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Heavy footsteps in the roof, a strong odour near the ceiling or a possum disappearing beneath the tiles? Apex identifies the species and access route, installs a humane exit system and seals the openings that let the problem return.
Possum in the Roof? Start Here
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Our Work
Five short videos from Apex possum jobs. The carousel moves automatically and pauses whenever you interact or play a video.
Roof Access Review
Checking the route the possum uses, not only the room where noise is heard.
Entry Point Identification
Locating openings around roof junctions, tiles, fascia and eaves.
Proofing in Progress
Practical exclusion work shaped to the opening and roofing material.
Detailed Possum Control Work
A longer view of the care and access involved in completing the job.
Completed Site Detail
A concise view from the final stage of an Apex possum-control visit.
A Roof Problem Needs More Than a Noise Fix
Possums can enter through loose tiles, broken eaves, fascia gaps and service penetrations. Because they are territorial and protected native wildlife, the solution must be both building-aware and humane.
We assess the activity, confirm the likely species, identify the active and secondary openings, then explain the right removal and proofing sequence before work begins.
From First Noise to a Secured Roof
Choose the help that matches what is happening at your property. Every service begins with identifying the cause, not assuming every roof noise is the same.
Possum Removal Melbourne
Inspection-led removal for brushtail possums living inside roofs and buildings, planned around humane Victorian requirements.
One-Way Door Installation
A controlled exit fitted to the active opening so the possum can leave while re-entry is restricted.
Possum Proofing
Secondary openings secured with fit-for-purpose mesh, sealants, tile clips or custom materials.
Dead Possum Removal
Careful investigation of roof and wall voids to locate and remove a carcass where safe access is available.
Roof Sanitation
Nesting material, accessible contamination and odour sources addressed after the animal has left.
Commercial Possum Control
Documented inspection and exclusion planning for shops, offices, schools and managed properties.
Why Melbourne Calls Apex
Possums are protected native wildlife, the work has to be humane, building-aware and documented. That is all we do.
How Apex Solves a Possum Problem
Proofing too early can trap an animal inside. Sealing too little can leave an easy return route. Our process keeps the order clear.
Listen & Inspect
We map the noise, odour or sightings against roof access, building type and likely travel routes.
Confirm the Plan
You receive a clear scope and quote before work, including any access limitations or exclusions.
Exit & Exclude
The active route is managed humanely, secondary gaps are secured, and the exit device is monitored or removed as required.
Report & Guarantee
Completed areas are documented, after-care is explained and treated entry points receive the applicable written guarantee.
Brushtail or Ringtail?
The species affects what can legally and practically be done. Common brushtails often shelter in buildings; ringtails usually build leafy dreys and have different protection requirements.
Common Brushtail Possum
Larger-bodied, with a thick brush-like tail. In urban Melbourne it may use roof cavities and wall spaces as daytime shelter.
Common Ringtail Possum
Smaller and more slender, with a curled tail tipped in white. Ringtails usually shelter in leafy dreys rather than roof cavities.
Where Possums Enter, and What You May Notice
Common Roof Entry Points
- Broken, lifted or poorly seated roof tiles
- Open eaves and damaged soffits
- Gaps beside fascia boards and gutters
- Unsealed valleys, ridges and roof junctions
- Openings around pipes, cables and vents
- Branches providing easy roof access
Signs a Possum May Be Inside
- Heavy footsteps or thumping after dark
- Growling, hissing or territorial calls
- Strong urine or animal odour near ceilings
- Staining around an eave or entry gap
- Nesting material visible in the roof void
- A possum repeatedly using the same roof route
The Real Cost of Waiting
A possum in the roof is not a problem that settles by itself. Every week it stays, these risks build.
Roof & Ceiling Damage
Possums displace tiles, tear insulation and crack ceiling plaster. Urine soaks through and stains, and repairs cost far more than the removal.
Fire & Wiring Risk
Possums chew and dislodge cabling in roof voids. Damaged wiring in an inaccessible space is a genuine and expensive hazard.
Sleepless Nights
Brushtails are nocturnal and territorial. Heavy thumping, growling and scratching directly overhead rarely settles on its own.
Odour & Health
Urine, droppings and nesting material build up in the roof. If an animal dies in a wall cavity the odour can last for weeks.
Know the Likely Range Before We Begin
Final pricing depends on roof height, access, entry points and the work required. Apex confirms the scope and quote before tools come out.
Single Entry Job
Small property or unit
- Property and roof inspection
- One-way exit at a single active point
- Return sealing visit
- Before-and-after photo record
- 36-month written guarantee on treated points
Standard Home
Houses and townhouses
- Multiple entry-point assessment
- Secondary gaps sealed within scope
- Appropriate deterrent measures
- Basic nest material and odour treatment
- 36-month written guarantee on treated points
Complex Roof
Large, high or difficult-access homes
- Complex or multi-level inspection
- Three or more entry points
- Extended sealing and sanitation scope
- Detailed photo documentation
- 36-month written guarantee on treated points
Guide prices are not a site-unseen promise. Structural repairs, restricted access and work outside the agreed scope are quoted before proceeding.
