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Possum Catcher Melbourne | Humane Possum Trapping
Need a possum catcher Melbourne locals trust? We humanely trap roof possums where the law allows, release them on site and seal every gap. Call 0435 073 966.
Possum catcher Melbourne jobs on video
Footage from our own jobs, showing the sealing and exit work that has to happen before a caught possum is let go.
Possum catcher Melbourne prices
Trapping is always priced together with sealing, because releasing a possum to an open roof solves nothing. You get a fixed price before we start.
Single possum, one entry
from$350
- Unit, shed or small house
- Cage trap set and checked
- Entry sealed before release
- Release on your property
- 36-month guarantee
Trapping and home sealing
from$350
up to $550 inc GST
- Standard houses and townhouses
- Trapping where a door will not work
- All secondary gaps sealed
- Nest material removed
- Photo report
Walls, floors or large roofs
from$550
up to $850 inc GST
- Wall cavities and under floor
- Multi level or complex roofs
- Three or more entries sealed
- Camera inspection where needed
- 36-month guarantee
In every trapping job
- No call-out fee across Melbourne
- No deposit pay when finished
- Trap checks every morning the trap is set
All prices include GST and are confirmed on site before any trap is set.
What does a possum catcher do in Melbourne?
Reviewed by the Safe Possum Control team, updated September 2026
A possum catcher removes a possum that is living inside a building, such as a roof, wall cavity, garage or shed, using a humane cage trap. In Victoria the caught possum cannot be taken away. It has to be let go on the same property, within 50 metres of where it was caught, after sunset on the day of capture.
Because the possum stays nearby, catching it is only useful if the way it got in is closed first. That is why a good possum man seals the building while the possum is in the trap, so it is released to a roof it can no longer enter.
For most roofs a one-way door does the same job without handling the animal at all, so we only set a trap where a door will not work.
| Price | From $350 inc GST, sealing included |
|---|---|
| Possums we can trap | Brushtails living inside a building |
| Ringtails | Only with a DEECA authority |
| Garden possums | Cannot be trapped |
| Release | Same property, within 50 m, after sunset |
| Trap checks | First thing the next morning |
| Usual time | One to three nights |
| Guarantee | 36 months per sealed entry |
Humane possum trapping, from first call to release
Every trapping job follows the same order, so the possum is handled as little as possible and your roof is sealed before it goes back outside.
Confirm the possum and the law
We identify whether it is a brushtail or a ringtail and where it is living. That decides whether a trap can be used at all.
Choose the trap site
The cage goes on a stable, shaded spot on the possum route, away from pets, with a cover to keep the animal calm.
Bait and check early
Traps are baited with fruit and checked first thing the next morning, so a caught possum is never left sitting in the sun.
Seal the building
While the possum is safely in the trap, every entry point is sealed with galvanised mesh, sheet metal or tile clips.
Release after sunset
The possum is let go on your property within 50 metres of where it was caught, once the sun has set that day.
When to call a possum catcher near me
A one-way door handles most roofs. These are the places where we reach for a cage trap instead.
Wall cavities
A possum living inside a wall where there is no opening a door can be fitted over.
Inside the living area
A possum that has come down through a manhole or chimney and is loose in the house.
Garages and sheds
Possums nesting in a shed roof, garage rafters or storage area attached to the property.
Under floor spaces
A possum sheltering beneath the floor of the house with several ways in and out.
Awkward roof entries
Entries where the roof shape or a solar mount leaves nowhere to fix a door securely.
A door that has not worked
A possum that refuses to use the exit door after several nights.
Possum catcher or one-way door: which suits your home?
Both remove the possum from the building. The right one depends on where it is living and which possum it is.
| Situation | One-way door | Cage trap | What we usually do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brushtail in a tiled or iron roof | Works well | Allowed | One-way door and full sealing |
| Possum inside a wall cavity with no roof exit | Often no place to fit it | Allowed for brushtails | Cage trap, then seal |
| Possum loose inside a room or garage | Not practical | Allowed for brushtails | Cage trap the same day where possible |
| Ringtail possum in a building | Works well | Needs a DEECA authority | One-way door and full sealing |
| Possum living in trees or the garden | Not needed | Not allowed | Deterrents and a nest box |
| Mother with young joeys | Wait until joeys can follow | Avoided | Delay the job, then proof |
Whichever method is used, the possum stays on your property. The difference is whether it can get back inside.
