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Possum Removal Melbourne
Possum Removal Melbourne homeowners can send us the form 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 get in touch. You get a fixed price before we start.
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- Residential & commercial
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Local teamMelbourne possum technicians
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Clean finishCeiling space left tidy
Gaps sealedEntry points closed off
The local standard
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 visit fee, this is the lineup we quote from.
01!Live possum capture
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↯Roof and ceiling
Possum in Roof Removal
Possum in roof removal targets the most common job 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♨Humane release
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.
Explore Possum Trapping and Relocation04⚑Keep them out
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!Exit without harm
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↯Smell and clean-up
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♨Nights and weekends
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 bookings 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⚑No poison, no harm
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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Not sure which service fits? Tell us what you see, hear or smell in the roof and we'll send the right technician.
Describe the problemWhy homeowners choose us
Why Melbourne books 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.
8Possum services, all handled by our own team
From first request to all clear
How our possum removal service runs
You always know what happens next, what needs your approval, and how we confirm the possum is out and the gap is sealed.
Online request
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 when we reply.
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
Homes and businesses across Melbourne.
The possum work is the same, but access, timing and paperwork change with the property.
Residential service
Possum removal and proofing for family homes, rentals, units and townhouses.
- Visit times that suit your household
- Drop sheets under the ceiling hatch
- Trap, one-way door or proofing explained
- Documentation for owners and property managers
Commercial service
Possum work for cafes, shops, offices, apartment blocks and warehouses.
- After-hours visits around your trading hours
- Work staged so you can keep trading
- Site contacts, access notes, and photo records
- Proofing checks across more than one site
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.
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.”
★★★★★
“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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Inner, eastern and bayside MelbourneWe confirm a visit time when we reply to your request.
How every visit runs
Prepared for what is in your roof.
The same careful approach on every possum job — from your first request to the final check.
Ready on arrival
Traps, one-way doors and mesh are in the van before we reach your door — matched to what you heard.
Entry point first
We find where the possum gets in before any work starts — so the gap is sealed, not just the noise stopped.
Tidy work
Drop sheets under the manhole, a tidy work area and a careful clean-up on every visit.
Checked & explained
We show you the sealed gaps, with clear notes on what to watch for next.
Questions before we arrive
Possum Removal Melbourne questions
Still unsure? Send us the form and we will suggest the right possum service for your roof.
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 request. 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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Tell us what you are hearing in the roof and which suburb you are in. We will reply with the next visit time and explain what the job involves before we start.
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Book a Melbourne possum catcher
Send us the form with your suburb and what you are hearing, and we will reply to book a time that suits. Our own technicians do the work, and we explain the options and cost before anything starts.