Fast, humane possum removal from roofs, ceilings and wall cavities
Emergency Possum Removal
Emergency Possum Removal in Melbourne is a same-day callout service that gets a scratching, thumping possum out of your roof, ceiling or wall cavity and keeps it out.
We run 24/7 possum removal in Melbourne for homeowners in Toorak, Brighton, Kew, Camberwell and across the inner east, so whether it is 2am noise above the bedroom or a dead possum smell in the hallway, we come now, catch it humanely and seal the entry point.
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What's included
What Our Emergency Possum Service Covers
Every emergency callout includes the inspection, the humane catch, the legal relocation and basic proofing of the active entry point. If your roof needs wider proofing work or a full one-way door installation across multiple gaps, we quote that separately on the day so there are no surprises.
Full Roof Inspection
A technician walks the roof with a roof ladder and torch, then checks the ceiling void with an inspection camera. We identify the entry gap, droppings, urine staining and any chewed insulation, and tell you whether it is one possum or a family.
Humane Catch and Relocation
We set a Possum Trap, Havahart or Tomahawk cage trap at the entry point, or a one-way possum door for wall cavities. The animal is relocated under our DEPI permit in line with the Victoria Wildlife Act 1975. No poison, no glue traps, no dumping.
Entry Point Proofing
We seal the active gap with possum proofing mesh, steel mesh and roof flashing, fixed with timber battens and silicone sealant. This is the step that stops a repeat callout, and we show you photos of the finished work before we leave.
Odour Treatment
Droppings and urine are removed from the immediate area and the surface is treated so the possum smell does not draw another animal in. This matters most in summer, when a Melbourne roof void can hit 45 degrees and odour spreads through the ceiling.
Written Proofing Warranty
You get a written warranty on the proofing work, plus a short maintenance checklist covering what to look for each autumn before the breeding season. If a possum gets back through a gap we sealed, we come back and fix it.
Service overview
What Emergency Possum Removal in Melbourne Involves
Emergency Possum Removal in Melbourne is a licensed, humane callout service that locates, catches and relocates a possum that has moved into your roof, ceiling, wall cavity, shed or chimney, then proof the entry point so it cannot return.
A technician arrives with a roof ladder, torch, inspection camera, gloves and catch pole, walks the roof line, finds the actual entry gap, and sets a possum trap or one-way possum door on the spot. Most single-possum jobs are done in one visit of 90 minutes to three hours.
Melbourne possums are protected under the Victoria Wildlife Act 1975, so you cannot trap and dump one yourself, and the wrong bait or a Bunnings repellent spray usually just moves the noise three metres along the ceiling.
The common ringtail and brushtail possums here breed through autumn and winter, which is why urgent possum removal Melbourne calls spike from March through August when they want a warm, dry roof void.
If you are searching emergency possum removal near me Melbourne at 11pm, that is normally a brushtail in the ceiling.
How we workWe verify the cause, compare realistic options, and confirm the repair before we leave.
The service timeline
How Our Emergency Possum Callout Works
The process flexes to the condition, but these checkpoints keep decisions clear.
Phone Triage
You call and describe the noise, the time it happens and where it is coming from. Scratching at dusk usually means a possum in the roof; a heavy thump at 2am is often a brushtail in the ceiling.
We book a same-day or after-hours slot and give you an arrival window, usually two to four hours.
Roof Inspection
On arrival we walk the roof with a roof ladder and torch, then check the ceiling void with an inspection camera. We look for the entry gap, droppings, urine staining and chewed insulation. This takes 20 to 30 minutes and tells us whether it is one possum or a family.
Humane Catch
We set a possum trap or cage trap at the entry point, baited with apple, carrot or peanut butter, which possums take far more readily than store-bought possum bait. For a possum in a wall cavity we use a one-way possum door so it exits and cannot get back in. Traps are checked the same day or first thing next morning.
Relocation and Clean-Up
The caught possum is transferred to a release cage and relocated under our DEPI permit, within the distance rules set by the Victoria Wildlife Act 1975. We remove droppings and soiled insulation from the immediate area and treat the surface so the possum smell does not attract another animal.
Proofing and Handover
We seal every gap with possum proofing mesh, steel mesh, roof flashing, timber battens and silicone sealant, then show you photos of the finished work. You get a written warranty on the proofing and a simple maintenance check you can do each autumn before the breeding season starts.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians, so the job is done accurately the first time.
Possum Trap and Tomahawk cage traps
Used to catch a possum humanely at the entry point without injury. Baited with apple, carrot or peanut butter, which possums take far more readily than commercial possum bait.
One-way possum door
Fitted to a wall cavity or ceiling entry so the possum can push out but cannot get back in. Ideal where a trap cannot be safely set or where the animal is already inside the structure.
Inspection camera
Slid into the roof void or wall cavity to confirm the animal's position, find droppings and locate a dead possum without cutting unnecessary access holes.
Roof ladder and torch
For safe access to tiled and metal roofs and to light the entry gap, ridge capping and flashing during night callouts.
Possum proofing mesh and steel mesh
Fixed over entry gaps, ridge lines and broken tiles with timber battens and silicone sealant. This is the permanent barrier that stops a second possum moving in.
Release cage
Used to transfer the caught possum to an approved release site under our DEPI permit, keeping the job compliant with the Victoria Wildlife Act 1975.
Use cases
When to Call for Emergency Possum Removal
These examples show how the service framework adapts rather than forcing every call through one repair.
