We find it, remove it, and clear the smell
Dead Possum Removal
Dead Possum Removal in Melbourne starts with a same-day search of your roof, ceiling or wall cavity. We pinpoint the carcass with an inspection camera, remove it in sealed bags, treat the area and tell you exactly how the possum got in.
If you have a dead possum smell removal Melbourne problem and the house is getting hard to live in, contact us and we will be there today.
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What's included
What Our Dead Possum Removal Includes
Every job includes the search, the removal, the odour treatment and a written summary. Larger proofing work, insulation replacement and ceiling plaster repairs are quoted separately once we see the space, so there are no surprise charges on the day.
Full Roof And Cavity Search
We search the roof void, ceiling cavity, wall cavities and chimney with a torch and inspection camera. The search covers the whole accessible area, not just where the smell seems strongest, because odour travels along joists and ducting.
Carcass Removal And Bagging
The carcass is removed with gloves and a catch pole, double-bagged and taken away. Contaminated insulation batts are bagged separately. Nothing is left behind in your roof, and nothing goes into your household bin.
Odour Neutraliser Treatment
We treat the stained plaster, timber and surrounding batts with an odour neutraliser, then ventilate the void. This is what stops the smell returning in the next warm spell. Heavy stains may need a sealer before repainting.
Entry Point Identification
We locate and photograph the gap the possum used, whether that is a broken tile, a gap in the flashing or an open eave. You get a clear explanation of how it got in and what needs sealing to stop it happening again.
Written Removal Report
You receive a short written summary with photos, covering what was found, where it was removed from and what was treated. Useful for landlords, body corporates and anyone who needs a record of the work.
Service overview
What Dead Possum Removal in Melbourne Involves
Dead Possum Removal in Melbourne is the physical recovery and disposal of a possum carcass from a roof void, ceiling cavity, wall, chimney or shed, followed by treatment of the area it died in. It is not a baiting job.
We climb into the roof space with a torch and inspection camera, follow the smell to its source, bag the carcass with gloves on, then treat the stained ceiling plaster, insulation and timber with an odour neutraliser. Most single-carcass jobs take 45 to 90 minutes on site.
Melbourne possums die in the worst spots: between ceiling joists in a Hawthorn terrace, behind the brick veneer of a Camberwell extension, or on top of ducted heating in a Balwyn roof. Summer heat pushes decomposition fast, and a carcass can start smelling within 24 to 48 hours.
That is why we treat dead possum smell removal Melbourne work as urgent, not a job for next week. If you have a dead possum in roof removal Melbourne situation, contact us the day you notice it.
How we workWe verify the cause, compare realistic options, and confirm the repair before we leave.
The service timeline
How Our Dead Possum Removal Works
The process flexes to the condition, but these checkpoints keep decisions clear.
Phone Triage
We ask where the smell is strongest, how long it has been there, and whether you have heard scratching. That tells us whether it is a dead possum in the ceiling, a wall cavity or a chimney. You get a fixed price range on the phone, usually within 5 minutes.
Roof And Cavity Search
On arrival we lay drop sheets, then enter the roof space with a roof ladder, torch and inspection camera. We follow the odour trail along the joists and check the usual suspects: ceiling corners, ducting, wall plates and insulation batts. This search takes 15 to 30 minutes.
Removal And Bagging
Once located, we bag the carcass in double-sealed bags using gloves and a catch pole where reach is tight. Any contaminated insulation is bagged separately. We do not leave carcass fragments behind, because even a small amount of tissue keeps the smell alive for weeks.
Treatment And Ventilation
We spray the affected plaster, timber and surrounding batts with an odour neutraliser, then air the void out. If the ceiling stain is heavy, we tell you straight away whether it needs a plaster repair or a stain-blocking sealer before you repaint.
Proofing And Report
We show you the entry point, seal what we can with steel mesh and roof flashing, and leave you a short written report with photos. If the roof needs broader possum proofing, you get a separate quote with no pressure and no call-out fee to come back.
Tools & methods
Tools And Methods We Use
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians, so the job is done accurately the first time.
Inspection camera
Mounted on a 5-metre pole so we can see into tight roof corners, wall cavities and behind ducting before we commit to an access point. This is what keeps us from cutting holes we do not need.
Catch pole
Lets us reach and retrieve a carcass from a wall cavity or deep ceiling space without putting a hand into an unseen area. Standard kit on every dead possum job.
Roof ladder and torch
Safe roof access and lighting for the search. We use a roof ladder to spread load on tiles and a high-output torch to follow the odour trail along joists and wall plates.
Possum Trap and Tomahawk cage traps
Used when live possums are still in the roof alongside the carcass. Baited with apple, carrot and peanut butter, checked daily and set only where they will not catch pets.
Possum proofing mesh and steel mesh
Used to seal the entry point once the carcass is out. Fixed with timber battens, roof flashing and silicone sealant so it holds through Melbourne wind and rain.
Release cage and possum box
For lawful relocation of live animals under our DEPI permit. A possum box can also be mounted nearby so possums have somewhere to go other than your roof.
Use cases
When To Book Dead Possum Removal
These examples show how the service framework adapts rather than forcing every call through one repair.
Wall cavity carcass in Elwood
The smell was coming through a power point in a 1920s Elwood home, and two other companies had quoted to cut the wall open and repair the plaster.
