Possum Removal Melbourne
Possum in your roof? We get it out the humane, legal way, then seal every entry point so it can’t get back in.
Free possum inspection and a fixed price before we start. No call-out fee, no extras.
- Same day if you call before midday
- Open 7 days, 7am to 9pm
- Wildlife Act 1975 compliant
- Written re-entry guarantee
Book your free possum inspection
Tell us what you have been hearing and where. Json will call you back, talk it through and give you a clear, fixed quote before anything is booked.
- Reply within 30 minutes during business hours
- No call out fees, no obligation, fixed pricing
- Same day and weekend visits across Melbourne
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How we remove possums, start to finish
Possums removed the humane, legal way with one-way doors, then every entry point sealed. Every job follows the same six steps.
Full Roof Inspection
- Roof cavity and roofline checked end to end
- Every entry point identified and mapped
- Honest advice if it is rodents, not a possum
One Way Door Installed
- Fitted at the main active entry point
- Possum leaves at night to feed, cannot re enter
- Completely humane and stress free
Entry Point Sealing
- Galvanised steel mesh on structural gaps
- Weatherproof sealant and tile work throughout
- Secondary gaps closed before they are used
Deterrents Where Needed
- Deterrent options for stubborn return visitors
- Makes the roofline unattractive to possums
- Safe for pets, kids and the possum itself
Clean Up and Sanitising
- Nesting material removed from the roof void
- Droppings cleaned and area sanitised
- Odour treatment so nothing attracts the next one
Report and Guarantee
- Photos of every entry point and sealed area
- Sent to you the same day the job is done
- Written guarantee on all proofing work
What possum removal costs in Melbourne
Every roof is different, so we don’t guess a price over the phone. You get a free inspection and a fixed, itemised quote before any work starts.
Free Inspection
We check the roof cavity and roofline, find every entry point and tell you straight if it’s a possum, rats or both.
Fixed, Itemised Quote
The price we quote is the price you pay. No call-out fee, no hidden extras and no obligation to go ahead.
What Sets the Price
The size of the home, how many entry points need sealing, roof height and access, and how much clean-up the roof needs.
Thumping at dusk? Six signs it’s a possum
Possums are heavy and busy after dark. If you hear footsteps rather than quick scurrying, it is almost always a possum.
Heavy thumping at dusk and dawn
Footsteps like a small cat as the possum heads out to feed after dark and comes back before sunrise.
Scratching in the ceiling
Scratching and shuffling near the eaves or above a bedroom, mostly at night.
Droppings in the roof or gutter
Pellet droppings in the roof cavity, in the gutter or on the path under the roofline.
Stains and a strong smell
Brown urine stains on the ceiling and an ammonia smell that sits in one room.
Flattened insulation
Torn or flattened insulation and nesting material when you look into the roof cavity.
Seen on the roofline
A possum on the fence, the gutter or a branch touching the roof after dark.
Not sure if it’s a possum or a rat? Read the FAQ or call 1300 360 301.
See our work in action
Every video below was filmed on a real job across Melbourne. This is exactly what your proofing will look like: proper mesh, proper one way doors, no shortcuts.
The two possums that move into Melbourne roofs
Both are native, both are protected by law, and each needs a slightly different approach. Knowing which one you have helps us fix the problem faster.
Common Brushtail Possum
Trichosurus vulpeculaAbout the size of a cat, with a big bushy tail and a heavy footstep you can hear through the ceiling. Brushtails are solitary and territorial, and a warm, dry roof void is prime real estate for them. The thumping at dusk and before dawn is their commute.
- Heavy thumps and slow footsteps at night
- Usually one animal using one main entry point
Common Ringtail Possum
Pseudocheirus peregrinusSmaller and quieter, often mistaken for a rat. Ringtails live in family groups, so where there is one there are usually several, nesting in wall cavities and dense insulation. They also need a specific permit to handle, which makes professional help essential.
- Lighter scurrying, often several animals
- Cannot be trapped without a DEECA permit
Possums are protected by law. Here is what that means for you.
Under the Wildlife Act 1975, every possum in Victoria is a protected native animal. Killing, injuring or moving one without authority is a criminal offence, and the rules are stricter than most homeowners realise:
- A trapped brushtail must be released within 50 metres, on the same property, the same evening. Taking it to a park or another street is illegal.
- Ringtail possums cannot be trapped or handled at all without a specific permit from DEECA.
- That is why one way doors and proofing are the correct long term fix. The possum leaves on its own, stays in its home range and simply cannot get back into your roof.
The possum guy Melbourne actually talks to
- Licensed, insured and fully legal
Every job complies with the Wildlife Act 1975. You never have to worry about fines, illegal relocation or harm to a protected animal.
- You have already seen our work
The videos above are real jobs, not stock footage. What you see there is exactly the standard of mesh and sealing your roof gets.
- Same day, straight answers
You talk to the person doing the work, not a call centre. Same day and weekend visits across Melbourne, with fixed pricing before we start.
- Humane first, every time
No traps as a first resort, no poisons, no stress for the animal. The possum leaves through a one way door on its own terms and stays in its territory.
- Proof, not promises
Photos of every entry point and sealed area sent to you the same day, plus a written guarantee on all proofing work. Everything documented.
What Melbourne says once the roof goes quiet
Based on Google reviews from homeowners across Melbourne
Google ReviewsThree weeks of thumping over our bedroom before we called. Json found the entry over the box gutter, fitted the one way door that afternoon and sent photos of everything sealed two days later. The first full night of sleep felt unreal. Could not fault the communication.
Another company wanted to trap and take the possum away, which I later learned is illegal. Json explained the law, installed the one way door and meshed the whole roofline properly. Watching the videos on the website first is what sold me, and the real thing matched.
Turned out our scratching was rats, not a possum. Instead of charging us for the wrong job, he identified it on the spot and sorted the rodent treatment the same visit. Honest, tidy and the price he quoted on the phone was the price we paid.
Why we don’t trap and relocate
Possums are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. In Victoria, relocating a possum is prohibited, and a trapped brushtail must be released on the same property, no more than 50 metres from where it was caught, after sunset that day.
That is why every job uses a one-way door and proofing. The possum leaves on its own, the roof is sealed behind it, and you stay on the right side of the law.
Victorian Government guidance on managing possumsPossum questions, answered straight
Sleep through the night again
- Same day service across all Melbourne suburbs, 7 days a week
- Humane and fully legal, compliant with the Wildlife Act 1975 on every job
- Written guarantee on all proofing work, with photo reports included
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Json Pest Control Melbourne
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Servicing all metro suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula - 1300 360 301
- info@jsonpestcontrolmelbourne.com.au
- Open 7 days, 7am to 9pm
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