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Possum Removal Melbourne

Thumping across the ceiling, scratching in the wall, a stain spreading on the plaster. A dedicated professional can be onsite in 60 minutes* to find how the possum is getting in, get it out humanely and proof the roof so it cannot move back.

Possums are protected native animals in Victoria. Every one is removed humanely.

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Possum in Your Roof or House Right Now? Do This First

Most possum calls in Melbourne come after dark: heavy footsteps overhead, a hiss or a throaty growl, or a possum that has dropped into a living room through a fireplace or manhole. It is frightened, not aggressive. What you do next keeps you, your pets and the possum from getting hurt.

Scratched or bitten?

Wash the wound with soap and water and see your GP. Never try to grab a possum with bare hands, and keep dogs and cats well away from it.

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Shut pets and children in another room
Dogs and cats are the biggest danger to a possum, and a cornered possum will scratch.
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Give it a way out
If it is inside the house, close internal doors, open a door or window to the outside and turn off the lights. Most leave on their own once it is quiet.
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Do not block the hole yet
Sealing the entry while a possum or its young is still inside traps it in the roof, where it can die and smell.
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Do not use poison, mothballs or a DIY trap
Possums are protected in Victoria and must not be harmed, and only brushtails living in a building are trapped. Leave it to us.
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Call us on 07 3544 9883
Tell us what you hear and when. Heavy thumps at dusk and before dawn usually mean a brushtail. Lighter, faster noise all night points to rats.

Our Possum Removal Services in Melbourne

From the first inspection to the last sealed gap, our technicians specialise in getting possums out of buildings and keeping them out, with an upfront price before work starts.

Possum being removed from a Melbourne roof space

Roof Possum RemovalPossums cleared from roof voids and ceilings

Technician sealing a possum entry point under roof tiles in Melbourne

Possum ProofingGaps, eaves and lifted tiles sealed for good

One-way possum door fitted to a Melbourne roof

One-Way Possum DoorsThe possum leaves at dusk and cannot get back in

Humane possum cage trap in a Melbourne roof void

Humane Possum TrappingBrushtails trapped humanely and released on site

Possum removed from a chimney in a Melbourne home

Chimney & Wall Cavity RescueStuck possums reached and brought out safely

Possum droppings being cleaned from roof insulation in Melbourne

Roof Clean-up & DeodorisingDroppings, nesting and soiled insulation cleared

Dead Possum RemovalLocated, removed and the area deodorised

Emergency Possum Removal24/7 for possums loose inside the house

Commercial & Strata Possums in Melbourne

Commercial & Strata PossumsShops, schools, offices and apartment roofs

Sound Familiar? Common Melbourne Possum Problems

Where the noise is and when it happens tells us what we are dealing with and how it is getting in. Find yours below.

"Heavy thumping across the ceiling at night"

A brushtail possum leaving at dusk and coming home before dawn. They are the size of a cat, and on a plaster ceiling they sound even bigger.

"Scratching inside the wall"

A possum that has slipped from the roof void down a wall cavity, sometimes a young one that cannot climb back out. It needs to be reached quickly.

"A yellow stain on the ceiling and a strong smell"

Possums use one corner of the roof as a toilet. Urine soaks the insulation and plaster, and the smell gets worse in warm weather.

"A possum came down the chimney"

Open chimneys in older Melbourne homes look like hollow trees to a possum. Once the animal is out, the flue is capped so it cannot happen again.

"Something is eating my roses and fruit trees"

Ringtail and brushtail possums feed on buds, new growth and fruit, then shelter in the nearest roof. Proofing the house is the part we can fix.

"It keeps coming back every winter"

Possums are territorial and remember a good den. If the entry gap was never sealed, the same possum, or the next one in line, moves straight back in.

Is It a Possum or Rats?

Many Melbourne callers who say "possum" have rats, and some who say "rats" have a possum. The fix is different, so here is how to tell from inside the house.

