula- Looks like
- Cat sized, silver grey, with a thick bushy tail tipped in black.
- Behaviour
- Lives alone, defends its territory and makes loud thumps at night.
- The rules
- If it lives in a building it can be trapped, then released on the same property within 50 metres after sunset.
Common ringtail possum
Pseudocheirus peregrinus- Looks like
- Smaller, browner, with a thin curling tail and a white tip.
- Behaviour
- Lives in family groups and builds nests called dreys, often in wall cavities.
- The rules
- Trapping needs an authority to control wildlife issued by DEECA, so proofing is the usual answer.
Possum control Melbourne and the Wildlife Act
Both possums are protected wildlife in Victoria. That shapes every possum control job, and it is why the method matters as much as the result.
- Brushtail and ringtail possums are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975
- A brushtail living in a building may be trapped, but must be released on the same property within 50 metres, after sunset on the day it is caught
- Ringtails need an authority to control wildlife from DEECA before any trapping
- Possums living in the garden, rather than in the house, cannot be trapped
- Killing, poisoning or taking a possum off your property is illegal
- One-way doors and proofing avoid trapping altogether, which is why we use them first
Based on the Wildlife Act 1975 (Vic) and DEECA guidance on living with possums.
One-way possum door installation that lets possums out, not back in
A one-way door is fitted over the entry the possum uses every night. It pushes out easily from the inside and will not open from the outside, so the possum simply leaves to feed and finds it cannot get back in.
- Every other gap is sealed before the door goes on
- We check for young before fitting, and wait if joeys are too small to follow
- The door stays for three to seven nights
- We come back, remove it and seal the final gap
Possum problems Melbourne homes make worse
Most of the jobs that take longest started with a well meaning fix. These are the four we see most.
- 1Blocking the hole during the day, which locks the possum inside the roof where it can die and start to smell.
- 2Putting out poison or baits, which is illegal and leaves a carcass somewhere in the ceiling.
- 3Catching a possum and driving it to a park, which is unlawful and rarely ends well for the animal.
- 4Trapping a ringtail, or a possum living in the garden, without authority from DEECA.
- Covers
- Every entry point we seal
- Length
- 36 months
- If a possum gets back in
- We return and fix it free
- Cost
- Included in your price
Safe Possum Control · Melbourne
Possum removal Melbourne guarantee for three years
If a possum gets back in through any entry point we sealed within 36 months, we come back and fix it at no charge. There is no renewal fee and no maintenance contract.
The guarantee covers the entries we sealed. If a possum later tears open a brand new gap somewhere else on the roof, we quote that separately and tell you before doing anything.
- Written guarantee left with every job
- Covers re-entry through sealed points
- No fees to keep it active
Possum removal near me: three things to check first
Does the price include sealing?
A one-way door on its own is half a job. Without every gap sealed, the same possum or the next one is back within days.
What happens to a trapped possum?
It must be released on your property within 50 metres, after sunset. An offer to take it away somewhere else is an offer to break the law.
What does the guarantee actually cover?
Ask for it in writing: which entry points, for how long, and what it costs if a possum returns.
Possum removal near me: suburbs we cover
We work across metropolitan Melbourne, from the inner city to the bayside, eastern and outer south eastern suburbs.
- Abbotsford
- Albert Park
- Balwyn
- Box Hill
- Brighton
- Brunswick
- Camberwell
- Carlton
- Cheltenham
- Clayton
- Coburg
- Dandenong
- Doncaster
- Essendon
- Ferntree Gully
- Fitzroy
- Footscray
- Frankston
- Glen Iris
- Greensborough
- Hawthorn
- Ivanhoe
- Kew
- Malvern
- Mitcham
- Moonee Ponds
- Moorabbin
- Mordialloc
- Mornington Peninsula
- Narre Warren
- Northcote
- Preston
- Richmond
- Ringwood
- South Yarra
- St Kilda
- Surrey Hills
- Toorak
- Werribee
Not listed? If you are in greater Melbourne, call us. The suburbs above are simply where we are called most.
