Possum Removal Melbourne

Thumping in the roof at night? Possums move into roof spaces through small gaps in tiles, eaves and flashings. In Victoria, both brushtail and ringtail possums are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, so they have to be removed humanely and legally. Harming or wrongly relocating a possum can land you in trouble. We remove them without cages wherever possible, using a one-way exit door, then seal the entry points so they can’t come back.

How We Remove Possums

1. Free photographic inspection: we inspect the roof (tiles, flashings, decking), eaves, walls, roof void, subfloor and service penetrations, using a thermal imaging camera to find where the possum is nesting and how it’s getting in.
2. One-way exit door: we fit a one-way door at the active entry point, made to suit your roof type. The possum leaves at night to feed and can’t get back in. The door stays in place for at least 7 days, or until there’s no more activity.
3. Seal the entry points: our standard job includes sealing up to 2 possum entry points, which covers most homes. If more are needed, we’ll quote first.
4. Return visit: we come back to remove the door and seal that final entry point.

Every potential entry point, including ones rats, mice and birds could use, is photographed and sent to you, so nothing is missed.

Possums or Rats? We Check First

Possums and rats are both active at night and often use the same entry holes, so “possum noises” sometimes turn out to be rats. If it’s rats, we treat for rats and you only pay the rodent treatment fee. If it’s both, we treat the rats first, then return 7–14 days later, once rat activity has stopped, to fit the possum door. That way no rats are sealed inside.

Signs You Have a Possum

• Heavy thumping or walking sounds in the ceiling, mostly at dusk and before dawn
• Hissing or screeching at night
• A strong urine smell or stains on the ceiling
• Dark, greasy rub marks around a gap in the roofline

Possum Guarantee

• Lifetime Guarantee when Zeropest completes the proofing works
• 5-Year Guarantee when you complete the documented proofing works yourself

Subject to our guarantee terms and conditions. Dead animal removal is also available.

Possum Removal Across Melbourne

We remove possums from homes and businesses across Melbourne and Greater Melbourne. Every suburb has its own mix of roof types and trees, and that changes how possums get in.

Inner Melbourne and Bayside

Victorian terraces, older weatherboards and renovated homes often have gaps where extensions meet the original roof. We remove possums in South Yarra, Prahran, Toorak, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, South Melbourne, St Kilda, Elwood, Richmond, Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Carlton North and Brunswick.

Northern and Western Suburbs

Big established trees along streets and creeks give possums easy roof access. We cover Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Newport, Williamstown, Altona, Altona North, Altona Meadows, Footscray, Yarraville, Northcote, Thornbury, Preston, Coburg, Point Cook and Hoppers Crossing.

Eastern and South-Eastern Suburbs

Leafy streets and larger blocks mean possums are common in roof spaces. We remove them in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Balwyn, Glen Iris, Ashburton, Malvern, Box Hill, Doncaster, Park Orchards, Ringwood, Oakleigh, Huntingdale, Clayton, Keysborough, Dandenong, Cheltenham, Mentone and Frankston.

Outer Melbourne and Growth Areas

New estates and semi-rural blocks next to bushland and reserves bring possums into roof spaces too. We cover Werribee, Tarneit, Exford, Melton, Craigieburn, Mernda, Doreen, Wandong, Romsey, Sunbury, Lilydale, Olinda, Pakenham, Cranbourne and Berwick, and everywhere else across Greater Melbourne.

Not sure if we cover your suburb? Call 1800 38 66 55 and we’ll confirm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a possum in my roof?

Signs of a possum in the roof include heavy thumping at dusk and before dawn, hissing or screeching at night, a strong urine smell or ceiling stains, and dark rub marks around a gap in the roofline. Rats can sound similar, so we confirm which one it is on inspection.

Is it legal to remove a possum myself?

Brushtail and ringtail possums are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975. There are strict rules about trapping, handling and releasing them, so it’s safest to use a professional who removes them humanely.

Do you use cages?

Not where we can avoid it. A one-way exit door lets the possum leave on its own without stress or harm, and it can’t get back in.

How long does possum removal take?

The inspection and setup usually take around 1.5 hours. The one-way door stays for at least 7 days, then we return to remove it and seal the last entry point.

Can you also stop rats and birds getting in?

Yes. Our inspection photographs every potential entry point, including ones rodents and birds use, and we can quote to block them all.

Book Possum Removal in Melbourne

Call 1800 38 66 55, 7 days a week, or send us your details and tell us what you’re seeing. We’ll confirm the right treatment and price before any work starts.

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