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Possum Removal Geelong | Bellarine and Surf Coast
Possum thumping in a Geelong roof? Our possum removal Geelong team takes it out humanely and repairs the roof it used. From $270. Call 0478 661 110 today.
See a possum removal, filmed on the job
No stock footage. This is our own crew fitting a one way door on a customer roof, the same humane method we use on every Geelong job, before the way in is repaired.
Doors, flaps and mesh from our recent jobs
The door, ready to fit 
One way door on a tiled roof 
Exit flap over the entry hole 
Welded mesh over a roof opening
Filmed and photographed by our own team on real jobs. Tap a clip to play it.
Possum removal Geelong price list
Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast pay the same published prices as Melbourne.
Roof inspection
Free$0, no obligation
- Roof cavity and roofline inspected
- Species identified
- Each entry photographed
- Written repair quote
- No cost and no obligation
Removal with return
from$270
- One way door on the entry
- Spare gaps closed first
- Return visit included
- Door off and gap sealed
- Two year written guarantee
Removal and roof repairs
from$429
- Removal with a one way door
- Ridge capping rebedded
- Decayed fascia replaced
- Steel mesh on eaves and vents
- Two year written guarantee
Full roof repair and proofing
from$595
- All reachable entries closed
- Valley gutters and ridge ends
- Timber, tile and sheet repairs
- Photo report of the work
- Two year written guarantee
More Geelong services
- Dead possum removal from $275 including odour treatment
- Roof space clean up from $220
- Major timber or roofing faults quoted separately, never done without your okay
All prices include GST. Two storey, slate and steel deck roofs are priced in writing before booking.
Possum in roof Geelong homes: what we see
Geelong has some of the oldest and some of the newest housing in the state, often a few streets apart.
Old timber in Geelong West and Newtown
Land in Geelong West was sold from 1839 and the streets are full of timber cottages and Edwardian homes. Old ridge mortar and decayed fascia are the usual entries.
Post war homes in Norlane and Corio
Norlane was built by the Housing Commission from 1947, including more than 1,200 prefabricated homes shipped from Holland and France, with their own eave and junction details.
New estates at Armstrong Creek
The growth area is planned for around 22,000 lots. New roofs are tight when built, but solar mounts and pipe penetrations open gaps.
Coast and holiday houses
Nearly a third of Surf Coast homes and almost half of those in the Borough of Queenscliffe were unoccupied on Census night, so possums go unnoticed.
Possum removal and roof repairs for Geelong homes
In a city with this much old timber, the repair is the real job. We do both parts ourselves.
Removal first
A one way door lets the possum go out after dark, and a return visit is included to finish.
Timber and tile repairs
Rotten fascia and barge boards renewed, ridge capping rebedded, cracked tiles and slate replaced.
Honest roof report
If we find rot, leaks or loose sheets beyond the possum problem, we tell you and quote it separately.
How does possum control Geelong work?
Reviewed by the Possum Protect VIC team, updated September 2026
We close the smaller openings, fit a one way door over the main one and let the possum leave by itself after dark. Once the roof is empty, the door comes off and the last opening is repaired.
Much of the older housing in Geelong still has its original ridge mortar and timber fascia, and both wear out with age. The result is a gap at the roofline, which is why our jobs include the repair.
Councils refer possum problems to the state rules, and the Surf Coast Shire does not lend traps. A brushtail caught in a building must be released on the same property, within 50 metres, after sunset that day.
Sources: Victorian Places, ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Surf Coast Shire, Bureau of Meteorology stations 087113 and 087025.
| Removal with return visit | From $270 inc GST |
|---|---|
| Removal and roof repairs | From $429 inc GST |
| Full roof repair | From $595 inc GST |
| Guarantee | Two years, in writing |
| Surf Coast trap loans | Not offered |
| Release | Same property, within 50 m, after dark |
| Annual rainfall | About 457 to 536 mm |
| Coverage | Geelong, Bellarine, Surf Coast |
Possum removal Geelong in five steps
The same order on a Newtown cottage or an Armstrong Creek new build.
Inspect
Roof cavity, roofline, eaves and nearby trees checked and photographed.
Quote
A written price for the removal and every repair, before any work.
Remove
One way door fitted so the possum leaves on its own at dusk.
Repair
Capping, fascia, tiles and vents repaired with steel mesh and new timber.
Finish
Return visit, door removed, last gap sealed and guarantee sent.
Signs of a possum in a Geelong roof
The heavier the thump, the more likely it is a brushtail possum rather than a rodent.
Heavy movement at night
Thumping and dragging above the ceiling from dusk.
