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Possum proofing that seals every gap a possum can use: roof lines, eaves, broken tiles and vents, backed by a 36 month written guarantee on documented sealed points.
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How We Possum Proof a Roof
Possum prevention Melbourne homes can rely on is about closing the roof, not scaring the possum. Possum spikes can help on a fence top or branch, but they do not stop a possum using a gap in the roof. Sealing does.
- Possum proof roof sealing: roof lines, eaves, tiles and vents
- Possum proofing near me: local technicians across Melbourne
- Possum spikes Melbourne homes ask about: where they help and where they do not
- Branches cut back advice so the roof stays out of reach
- 36 month written guarantee on documented sealed points
Proof the Route, Not Just the Visible Hole
The opening nearest the noise is not always the active entrance. Possums travel through roof valleys, lifted tiles, open eaves, fascia gaps and service penetrations before reaching the room where they are heard. Apex checks the perimeter and roof geometry so proofing is based on evidence.
One-Way Exit and Sealing Sequence
- Confirm activity and identify the likely species.
- Secure secondary openings that are not being actively used.
- Fit an appropriate one-way exit to the active route.
- Allow time for the possum to leave naturally after dark.
- Verify exit and complete final sealing or remove the device.
Closing every gap immediately can trap wildlife in the roof. The order of work is part of the service.
Materials Selected for the Building
Depending on the opening and substrate, proofing may use galvanised mesh, weather-resistant sealants, tile clips or custom-cut metal. Cosmetic timber or roofing repairs outside the agreed exclusion scope are identified separately.
36-Month Written Guarantee
Documented entry points sealed by Apex are covered for 36 months. If a possum re-enters through one of those treated areas, Apex will return and repair that point without an additional labour charge. New storm damage, building movement, vegetation damage and entry through untreated areas are excluded.
Why Melbourne Calls Apex
Possums are protected native wildlife, the work has to be humane, building-aware and documented. That is all we do.
What Good Proofing Looks Like
Not all sealing work is equal. These are the details that decide whether a possum gets back in.
Done Properly
- Every opening found, active and secondary, is mapped first
- The animal is confirmed out before anything is closed
- Materials matched to tile, tin, timber or render
- Fixings that survive weather and possum pressure
- Photo record of each treated point
Warning Signs of a Poor Job
- Foam or mesh stuffed into a gap without fixing
- Only the obvious hole closed, secondary gaps ignored
- Work done before confirming the roof is empty
- No written scope and no documentation
- No guarantee offered on the sealed points
Serving every Melbourne suburb, see our service areas and free quote form.
What It Costs
Final pricing depends on roof height, access and the number of entry points. Apex confirms the scope and quote before tools come out, and beats any written like-for-like quote by 5%.
Single Entry Job
Small property or unit
- Property and roof inspection
- One-way exit at a single active point
- Return sealing visit
- Before-and-after photo record
- 36-month written guarantee on treated points
Standard Home
Houses and townhouses
- Multiple entry-point assessment
- Secondary gaps sealed within scope
- Appropriate deterrent measures
- Basic nest material and odour treatment
- 36-month written guarantee on treated points
Complex Roof
Large, high or difficult-access homes
- Complex or multi-level inspection
- Three or more entry points
- Extended sealing and sanitation scope
- Detailed photo documentation
- 36-month written guarantee on treated points
Guide prices are not a site-unseen promise. Structural repairs, restricted access and work outside the agreed scope are quoted before proceeding. See full pricing.
Backed in Writing, Guarantee and Price, Both Covered
36-month written guarantee: if a possum re-enters through an opening Apex sealed within the 36-month period, we return and repair that treated point without a labour charge.
5% price-beat promise: bring us a written, like-for-like quote from any licensed Melbourne possum controller and we will beat it by 5%.
The guarantee applies to the documented treated points, not unrelated new damage or a new route elsewhere on the building. Full scope, access requirements and exclusions are stated in the written quote and Warranty Conditions. Price beat applies to comparable scope, verified before booking.
Common Questions
How much does possum proofing cost in Melbourne?
Guide pricing starts from $350 for a single entry point, $350 to $550 for a standard home and $550 to $850 for complex or multi level roofs. You get a clear written quote before any work begins.
Do possum spikes work?
Spikes can help on a fence top or a branch, but they do not stop a possum entering through a gap in the roof. Sealing the entry points is what keeps them out.
Can you possum proof the roof if a possum is inside?
We make sure the possum has left first, usually with a one way exit, then seal. We never seal a possum inside.
Is possum proofing guaranteed?
Yes. Documented sealed points carry a 36 month written guarantee.
Can a possum be relocated instead?
Victorian law requires a trapped common brushtail possum to be released on the same property, within 50 metres, after sunset on the day it was caught. Moving it further away is not allowed, which is why we exclude and proof instead.
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