Possum Removal Melbourne Humane, Same Day Service
Heavy thumps in the ceiling at dusk. Scratching between the walls. Possums are protected wildlife, so getting them out takes a licence, care and the right method. We remove them humanely, seal every entry point and back the whole job with a 12 month written guarantee. Same day service, 7 days a week.
- Licensed and insured technicians
- Humane methods, safe for the possum
- Satisfaction guaranteed, or we come back free
- 12 month written guarantee on every job
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Melbourne keeps rating us 5 stars. Here’s why.
Every review below is the kind of job we do every week: get the possum out humanely, seal the roof properly and leave the place quieter than we found it.
Based on more than 1,000 reviews from homes and businesses across Melbourne
Verified client reviewsSomething heavy was running across our ceiling every night at ten. They found the brushtail behind the chimney, fitted a one way door and sealed the roofline. Slept through the night for the first time in weeks.
Posted on GoogleThe possum kept getting back in until these guys sealed every gap properly. They even installed a possum box in our gum tree so it had somewhere to go. Humane and professional from start to finish.
Posted on GoogleCalled at 8am and the technician was here by lunch. He explained the wildlife rules, removed the possum legally and showed me photos of the sealed entry points. Came back a week later to check. Worth every dollar.
Posted on GoogleEvery possum problem, handled end to end
The possum in your roof, the mess it leaves behind and the gaps it came through. One licensed team handles all of it, humanely and legally.
Possum Removal from Roofs
One way doors and licensed removal that get possums out of your roof void without harm, usually within a few nights.
Get A Free QuoteHumane Trapping and Release
Where trapping is permitted, brushtails are released on your property the same evening, exactly as Victorian law requires.
Get a free quoteFree Possum Inspections
A licensed technician audits your roof void, roofline and garden, then hands you a fixed itemised quote. No call out fee.
Book an inspectionPossum Proofing and Entry Sealing
Roofline gaps, lifted tiles and vents sealed with steel mesh and commercial sealant so the next possum stays outside.
Get a free quotePossum Box Installation
A purpose built timber den installed in a tree on your property gives the evicted possum somewhere safe and legal to live.
Get a free quoteDead Possum Removal and Sanitisation
Carcasses removed from roof voids and wall cavities, with hospital grade disinfection of the affected area.
Talk to usNot sure what you need?
Start with a free inspection. We diagnose the problem and quote it on the spot.
Call 0422 383 777- Homes, units and townhouses
- Cafes and food businesses
- Offices and retail
- Warehouses and factories
The team Melbourne calls when the thumping won’t stop
Possums can’t be baited, poisoned or dumped in the bush. They’re protected wildlife, and removing them properly takes licence and skill. We evict humanely, seal the roof shut and put the guarantee in writing.
Licensed and fully insured
Every technician holds a current licence with full public liability cover. Paperwork shown before we start, not after you ask.
Humane and fully legal
Possums are protected under the Victorian Wildlife Act. We follow it to the letter: no harm, release on your property, and ringtails are never trapped.
Same day, 7 days a week
Call before midday and a technician can usually be at your door the same afternoon. A 24/7 line covers urgent jobs.
Upfront honest pricing
Free on site inspection, fixed itemised quote, no call out fee and no upsells. The price we quote is the price you pay.
We beat any written quote by 5 percent. Show us a valid written quote from another licensed company and we’ll do the same job better, for less.
Get A Free QuoteWhich possum is living in your roof?
Two possum species live alongside Melbourne homes: the common brushtail and the common ringtail. Both are protected wildlife, so identifying the species decides what we are legally allowed to do.
Common Brushtail Possum
Trichosurus vulpecula
Cat sized with a bushy black tail, the brushtail is the possum you hear thumping across the ceiling after dark.
- Dens in roof voids, chimneys and sheds
- Heavy thumps and guttural coughs at dusk and dawn
- May be trapped, but must be released on site the same evening
Common Ringtail Possum
Pseudocheirus peregrinus
Smaller and quieter, with a thin white tipped tail it curls like a fifth limb. Ringtails prefer dense gardens over roofs.
- Builds a round nest called a drey in shrubs and hedges
- Occasionally shelters in roof voids and carports
- Must never be trapped or relocated, proofing only
Protected Native Wildlife
Wildlife Act 1975 (Vic)
Every possum in Victoria is protected by law. Harming one or moving it off your property is illegal, and DIY removal risks serious fines.
- Trapped brushtails must be released on the same property, the same evening
- Relocating a possum off site usually kills it, territory is everything
- Licensed removal plus entry sealing is the only lasting legal fix
How we get possums out for good
Every job follows the same four stage process: inspect, evict, seal and sanitise. Most roofs need one visit to set up and a follow up to confirm they stay quiet.
