Possum Removal Brighton
Possums thumping in your roof, nesting in your wall cavity or destroying your garden? Martin Pest Control locates, removes and excludes possums from your Brighton property — humanely, legally and permanently. Possums in a Brighton roof void do not just create noise at night — they saturate insulation with urine and droppings, gnaw through electrical cabling and cause thousands of dollars in structural and cosmetic damage if left unaddressed. Our licensed wildlife handlers evict possums using compliant one-way exit systems, seal every entry point and install deterrents so they do not return. Every job is carried out in full compliance with the Wildlife Act 1975 and DELWP regulations.
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Important: Do not attempt to trap, relocate or harm a possum yourself. Possums are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 — trapping, injuring or killing a possum without authorisation carries penalties exceeding $8,000. Possum droppings carry Buruli ulcer bacteria (Mycobacterium ulcerans), leptospirosis and other pathogens. Keep children and pets away from possum activity areas and call a licensed wildlife handler for safe, legal removal.
Brighton's Most Trusted Possum Removal Specialists
We are a dedicated, licensed team with years of experience removing possums from Brighton homes and commercial properties. Grand Federation and Edwardian homes along New Street, Inter-war bungalows with original tiled roofs on Male Street, contemporary rebuilds on large blocks with complex multi-level rooflines — we know every property type in this suburb and the specific access challenges each one presents. Common Brushtail Possums and Common Ringtail Possums are both highly active throughout Brighton due to the suburb's established garden canopy, generous block sizes, proximity to Elsternwick Park and the Elwood Canal linear reserve.
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Every possum removal is carried out by licensed wildlife handlers authorised under the Wildlife Act 1975. We use approved one-way exit systems that allow possums to leave your roof void safely at night without the ability to re-enter. Where a trap is necessary, it is set, monitored and the possum released within 50 metres of the capture point within 24 hours, as required by law.
Available every day of the year including weekends and public holidays. A possum trapped inside a wall cavity, a mother possum with joeys in a ceiling space or aggressive possum behaviour near pets — these situations require same-day professional intervention. We typically dispatch a technician to Brighton within a few hours of your call.
Every removal is carried out by licensed pest control and wildlife management technicians using appropriate personal protective equipment. We carry full public liability insurance so you are completely protected. All documentation meets Bayside Council and DELWP compliance standards.
Removing the possum is only half the job. Brighton's older homes have numerous potential entry points — lifted terracotta roof tiles, open eave gaps, aged fascia boards, gaps behind loose barge boards and deteriorated soffit lining. After every eviction, we conduct a full external inspection and seal all identified entry points with durable, possum-proof materials. Without this step, the possum returns within weeks.
A possum that has occupied a roof void for months leaves behind significant contamination. Urine-soaked insulation, accumulated droppings and nesting debris create a persistent odour and health hazard. After removal and proofing, we offer roof void sanitation including removal of contaminated insulation, commercial disinfection and deodorisation.
Free on-site inspection and a fully itemised quote before any work begins. No hidden fees, no call-out charges, no pressure. Brighton's larger properties with extensive rooflines often require more proofing work than standard suburban homes — we scope this honestly and provide a clear written quote before proceeding.
What Melbourne Residents Are Saying
Found a massive hive under our eaves on a Sunday. Martin had a technician at our door within three hours. Professional, thorough and the hive was completely removed. Outstanding service — would not hesitate to call again.
Reasonable pricing, same-day response and the job was done properly first time. They inspected our full roof cavity, not just the visible nest. The technician explained every step clearly before starting. Very professional.
My daughter is severely allergic to bee stings so I was extremely worried. Martin came the same afternoon, treated the area with great care and gave us a full prevention report. I genuinely cannot recommend them highly enough.
A Possum in Your Roof Causes Cumulative Damage Every Night It Remains
Brushtail Possums are territorial and habitual — once they establish a nesting site in your roof, they return every single night. Each night means more urine soaking into insulation and ceiling plaster, more droppings accumulating, more gnawing on timber and electrical cabling. A possum in a Brighton roof for six months causes significantly more damage than one removed within the first week. The longer you wait, the larger the remediation cost.