Differences between possums and rats in a roof
	Possum	Rats
Sound	Heavy thumps and slow, deliberate steps	Light, fast scurrying and gnawing
When	Leaves at dusk, returns before dawn	On and off all through the night
Droppings	Chunky pellets around 2 cm long, often in one pile	Smaller pellets about 1 cm long, scattered along their runs
Voice	Hissing, coughing and a throaty growl	Squeaks, if anything
Way in	A lifted tile or a gap about the width of your hand	A gap as small as a 20 cent coin
Peak in Melbourne	Autumn and winter, with a second wave in spring	Late autumn and winter, when the nights turn cold

Think it is rats? See our rat and mouse control in Melbourne. Not sure? Tell us what you hear and when, and we will work it out.

Why Melbourne Has So Many Possums in Roofs

Melbourne is one of the easiest cities in Australia to be a possum. Its trees, its housing and its cool winters all push them towards your ceiling.

A city full of trees and gardens

Brushtail and ringtail possums have adapted to city life better than almost any other native animal. Street trees, parks, creek corridors and backyard fruit trees feed them all year, and powerlines and fences give them a highway from one roof to the next.

Older roofs with easy ways in

Slipped terracotta tiles, rotted eaves, gaps where an extension meets the old roof and uncapped chimneys are common in period homes across the inner and eastern suburbs such as Kew, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Brighton. A possum only needs one of them.

Fewer hollows, colder nights

Possums naturally den in tree hollows, which take decades to form and are scarce in the suburbs. A dry, insulated roof void is the next best thing, and when Melbourne nights turn cold from autumn it is the warmest den in the street.

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Calls climb as the nights cool in autumn and stay high through winter. Spring brings a second wave, when young possums start moving around the roof.

Why a Possum Should Not Be Left in the Roof

A possum in the roof is more than noise. The longer it stays, the more it costs to put right.

Urine stains and smell

Possums soil the same spot night after night. Urine soaks through insulation into the plaster, leaving stains and an odour that lingers long after the animal has gone.

Damaged wiring and ducting

Possums tear up insulation for nesting, flatten heating ducts and can chew or dislodge electrical cables, which is a fire risk in a dry roof space.

Health hazards

Droppings, mites, ticks and fleas come in with the possum and can spread down into bedrooms. Dried droppings should not be handled or swept up without protection.

A death in the wall

Possums that fall into a cavity die where you cannot reach them. See dead animal removal if there is already a smell.

How Our Possum Removal Works

The goal is simple: possum out, entry sealed, roof cleaned up. Our technicians explain each step and the price before they start.

Humane from start to finish

Brushtail and ringtail possums are protected native animals. A brushtail living in a building may be trapped, then released on the same property, within 50 metres of where it was caught, after sunset the same day. Ringtails are not trapped. That is why we lead with one-way doors and proofing: the possum keeps its territory, and you keep your roof.

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Call and describe the noise
We ask what you hear, when, and which part of the house it comes from.
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Same day roof inspection
A technician checks the roof void, eaves, tiles and chimney to confirm it is a possum and find every entry point.
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Upfront price
You get the price for removal and proofing before anything starts. No hidden charges.
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Possum out, humanely
A one-way door or, for brushtails, a cage trap checked the next morning. Any animal trapped is released on your property after sunset.
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Entry points sealed
Once the roof is empty we seal the gaps with mesh and metal, cap the chimney if needed and clear droppings where requested.

How Much Does Possum Removal Cost in Melbourne?

The price depends on how the possum is getting in and how much proofing the roof needs. One lifted tile on a single-storey house is the quickest job. A two-storey period home with several gaps and a soiled roof void takes the most work. These are the things that set the price:

Number of entry points. One gap, or several along the eaves and ridge.

Height and roof type. Single or double storey, tile or metal, steep or flat.

How the possum is removed. A one-way door, or trapping with return visits.

Clean-up needed. Droppings, nesting material and soiled insulation.

