Humane possum removal for Thornbury's period homes, creek-side streets... ...and every roof in between.
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Local knowledge
Thornbury has the trees and rooflines possums look for.
Older homes, creek corridors and later renovations all leave different clues.
Thornbury sits between Merri Creek and Darebin Creek, with established residential streets and a mix of Federation, interwar and later homes. The roof that looks straightforward from the front can be more complicated around the back.
A proper inspection is about confirming the animal and the entry point. A heat signature, a noise or a gap on its own is not the whole diagnosis.
Federation and interwar housing
Darebin’s Thornbury Park Estate received a permanent Heritage Overlay in April 2026, reflecting the area’s Federation and interwar housing stock. Those homes often have gabled roofs, deep eaves and later additions where mortar, flashing and roof joins can weather at different rates.
Merri Creek and Darebin Creek
The two creek corridors run along Thornbury’s edges and connect to parks and shared trails. Connected canopy brings wildlife close to homes, but an animal still needs an entry point into the building.
Renovated rooflines
Extensions and infill sit alongside older houses across Thornbury. Changes in roof pitch, parapets and new work meeting old can create access points that are not visible from the front elevation.
A diagnosis needs movement or evidence
A warm spot or a noise can have more than one explanation. We look for movement, droppings, rub marks and a physical entry point before recommending proofing work.
Confirm what is there before you pay to block it.
We inspect the roof, check the signs and find the actual route before fitting a humane one-way door or closing a gap. The right fix starts with the right diagnosis.
What we do
Our services in Thornbury
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
We've worked across every street in the 3071. Humane possum removal with one-way doors, complete roof proofing, and a warranty longer than any competitor's.
Rats & Mice Treatment
- Full property inspection
- Tamper-proof bait stations
- Entry point sealing
- We check for possums first
- 6 month warranty
Thornbury'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.
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 Thornbury household pests with targeted, family-safe treatments.
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.
About us
The Thornbury locals call us because we actually care
No scripts, no upselling. Just honest work from a team that takes pride in doing it right.
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.
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.”
Andrew · Google Review
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conservation groups this year
That's a lot of possums.
How it works
How we do things
No shortcuts. No surprises.
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 Thornbury
Everything you need to know before booking.
Yes. We cover the full 3071 postcode, from the Merri Creek side through Thornbury Village and across to Darebin Creek.
A heat camera can show warm areas, but warm areas are not automatically possums. We look for movement and physical evidence in the roof before recommending work.
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.
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Thornbury deserves better pest control
And that's exactly what we deliver. Book online or call us today. Backed by 240+ five-star reviews.