Possum Removal Melbourne - Humane, Lawful
Possums in your roof? We use a lawful catch and release cage process, then seal the entry points so the next family does not move in. Fully DEECA compliant.
PossumsTL;DR
Possums treatment, in numbers
- Same day
- Subject to availability
- Time on site
- Staged service
- Results
- Possum removed once trapped; entry sealing after clearance
- Guarantee
- 6-month re-entry warranty
Why possums are a real problem in Melbourne
Possums are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. In Victoria, a possum captured in a roof must be released on the same property within 50 metres of the capture site after sunset. Off-property relocation is not allowed. The work needs to remove the animal humanely, seal the roof entry points, and support lawful local release.
Why possums keep coming back
Repellent works for a week at best, and sealing too early can trap the animal inside. The durable answer is a lawful catch and release cage process, followed by physical entry-point sealing and a suitable possum box where needed.
Our possums treatment process
- 01
Inspection
Find every entry point - flexible flashing gaps, roof valleys, broken tiles, dormer junctions.
- 02
Possum box install
Install or relocate a suitable possum box on the property where habitat support is needed.
- 03
Catch and release cage
A humane cage is set at the active roof entry so the possum can be released on the same property, within the legal 50 metre limit, after sunset.
- 04
Permanent sealing
Once the roof is confirmed clear, all entry points are sealed with metal mesh, mortar, or replacement flashings.
Fast scope, clear treatment plan
- Single entry point, simple roofSame day* subject to availability
- Multiple entry points + sealingSame day* subject to availability
No inspection fee for quoting. We assess the job properly, then tell you the next step clearly.
Real timelines
Most roof possum jobs resolve once the animal is captured and released lawfully. Sealing happens after the roof is confirmed clear.
Our guarantee
6-month re-entry warranty on sealed entry points.
DIY vs professional treatment
We're not going to pretend hardware-store products never work - they sometimes do. Here's the honest line.
When DIY works
You can install your own possum box - there are good Land for Wildlife templates online.
When to call us
Anything involving a catch and release cage or any work above 2 metres - let us. It is regulated work and the fines for non-compliance are significant.
Common Melbourne suburbs we treat for possums
Possums hit hardest in leafy established suburbs with mature trees: Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Balwyn, Toorak, Caulfield, Brighton.
Possums questions, answered
- No. Off-property relocation is illegal in Victoria. Possums captured in a building must be released on the same property within 50 metres of where they were captured, after sunset.
- No. A lawful catch and release cage process keeps the possum on its territory. We then seal the roof entry points so it uses the possum box we install or another local roost.
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