Possum Removal Melbourne
Humane, Licensed & Fast
Melbourne's trusted humane possum removal experts. Serving the inner suburbs, Bayside, the Dandenong Ranges, and Mornington Peninsula. DELWP-licensed technicians available 7 days — same-day bookings often available.
Possum Problem in Melbourne?
Melbourne's #1 Humane Possum Removal Service
Melbourne's urban forest is one of the most extensive of any city in the southern hemisphere — and it's home to one of Australia's densest urban possum populations. With over 77,000 protected trees in the CBD alone and sprawling garden suburbs like Toorak, Brighton, Camberwell, and Ivanhoe, brushtail possums are an inescapable reality for Melbourne homeowners.
Possum Removal Pros has operated across Melbourne since 2011, completing over 1,600 possum removal jobs in suburbs ranging from the CBD to the outer Dandenong Ranges. Our Melbourne team holds current Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) wildlife licences, and we operate in full compliance with the Wildlife Act 1975.
Melbourne's climate — warm summers, cold wet winters — accelerates roof damage caused by possum urine. A possum that enters in autumn often doesn't leave until spring, spending 6+ months saturating your insulation and damaging timber. Early detection and professional removal saves thousands in repair costs.
Possum Identification Guide for Melbourne Homeowners
Two species commonly invade Melbourne homes. Knowing which one you have helps us provide the right solution faster.
Common Brushtail Possum
Trichosurus vulpecula
Common Ringtail Possum
Pseudocheirus peregrinus
Signs You Have a Possum in Your Melbourne Home
Possums are nocturnal, so you may not see them — but you'll definitely hear and smell them. Here's what to look and listen for in Melbourne homes.
Heavy thumping or running sounds
Particularly between 9pm and 4am. Brushtail possums are surprisingly heavy and loud when moving across ceiling joists.
Hissing, screeching or coughing sounds
Brushtails make guttural coughs and loud screeches, especially when disturbed or fighting for territory.
Yellow ceiling stains or ammonia smell
Possum urine soaks through insulation and into plasterboard, leaving brown-yellow stains and a strong, sharp ammonia odour.
Scratch marks on roof tiles or fascia boards
Entry and exit points are often marked with worn timber, broken tiles, or disturbed mortar — look for these at dusk.
Foul dead animal smell
A possum that has died inside your roof will create an intense odour within 48 hours. This requires urgent professional removal.
Damage to garden and fruit trees
Chewed leaves, stripped bark, half-eaten fruit — classic signs of possum foraging activity near your home each night.
🚨 Don't Ignore It
A possum in your roof is not just an annoyance. Left unaddressed, the damage escalates quickly. In Melbourne's climate, moisture from possum urine can cause mould, timber rot, and short-circuits within weeks.
Call Now — (08) 9412 6799The Real Cost of Doing Nothing
Why Possums Are a Serious Risk to Melbourne Properties
Melbourne's four-seasons-in-one-day climate creates unique challenges for properties with possums. Cold, wet winters combined with possum damage can cause serious structural issues faster than most homeowners realise.
Winter Insulation Damage
Melbourne's cold winters make roof insulation critical. Possum urine destroys insulation R-ratings and creates mould — causing sky-high heating bills and unhealthy indoor air quality.
Electrical Wiring Fire Risk
Possums love gnawing on plastic cable sheathing. In Melbourne's many pre-1970s homes, this creates a serious electrical fire risk that insurers take very seriously — and may void your policy.
Water Ingress & Mould
Melbourne's wet winters allow possum damage to roof tiles and flashings to create water ingress points. Mould colonies form rapidly in the wet insulation, spreading into living spaces.
Leptospirosis Risk
Possum urine contains Leptospira bacteria. In Melbourne's wet winters, urine can drip through ceiling cracks and contaminate surfaces in living areas — a serious health hazard.
Heritage Home Vulnerability
Melbourne has Australia's highest concentration of Victorian and Edwardian homes. Their original timber, slate, and terracotta materials are particularly vulnerable to possum damage and moisture from urine.
Building Inspection Failure
Evidence of possum infestation is routinely flagged in Melbourne building and pest inspections. This can derail property sales and reduce your home's value in Melbourne's competitive market.
Common Brushtail in Urban Melbourne
The primary species entering roofs
Why Possums Choose Melbourne Roofs
Melbourne's urban possum population has grown dramatically over the past three decades, driven by urban expansion into bushland areas and the loss of large hollow-bearing trees across the inner suburbs. Brushtail possums need a secure, weatherproof den — your roof is the perfect substitute.
Melbourne's mix of Victorian terraces, Californian bungalows, and Federation weatherboard homes provides ideal possum entry opportunities. Terracotta ridge capping cracks in Melbourne's thermal cycles, wooden eave linings deteriorate in wet winters, and overhanging plane trees, oaks and eucalypts provide elevated possum corridors directly to your roofline.
