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Possum Proofing Geelong | Every Gap Closed Properly
Possum proofing Geelong homes the tradesman way: every gap closed with timber, tiles and steel mesh by one crew. From $595 for the whole roof. Call 0478 661 110.
Possum proofing, filmed and photographed on the job
If a possum is inside, the one way door goes on first and the roof is closed around it. Below: the door going on, then the mesh we fix over gutters, flues and openings.
Doors, flaps and mesh from our recent jobs
Welded mesh over a roof opening 
Gutter line meshed off 
Flue wrapped in mesh 
One way door on a tiled roof
Filmed and photographed by our own team on real jobs. Tap a clip to play it.
Possum proofing cost in Geelong
The same published prices in the city, on the Bellarine and down the Surf Coast. All include GST.
Roofline survey
Free$0, no obligation
- Roof, eaves and vents checked
- Gaps measured and photographed
- Tree access assessed
- Written proofing plan
- No cost and no obligation
Removal plus key repairs
from$429
- One way door on the live entry
- Entry rebuilt once empty
- Nearby gaps closed
- Return visit included
- Two year written guarantee
Whole roof proofing
from$595
- Every reachable opening sealed
- Ridge, hips, valleys and gables
- Soft timber replaced
- Steel mesh on vents and eaves
- Two year written guarantee
Often added to proofing
- Soiled insulation and nest cleared from $220
- Removal only with a return visit from $270
- Structural timber or roof sheeting faults priced on their own, never started without your go ahead
Two storey, slate, steel deck and weatherboard homes are priced in writing before we book.
What makes a possum proof roof in Geelong?
Reviewed by the Possum Protect VIC team, updated September 2026
A possum proof roof has no opening a brushtail can fit through or pry open, and nothing left inside that it wants to come back to. That means three things in order: the possum out first through a one way door, every weak point repaired with material a brushtail cannot shift, and the nest and soiled insulation cleared so the smell does not draw the next one in.
Proofing is where our handyman side matters most. We are not just covering holes with a sheet of mesh; we replace the soft fascia, rebed the loose cap and swap the cracked tile, because those are the spots that fail next.
State guidance notes that ultrasonic units and repellents do little to deter brushtails, which is why we rely on repairs rather than gadgets.
Sources: Victorian state wildlife guidance on possums, ABS 2021 Census QuickStats.
| Whole roof proofing | From $595 inc GST |
|---|---|
| Removal plus key repairs | From $429 inc GST |
| Roofline survey | Free, $0 |
| Order of work | Out first, then sealed |
| Material | Timber, tiles, mortar, steel mesh |
| Guarantee | Two years, written |
The gaps a Geelong possum proofing job has to close
Most roofs we survey around Geelong have more than one way in. The possum uses the easiest, and the others wait. A proofing job that closes the obvious hole and ignores the rest simply moves the problem along the roofline.
- Ridge and hip ends where mortar has dropped out
- Valley ends under an overhanging tree
- Gable ends with split barge boards
- Open eaves on older weatherboards
- Gaps around solar rails, flues and plumbing vents
- Wall vents with broken or missing grilles
We close each one with the right material for that roof, and show you photos of every point.
Possum proofing Geelong homes, from Corio to Armstrong Creek
Different parts of the city need different proofing work.
Period homes in the inner west
Geelong West, Newtown and Manifold Heights cottages need timber work: new fascia ends, sealed bargeboards and mesh behind decorative vents.
Post war northern suburbs
In Norlane and Corio we often mesh long runs of open eaves and rebed caps that have lost their mortar over the decades.
River suburbs
Highton, Belmont and Newtown streets near the Barwon red gums need proofing that assumes a possum will reach the roof every night.
Southern growth estates
Armstrong Creek and Charlemont roofs are tight, so proofing there is mostly collars and mesh around penetrations and solar fixings.
Possum proofing Bellarine and Surf Coast holiday houses
On Census night 2021, 46.3% of dwellings in the Borough of Queenscliffe and 32% on the Surf Coast were unoccupied, against 10.6% across Greater Geelong. An empty house is quiet, warm and dry, and a brushtail that moves in during winter can go unnoticed until the family arrives in December to a smell and stained ceilings.
For possum proofing Bellarine homes in Portarlington, St Leonards, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff, and possum proofing Surf Coast homes in Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet, we can work while you are away. A neighbour or agent lets us in, we send photos of each opening as we find it, and you approve the scope by phone before we seal anything.
Coastal homes near the Moonah Woodland on the Bellarine dunes or the bush blocks behind Anglesea have trees close to the roof, so we also note which branches give possums a bridge onto the tiles.
Possum proofing Geelong in five stages
The possum always leaves before we close anything.
Survey
We check every elevation and the cavity, then mark and photograph each opening.
Scope
You receive a written list of repairs and a single figure for the work.
Move out
A one way door lets any possum inside leave after dark.
