Heidelberg's trusted pest team

Humane possum removal for Heidelberg's older homes, sloping blocks... ...and river-side streets.

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Map of Heidelberg 3084

Local knowledge

Heidelberg sits between old roofs and open habitat.

The Yarra flats and Warringal wetlands are close to homes built across more than a century.

Heidelberg's eastern edge opens onto the Yarra Flats and Warringal wetlands. Further west, older homes, post-war housing and newer development create a mixed roofscape with plenty of different entry points.

A humane removal only works long term when the roof is proofed as well. We use a one-way door, confirm the possum has left and seal the opening it was using.

Yarra Flats and Warringal wetlands

The Yarra Flats and Warringal wetlands form a broad green edge beside Heidelberg. They provide habitat and movement corridors for native wildlife close to residential streets.

Mature gardens and significant trees

Banyule's southern and eastern suburbs retain strong canopy and many protected significant trees. Connected gardens help possums travel through the area without spending much time on the ground.

A long history of housing

Heidelberg contains early heritage buildings, established detached homes and later infill. Older tiled sections, deep eaves and extensions can produce hidden openings around valleys, chimneys and roof joins.

Sloping ground and difficult access

The land rises away from the Yarra flats. A roof that looks single-storey from the street may be much higher at the back, which can hide entry points around rear gutters and upper eaves.

A careful inspection beats a quick patch.

Heidelberg homes can have several roof levels and more than one generation of building work. We trace the signs, install a humane exit and proof the confirmed weak points properly.

We also service nearby suburbs:

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What we do

Our services in Heidelberg

Noises in your roof? Unwanted tenants? We can help.

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Humane Possum Removal & Proofing

  • Full roof inspection
  • Humane one-way door installation
  • Entry point sealing & proofing
  • No poisons, ever
  • 2.5 year warranty, longest in Australia

We've worked across every street in the 3084. Humane possum removal with one-way doors, complete roof proofing, and a warranty longer than any competitor's.

If they come back, so do we.

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Rats & Mice Treatment

  • Full property inspection
  • Tamper-proof bait stations
  • Entry point sealing
  • We check for possums first
  • 6 month warranty

Heidelberg's mix of period and modern homes means rodents have plenty of ways in. We find every entry point, bait safely, and block them out.

No more pantry thieves at midnight!

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General Pest Sprays & Treatments

  • Full property inspection
  • Pet & family safe treatments
  • Interior & exterior treatment
  • Spiders, ants, cockroaches & more
  • 6 month warranty

Ants trailing through the kitchen? Spiders in the eaves? We handle all common Heidelberg household pests with targeted, family-safe treatments.

Whatever's bugging you, we've got it.

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Solar Panel Skirting

  • Inspection of panels and roof
  • Existing nests and debris removed
  • Galvanised, UV-rated mesh skirting
  • Clip-on install, no drilling
  • 5 year warranty on mesh & workmanship

Everything included. No hidden fees.

We do it once, properly.

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Premium Possum / Pest Roof & Property Inspection

  • Full property walk: roof access and manhole
  • Written report with photos
  • Prevention plan, not just a treatment quote
  • DIY tips so you need us back less often
  • Does not include termite inspections

$275 inc GST. Report, photos and a prevention plan.

Not sure what it is? We find out.

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Gutter Cleaning

  • Full gutter clear, all debris bagged and removed
  • Downpipe flush and flow test
  • Roof check while we are up there
  • Fall and condition flagged if we spot a problem
  • If we miss a spot, we come back

From $375. Two-storey quoted before we start.

Clear gutters, checked downpipes, no mess left behind.

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About us

The Heidelberg locals call us because we actually care

No scripts, no upselling. Just honest work from a team that takes pride in doing it right.

Mitch

Possum Specialist · Co-Owner

Mitch

A qualified sparky turned possum whisperer, happiest on the roof with no obvious way up.

Dexter

Possum Specialist · Co-Owner

Dexter

Roof-plumbing background, so he seals a house the way you'd weatherproof your own. Off the tools it's the dogs, a bike, or a guitar.

Jarrah

Possum Specialist

Jarrah

Came off testing cranes and lifting gear, so heights and awkward access don't rattle him. Off the roof he's on the guitar, usually with Dex.

Sam

Possum Specialist

Sam

A cabinetmaker by trade, so he clocks the millimetre gap the rest of us walk past. Newest on the crew, already the fussiest about a clean seal.

Bella & Jim

CEO & CTO · Actual Owners

Bella & Jim

They regularly let Mitch and Dex pretend they're in charge. You might meet them on the job.

From our customers

“Inspected the place with a fine tooth comb and blocked all entrance points after spending considerable time checking perimeter of the place. On time, real easy to work with and super efficient in addressing the problem. Couldn't recommend more highly.”

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A decade of doing things properly

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That's a lot of possums.

How it works

How we do things

No shortcuts. No surprises.

01

Make a booking

Book in using the button below, or give us a call. We've never had a possum problem we couldn't solve.

02

We take a look

We turn up on time and get to the bottom of what's going on. Our pricing is transparent, super fair, and competitive.

03

We fix it

We'll come out to humanely remove all possums using one-way doors, and make sure they can't get back in. No cages needed.

04

2.5 year warranty

We'll come back out to do a final inspection, remove one-way doors, and seal everything up. Backed by the longest warranty in Australia.

FAQ

Common questions about pest control in Heidelberg

Everything you need to know before booking.

Yes. We cover Heidelberg throughout the 3084 postcode and work across the surrounding Banyule suburbs.

Homes near a large wildlife corridor can see more possum movement, especially where trees connect the parkland to residential roofs. The property still needs an accessible opening before a possum can get inside.

We handle many difficult-access roofs. We assess access and roof condition first, then inspect the areas we can reach safely. If a section needs a different access method, we explain that before work starts.

Our possum proofing is backed by a 2.5-year warranty. If a possum re-enters a proofed area during that period, we return and fix it at no charge.

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Heidelberg deserves better pest control

And that's exactly what we deliver. Book online or call us today. Backed by 240+ five-star reviews.