Possum removal Camberwell. Tall street trees and older homes with timber eaves give brushtails an easy way onto the roof, so sealing under the eaves is most of the job.
Possum removal Kew. Established gardens near the Yarra and period roofs, where overhanging branches act as a bridge to the tiles.
Possum removal Narre Warren. Newer estates beside older streets and reserves, with possums finding gaps at the fascia and around box gutters.
Possum removal Ferntree Gully. Homes close to the Dandenong Ranges bushland, where possum numbers stay high and proofing matters more than a quick removal.
Possum removal Dandenong. Brick veneer homes and units near creek corridors, with entries at the eaves and at broken ridge capping.
Possum removal Frankston. Coastal streets with plenty of tree cover, where weathered flashing opens the small gaps possums look for.
Possum removal Mornington Peninsula. Holiday houses that sit empty for weeks, giving a possum time to settle in before anyone hears it.
Possum removal Moorabbin. Postwar brick homes and townhouses close together, where possums move along fences and test each roof in the row.
Possum Removal Melbourne FAQs
Still not sure what is in your roof? Call us and describe the noises. It usually takes a few minutes to work out.
Call 0435 073 966How much does possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Possum removal cost Melbourne wide starts from $350 including GST for a single entry point. Most standard homes sit from $350 up to $550, and complex roofs from $550 up to $850.
What makes the best possum removal Melbourne service?
The best possum removal Melbourne homeowners can book seals every entry point, uses a one-way door rather than trapping where possible, follows the Wildlife Act, and puts a guarantee in writing. A cheap quote that skips sealing is not a saving.
Do you offer 24 hour possum removal Melbourne wide?
People searching for 24 hour possum removal Melbourne usually have a possum active in the roof that night. Call us any day of the week and we will give you the earliest time. A one-way door fitted during the day starts working that evening.
Do you do possum and rat removal Melbourne wide?
Our focus is possums. If we see signs of rats during the roof inspection we tell you, and the sealing we do for possums closes some rat routes too. Rats can use much smaller gaps, so for full possum and rat removal Melbourne homes may also need a rodent specialist.
Why are possum problems Melbourne homes have worse at certain times of year?
Brushtail possums breed mainly in autumn, with some young born in spring, and young possums leaving their mothers look for new places to live. Possum problems Melbourne homeowners notice often start then.
Is possum relocation near me legal?
No. Searches for possum relocation near me are common, but in Victoria a trapped possum must be released on the same property, within 50 metres of where it was caught, after sunset. A possum moved away from its home range often dies from fights, traffic or predators.
Can a possum exterminator near me kill the possum?
No. Possums are protected wildlife, so killing or poisoning one is an offence. If you searched possum exterminator near me, you do not need an exterminator at all: you need humane removal and proofing, which is what we do.
Do you handle opossum removal near me searches?
Yes. Australia has possums rather than American opossums, but if you searched opossum removal near me because of an animal in your Melbourne roof, this is the right service.
Is possum control near me the same as possum removal?
Possum control near me usually means stopping possums getting in and keeping them out, while removal is getting the one in your roof out. Our jobs do both: removal, sealing and deterrents in one quote.
What does possum pest control near me include?
Our possum pest control near me service includes a roof inspection, a one-way door, sealing every entry, deterrents, nest removal, odour treatment and a before and after photo report.
How long does possum removal take?
Usually five to ten days from start to finish. The one-way door stays in place for three to seven nights, then we return to remove it and seal the last gap.
Will the possum come back after removal?
Not through anything we sealed. Every sealed entry point is covered for 36 months, and if a possum gets back in through one of them, we return and fix it free.
What if the possum has babies?
We check for young before fitting a one-way door. If joeys are too small to leave with their mother, we wait, because separating them is both cruel and against the law.
Can I get rid of a possum in my roof myself?
You can trim branches and fix obvious gaps once the possum is out, but blocking entries with a possum inside, trapping a ringtail or releasing a possum away from your property can break the law. Most people find a professional job cheaper than a repeat problem.
Possum in roof Melbourne tonight? Book your free quote
Prices from $350 inc GST, humane methods, every entry sealed and a 36-month guarantee.