Enviro Safe Pest Control in Melbourne
Possum Removal Melbourne
Possums often seek shelter in roof voids, where they can cause extensive damage to insulation, timber, and electrical wiring through gnawing and fouling. Because they are a protected species, removal requires a delicate and legal approach to ensure they are handled humanely. Enviro Safe Pest Control provides professional trapping and structural proofing across Melbourne to safely relocate the animals and seal entry points so your roof remains secure.
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Professional Possum Removal & Proofing Melbourne
When possums take up residence in your roof, the damage to insulation, timber, and wiring from nesting and fouling can be extensive. Because they are protected, the best results come from humane trapping, legal relocation, and professional structural proofing to prevent their return.
- ✓Entry Point Detection: We conduct a thorough roof and eave inspection to locate the exact gaps, loose tiles, or broken vents the possums are using to access your ceiling.
- ✓ Humane Relocation: We use compliant trapping methods to safely remove the intruder. Our licensed technicians ensure all work adheres to Victorian wildlife regulations for the humane treatment of possums.
- ✓ Structural Fortification: The most critical step is proofing. We seal all identified entry points with heavy-duty materials, ensuring your roof remains a secure, animal-free zone for the future.
Why choose Enviro Safe Pest Control?
Using an insured provider is essential when working on rooflines and high structures, providing you with added peace of mind. We focus on ethical removal, clear communication regarding entry points, and long-term structural proofing.
Absolutely. We strictly follow Victorian wildlife regulations, using industry-standard cages and relocation protocols that prioritise the animal’s welfare. Our goal is to solve your nesting issue while respecting local biodiversity.
Pricing depends on the number of entry points requiring repair and the complexity of your roof’s architecture. We’ll provide a clear quote once we understand the extent of the proofing needed to keep your home secure.
No. All work is conducted within the roof cavity or on the external perimeter of your property. You can remain comfortably inside while our technicians secure your home and manage the relocation.
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How Our Possum Proofing Works?
We implement a legal and humane relocation plan that focuses on securing your roof space and ensuring these protected animals find a more suitable home.
Assessment
We perform a detailed "roof-to-gutter" sweep to find the precise entry points, loose tiles, or damaged eaves being used as a doorway.
Capture
Our team sets compliant, live-capture traps in a stress-free manner, following all Victorian wildlife regulations for the safe handling of the animal.
Relocation
Once the intruder is caught, we move them to a nearby suitable habitat as per legal requirements, ensuring they remain part of the local ecosystem.
Fortification
We seal every potential entry point with heavy-duty mesh or structural repairs, guaranteeing that your ceiling remains quiet and secure long-term.
Preventive Tips for a Possum-Proof Roof
Possums are agile climbers looking for a warm, dry hollow to call home. By making your roof less accessible and inviting, you can encourage them to stick to the trees instead of your ceiling.
- ✓Cut back the "highway": Trim tree branches so they are at least two metres away from your gutters to stop possums from leaping onto your roof.
- ✓Cap your chimneys: Install heavy-duty wire mesh over chimney openings and vent pipes to prevent curious animals from climbing down into your home.
- ✓ Secure loose tiles: Check your roof for any cracked or shifted tiles, as possums are strong enough to lift loose materials to squeeze inside.
- ✓Light up dark spots: Consider installing motion-sensor lights in garden areas, as these nocturnal animals prefer to navigate in total darkness.
- ✓ Remove "ladder" items: Don't leave ladders, trellises, or tall stacked timber leaning against the house, which provides an easy climb to the eaves.
Why Professional Possum Proofing Matters?
Possums are highly territorial and will fight to return to a nesting site once they’ve settled in. Professional management ensures your roof is secured legally and humanely, stopping the cycle of noise and structural damage for good.
- ✓ Expert Fortification: We identify and seal high-level entry points that standard DIY fixes miss, ensuring your roof remains a permanent "no-go" zone.
- ✓Electrical Safety: Professional removal prevents possums from chewing through hazardous ceiling cables, which is a major cause of Melbourne house fires.
- ✓ Legal Compliance:We handle all relocations in strict accordance with Victorian wildlife laws, protecting you from heavy fines and ensuring animal welfare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Possum inspections, prevention, and treatment options.
Is it legal to remove a possum from my property?
In Victoria, possums are protected wildlife. You can legally have them removed from your roof, but they must be released on the same property within 50 metres of the capture site or taken to a registered vet.
Why is the possum making so much noise at night?
Can a possum damage my electrical wiring?
Yes, like rodents, possums may gnaw on cables and timber. Their urine and droppings can also soak through plasterboard, causing unsightly stains and unpleasant odours in your home.
How do you get the possum out of the roof?
We use humane live-capture traps placed near the entry points or inside the roof void. Once caught, the animal is safely removed and the entry holes are immediately sealed.
What happens if you trap a mother with a joey?
We prioritise animal welfare and ensure that mothers and their dependent young are kept together during the relocation process to ensure their survival.
Will the possum just come back after you release it?
Possums are very territorial. This is why Enviro Safe Pest Control focuses on “proofing”—sealing every gap and entry point so they cannot find their way back inside.
How did the possum get into my roof in the first place?
Common entry points include loose roof tiles, rotted fascia boards, gaps under the eaves, or unsealed vents. They are excellent climbers and can squeeze through surprisingly small openings.
Can I just block the hole myself?
We don’t recommend this until you are certain the possum is out. If you trap a possum inside your roof, it can cause significant damage trying to escape or eventually die, causing severe odour issues.
Are possums dangerous to my pets?
Possums are generally shy and will avoid conflict, but they can defend themselves with sharp claws if cornered by a dog or cat. Removing them reduces the chance of these stressful encounters.
How much does professional possum removal cost?
Pricing depends on the number of entry points that require structural proofing and the complexity of your roof. We provide a detailed quote once we assess the required repairs to keep your home secure.
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