Possum One Way Door Installation|They Leave, They Cannot Return
Possum keeps coming back? We fit a one way door over the entry across Melbourne, seal the other gaps, then close it off. Call 0435 072 221 for a free quote.
- Fitted on the active entry
- Exit only, no handling
- Return visit to remove it
- Hole sealed properly after
How a possum one way door works
A possum one way door is a hinged flap or tunnel fitted over the hole a possum uses. It swings outwards, so the possum can push its way out to feed at night, but the flap will not open from the outside.
It is the most humane way to get a possum out of a building, because the animal is never caught or handled. It leaves on its own schedule, finds that it cannot get back in, and moves to a tree or a nest box nearby.
A one way door only works if it is on the right hole and every other hole is closed. Fit it on a gap the possum is not using, or leave a second gap open, and the possum simply walks around it. That is why we spend most of the first visit on the roofline, not on the door.
The door stays on for a few nights. Once the roof has been quiet we come back, take it off and seal that final opening with mesh, timber or a proper tile repair.
- Door matched to the roof type
- Fixed so it cannot be pushed in
- Removed and the hole closed for you
Where we fit possum one way doors
Lifted roof tiles
A gap under a slipped tile or along a valley is the most common entry.
Gable and eave vents
Old vents with broken mesh on weatherboard and brick homes.
Fascia and barge boards
Rotten or chewed timber at the edge of the roof.
Box gutter ends
Open ends on newer homes and townhouses.
Pipe and flue openings
Gaps around plumbing vents and heater flues.
Sheds and garages
Corners where the roof sheeting does not meet the wall.
Want it sorted this week?
Call now and we will talk you through it, or get a written price in about a minute.
Our one way door installation process
- 1
Map the roofline
Every possible gap found and marked on photos.
- 2
Seal the extras
All gaps except the active one closed first.
- 3
Fit the door
Mounted on the active entry, opening outwards.
- 4
Let it work
Usually three to seven nights.
- 5
Remove and seal
Door off, last gap closed, photos sent.
One way door versus other methods
| Method | How it works | Our view |
|---|---|---|
| One way door | Possum leaves at night and cannot return | First choice for possums in buildings |
| Cage trap | Possum caught and released on site after dark | Only where a door cannot work |
| Sprays and repellents | Smell or taste meant to drive it off | Short lived, the possum usually returns |
| Lights and noise devices | Meant to make the roof unpleasant | Possums get used to them quickly |
| Blocking the hole | Gap closed with the possum inside | Never: it traps the possum in the roof |
One way door installation cost
One way door
from$299Fitted, removed and the entry sealed
- Roofline inspection
- Door on the active entry
- Return visit to remove it
- Entry point sealed
Door and full sealing
from$449Every other gap closed too
- Everything in the door job
- All secondary gaps sealed
- Photo report
- 12 month written guarantee
All prices include GST. Two storey homes, slate and steel roofs are quoted in writing after we see the roof.
Possum One Way Door Installation questions
Talk to us directly. We will tell you honestly what the job needs and roughly what it costs.
Call 0435 072 221How long does a possum one way door stay on?
Usually three to seven nights. We remove it once there has been no movement in the roof for a couple of nights.
What if there are two possums?
A one way door lets out every possum using that entry. Each one leaves when it goes out to feed.
Can I buy a one way door and fit it myself?
You can, but it must go on the active hole and every other gap must be sealed first, which is the hard part. A door on the wrong hole does nothing.
Will a one way door hurt the possum?
No. The possum pushes through the flap on its own. It is never caught or handled.
What happens to the possum after it leaves?
It moves to a tree, a dense shrub or a nest box nearby. Some owners put up a possum box in the garden to give it somewhere to go.
Do you remove the door afterwards?
Yes. The return visit is included, and we seal the opening properly once the door is off.
Ready to get the possum out?
Humane removal, every gap sealed and a 12 month written guarantee on sealed points.