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Possum Roof Repairs Geelong | One Team, One Visit
Possum roof repairs Geelong wide: we let the possum out, then fix the capping, fascia and tiles it used. Removal and repairs from $429. Call 0478 661 110.
Roof repairs after a possum, from our own jobs
The crew that fits the one way door also closes the way in: mesh on gutter lines, flues and roof openings, photographed on our recent jobs.
Doors, flaps and mesh from our recent jobs
Gutter line meshed off 
Welded mesh over a roof opening 
Flue wrapped in mesh 
Exit flap over the entry hole
Filmed and photographed by our own team on real jobs. Tap a clip to play it.
What possum roof repairs Geelong jobs cost
One published price list for Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. Every figure includes GST.
Roof and roofline check
Free$0, no obligation
- Cavity walked where safe
- Entry points photographed
- Timber and mortar assessed
- Written repair scope
- Amount credited when you book
Removal and roof repairs
from$429
- One way door fitted and removed
- Main entry rebuilt properly
- Cracked tiles or capping fixed
- Mesh behind vents and eaves
- Two year written guarantee
Whole roof repair and proofing
from$595
- Every reachable weak point closed
- Valleys, hips and gable ends
- New timber where boards are soft
- Before and after photos
- Two year written guarantee
Also available in Geelong
- Removal only, with a return visit from $270
- Nest removal and sanitising from $220
- Rotten rafters, roof sheeting or leaks quoted on their own and started only with your approval
Two storey, steel deck, slate and weatherboard jobs get a written price before we book. GST included.
Why possum damage roof repairs come straight after removal
Reviewed by the Possum Protect VIC team, updated September 2026
A brushtail rarely makes a hole from nothing. It finds a weakness, a softened fascia end, a cap with no mortar left, a tile nudged by a branch, and then widens it with every trip in and out. Take the possum away and leave that weakness, and the next brushtail in the street finds it within weeks.
Every possum damage roof repair we finish is photographed, so you see the weak point and the fix in your report.
That is why our Geelong work is built around the possum handyman idea. The same people who fit the one way door come back with timber, mortar, tiles and steel mesh, and rebuild the entry so it is stronger than the rest of the roofline. You deal with one crew, one quote and one guarantee.
Geelong is drier than Melbourne, about 457 to 536 mm of rain a year, so we see fewer rotten eaves than on the coast, but older mortar still dries out, cracks and falls out of ridge caps.
Sources: Bureau of Meteorology Geelong stations, Victorian Places.
| Removal and repairs | From $429 inc GST |
|---|---|
| Full repair and proofing | From $595 inc GST |
| Roof and roofline check | Free, $0 |
| Guarantee | Two years in writing, per sealed point |
| Who does the repair | The crew that did the removal |
| Annual rainfall | About 457 to 536 mm |
Possum handyman Geelong: what we repair
These are the repairs our Geelong crew carries out most often once a possum has moved out.
Ridge capping repairs Geelong roofs need
Old caps are lifted, the tired mortar knocked out, and the caps rebedded and pointed with flexible pointing so a possum cannot shoulder them loose again.
Fascia and barge board repairs
Soft or split boards at gable ends are cut back and replaced with new primed timber, then sealed at the join with the tiles or sheeting.
Tiles and valley ends
Cracked terracotta or concrete tiles are swapped, and the open end of each valley is closed where a possum can squeeze under.
Vents, eaves and pipe gaps
Galvanised steel mesh is fixed behind wall vents, along open eaves and around solar conduit and pipe penetrations.
Why Geelong roofs need possum repairs, suburb by suburb
Geelong mixes housing from the 1800s with estates that are still being built, and each era has its own weak spot. Knowing the house type tells us where to look first and what material to bring.
In Geelong West, where land sold from 1839, and in Newtown and Manifold Heights, the timber cottages and Federation homes carry decades of paint over original fascia. Boards look sound from the footpath and crumble at the gable end where water sits. Norlane was built by the Housing Commission from 1947, about 2,464 houses including more than 1,200 prefabricated units shipped from Holland and France. Those roofs, and the post war homes in neighbouring Corio, often have simple box eaves and junctions that were never meant to stop wildlife.
Armstrong Creek is planned for about 22,000 lots. The roofs are new, yet solar rails, antenna brackets and plumbing vents leave neat gaps a young brushtail can use. On the Bellarine and the Surf Coast, many holiday houses sit empty for long stretches, so a small gap has months to grow before anyone hears a thing.
Possum roof repairs Geelong: typical fixes by home
What we usually find, and the repair that closes it, across the main housing types in our area.
| Home | Where the possum gets in | Usual repair |
|---|---|---|
| Geelong West or Newtown cottage | Soft fascia at a gable end, gaps behind old bargeboards | New primed timber, joints sealed, steel mesh behind |
| Norlane or Corio post war house | Open box eaves, tired ridge mortar, loose apron flashing | Eaves closed with mesh, caps rebedded and pointed |
| Highton or Belmont brick veneer | Valley ends under overhanging gums, cracked tiles | Valley ends sealed, tiles replaced, branches noted |
| Armstrong Creek new build | Gaps around solar rails, conduit and vent pipes | Mesh collars and closures around each penetration |
| Bellarine or Surf Coast holiday house | Lifted sheeting or vents left open for months | Sheet ends closed, vents meshed, photos sent to you |
Every home is inspected before we quote. This table is a guide, not a price.
