Possum Nest Removal|Roof Sanitation Done Properly
Possum urine smell or ceiling stains? We remove nests, droppings and wet insulation from Melbourne roofs and sanitise. Call 0435 072 221 for a free quote.
- Nest material removed
- Droppings vacuumed out
- Soaked insulation replaced
- Area sanitised and deodorised
Why the roof needs cleaning after a possum leaves
Getting the possum out stops new damage, but the mess it left behind stays: a nest of leaves and shredded insulation, droppings, and batts soaked with urine.
Possum urine is the main problem. It soaks into insulation and the top of the ceiling plaster, smells of ammonia in warm weather, and leaves yellow to brown stains on the ceiling below. Droppings build up around the nest and along the routes the possum used.
Roof sanitation means removing the nest and droppings, taking out insulation that is soaked or compressed, treating the area with a sanitiser and deodoriser, and replacing the insulation so the room below stays warm.
It is usually done as part of a removal job, once the possum is out and the roof has been sealed. Doing it before the roof is sealed is a waste of money, because the next possum moves straight back onto a clean bed.
- Done after the roof is sealed
- Batts replaced, not just removed
- Photos before and after
Signs your roof needs sanitising
Ammonia smell indoors
Strongest on hot days and after rain.
Ceiling stains
Yellow or brown patches spreading on the plaster.
Nest material
Leaves, sticks and shredded insulation in one spot.
Flattened insulation
Batts compressed along runs from the entry.
Mites or insects
Mites and beetles living in old nest material.
Lingering smell after removal
The possum has gone but the room still smells.
Want it sorted this week?
Call now and we will talk you through it, or get a written price in about a minute.
Our roof sanitation process
- 1
Inspect
Nest, droppings and soaked areas mapped.
- 2
Remove
Nest, droppings and wet batts bagged and taken away.
- 3
Sanitise
Treatment applied to timbers and the ceiling top.
- 4
Deodorise
Odour broken down at the source.
- 5
Reinstate
New insulation laid where it was removed.
Can possum urine stains on the ceiling be fixed?
Yes, once the source is gone. After the roof is cleaned and the insulation replaced, a stained ceiling usually needs a stain blocking primer before repainting, otherwise the mark bleeds back through ordinary paint.
If the plaster has gone soft or sagged, that section may need replacing. We point out any area like that during the inspection so you can plan the repair.
Painting over a stain while the possum is still in the roof is wasted money: the urine keeps coming and the stain returns within weeks.
Included in sanitation
- Nest material removed
- Droppings vacuumed
- Wet batts replaced
- Sanitiser and deodoriser
- Before and after photos
Possum nest removal and sanitation cost
Nest removal and sanitation
from$229One nest area cleaned and treated
- Nest and droppings removed
- Area sanitised
- Deodoriser applied
- Photos
Removal and sealing
from$449Possum out and roof closed first
- One way door
- All gaps sealed
- Nest material cleared
- 12 month written guarantee
All prices include GST. Insulation replacement is quoted by area after the inspection.
Possum Nest Removal questions
Talk to us directly. We will tell you honestly what the job needs and roughly what it costs.
Call 0435 072 221How do you remove a possum nest from the roof?
The nest, droppings and soaked insulation are bagged and removed, the area is sanitised and deodorised, and new insulation is laid where needed.
Does possum urine smell go away?
Not on its own while the soaked insulation is still there. Removing it and treating the area is what stops the smell.
Is possum poo in the roof dangerous?
It should not be left. Droppings and old nest material can carry bacteria and mites, so it is removed with protective gear and the area is sanitised.
Do you replace the insulation?
Yes, where we remove it. The cost depends on the area, and we quote it after the inspection.
When should sanitation be done?
After the possum is out and the roof is sealed, so the clean area stays clean.
Can you fix the ceiling stain?
We clean the source. The stain itself usually needs a stain blocking primer and paint, and soft plaster may need replacing.
Ready to get the possum out?
Humane removal, every gap sealed and a 12 month written guarantee on sealed points.