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Possum Removal Melbourne
Possum Removal Melbourne homeowners can call any hour, and we will get the animal out of your roof without harming it. We are a licensed possum catcher melbourne team working across the inner and south-eastern suburbs, usually on site the same day you ring. You get a fixed price before we start.
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Local Possum Removal Melbourne you can actually reach
Frontline Pest Control handles Possum Removal Melbourne wide, from single-storey weatherboards in Elwood to double-brick terraces in East Melbourne. We deal with the whole job, not just the animal: we find how it got in, remove it humanely, and seal the gap so nothing comes back through the same hole next week. Every possum we take out is released under a DEPI permit.
What separates us is the follow-up. We use a possum trap, a one-way possum door and possum proofing mesh on the same visit wherever the entry point allows, so you are not paying twice. If you have been searching for a possum catcher melbourne near me at 11pm because something is scratching above the bedroom, we answer and we book you in. Same-day possum removal Melbourne bookings are standard, not a favour.
Complete service support
Possum Removal services across Melbourne
One possum in a ceiling can sound like a herd. We run the full range of Possum Removal Melbourne work, from a single trap-and-release to full roof proofing on a 1920s Canterbury villa. If you are chasing affordable possum catcher melbourne pricing with no surprise call-out fee, this is the lineup we quote from.
01!Urgent response
Possum Catcher
Our possum catcher service covers the search and capture of a live possum inside your roof, ceiling or wall cavity. We use a torch, inspection camera and catch pole to locate it, then a cage trap or possum box to secure it. Most Melbourne jobs are done within two hours of arrival.
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02↯Lasting results
Possum in Roof Removal
Possum in roof removal targets the most common call we get. We map the entry point, usually a lifted tile, broken flashing or gap at the fascia, then remove the animal and close the opening with steel mesh and timber battens. You get a written report of every gap we sealed.
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03♨Reliable service
Possum Trapping and Relocation
Trapping and relocation is for possums that cannot be safely excluded with a one-way door, such as a mother with a joey in a wall cavity. We set Tomahawk or Wiretainers traps, check them daily, and release the animal to a permitted location under our DEPI permit. Bait is apple, carrot and peanut butter.
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Possum Proofing
Possum proofing stops the next animal getting in. We fit possum proofing mesh, roof flashing and silicone sealant to gaps over 40mm, and reinforce weak spots with timber battens. A typical Hawthorn or Kew roof takes three to five hours to proof properly, and we warranty the workmanship.
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05!Urgent response
One-Way Possum Door Installation
A one-way possum door lets the possum leave at dusk and blocks it from returning. We fit the door over the confirmed entry point, leave it in place for seven to ten days, then remove it and seal the opening. It is the cleanest option when there is only one way in and out.
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06↯Lasting results
Dead Possum Removal
Dead possum removal is urgent work because the smell spreads through ceiling insulation within 24 to 48 hours. We locate the carcass with an inspection camera, remove it in sealed bags, and treat the area with an odour neutraliser. Most Melbourne jobs are finished in under three hours.
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07♨Reliable service
Emergency Possum Removal
Emergency possum removal runs 24/7 for possum noise at night, a possum in a chimney, or an animal trapped in a wall cavity. We take calls across Melbourne after hours and aim to be on site within 60 to 90 minutes for inner-suburb jobs. You get the same fixed pricing as a daytime booking.
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08⚑Trusted work
Humane Possum Removal
Humane possum removal is the only kind we do. Possums are protected under the Victoria Wildlife Act 1975, so we use non-lethal traps, gloves and release cages, and we never use poison. Every animal is released to a permitted site, and our team holds animal welfare accreditation.
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Describe the problemWhy homeowners choose us
Why Melbourne calls us for possum work
Anyone can drop a trap in a roof. The difference is knowing where the possum got in, why it chose your ceiling, and how to close the gap so it stays out. Here is what you actually get when you book us.
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From call to all clear
How our possum removal service runs
You always know what happens next, what needs your approval, and how we confirm the repair worked.
Phone assessment
You describe the noise, the smell or the damage, and we ask the questions that narrow it down: scratching at dusk, thumping at 3am, or a smell that has built over days. We book a time and tell you the likely price range on the call.
On-site inspection
We walk the roof with a roof ladder and torch, check the ceiling space with an inspection camera, and find every entry point. You get a straight answer on what is living there and how it is getting in.
Removal and proofing
We set the trap or one-way possum door, remove the animal humanely, then seal the gaps with possum proofing mesh, flashing and sealant. Most jobs are finished in one visit of two to four hours.
Follow-up check
We come back within seven days to confirm the entry point is still sealed and no new activity has appeared. If a possum has found another way in, we fix it under the same job, not as a new charge.
Built around the property
Residential care. Commercial coordination.
The principles stay the same, but access, scheduling, documentation, and load change with the property.
Residential service
Practical repairs for occupied homes, rentals, condos, and HOA-managed properties.