Dead possum in a Glen Iris ceiling
A dead possum had been in the ceiling of a Glen Iris home for four days during a hot spell. The smell had spread into two bedrooms and flies were appearing in the hallway.
The customer could not locate the animal. → We found the carcass with an inspection camera within 20 minutes, removed it in a sealed bag and treated the surrounding insulation. The smell cleared within 24 hours. We also sealed two old entry gaps found during the inspection.
Possum in an East Melbourne wall cavity
A possum had been scratching inside a terrace wall cavity in East Melbourne for a week.
The cavity was too narrow for a cage trap, and the customer was worried about wiring damage behind the plaster. → We fitted a one-way possum door at the cavity entry, confirmed the animal had left within 48 hours, then removed the door and sealed the gap with steel mesh and timber battens. Scratching stopped the first night.
Problems we solve
Possum Problems We Fix Across Melbourne
Most calls come down to one of a handful of problems, and each one has a different fix. Here is what we see most often and how we deal with it.
Possum noise at night above the bedroom
We inspect the roof void, locate the entry gap and set a cage trap or one-way possum door the same visit. Once the animal is out, we seal the gap with possum proofing mesh and flashing so the noise does not come back next week.
Dead possum in roof causing a strong smell
We locate the carcass with an inspection camera, remove it in a sealed bag, treat the surface and check the void for a second animal. Most dead possum jobs are cleared within a few hours of the callout.
Possum in wall cavity that cannot get out
We fit a one-way possum door at the cavity entry so the animal exits and cannot return, confirm it has left, then remove the door and seal the gap permanently with steel mesh and timber battens.
Possum damage to roof tiles and flashing
We reseat damaged tiles, replace failed flashing and seal the entry with steel mesh. If the damage is wider than the entry point, we quote the repair work on the day before we start.
Pricing process
What Emergency Possum Removal Costs
$180 - $850 depending on scope
Roof access and height
A single-storey home with a standard tiled roof is quick to inspect. Double-storey, steep pitch or fragile roof sections need extra safety setup and time, which adds to the callout.
Number of entry points
One active gap is a standard job. Three or four gaps across a large roof means more mesh, more flashing and more labour, and that is the most common reason a quote moves up.
Live possum vs dead possum
A live catch and relocation is straightforward. A dead possum in a wall cavity may need a small access cut, sealed removal and odour treatment, which takes longer and costs more.
Customer reviews
What Melbourne Customers Say
★★★★★
“We had scratching above the bedroom every night for a week and I was ready to move out. Frontline came out the same afternoon, found the gap near the ridge capping, set a trap and caught a big brushtail by morning. They sealed the roof with mesh and flashing and we have not heard a thing since. Worth every dollar.”
★★★★★
“Called at 11pm after something started thumping in the ceiling. They had a technician here by 1am, which I did not expect. He set a one-way possum door in the wall cavity, came back next morning to check it had left, then proofed the gap. Clean, quick and no mess left behind.”
★★★★★
“A possum died in our roof space in the middle of a hot week and the smell was unbelievable. Frontline located it with a camera, removed it the same day and treated the area. They also pointed out two other entry gaps and sealed them. Honest pricing and no upselling, which I appreciated.”
Questions before we arrive
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does emergency possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Most Melbourne jobs cost $180 to $450, covering the callout, humane catch, relocation and basic proofing of one entry point. Larger roof voids, multiple entry points, double-storey access or a dead possum in a wall cavity push it toward $600 to $850.
You get the price before we start, and 24/7 emergency possum removal Melbourne cost is the same at night as during the day.
Is there 24/7 possum removal in Melbourne?
Yes. We run an on-call technician every night, weekend and public holiday, so you can book 24/7 possum removal in Melbourne at any hour. Night calls are usually for possum noise at night keeping a household awake, or a possum trapped in a wall cavity. Send the form and we will give you an arrival window.
How fast can an emergency possum removal service come to Melbourne?
For inner and eastern suburbs we typically arrive within two to four hours of your call, and same-day for bookings made before mid-afternoon. Urgent possum removal Melbourne suburb jobs in Toorak, Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell are usually our quickest because of travel distance. Outer areas can take longer at peak times.
Can you do emergency possum removal at night in Melbourne?
Yes. Possums are nocturnal, so night work is often easier because the animal is active and moving toward the entry point. We use a torch and inspection camera to avoid disturbing the household, set the trap or one-way possum door, and return at first light to relocate the animal under our DEPI permit.
Related services
Related Services
Possum Catcher
Our possum catcher service is the hands-on half of an emergency callout: locating the animal, setting a Possum Trap or Tomahawk cage trap at the entry point, and handling it humanely. Booked on its own for a known single possum, or as part of a full emergency job.
Possum in Roof Removal
Most emergency calls in Melbourne are for a possum in the roof. We inspect the roof void with a camera, identify the entry gap, catch the animal and seal the gap with mesh and flashing. This is the core job behind almost every after-hours callout we run.
Possum Trapping and Relocation
Trapping and relocation is done under a DEPI permit and the Victoria Wildlife Act 1975, with release distances that keep you compliant. We use apple, carrot and peanut butter as bait, check traps same day, and move the animal to an approved release site.Ready when you are
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If a possum is in your roof tonight, we can be there within a few hours. Licensed, insured and working under a DEPI permit, with fixed pricing before we start. Get a quote and we will lock in your arrival window.
Talk with the local team
Request Emergency Possum Removal
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.