Seal
Openings closed with timber, rebedded caps, new tiles and galvanised steel mesh.
Confirm
Door removed, final gap closed, photos and guarantee sent to you.
Do possum spikes Geelong hardware stores sell actually work?
Spikes and collars have a place, but a small one. Fitted along a fence top or a pergola beam they can make one route less comfortable. On their own they rarely stop a determined brushtail, which simply climbs a downpipe, a vine or a neighbouring tree instead.
In a proper proofing job spikes are a finishing touch at most. The work that keeps a roof closed is the repair of every opening, with the possum already outside. If a quote leans mainly on spikes, ultrasonic units or sprays, ask what happens to the gap in the ridge.
Possum proofing and the Wildlife Act in Geelong
Proofing has to work with the law, not around it.
- 1Brushtail and ringtail possums are both protected under the Wildlife Act 1975.
- 2Sealing a possum inside a roof is inhumane; we confirm the roof is empty before the last gap is closed.
- 3Ringtails cannot be trapped without authority from DEECA, so proofing is often the right tool for them.
- 4Moving a possum away from your street is not permitted; a trapped brushtail is released on the same property within 50 metres, after sunset.
Keeping a possum proof roof in Geelong
Small habits that protect the proofing work after we leave.
Walk around the house after a big westerly and look for lifted caps or tiles.
Keep climbing plants off downpipes and gutters.
Ask your council before cutting back native trees near the roof.
Offer a nest box on a tree well away from the house.
Store fruit, pet food and compost bins away from the walls at night.
Call us early if you see fresh droppings in the gutter.
Possum proofing across Geelong and the coast
We proof roofs from Lara and Corio in the north to Aireys Inlet in the south.
Our possum proofing services cover possum proofing roof spaces, eaves and subfloors. If you searched possum proofing near me, the same crew works Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.
- Geelong
- Geelong West
- Newtown
- Manifold Heights
- Belmont
- Highton
- Wandana Heights
- Grovedale
- Waurn Ponds
- Norlane
- Corio
- Lara
- Armstrong Creek
- Charlemont
- Leopold
- Curlewis
- Drysdale
- Clifton Springs
- Portarlington
- Indented Head
- St Leonards
- Ocean Grove
- Barwon Heads
- Point Lonsdale
- Queenscliff
- Torquay
- Jan Juc
- Anglesea
- Aireys Inlet
Not listed? Send the address and we will confirm coverage.
Lara and the You Yangs edge. The You Yangs list brushtails among their commonly seen wildlife, and rural edge homes feel it.
Leopold, Curlewis and Drysdale. Growing Bellarine towns with a mix of older homes and new brick veneer.
Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. Coastal homes near the river mouth and dune reserves, many used seasonally.
Waurn Ponds and Grovedale. Established streets with mature gardens on the city side of the Surf Coast.
Possum proofing Geelong FAQs
Not sure if the roof is proofable? Most are. Tell us the house type and we will explain what is involved.
Call 0478 661 110What does possum proofing Geelong homes involve?
We find every opening, move any possum out with a one way door, then close each gap with timber, tiles, mortar or galvanised steel mesh. You receive photos of each point.
How much is possum proofing cost for a typical house?
Whole roof proofing is from $595 including GST. If only the main entry and nearby gaps need work, removal plus key repairs is from $429.
Can you do possum proofing Bellarine holiday houses while we are in Melbourne?
Yes. We arrange access with a neighbour, agent or lockbox, send photos, and only seal once you approve the scope.
Do you offer possum proofing Surf Coast wide?
Yes, from Torquay and Jan Juc to Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. The Surf Coast Shire does not lend or hire possum traps, so proofing is usually the practical answer.
Should I buy possum spikes Geelong stores stock?
They can help on a fence or pergola, but spikes on their own rarely stop a brushtail. The roof still needs every gap closed.
Can you proof the roof with a possum still inside?
We fit a one way door first so it leaves on its own after dark, then close the final gap once the roof is empty.
Is a possum proof roof permanent?
No roof stays sealed forever. Storms move caps and trees grow. Our work carries a two year written guarantee on each point we seal.
What about ringtail possums in the garden?
Ringtails rarely enter roofs and cannot be trapped without DEECA authority. Proofing the roof and leaving their drey alone is usually the right approach.
Will proofing stop the thumping on my Armstrong Creek roof?
If the possum is getting in around solar rails or pipe gaps, yes. We fit mesh collars and closures at each penetration.
Do ultrasonic devices help with proofing?
State guidance says ultrasonic units and repellents do little to deter brushtails. We do not sell them.
How long does proofing take?
Most Geelong proofing jobs take one to two visits over about a week, including the one way door period.
Do you repair the damage or just block the hole?
We repair it. Proofing without repair is the reason many roofs let possums back in.
Book possum proofing Geelong can count on
Every reachable gap sealed with proper repairs, the possum outside before we close up and a two year written guarantee. Whole roof from $595.