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Humane possum removal and whole-roof proofing for Melbourne homes and commercial properties — licensed trapping, complete entry point sealing, structural repairs, nest box installation and a written proofing warranty. Fully Wildlife Act 1975 (Vic) compliant on every job.
How We Remove Possums — Step by Step
A humane, legally compliant approach that evicts the possum, seals your property against re-entry and addresses contamination — all documented and warrantied.
Contact us any time — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell us what you are hearing or seeing — thumping at night, possum droppings on the roof, staining on the ceiling, possums on the roof at dusk. Do not attempt to block entry points before a professional assessment — sealing a possum inside the roof causes distress and significantly more property damage.
Our licensed technician inspects the roof void, subfloor, external perimeter, eaves, fascia, ridge capping and all potential entry points. Brighton's Federation and Edwardian properties with original tiled roofs, decorative timber fretwork and multiple roof valleys often have entry points that are not visible from ground level. We identify every access point before removal begins.
We seal all secondary entry points and install a one-way exit device at the primary access point. The possum leaves the roof at dusk to forage as normal but cannot re-enter. The exit remains in place until we confirm the possum has vacated, then it is removed and the final entry point is permanently sealed.
Once the possum has vacated, we permanently seal the final entry point. We then offer roof void sanitation if contamination is present. A full written service report is provided documenting all work completed, entry points sealed and recommendations for ongoing prevention. Our proofing work is warrantied.
The Damage Compounds Every Week the Possum Remains
Possum urine and droppings are not just unpleasant — they are a documented health risk. Possum faeces in the Bayside region have tested positive for Mycobacterium ulcerans, the bacteria responsible for Buruli ulcer. Prolonged possum occupation saturates insulation with urine, creating a persistent ammonia odour that penetrates ceiling plaster and affects indoor air quality. The longer a possum occupies your roof, the more extensive the sanitation required after removal. Call us at the first sign of possum activity.
How to Prevent Possums Entering Your Brighton Property
Possums are protected wildlife. Attempting to trap, injure or relocate a possum without a licence is illegal under Victorian law. Possums bite and scratch when cornered, and their droppings and parasites present genuine health risks. Always call a licensed wildlife handler.
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Available every day including public holidays. Same-day appointments accepted subject to availability across Brighton and all Bayside suburbs.
DELWP-licensed technician installing professional, high-grade roof-proofing seals
Seal Roof Void & Subfloor Entry Points
The most effective prevention is sealing all access points before possums move in. Brushtail Possums squeeze through a gap as small as a tennis ball. In Brighton's older homes, common entry points include lifted terracotta tiles, gaps behind decorative timber fretwork, broken soffit vent covers, open eave gaps and deteriorated fascia boards. A professional proofing inspection identifies every vulnerability.
Trim Overhanging Branches & Manage Garden Access
Brighton's mature London Planes, elms and native eucalypts provide direct rooftop access for possums. Any branch within 1.5 metres of your roofline gives a possum a direct pathway in. Trimming overhanging branches is one of the simplest prevention measures. Note that some Brighton trees are subject to Bayside Council vegetation protection overlays — check with council before pruning significant trees.
Install a Possum Nesting Box
Providing an alternative nesting box mounted in a nearby tree significantly reduces the likelihood of the possum re-entering the building. Brighton's generous block sizes and established garden canopy make nesting boxes particularly effective in this suburb — the possum has abundant food and shelter without needing access to your roof.
Act on Noise and Droppings Immediately
Scratching and thumping in the ceiling at night, possum droppings on the roof or in gutters, urine staining on ceiling plaster — these are definitive signs of possum occupation. A possum removed in the first week causes minimal damage. A possum in residence for six months can require ceiling replacement, insulation removal and extensive sanitation.
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Contact Martin Pest Control Melbourne today for a free on-site inspection and upfront quote. Humane, licensed possum removal and permanent roof proofing across all Melbourne suburbs — DELWP licensed, Wildlife Act 1975 compliant, written warranty included, same-day appointments available every day of the year.