- Flexible windows around family schedules
- Floor and work-area protection
- Honest options and guidance
- Documentation for owners and property managers
Commercial service
Response plans for restaurants, retail, offices, multifamily buildings, and light industrial sites.
- Priority scheduling and after-hours coordination
- Phased work to limit business interruption
- Site contacts, access notes, and photo records
- Preventive and multi-location service plans
Start with what you notice
Possum problems we fix in Melbourne roofs
Possums do not just make noise. They pull insulation apart, urinate through ceiling plaster and leave a smell that gets into bedding and clothes. Here are the problems we deal with most weeks across Melbourne.
Possum noise at night above the bedroom
Scratching and thumping between dusk and dawn almost always means a possum in the ceiling. We locate it with an inspection camera, set a trap or one-way door at the entry point, and remove the animal. Most clients sleep through the following night.
Possum smell coming through ceiling vents
A possum smell usually means urine soaking into insulation or a dead possum in roof. We find the source, remove any carcass in sealed bags, replace affected insulation batts where needed, and treat the timbers with an odour neutraliser.
Possum damage to roof tiles and flashing
Possums push tiles aside and bend flashing to get in, which lets rain through. We reset the tiles, replace damaged flashing, and fit steel mesh over the gap so the same entry point cannot be reopened. We photograph the repair for your records.
Possum in wall cavity or chimney
A possum in wall cavity or chimney is harder to reach and often needs a catch pole and a one-way door rather than a trap. We open the smallest access point possible, remove the animal, and reinstate the wall or cap the chimney.
Real local feedback
What Melbourne clients say
★★★★★
“We had scratching in the ceiling for three weeks and two other mobs just wanted to drop a trap and leave. Frontline found the actual gap near the chimney, fitted a one-way door, and came back to seal it. No noise since. Worth every dollar.”
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“Rang at 11pm because something was thumping above our bedroom in East Melbourne. A technician was here in about an hour, found a possum in the wall cavity, and got it out without cutting a big hole. Fixed price, no after-hours gouging.”
★★★★★
“The smell in our hallway was awful and we thought it was damp. Turned out to be a dead possum in the roof. They removed it, treated the timbers and replaced two insulation batts the same day. Straight answers, no upselling.”
The whole local area
Possum Removal across Melbourne suburbs
We cover Melbourne from the inner east through to the bayside, including the leafy streets where possums are thickest. Older suburbs with mature gum trees and tiled roofs, like Canterbury, Kew and Camberwell, keep us busiest. If you need a possum catcher melbourne 24/7, we can reach most of these suburbs within the hour.
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Primary service areaSame-day response depends on current call volume, technician availability, and required equipment.
How every visit runs
Prepared for the job behind the job.
One standard, whatever the job turns out to be — from the first call to the final test.
Prepared arrival
The right equipment is on the truck before we reach your door — matched to the symptom you reported.
Diagnosis first
We confirm the real cause before any tool goes in — so you fix the problem, not the symptom.
Contained work
Floor protection, a tidy work area, and a careful cleanup on every visit.
Tested & documented
The result is re-tested and reviewed with you, with clear notes on what comes next.
Questions before we arrive
Possum Removal Melbourne questions
Still unsure? Our team can help identify the safest immediate step and the right appointment type.
How much does possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Most single-possum jobs in Melbourne cost between $180 and $450, and full roof proofing with removal runs $450 to $1,200. The price depends on how high the entry point is, how many gaps we find, and whether a one-way possum door or cage trap is needed. We give you the fixed figure before we start.
Who is the best possum catcher in Melbourne?
The best possum catcher in Melbourne is the one who finds the entry point, removes the animal humanely and seals the gap, rather than just dropping a trap and leaving. Check for a Possum removal licence, public liability insurance and a DEPI permit for relocation. We carry all three and show them on arrival.
Do I need a licence for possum removal in Melbourne?
Yes. Possums are protected under the Victoria Wildlife Act 1975, so anyone trapping or relocating them needs a Possum removal licence and a DEPI permit for the release site. Doing it yourself without a permit can attract fines. We handle the permit and the release, so you are not exposed.
What is the difference between possum removal and possum catcher?
They describe the same job from two angles. Possum removal covers the full service: locating, removing and proofing the roof. A possum catcher is the person or the tool used to secure the animal. In practice, when you book a possum catcher melbourne service, you get both the capture and the exclusion work.
Emergency possum removal Melbourne 24 hour - can you come tonight?
Yes. We run emergency possum removal 24 hours across Melbourne, including weekends. Inner-suburb jobs are usually attended within 60 to 90 minutes of your call. You pay the same fixed rate as a daytime booking, and we can set a one-way door or trap the same night so the noise stops.
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Need Possum Removal Melbourne tonight?
Licensed, insured and on call 24/7 across Melbourne. Tell us what you are hearing in the roof and we will give you a fixed price on the spot. Same-day bookings most days.
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Book a Melbourne possum catcher
Send us the form with your suburb and what you are hearing, and we will book a time that suits. We answer after hours, and most Melbourne jobs are scheduled the same day or the next morning. You get a fixed price before we start.