A sharp urine smell
Strongest in the room under where the possum sleeps.
Droppings along gutters
Dark droppings in the gutter line and on outdoor furniture.
Broken capping or timber
Crumbling mortar at the ridge or split fascia boards.
Garden damage
Rose buds, fruit and new growth stripped overnight.
Marks on downpipes
Scratches and rub marks where the possum climbs up.
Choosing a possum catcher Geelong homes can trust
Questions worth asking before anyone climbs onto your roof.
- 1Will you name the species before quoting? Ringtails cannot be trapped without state authority.
- 2Will you use a one way door where possible? A cage should be the last option.
- 3If a brushtail is caught, will it be released on my property, within 50 metres, after sunset?
- 4Will you repair the opening, or just remove the possum?
Possum control around a Geelong home
Simple steps that keep possums interested in the trees rather than your roof.
Prune branches back so they are at least 1.5 metres from the roof.
Band tree trunks with a 60 cm smooth collar.
Put up a nest box so the possum has another home.
Bring in pet food, fruit and bird seed at night.
Keep an eye on ridge capping after strong winds.
Call early when droppings appear in the gutter.
Possum removal near me in Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast
Our Geelong team covers the city, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast.
Need a possum removalist outside the city? Our possum removal services run from possum removal Lara and Corio in the north to possum removal Surf Coast towns such as Torquay and Jan Juc. It is possum pest control done humanely: a one way door, then the roof repaired.
- Geelong
- Geelong West
- Newtown
- Manifold Heights
- Belmont
- Highton
- Grovedale
- Waurn Ponds
- Herne Hill
- Hamlyn Heights
- Bell Post Hill
- Corio
- Norlane
- Lara
- Armstrong Creek
- Mount Duneed
- Leopold
- Curlewis
- Drysdale
- Clifton Springs
- Portarlington
- St Leonards
- Ocean Grove
- Barwon Heads
- Point Lonsdale
- Queenscliff
- Torquay
- Jan Juc
- Anglesea
- Aireys Inlet
Not sure if we cover your town? Call with the address and we will tell you.
Geelong West, Newtown and Manifold Heights. Timber cottages and period homes where the ridge and fascia take the brunt.
Highton, Belmont and Grovedale. Post war and later homes along the Barwon, with river red gums nearby.
Norlane, Corio and Lara. Housing Commission and later homes, often with open eaves and older tile roofs.
Possum removal Bellarine. Leopold, Drysdale, Portarlington and Queenscliff, including holiday houses.
Possum removal Ocean Grove. Coastal homes near the dunes and the Ocean Grove Nature Conservation Reserve.
Possum removal Torquay. Torquay, Jan Juc and Anglesea, where bush blocks bring trees right up to the roof.
Possum removal Geelong FAQs
Unsure whether it is a possum or a rat? Describe the noise and we will usually know.
Call 0478 661 110How much does possum removal cost in Geelong?
Removal with a one way door and a return visit is from $270 including GST. Removal with roof repairs is from $429, and a full roof repair and proofing from $595.
Do you offer possum control Geelong wide?
Yes. Our possum control Geelong service covers the whole city, from Lara in the north to Armstrong Creek and Mount Duneed in the south.
Are you a possum catcher Geelong residents can book this week?
Usually yes. As a possum catcher Geelong team we can normally inspect within a few days of your call.
Do you do possum removal Bellarine jobs?
Yes. Possum removal Bellarine work covers Leopold, Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Portarlington, St Leonards and Queenscliff.
Do you cover possum removal Torquay and Jan Juc?
Yes. Possum removal Torquay jobs, along with Jan Juc, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet, are handled by the Geelong team.
Is possum removal Ocean Grove priced the same?
Yes. Possum removal Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads use the same published prices.
Why do I have a possum in roof Geelong homes nearby do not?
A possum in roof Geelong case usually comes down to one weak spot, often worn ridge mortar, a slipped tile or a gap at the fascia.
Does the council lend possum traps?
The Surf Coast Shire does not lend or hire possum traps, and Greater Geelong refers possum enquiries to the state wildlife department.
Can you repair slate or old terracotta?
Yes. We repair tiles and capping on older roofs and will tell you honestly if the roof needs a specialist roofer.
Do possums in Geelong have young in the roof?
Sometimes. We check before fitting a door so a mother and young leave together.
How long does the job take?
Most Geelong jobs are finished within about a week, including the return visit.
What is the guarantee?
Every point we seal carries a two year written guarantee, and we come back if a possum reopens one.
Book possum removal Geelong homes can rely on
Removal from $270 inc GST, roof repairs by the same team and a two year written guarantee across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.
