Possum removal
Possum Removal in Melbourne
Thumping and scratching in the roof at night? We get possums out of your roof the legal, humane way and help stop them coming back.
- Done under Victoria’s wildlife rules
- We find and deal with how they got in
- Local, licensed team since 2015
Possum in the roof? Get a quote
Tell us the pest and your suburb. We reply fast, and urgent jobs can usually be done the same day.
- Open 24/7Nights, weekends, holidays
- Same day serviceOften within hours
- Licensed techniciansVictorian Department of Health
- Local since 2015Based in Clayton South
Signs you have a possum in the roof
- Thumping, running or scratching after dark
- A strong urine smell or stains on the ceiling
- Droppings in the roof space, gutters or on the deck
- Gaps, loose tiles or bent flashing near the roofline
- Damage to roof insulation or garden plants
The law in Victoria
Possums are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. A possum caught in a building must be released on the same property, no more than 50 metres from where it was caught, after sunset on the day it was caught. Moving it somewhere else is not allowed.
That’s why sealing the way in matters as much as catching the possum. Read the government rules.
How we handle possums
- InspectionWe check the roof line and find where the possum gets in and out.
- QuoteYou get a clear price for the removal and any sealing before we start.
- Removal by the rulesThe possum is released on your property, within 50 m, after dark, as the law requires.
- Keep it outWe show you the entry points so they can be closed, and suggest a possum box nearby so it has somewhere else to live.
Why do-it-yourself often fails
Possums are territorial. If one is released and the hole is still open, it usually comes straight back in. Poisons and other harmful methods are illegal.
The fix is to get the possum out at the right time and close up the way in.
Homes we work on
Older homes with tiled roofs, weatherboards and big trees close to the roof get possums most often. We also help with sheds, garages and roof spaces above shops.
Other services: General pest control · Wasps & bees · Rats & mice · Spiders · Ants · Cockroaches · Termites · End of lease · Business & food premises
Common questions
Can you take the possum away?
No. Victorian law says a possum caught in a building must be released on the same property within 50 metres, after sunset that day. Anyone offering to relocate it far away isn’t following the rules.
How much does possum removal cost?
It depends on how many entry points there are and how hard the roof is to access. You get a clear quote before any work starts.
Will it come back?
It will try if the way in is still open. That’s why we focus on finding and closing entry points.
Is it urgent?
A possum in the roof isn’t dangerous, but urine and droppings can stain ceilings and smell. The sooner the entry is closed, the less damage.
Areas we cover
We help with possums across south-east Melbourne, including Brighton, Bentleigh, Glen Waverley and Dandenong. Not sure if we cover your street? Call 0423 624 888 and ask.
- City of Monash
- City of Kingston
- City of Greater Dandenong
- City of Casey
- City of Frankston
- City of Mornington Peninsula
- City of Bayside
- City of Glen Eira
- City of Port Phillip
- City of Stonnington
- City of Boroondara
- City of Whitehorse
- City of Manningham
- City of Nillumbik
- City of Knox
- City of Maroondah
- City of Yarra Ranges
- City of Cardinia
- City of Baw Baw
- City of Yarra
Local pages: Brighton · Bentleigh · Richmond · Endeavour Hills · Hallam · Clayton
Possum keeping you awake?
Call 0423 624 888 or send us a photo of the roof line.