Inspection and diagnosis
A licensed technician audits your roof void, roofline, chimney and garden. We identify the species, the den and every entry point before anything else happens.
Humane eviction
A one way door lets the possum leave at dusk and stops it getting back in. Where trapping is appropriate, brushtails are released on your property the same evening.
Entry point sealing
Roofline gaps, lifted tiles, vents and eaves sealed with steel mesh and commercial grade sealant. This is what makes the fix permanent.
Sanitise and follow up
Droppings cleared, insulation treated with hospital grade disinfectant, and a possum box installed if you want the possum rehomed on site.
Hearing heavy thumps in the ceiling at dusk?
Possums are creatures of habit. They leave the roof at dusk to feed and return before dawn, and the signs are hard to miss once you know them.
Guaranteed possum free, or we come back
No fine print and no wriggle room. Every promise below goes in writing before any work starts.
12 Month Written Guarantee
On possum removal and sealed entry points. On paper, in plain English, before we start.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
If a possum gets back in through an area we have sealed, we come back at no charge.
We Beat Written Quotes
Show us a valid written quote from another licensed company and we beat it by 5 percent.
Possum removal across every Melbourne suburb
We service all of metropolitan Melbourne plus the Mornington Peninsula, seven days a week. Same day appointments are available in most suburbs when you call before midday.
Northern Suburbs
- Preston
- Reservoir
- Epping
- Craigieburn
- Bundoora
- Greensborough
Western Suburbs
- Werribee
- Point Cook
- Sunshine
- Footscray
- Caroline Springs
- Melton
Eastern Suburbs
- Box Hill
- Doncaster
- Ringwood
- Glen Waverley
- Blackburn
- Croydon
South East
- Dandenong
- Clayton
- Berwick
- Cranbourne
- Narre Warren
- Pakenham
Bayside & Peninsula
- Brighton
- Frankston
- Mornington
- Mount Eliza
- Rosebud
- Sorrento
Can’t see your suburb? If it’s in greater Melbourne, we cover it.Call us and we’ll confirm availability on the spot.
Call 0422 383 777Possum removal questions, answered straight
How much does possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Every job is different, so pricing varies with roof access, the number of entry points and whether you would like a possum box installed. That is why we start with a free on site inspection and give you a fixed, itemised quote before any work begins. The price we quote is the price you pay, with no call out fees and no hidden extras. Call 0422 383 777 or send the form for your personalised quote.
Is it legal to remove possums myself in Victoria?
Not without following strict rules. Possums are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. A trapped brushtail possum must be released on the same property, within 50 metres of where it was caught, on the evening of capture. Ringtail possums must not be trapped at all, and harming a possum can bring serious fines. Our licensed technicians handle the whole process legally and humanely.
How do you get a possum out of the roof?
The most effective method is a one way door fitted over the possum’s entry point. The possum leaves at dusk to feed and cannot get back in. Once we confirm the roof is empty, we seal every entry point permanently. Where trapping is appropriate, brushtails are released on your property the same evening.
How quickly can you get to my property?
Same day in most Melbourne suburbs. Call 0422 383 777 before midday and a licensed technician can usually be at your door that afternoon. We run seven days a week and keep a 24/7 line open for urgent jobs.
Do you guarantee the work?
Yes. Possum removal and entry point sealing come with a 12 month written guarantee. If a possum gets back in through an area we have sealed, we come back and fix it at no charge.
Why do possums keep coming back?
Because possums are territorial and the entry points were never sealed. An evicted possum will try hard to get back into its den, and a new possum will claim an empty roof quickly. Sealing the roofline properly and giving the possum an alternative home, like a possum box, is what breaks the cycle.
What is a possum box and do I need one?
A possum box is a timber den we install in a tree on your property, giving the evicted possum somewhere safe and legal to live. It keeps the possum in its home range, which the law requires, and makes it far less motivated to break back into your roof.
Which areas do you service?
Every suburb of metropolitan Melbourne plus the Mornington Peninsula, seven days a week. That covers the northern suburbs, the west, the eastern suburbs, the south east and bayside down to Sorrento.
Stop sharing your roof with a possum
Book a free on site inspection and get a fixed, itemised quote before any work begins. Call before midday and we can usually be there the same day, with humane methods and everything in writing.
- Free on site inspection and fixed itemised quote
- Same day service across Melbourne
- Humane methods and a 12 month written guarantee
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Possum removal based in Melbourne, servicing all of Victoria’s capital
From the CBD to the outer suburbs and down the Mornington Peninsula, our technicians are on the road across Melbourne seven days a week.
Possum Catcher Melbourne
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Servicing all metro suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula - 0422 383 777
- info@possumcatchermelbourne.com.au
- Open 7 days, 7am to 9pm
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