Humane possum removal for Northcote's terraces, period homes... ...and leafy rooflines.
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Local knowledge
Northcote has old roofs and plenty of places to hide a gap.
Creek edges, established streets and additions meeting older houses all change where we look first.
Northcote has a mix of older homes, heritage precincts and newer development around the activity centre. The roofline can change quickly between a terrace, a brick home and a later extension.
Possum noise does not always mean the animal is in the middle of the roof. Around a Northcote parapet or box gutter, the active entry can be outside the part of the roof you first hear.
Older homes and heritage precincts
Northcote includes older residential streets and heritage-protected areas. Roofs with original tiles, later repairs and deep eaves can develop openings where different materials meet.
Merri Creek and Rucker’s Hill
The Merri Creek corridor and the higher ground around Rucker’s Hill shape the suburb. Trees, rear gardens and changing levels can make the back of a roof difficult to read from the street.
Box gutters and parapets
Inner-north terraces often hide gutters behind parapets. A lifted flashing or a small opening along that line can be enough for a possum to move in, even when the tiles look fine.
Extensions and tight rear access
Many homes have been altered over time. Lower additions, shared walls and narrow rear access can hide the junction where an old roof meets newer work.
The noise tells you where to start, not where to stop.
We follow the signs around the accessible roofline, place the one-way door at the active entry and then seal the route properly. That is how you stop going back to the same gap.
What we do
Our services in Northcote
Noises in your roof? Unwanted tenants? We can help.
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
Northcote is possum country. We remove them humanely with one-way doors, proof every entry point, and offer the longest warranty in the business.
Rats & Mice Treatment
- Full property inspection
- Tamper-proof bait stations
- Entry point sealing
- We check for possums first
- 6 month warranty
Safe, effective rodent control across Northcote. Lockable bait stations, comprehensive sealing, and we always rule out possums first.
General Pest Sprays & Treatments
- Full property inspection
- Pet & family safe treatments
- Interior & exterior treatment
- Spiders, ants, cockroaches & more
- 6 month warranty
From the eaves to the skirting boards, we treat the full perimeter of your Northcote property. APVMA-approved products, family-safe results.
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.
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.
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.
Who we are
Not a franchise. Not a call centre. Just us.
Owner-operators who do the work ourselves. Northcote locals get the same crew every time.
Possum Specialist · Co-Owner
Mitch
A qualified sparky turned possum whisperer, happiest on the roof with no obvious way up.
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.
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.
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.
CEO & CTO · Actual Owners
Bella & Jim
They regularly let Mitch and Dex pretend they're in charge. You might meet them on the job.
Word of mouth
“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.”
Andrew · Google Review
See all 240+ reviews on GoogleThe short version of why people trust us
conservation groups this year
That's a lot of possums.
How it works
Four steps to a pest-free home
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.
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.
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.
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 Northcote
Everything you need to know before booking.
Yes. We cover the full 3070 postcode, including homes around High Street, Rucker’s Hill and the Merri Creek side of the suburb.
Yes. Box gutters and parapets can hide lifted flashing, open junctions and other entry points. We inspect the roofline rather than assuming the obvious tile gap is the active one.
No. We use humane one-way doors so the possum can leave but cannot get back into the roof, then we proof the entry point.
Every possum proofing job comes with our 2.5-year warranty. If a possum gets back into a proofed area during that period, we return and fix it at no charge.
Ready?
Your Northcote pest problem ends here
Book online, pick a time, and we'll take care of the rest. Backed by 240+ five-star reviews.