Possum trapping rules every possum man Melbourne wide must follow
Possums are protected wildlife in Victoria. Trapping is allowed only in narrow circumstances, and the rules apply to homeowners and to us.
- Only a common brushtail possum living in a building may be trapped without an authority
- A common ringtail possum needs an authority to control wildlife from DEECA before it is trapped
- Possums living in trees or the garden must not be trapped
- A caught possum must be released on the same property, within 50 metres of the trap, after sunset on the day it was caught
- Taking a possum to a park, bushland or another suburb is illegal and most do not survive it
- Harming, poisoning or killing a possum is an offence
Based on the Wildlife Act 1975 (Vic) and DEECA guidance on managing problem possums.
Possum trapping mistakes that make things worse
Hiring a cage trap looks simple. These are the problems we are called to fix afterwards.
- 1Releasing the possum before the roof is sealed, so it is back inside the same night.
- 2Catching a ringtail, or a possum living in a tree, which the law does not allow without authority.
- 3Leaving the trap in full sun or unchecked until the afternoon, which can cause the animal serious harm.
- 4Driving the possum away to release it somewhere else, which is unlawful and usually fatal for the possum.
- Covers
- Each entry point we seal
- Length
- 36 months
- Possum gets back in
- We return and fix it
- Extra cost
- None
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Possum catcher guarantee after release
A released possum will test your roof again, because it lives within 50 metres of it. That is exactly what the sealing is for.
If a possum gets back in through an entry point we sealed within 36 months, we come back and fix it at no charge. New damage in a different spot is quoted separately first.
- Guarantee in writing after every job
- Photos of each sealed entry
- No renewal or service fees
Questions to ask possum trappers near me
Where will the possum be released?
The only lawful answer is on your property, within 50 metres, after sunset. Anyone offering to take it away is offering to break the law.
Will you seal the roof before release?
If not, the possum is back in the roof that night and you have paid for nothing.
Which possum is it?
A possum man who does not check for a ringtail before setting a trap is not following the rules.
Possum Catcher Melbourne FAQs
Not sure whether your possum can be trapped? Tell us where it is living and we will tell you the lawful option.
Call 0435 073 966How much does a possum catcher cost in Melbourne?
Trapping with sealing starts from $350 including GST. Standard homes are from $350 up to $550 and wall cavities or large roofs from $550 up to $850, fixed before we start.
Is there a possum catcher near me in my suburb?
If you are searching for possum catchers near me or a possum man near me, we cover metropolitan Melbourne from the inner city to the outer suburbs. Call with your suburb and we will confirm the next available time.
Can a possum man Melbourne homeowners call take the possum away?
No. Victorian law requires a caught possum to be released on the same property, within 50 metres of the trap, after sunset on the day of capture.
How do I find a good possum trapper near me?
Ask where the possum will be released, whether sealing is included and how often the trap is checked. The answers should be on your property, yes, and every morning.
Is humane possum trapping legal in Victoria?
Humane possum trapping is legal for a common brushtail living in a building. Ringtails need an authority from DEECA, and possums living outdoors cannot be trapped.
Can I trap a possum myself?
A homeowner can trap a brushtail living inside their building and must follow the same release rules. Most people call us because the roof still has to be sealed first.
How long does it take to catch a possum?
Most brushtails are caught on the first or second night. We check the trap each morning and adjust the position if needed.
What happens to the possum after it is caught?
It stays covered and shaded in the trap while we seal the building, and is released on your property after sunset the same day.
Why not just use a one-way door?
For most roofs we do. A trap is used where a door cannot be fitted, such as a wall cavity or a possum loose inside the house.
Can you catch a ringtail possum?
Only with an authority to control wildlife issued by DEECA. In most cases proofing and a one-way door are the better answer for ringtails.
Will the possum come back after release?
It will try, because it lives close by. Once every entry is sealed it cannot get back in, and each sealed entry carries our 36-month guarantee.
Do you catch possums on weekends?
Yes, when a technician is available. Weekend trapping costs the same as a weekday booking.
Call a possum catcher Melbourne homes can trust
Humane trapping only where the law allows, release on your property after sunset, and every gap sealed with a 36-month guarantee.