How our possum handyman Geelong crew works
Removal comes first, repairs follow the moment the roof is empty.
Look
We walk the roofline and cavity and photograph every opening we find.
Price
You get a written figure for the removal and each repair.
Door
A one way door goes over the main hole; smaller gaps are closed that day.
Rebuild
Once the possum is out, the entry is repaired with timber, mortar, tiles or mesh.
Sign off
Photos, the door removed and the two year written guarantee issued.
Four questions for any possum roof repair quote
Will the same people do the repair?
Handing over from a wildlife crew to a separate roofer adds days, and the possum often gets back in during the gap.
Is the possum out before you seal it?
Sealing a possum inside is cruel and leaves you with a smell. The one way door and a return check prove the roof is empty.
What material closes the hole?
Ask for timber, mortar, tiles or galvanised mesh. Foam, tape and silicone do not hold a brushtail back.
Is the guarantee written?
Ours is two years, in writing, for each point we seal. A verbal promise is hard to rely on later.
Roof repairs after possum removal: what we tell you honestly
When a roofer is the right call
If a roof needs a full restoration, new valleys throughout or a reroof, we say so plainly and put that in writing rather than stretching a possum job to cover it.
When a patch is not enough
A dab of silicone or a scrap of wire over a hole looks tidy for a week. Brushtails push through it. We rebuild the opening with proper material.
Heritage and period homes
Where an older Geelong home has original slate or decorative bargeboards, we match profiles where we can and tell you before any visible change.
Possum roof repairs across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast
Our repair crew works from the northern suburbs to the Surf Coast.
- Geelong
- Geelong West
- Newtown
- Manifold Heights
- Herne Hill
- Hamlyn Heights
- Belmont
- Highton
- Grovedale
- Waurn Ponds
- Norlane
- Corio
- Bell Post Hill
- Lara
- Armstrong Creek
- Mount Duneed
- Leopold
- Drysdale
- Clifton Springs
- Portarlington
- Ocean Grove
- Barwon Heads
- Point Lonsdale
- Queenscliff
- Torquay
- Jan Juc
- Anglesea
- Aireys Inlet
Outside these towns? Give us the address and we will confirm.
Along the Barwon River. Highton, Belmont and Newtown homes near the river red gums, where overhanging limbs bring possums onto the tiles.
Lara and the You Yangs side. Larger blocks with open bush nearby, where brushtails are part of everyday wildlife.
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. Period cottages and holiday houses, many empty for weeks at a time.
Torquay, Jan Juc and Anglesea. Coastal homes where salt air and bush blocks both work on the roofline.
Possum roof repairs Geelong FAQs
Send a photo of the damage when we call back and we can often tell you the repair before we arrive.
Call 0478 661 110Can you repair the roof on the same visit as the removal?
Small gaps are closed on the first visit. The main entry is repaired once the one way door shows the possum has gone, usually within a few days, so nothing is sealed inside.
What do possum damage roof repairs usually involve?
Most jobs involve some mix of rebedding ridge caps, replacing a length of fascia or barge board, swapping cracked tiles and fixing steel mesh behind vents and eaves.
Do you do ridge capping repairs Geelong wide, or only where the possum got in?
We repair the capping where the possum used it as part of the job. If other caps are loose we point them out and add them to the quote so you can decide.
Can you handle fascia and barge board repairs on an old weatherboard?
Yes. We cut out the soft section, fit new primed timber to match the profile and seal the joins. Weatherboard homes are priced in writing before we book.
Are roof repairs after possum removal really needed?
In almost every case, yes. The hole the possum used is still there once it leaves, and another brushtail in the area will find it.
Is a possum handyman Geelong service cheaper than two trades?
Usually. You pay for one visit schedule and one crew instead of a wildlife callout followed by a separate roofer.
How much are possum roof repairs in Geelong?
Removal with repairs is from $429 including GST, and a whole roof repair with proofing is from $595. Larger faults are quoted separately.
Do you work on Armstrong Creek homes still under builder warranty?
Yes. We close gaps around solar rails and pipes with mesh and do not alter the builder work. Check your builder warranty terms if you are unsure.
Can you repair a Queenscliff or Barwon Heads holiday house while we are away?
Yes. We arrange access with you or a neighbour and send photos of the entry, the repair and the finished roofline.
Will you touch the gum tree over my roof?
We will tell you which limbs give possums a bridge. Removing or lopping native vegetation can need a council permit, so check with your council first.
Do you repair slate roofs?
We replace individual slates and close gaps at slate ridges. Heavy slate work goes to a slater, and we say so in the quote.
How long does the repair guarantee last?
Each point we seal carries a two year written guarantee. If a possum reopens one, we come back and fix it.
Book possum roof repairs Geelong homeowners can rely on
The possum out humanely, the roofline rebuilt by the same crew and a two year written guarantee. Removal and repairs from $429.