You get an upfront price with no hidden charges after the technician has seen the job. Call 07 3544 9883 or send your details online for a faster estimate.

Why Melbourne Chooses Freshify for Possum Removal

Possum jobs are won or lost on the proofing. We get there fast, and we do not call it finished until the roof is sealed.

Onsite in 60 minutes*

Technicians spread across Melbourne, so a possum loose in the house at midnight is not left until morning.

Possum removal experts

Our technicians bring years of experience with brushtails and ringtails in Melbourne roofs of every age and style.

Proofing that lasts

Mesh and metal fixed over every gap, not filler a possum can pull out in one night.

Upfront pricing

The price is agreed before work starts, including any access work. No hidden costs at the end.

24/7 emergency service

Possums keep night hours and so do we. Phones are answered day and night, weekends included.

Humane from start to finish

No poisons, and no relocation to a strange area where a possum will not survive.

*Onsite in 60 minutes applies to urgent jobs and depends on technician availability and location.

Why Households Trust Us With a Possum Job

Having someone in your roof space takes trust. Here is what you can count on from the moment you call.

You know who is coming. The technician's name and arrival window are sent to you before they leave.

You see the entry points. Photos of every gap, the droppings and the damage, before and after proofing.

You know what will be sealed. Each gap and the materials we will use are explained and agreed first.

You can call us back. If you hear possum activity after the job, call the same number and we return.

Possum Removal Near You in Melbourne

We remove possums across all nine areas of Greater Melbourne. The leafy inner east, the bayside suburbs and the hills see the most roof possums.

Suburbs we cover in Melbourne

Abbotsford Aberfeldie Albanvale Albert Park Albion Alphington Altona Altona Meadows Altona North Ardeer Armadale Ascot Vale Ashburton Ashwood Aspendale Aspendale Gardens Auburn Avondale Heights Bacchus Marsh Balaclava Balnarring Balwyn Bayswater Beaconsfield Beaumaris Belgrave Belgrave Heights Bellfield Bentleigh Berwick Beveridge Bittern Black Rock Blackburn Blairgowrie Bonbeach Boronia Botanic Ridge Box Hill Braybrook Briar Hill Brighton Broadmeadows Brooklyn Brunswick Bulleen Bundoora Burnley Burnside Burwood Cairnlea Camberwell Campbellfield Canterbury Carlton Carnegie Caroline Springs Carrum Downs Caulfield Chadstone Chelsea Cheltenham Chirnside Park Clarinda Clayton Clifton Hill Clyde Coburg Coldstream Collingwood Coolaroo Craigieburn Cranbourne Cremorne Crib Point Croydon Dallas Dandenong Darley Deepdene Deer Park Delahey Derrimut Devon Meadows Diamond Creek Diggers Rest Dingley Village Docklands Doncaster Donnybrook Donvale Doreen Doveton Dromana Eaglemont Edithvale Elsternwick Eltham Elwood Emerald Endeavour Hills Epping Essendon Eumemmerring Eynesbury Fairfield Fawkner Ferntree Gully Fitzroy Flemington Footscray Forest Hill Frankston Gardenvale Gisborne Gladstone Park Glen Huntly Glen Iris Glen Waverley Glenroy Gowanbrae Greensborough Greenvale Hadfield Hallam Hastings Hawthorn Healesville Heatherton Heathmont Heidelberg Highett Hillside Hoppers Crossing Hughesdale Huntingdale Ivanhoe Jacana Kalkallo Karingal Kealba Keilor Kensington Keon Park Kew Keysborough Kilsyth Kings Park Kingsbury Kingsville Knoxfield Koo Wee Rup Kooyong Kurunjang Lalor Langwarrin Laverton Lilydale Lower Plenty Lynbrook Lyndhurst Macleod Maddingley Maidstone Malvern Maribyrnong McCrae McKinnon Meadow Heights Melton Mentone Mernda Mickleham Middle Park Mill Park Mitcham Monbulk Mont Albert Montmorency Montrose Moonee Ponds Moorabbin Mooroolbark Mordialloc Mornington Mount Dandenong Mount Eliza Mount Evelyn Mount Martha Mount Waverley Mulgrave Murrumbeena Narre Warren Newport Niddrie Noble Park Northcote Notting Hill Nunawading Oak Park Oakleigh Officer Ormond Pakenham Park Orchards Parkdale Parkville Pascoe Vale Patterson Lakes Pearcedale Plenty Plumpton Point Cook Port Melbourne Prahran Preston Princes Hill Ravenhall Reservoir Richmond Ringwood Ripponlea Rockbank Rosanna Rosebud Rowville Roxburgh Park Rye Safety Beach Sandhurst Sandringham Scoresby Seabrook Seaford Seaholme Seddon Skye Somerton Somerville Sorrento South Yarra Southbank Spotswood Springvale St Albans St Kilda Strathmore Strathmore Heights Sunbury Sunshine Surrey Hills Sydenham Syndal Tarneit Taylors Hill Taylors Lakes Tecoma Templestowe Templestowe Lower The Basin Thomastown Thornbury Toorak Tootgarook Truganina Tullamarine Tyabb Upwey Vermont Viewbank Wallan Wantirna Warrandyte Warranwood Watsonia Werribee Westmeadows Wheelers Hill Williams Landing Williamstown Windsor Wollert Wonga Park Wyndham Vale Yallambie Yarra Glen Yarrambat Yarraville

