Possum Removal Toorak
Possums scratching in your roof, nesting in your wall cavity or damaging your garden? Martin Pest Control locates, removes and excludes possums from your Toorak property — humanely, legally and permanently. Possums in a Toorak roof void do not just create noise at night — they contaminate insulation with urine and droppings, chew through electrical wiring and cause thousands of dollars in structural damage if left unaddressed.
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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, leptospirosis and other pathogens. Keep children and pets away from possum activity areas and call a licensed wildlife handler for safe, legal removal.
Toorak's Most Trusted Possum Removal Specialists
We are a dedicated, licensed team with years of experience removing possums from Toorak homes and commercial properties. Heritage mansions on St Georges Road, period apartments along Toorak Road, double-fronted Victorian terraces with complex roof structures — 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 Toorak due to the suburb's mature tree canopy and proximity to the Yarra River corridor.
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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 Toorak 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 throughout every job. All documentation meets Stonnington Council and DELWP compliance standards.
Removing the possum is only half the job. Toorak's heritage and period homes have numerous potential entry points — gaps in fascia boards, broken terracotta ridge capping, deteriorated eave lining and damaged soffit vents. After every eviction, we conduct a full external inspection and seal all identified entry points with durable, possum-proof materials. This is the step most competitors skip, and it is the reason possums return within weeks of a basic removal.
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 a genuine health hazard. After removal and proofing, we offer roof void sanitation including removal of contaminated insulation, commercial disinfection and deodorisation of the affected area.
Free on-site inspection and a fully itemised quote before any work begins. No hidden fees, no call-out charges, no pressure. If the scope of proofing work is larger than expected — common in Toorak's older properties with extensive roof lines — we advise you honestly and provide a clear written quote before any work proceeds.
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 Can Cause Thousands in Damage to Wiring and Insulation
Brushtail possums gnaw through electrical cabling—a direct fire risk—and contaminate insulation with urine and droppings. They damage timber beams and create entry holes that allow rain, rodents, and other wildlife to enter. The longer a possum is resident in your roof, the more extensive and expensive the remediation becomes. Our team responds the same day to secure your property.
Complete Pest Control for Melbourne
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 — scratching at night, possum droppings in 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 void causes the animal 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. In Toorak, heritage properties with slate roofs, decorative eave detailing and multiple roof intersections often have entry points not visible from ground level. We identify every access point before any removal work 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 one-way exit remains in place until we confirm the possum has vacated, at which point 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 Stonnington and Bayside regions 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 Toorak Property
Possums are protected wildlife. Attempting to trap, injure or relocate a possum without a licence is illegal under Victorian law. Possums can 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 Toorak and all Stonnington 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 can squeeze through a gap as small as a tennis ball. In Toorak's older homes, common entry points include damaged terracotta ridge capping, gaps in ornamental fascia, broken soffit vent covers and gaps around plumbing penetrations. A professional proofing inspection identifies every vulnerability.
Trim Overhanging Branches & Manage Garden Access
Toorak's mature elms, oaks and native eucalypts provide an elevated highway directly to your roof. Any branch within 1.5 metres of your roofline gives a possum direct access. Trimming overhanging branches is one of the simplest and most effective prevention measures. Note that some Toorak trees are subject to Stonnington Council vegetation 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 attempting to re-enter the building. This is recommended by DELWP and is particularly effective in Toorak where garden sizes and tree cover can support possum habitat outside the building.
Act on Noise and Droppings Immediately
Scratching and thumping sounds 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.