Possum Removal
Melbourne & Surrounds
Humane Removal. Permanent Relocation.
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Signs You're Screwed
If you see these around your Melbourne home, stop reading and call us.
- Thumping sounds in the roof at night.
- Foul smelling urine marks on timber.
- Ripped insulation and wiring.
- Sleep deprivation.
How We Eraze Them
Our Melbourne technicians don't negotiate. They exterminate.
- 1Humane Trapping: We catch them gently.
- 2Relocation: Taking them to approved locations.
- 3One-Way Doors: Letting them out but not back in.
- 4Compliance: All legal and licensed.
Melbourne's Most Trusted Pest Control
Servicing all Melbourne suburbs from Frankston to Werribee, Dandenong to Sunbury. Same-day service available. No hidden fees. Just dead pests.
Pricing
From $299
Treatment Time
1-3 hours (+ monitoring)
Warranty
Humane & legal
Safety
Licensed wildlife handler
Why Melbourne Chooses Pest Eraze
Licensed & Fully Insured
VBA licensed technicians with $20M public liability insurance. Your property is always protected.
Local Melbourne Techs
Our technicians live in Melbourne — not subcontractors from interstate. They know local pests inside out.
Same-Day Emergency
Call before 12pm, we'll be there today. Because pests don't wait and neither should you.
Family & Pet Safe
All products are APVMA-approved and safe for use around children and pets.
Transparent Pricing
Upfront quotes with no hidden fees, call-out charges, or weekend surcharges. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Written Guarantee
Every job backed by a written warranty. If pests return within the guarantee period, so do we — completely free.
🗺️ Possum Removal Service Areas in Melbourne
Don't see your suburb? We service all of Greater Melbourne. Call us to confirm.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
QIs it legal to remove possums in Melbourne?
Possums are protected under Victorian wildlife legislation. It is illegal to harm, kill, or relocate a possum more than 50 metres from where it was caught. Pest Eraze holds the appropriate wildlife handling permits and follows all DEECA (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action) guidelines for humane possum management.
QHow much does possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Possum removal in Melbourne costs between $299 and $600 depending on the complexity of the job. This includes humane trapping or one-way door installation, entry point identification, and possum-proofing recommendations. Pricing depends on how many entry points need to be addressed and the accessibility of your roof space.
QHow do you get possums out of the roof?
We use one-way exit doors that allow the possum to leave your roof at night to forage but prevent re-entry. Once the possum has exited (typically 2-3 nights), we seal the entry point permanently. In some cases, cage traps are used to capture the possum for immediate release within 50 metres of the property.
QWhy are possums in my roof dangerous?
Possums in roof spaces chew through electrical wiring (fire risk), tear insulation (energy loss), urinate and defecate on ceilings (staining and odour), and can damage plumbing. Their noise at night causes sleep disruption. Female possums with joeys may also attract other possums to the area.
Professional Possum Removal in Melbourne
Possums are a common issue for Melbourne homeowners, particularly in leafy suburbs with mature trees and established gardens. Brushtail and Ringtail possums regularly move into roof spaces seeking shelter, warmth, and safety from predators. While they may look cute, possums in your roof cause serious damage — chewing wiring, destroying insulation, staining ceilings with urine, and keeping you awake with their nighttime noise.
Possum Species in Melbourne
- Common Brushtail Possum: The larger of the two species (cat-sized), grey fur with a bushy tail. Highly territorial and vocal. The most common possum found in Melbourne roof spaces. Produces a loud growling, hissing sound at night
- Common Ringtail Possum: Smaller, with a curled prehensile tail and white-tipped ears. More commonly found in trees and dense garden foliage. Less likely to invade roof spaces but will use accessible ones
Legal Requirements for Possum Removal in Victoria
Possums are protected native wildlife under the Victorian Wildlife Act 1975 and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986. This means:
- You cannot harm, kill, or poison possums
- Trapped possums must be released within 50 metres of the capture location, after sunset on the day of capture
- You need an authorisation permit from DEECA to trap possums
- Pest Eraze holds all required permits and follows approved methods for humane possum management
Our Possum Removal Process
- Roof inspection: We inspect your roof space to confirm possum presence, identify the species, locate entry points, and assess damage
- One-way door installation: We install one-way exit devices at the main entry point, allowing the possum to leave at night to forage but preventing re-entry. This is the least stressful method for the animal
- Entry point sealing: Once the possum has exited (typically 2-3 nights), we seal all entry points with galvanised mesh, timber, or metal flashing
- Possum box installation: We can install a possum nesting box in a nearby tree to provide alternative shelter, reducing the likelihood of the possum trying to re-enter your roof
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