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Possum Removal Melbourne FAQs

How do I get a possum out of my roof?

Find where it is getting in, fit a one-way door or have a brushtail trapped humanely and released on site, then seal every gap once the roof is empty. Blocking the hole while the possum is inside, or leaving the gap open after it leaves, are the two most common DIY mistakes.

How much does possum removal cost in Melbourne?

It depends on the number of entry points, the height and type of roof, and whether clean-up is needed. A technician inspects the roof and gives you an upfront price before any work starts, with no hidden costs.

Can a possum be removed from my roof in Victoria?

Yes, humanely. Possums are protected native animals in Victoria. A brushtail possum living in a building may be trapped, then released on the same property, within 50 metres of where it was caught, after sunset on the day of capture. Ringtail possums are not trapped. A possum must never be harmed or moved somewhere else.

Can you relocate the possum somewhere else?

No. Possums have to stay in their home range, and moving one does not work. Possums are territorial, and one released in an unfamiliar area usually dies from stress, predators or fights with resident possums. Releasing it on site and sealing the roof is kinder, and it lasts.

Will the possum come back?

It will try. Possums return to a good den for years. That is why proofing matters more than removal: once every entry is sealed with mesh or metal, the possum moves to another den in its territory, such as a tree hollow or a possum box.

Is it a possum or rats in my roof?

Possums make heavy thumps, mostly at dusk and before dawn, and can hiss or growl. Rats make lighter, faster scurrying and gnawing through the night. Possum droppings are about 2 cm long; rat droppings are roughly half that.

Are possums dangerous to people or pets?

Possums are not aggressive, but a cornered one will scratch and bite. The bigger issues are urine and droppings in the roof, mites and fleas, and damage to wiring and insulation. Keep pets away and do not handle one yourself.

Should I put up a possum box?

It helps. A nest box in a tree gives the possum somewhere to go once the roof is sealed, which makes it less likely to test your proofing. Fix it at least four metres up, away from the house.

Can I get same day possum removal in Melbourne?

Yes. We offer same day service across 288 Melbourne suburbs, and for urgent jobs a technician can often be onsite in 60 minutes. Our phones are answered 24/7.

What time of year are possums worst in Melbourne?

Calls rise in autumn as the nights cool and stay high through winter, when a roof is the warmest den around. There is a second peak in spring, when young possums become active.

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Every Night It Stays, the Roof Gets Worse

A possum that has settled in soils the insulation, widens the gap and teaches its young where home is. Proofing the roof now is a smaller job than repairing a ceiling later.

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