Found a dead possum in your roof, wall, or yard? Martin The Possum Guy removes it fast before the smell sets in — with full sanitation, professional odour treatment, and a check for how it got in. Fully licensed, Wildlife Act 1975 compliant, and same-day available.
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The Clock Starts the Moment a Possum Problem Begins
Whether it’s an active possum thumping through your roof at 2am or a dead possum making your home unliveable — both situations get significantly worse with every day you delay. Martin The Possum Guy has spent 12 years helping Melbourne homeowners resolve both problems quickly, cleanly, and permanently.
A dead possum in a roof cavity can make a home genuinely unliveable within 72 hours. A live possum, once comfortable in your roof, will cause structural damage, chew wiring, contaminate insulation, and is legally protected — meaning you can’t just remove it yourself without serious legal consequences under the Wildlife Act 1975 (Vic).
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Noticeable — Act Now
If alive: scratching and thumping begins. If deceased: faint odour emerges. This is the ideal time to call — both scenarios are straightforward at this stage.
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Significant — Escalating Fast
Live possum: damage to insulation and timbers begins. Dead possum: intense odour through the whole house, blowfly activity, contamination spreading.
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Severe — Professional Intervention Essential
Insulation replacement may be needed. Secondary pest infestations likely. Structural damage from a live possum becomes significant. Much more costly to resolve.
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How We Handle Every Possum Problem — Properly
Every job follows the same complete four-step process, whether it’s a live possum, a dead one, or a property that needs full proofing.
Inspection & Assessment
We inspect your roof, walls, and exterior to identify entry points, assess damage, and determine whether the possum is live, deceased, or already gone — and whether others are present.
Removal
Live possums are removed humanely using one-way exit doors in compliance with the Wildlife Act 1975. Dead possums are removed safely with full PPE and disposed of responsibly.
Sanitation & Treatment
The affected area is treated with professional-grade disinfectant and odour neutraliser. For live removal jobs, nest material is cleared and the area sanitised before sealing.
Entry Point Sealing
All identified entry points are permanently sealed using galvanised mesh, weatherproof sealant, and tile clips. Every treated point is covered by our 36-month written guarantee.
Why Possum Problems Are a Health Risk — Not Just a Nuisance
Most homeowners think a possum in the roof is just a noise problem. It isn’t. Whether the animal is alive or deceased, the biological hazards — contaminated insulation, bacterial exposure, secondary pest infestations — are real and escalate rapidly without professional intervention.
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Bacterial Contamination
Possum urine and faeces carry leptospirosis, salmonella, and Q fever. These saturate insulation during extended habitation or decomposition, creating ongoing health risks even after the animal is gone.
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Insulation Damage & Mould
Urine saturation destroys insulation’s thermal properties and creates ideal conditions for toxic mould growth. Contaminated insulation typically needs full replacement — a significant additional cost if left unaddressed.
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Structural & Wiring Damage
Active possums gnaw timber beams and electrical cabling — a documented fire hazard. The longer the animal is present, the greater the structural risk to your roof cavity.
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Secondary Pest Infestations
Possums attract fleas, ticks, mites, and — if deceased — blowflies and secondary scavengers. A single animal can introduce a flea infestation into a home within days of taking up residence.
What’s Included in Every Job
Martin doesn’t do the bare minimum. Every possum removal — live or deceased — includes a full service from inspection to final seal.
- Full roof and exterior inspection
- Humane removal (live) or safe removal (deceased)
- Professional disinfectant treatment
- Odour neutraliser applied
- All entry points permanently sealed
- Before & after photo report
- 36-month written guarantee
What Melbourne Homeowners Ask About Possum Removal
These are the questions we get most often. Call 0435 073 966 if yours isn’t here.
Is it legal to remove possums yourself in Melbourne?
No. Under the Wildlife Act 1975 (Vic), all native possums are protected. Trapping, harming, or relocating a possum without a licence is a criminal offence carrying fines of up to $8,000. Only licensed operators like Martin can legally handle possum removal in Victoria.
How much does possum removal cost in Melbourne?
Cost depends on your property size, number of entry points, and whether the possum is live or deceased. Martin provides fixed, transparent pricing before starting — no hidden costs, no surprises. Call 0435 073 966 for a no-obligation quote.
How do I know if a possum is alive or dead in my roof?
A living possum is active between dusk and dawn — you’ll hear thumping, scratching, and movement. A dead possum is silent but produces a rapidly intensifying odour that worsens daily. If the smell is getting worse but you’ve heard no movement for 2–3 days, it’s almost certainly deceased.
How long does possum removal take?
For live removal, the process takes 5–10 days. We install one-way exit doors, wait 3–7 days for the possum to leave naturally, then return to permanently seal all entry points. Dead possum removal can typically be completed in a single visit.
Will the possum come back after removal?
Not through any area we seal. Our 36-month written guarantee covers all treated entry points. If a possum re-enters through a sealed area within three years, we return and fix it at no charge. Possums are territorial — without open entry points, they’ll find somewhere else to live.
Do you service all Melbourne suburbs?
Yes — Martin services all metropolitan Melbourne suburbs, from the inner city to the outer ring. Same-day appointments are available across most areas. Call 0435 073 966 to confirm availability in your suburb.
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