Neighbourhoods like Fitzroy, Richmond, Carlton, Hawthorn, Camberwell, and Ivanhoe are particularly prone — old trees, old homes, and dense possum populations all in one place. But we receive regular calls from Frankston to Sunbury, Bundoora to Ringwood.
Possum Removal Laws in Victoria
In Victoria, possums are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. It is illegal to trap, kill, or relocate a possum without a current wildlife controller licence issued by DEECA (formerly DELWP/DSE). Unlike NSW, Victoria allows licensed operators to euthanase trapped possums in some circumstances, but our approach is always humane relocation. Possums must be released within 24 hours of capture, within the possum's home range, at dusk. Failure to comply risks prosecution and fines of up to $10,000.
⚠️ Penalties for illegal possum removal in Victoria include fines up to $10,000. Always use a licensed operator.
DEECA Wildlife Licence
All possum trapping in Victoria requires a Wildlife Controller Licence from DEECA. Our entire Melbourne team is fully licenced and regularly audited.
24-Hour Release Rule
Victorian law requires captured possums to be released within 24 hours. Our technicians check every trap daily and release at dusk as required.
Home Range Requirement
Possums must be released within their established home range — generally within 50–100 metres of capture. This is for the animal's survival and welfare.
Documentation Required
DEECA requires licensed operators to maintain records of all possum captures and releases. We maintain full compliance records for every Melbourne job.
Our Humane Possum Removal Process in Melbourne
Every job follows the same meticulous 6-step process — compliant with Victoria wildlife law, every time.
Inspection & Quote
Our Melbourne technician inspects your roof cavity, identifies species, counts entry points, and provides a clear written quote — usually same day or next morning.
DEECA-Licensed Trap Setup
We set approved cage traps in strategic positions within your roof space or on the roof surface. All trap locations are documented as required by DEECA.
Daily Monitoring
We check every trap within 24 hours of placement as required under our DEECA licence. You'll receive a call with an update each morning.
Dusk Release Near Home
Captured possums are released at dusk in a suitable tree or possum box within their home range — never more than 150 metres away, as required.
Proofing & Sealing
Once we're confident all possums have been removed, we permanently seal every entry point using marine-grade steel mesh, colorbond, or timber — guaranteed for 6 months.
Nesting Box Installation
We install a possum nesting box in a suitable tree in or near your garden, providing the possum with a safe alternative den so it doesn't return to your roof.
Three Brushtails Removed — Fitzroy Victorian Terrace
Smith Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Three adult brushtail possums nesting in the roof of a 1890s Victorian terrace. Massive urine staining across the entire plaster ceiling of the first-floor bedroom. Four entry points through cracked terracotta ridge capping and rotted timber eave lining.
5-night trap program. All three possums captured and released in nearby Edinburgh Gardens at dusk. All four entry points sealed with stainless steel mesh and repointed ridge capping. Possum box installed in rear courtyard magnolia tree.
Complete resolution. Ceiling professionally cleaned and replastered. Zero re-entry confirmed at 3-month follow-up inspection.
"We'd had possums for almost a year and tried everything — lights, naphthalene, even blasting music. These guys solved it in 5 nights. The team was respectful of our heritage home and the possums. Just brilliant."
— James & Priya H., Fitzroy VIC
Possum Removal Across All Melbourne Suburbs
We cover all of Melbourne — from the CBD to the Dandenong Ranges, Bayside to the Yarra Valley.
Inner City & Fitzroy / Carlton
Inner East
Bayside & South East
Inner West & North
Eastern Hills & Ranges
Northern & Outer Suburbs
Don't see your suburb? We likely cover it. Call us to confirm.
📞 Call (08) 9412 6799Our Possum Services in Melbourne
We provide a complete range of possum and wildlife management services across Melbourne. Each service is performed by our licensed local team.
Possum Removal
Licensed cage trapping and humane dusk release — the right way to remove possums from Melbourne roofs.
Possum Removal in Melbourne →Possum Proofing
Permanent roof exclusion using professional-grade steel mesh and materials — sealing every Melbourne roof entry point.
Possum Proofing in Melbourne →Roof Repairs
Full repair of possum-related roof damage — tiles, insulation, timber, and wiring — across all Melbourne property types.
Roof Repairs in Melbourne →Dead Possum Removal
Same-day emergency removal of deceased possums from Melbourne roofs and walls — with full decontamination and odour treatment.
Dead Possum Removal in Melbourne →Possum Boxes
Government-approved nesting box installation in Melbourne — the most effective way to prevent possums returning to your roof.
Possum Boxes in Melbourne →Strata Services
Building-wide possum management for Melbourne strata schemes, apartments, and commercial properties — with full OC documentation.
Strata Services in Melbourne →Possum Removal Melbourne — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Melbourne homeowners about possum removal.
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