Backed in Writing, Guarantee and Price, Both Covered
36-month written guarantee: if a possum re-enters through an opening Apex sealed within the 36-month period, we return and repair that treated point without a labour charge.
5% price-beat promise: bring us a written, like-for-like quote from any licensed Melbourne possum controller and we will beat it by 5%.
The guarantee applies to the documented treated points, not unrelated new damage or a new route elsewhere on the building. Full scope, access requirements and exclusions are stated in the written quote and Warranty Conditions. Price beat applies to comparable scope, verified before booking.
Possums Are What We Do
Apex Possum Removal is a Melbourne service focused on possums and roof exclusion, not a general pest franchise. That focus matters, because possum work is as much about roofing as it is about wildlife: where a brushtail gets into a 1920s bungalow is nothing like where one gets into a new double-storey estate home.
Every job is sequenced so no animal is ever sealed inside, and every visit ends with photos and a written record of what was found, what was treated and what is guaranteed. Read more about our possum removal, possum proofing and dead possum removal services.
Commercial & Body Corporate
Shops, offices, schools, aged care and managed properties: documented inspections, staged exclusion planning and the reporting your building manager or auditor expects.
Local Help Across Greater Melbourne
From inner-city terraces to leafy eastern suburbs and complex outer-metro rooflines, we tailor the inspection to the building, not just the postcode. Most enquiries reach us as possum removal near me, possum control near me or possum pest control near me, and Americans searching opossum removal near me land here too, it is the same brushtail job. Regular runs include possum removal Camberwell, possum removal Kew, possum removal Moorabbin, possum removal Dandenong, possum removal Ferntree Gully, possum removal Narre Warren, possum removal Frankston and possum removal Mornington Peninsula.
Not sure whether the noise is a possum, rat or bird? Tell us when it happens, where you hear it and what you have seen. That first conversation often narrows the problem quickly, and possum and rat removal Melbourne can be handled on the one visit where a roof has both.
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Possum Removal Questions
Are you a possum catcher, a possum man, or a possum trapper?
All three, depending on who you ask. A possum catcher Melbourne wide, the possum man Melbourne locals remember, or a licensed trapper, searches for possum catcher near me, possum catchers near me, possum man near me, possum trapper near me and possum trappers near me all reach the same Victorian-licensed team. Catching is only half of it; the roof still has to be sealed afterwards or the next possum simply moves in.
What does possum control in Melbourne actually involve?
Possum control Melbourne starts in the roof, not the room below. If you have a possum in roof Melbourne properties typically report as heavy thumping after dark, we identify the species, fit a one-way exit and seal every opening we find. Possum pest control Melbourne and possum problems Melbourne homeowners describe are almost always an entry-point problem wearing an animal costume.
What does possum removal cost, and do you attend after hours?
Possum removal cost Melbourne starts at $350 including GST, with the price quoted in writing before we travel. The phone is answered around the clock, so 24 hour possum removal Melbourne is genuinely available, and if you are comparing on more than price, best possum removal Melbourne usually comes down to who guarantees the sealing work in writing rather than who is cheapest on the day.
Do you fit possum spikes, and do you remove dead possums?
Yes to both. Possum spikes Melbourne installations stop climbing access on pergolas, fences and service lines, and dead possum removal near me callouts are attended the same day where the carcass is safely reachable.
Can you exterminate a possum, or relocate it somewhere else?
Neither, and anyone promising otherwise is breaking Victorian law. Searches for possum exterminator near me and possum relocation near me are both dead ends: possums are protected wildlife, and a trapped brushtail must be released on the same property within 50 metres of capture. Sealing the roof is the only legal fix that lasts.
Can a possum be relocated to another suburb?
No. Victorian rules require a trapped common brushtail possum to be released on the same property within 50 metres of capture after sunset on the day of capture. Moving it farther away is both unlawful and harmful.
Can you just seal the hole immediately?
Only after confirming the animal can leave and that young or other wildlife are not trapped inside. Correct sequencing is essential.
How do I know it is a possum and not rats?
Possums usually produce heavier thumps and may hiss or growl; rats more often make light scampering and gnawing sounds. An inspection is the safest way to confirm.
Does the guarantee cover the whole roof?
It covers the entry points documented as treated by Apex. New damage or entry through an unrelated, untreated location is outside that scope.
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Do ringtail and brushtail possums need different handling?
Yes. Species identification matters because common ringtails are fully protected and generally cannot be trapped without specific authority.
How much does possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Guide pricing starts from $350 for a single entry point, $350 to $550 for a standard home and $550 to $850 for complex or multi-level roofs. You always receive a clear written quote before work begins, and we beat any written like-for-like quote by 5%. See the pricing section for what is included.
Do you answer calls at night or on weekends?
Yes. Our phone line is answered 24/7 because possum activity is loudest after dark. Attendance is still scheduled around daylight and safe roof access, but you can speak to someone whenever the noise starts.
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