The owner wanted to avoid repainting the whole room and had put off the job for a week. → We reached the carcass from the roof side using a catch pole and camera, removing it through the top plate.
No plaster was cut, the cavity was treated with odour neutraliser, and the smell was gone within two days without any repainting.
Rental property in Balwyn
A Balwyn landlord had a tenant reporting a dead possum smell in a hallway ceiling. The property had ducted heating, so the smell was spreading into three rooms.
The tenant was threatening to break the lease if it was not fixed that week. → We attended the same day, removed the carcass from above the duct run, treated the surrounding insulation and provided a written report with photos. The tenant confirmed the smell had cleared within 48 hours and stayed on.
Problems we solve
Dead Possum Problems We Fix In Melbourne
A carcass in the roof is never just a smell. These are the problems Melbourne customers contact us about, and what happens if they are left alone.
Dead possum in the roof void
We enter the roof with a torch and inspection camera, locate the carcass, remove it in sealed bags and treat the stained timber and batts. Most roof jobs are finished within 90 minutes, and we show you the entry point before we leave.
Dead possum in the ceiling cavity
We work from the roof side wherever possible to avoid cutting your ceiling. If access requires a small hatch, we keep it neat and tell you before we start. The area is treated with odour neutraliser and ventilated.
Dead possum in a wall cavity
We try the roof side first, using a catch pole and inspection camera to reach down the cavity. In most Melbourne brick veneer homes we can remove the carcass through the top plate without touching the plaster.
Dead possum smell that keeps coming back
We treat the source area, not just the air. Stained plaster, timber and batts are sprayed with odour neutraliser, and badly contaminated insulation is removed and replaced. That is why our dead possum smell removal Melbourne work holds up.
Pricing process
Dead Possum Removal Pricing
$180 - $850 depending on access and contamination
Location of the carcass
An accessible roof void is the cheapest job. Ceiling cavities, wall cavities and chimneys take longer and need different access gear, which adds to the price. We tell you which category your job falls into when you call.
How long it has been there
A fresh carcass is quicker to remove and treat. One that has been there for weeks has soaked into plaster and insulation, so treatment takes longer and contaminated batts may need replacing. Ringing early usually costs less.
Insulation replacement
Where fluids have soaked into insulation batts, we remove and replace the affected sections. This is quoted separately and depends on how many batts are contaminated and whether we can match the existing insulation.
Customer reviews
What Melbourne Customers Say
★★★★★
“We had a smell in the hallway ceiling for four days and could not work out where it was coming from. The technician found a dead possum wedged near the ducting within 20 minutes using a camera. It was bagged, the batts were treated, and the smell was basically gone by the next morning. He also showed me the gap in the roof where it got in.”
★★★★★
“Booked same day dead possum removal for a rental after the tenant complained about the smell in a bedroom. They arrived that afternoon, removed the carcass from the ceiling cavity and sent photos for my records. Fixed price, no surprises, and the tenant stopped calling me. I have used them again for proofing at another property.”
★★★★★
“The possum had died in the wall cavity and the smell was coming through a power point. Two other companies said they would have to cut the wall open. Frontline found it from the roof side, removed it through the top plate and treated the area. No plaster damage, no mess, and they sealed the entry point on the way out.”
Questions before we arrive
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dead possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Most dead possum removal cost Melbourne jobs run $180 to $450, and a straightforward single-carcass removal in an accessible roof is usually at the lower end. Price depends on where the carcass is, how long it has been there, and whether insulation needs replacing.
Wall cavities, tight ceiling spaces and heavy contamination push it higher. You get the price before we start.
How do I get rid of the smell of a dead possum in my roof?
You cannot get rid of the smell without removing the carcass, so that is step one. Once it is out, we treat the stained plaster, timber and insulation with an odour neutraliser and ventilate the roof void.
Most customers notice a big drop within 24 hours, and the last of it clears as the area dries. Air fresheners only mask it.
How quickly can you remove a dead possum in Melbourne?
We offer same day dead possum removal Melbourne bookings and can usually attend within a few hours for urgent smells. Ring before 2pm and we will normally be in your roof that afternoon.
If the smell is in a bedroom or living area, tell us on the phone and we will prioritise it. Weekend and after-hours call-outs are available.
Do you dispose of dead possums in Melbourne?
Yes. We remove the carcass in double-sealed bags and dispose of it through lawful channels under our DEPI permit, never in your household bin. You get a short written record of the removal. If a Melbourne council or body corporate needs confirmation, we can provide those details for your records.
Related services
Related Services
Possum Catcher
If you still have live possums in the roof after we remove the carcass, our possum catcher service uses cage traps and a catch pole to catch them safely. We check traps daily and relocate under our DEPI permit, so the problem does not just move to the neighbour's roof.Possum in Roof Removal
Dead possum jobs often start as live possum problems. Our possum in roof removal service clears the animal, cleans the mess it left behind and seals the entry points. Book it with your carcass removal and we do both on the one visit.
Possum Trapping and Relocation
Where possums are still active, we set Possum Trap and Tomahawk cage traps with apple, carrot and peanut butter as bait. Traps are checked daily and animals are relocated lawfully. This is the humane option when a carcass removal turns up a live family in the same roof.Ready when you are
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The smell will not clear on its own, and every warm day makes it worse. We are licensed, insured and set up for same-day roof work across Melbourne. Get a quote with your suburb and we will give you a fixed price on the phone.
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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.