Possum Removal in
Epping NSW 2121
Thumping in the ceiling after dark? We find how the possum is getting in, let it out legally and seal the roof behind it.
Our possum removal service in Epping covers houses, townhouses and strata buildings in Epping, North Epping and the streets along the Lane Cove National Park bushland. We inspect first and give you a fixed, itemised quote before any work starts. The number you get is the number you pay.
This page is for Epping in Sydney's north-west (postcode 2121), not Epping in Victoria.
We never trap possums
In NSW, capturing or harming a possum without a licence is illegal. We use one-way exits and roof proofing only, so nobody catches or handles the possum.
Individual NSW EPA Pest Management Licence
Humane, legal methods only
Fixed quote, 6-month warranty
Same-day inspections
Why do Epping homes get so many possums in the roof?
Much of Epping and North Epping sits next to bushland, so possums often live only a few trees away from your house. If they can't find a tree hollow, a dry roof cavity makes a good substitute.
Devlins Creek and Terrys Creek meet in North Epping to form the Lane Cove River, inside Lane Cove National Park. The trees along those creeks give possums a way from the park into nearby gardens, and from there onto gutters and roofs.
The possum in your roof is usually a common brushtail possum. Brushtails are nocturnal and spend the day in any dark shelter, "even inside house roofs", according to the Australian Museum. So you hear them when they head out around dusk and when they come back before dawn.
The eastern ringtail possum lives differently. It stays almost entirely in trees and sleeps in a round nest called a drey, built in a tree fork or thick shrub. Seeing ringtails in the garden rarely means you have one in the roof, and a drey in your hedge can stay where it is.
Two councils cover the area. Epping is in the City of Parramatta, while North Epping falls under Hornsby Shire. That matters if a tree on public land is giving possums a path onto your roof, because you'll need to contact the right council about it.
What are the signs of a possum in your roof?
The usual sign is heavy thumping or running in the ceiling around dusk and again before sunrise. People also notice droppings around the house, a smell in one room, or yellow-brown stains spreading across the ceiling.
When we arrive, we also look for:
- scratch marks on downpipes, fence tops or trees that touch the house
- lifted or cracked tiles, gaps at the ridge capping, and damaged eaves or fascia boards
- flattened or disturbed insulation near the entry point
- a cleared track through leaves in the gutter where the possum climbs in each night
Light, quick scratching that goes on all night sounds more like rats. If that's what we find, we'll tell you and switch you over to our rodent control service.
Is it legal to remove a possum from your roof in NSW?
Yes, but only in certain ways. Possums are protected native animals, and in NSW capturing or otherwise harming a possum is illegal unless an authorised officer or licensed person does it.
Licensed catch-and-release handlers have their own rules to follow. The NSW possum licence conditions require:
- a live cage trap
- no animal left in a cage for more than 24 hours
- release after sunset, within 150 metres of the point of capture
The possum also has to go back onto the property it came from. The NSW Government explains why: possums are territorial, and moving them too far away "will greatly reduce survival". A business that offers to take your possum to a park or the bush is breaking these rules.
We don't trap possums at all. We use one-way exits and roof proofing only, so nobody catches or handles the possum. Our guide to possum removal laws in NSW covers the legal side in more detail.
How do we get a possum out of an Epping roof?
We find every way into the roof and fit a one-way exit on the main entry. The possum can leave at night but can't get back in, and once the roof is empty we seal it.
The possum leaves on its own and isn't hurt. Sealing the roof afterwards is what the NSW Government recommends too: it encourages handlers to permanently seal entrances to roof cavities so the problem doesn't come back.
Our process, step by step
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Roof and exterior inspection
We check the roof void and the outside of the house, including gutters, fascia and eaves; ridge capping, vents and roof tiles; and branches the possum uses to reach the roof. We also make sure it's a possum and not rats.
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Fixed, itemised quote
You get one price for the exit, the proofing and any small repairs before we start. We'll come back with a fixed price, not a guess.
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One-way exit
We close the smaller gaps first, then fit the exit on the main entry. The possum leaves after dark and can't get back in.
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Final seal
When we come back and the roof has gone quiet, we take the exit off and permanently seal that last entry.
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Keeping it out
We point out which branches to cut back from the roof. If you're happy for the possum to stay in the garden, a nest box gives it somewhere to live that isn't your ceiling.
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If a possum has died inside a wall or ceiling, our dead animal removal service will find it and deal with the smell.
Which possum removal option suits your home?
It depends mostly on how the possum is getting in and whether it can reach a way out. The table compares the legal options with the ones to avoid.
| Option | Legal in NSW? | When it suits | What stops it coming back |
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| One-way exit + roof proofing (our service) | Yes | Possum in the roof void, entry points reachable | Permanent sealing once the roof is empty |
| Licensed catch and release (we don't offer this) | Yes, only by a licence holder: released after sunset, on the same property, within 150 m | Possum trapped inside the living area | Still needs proofing, or it returns to its territory |
| Proofing only | Yes | Possum already gone, or gaps spotted before one moves in | Sealing plus trimming branches that touch the roof |
| DIY trapping or relocating to bushland | No: capture without a licence is illegal | Never | It doesn't. Relocated possums rarely survive, and another one moves in |
What should you do while you wait for us?
Leave the possum alone and leave its entry hole open. If you block the hole while the possum is inside, it's stuck in your roof, which harms the animal and usually means more damage and a worse smell.
A few other things help:
- Skip poison, traps and repellent sprays. Harming a possum is illegal, and a dead possum in the roof is harder to deal with than a live one.
- Keep pets inside at night, because a cornered possum will scratch and bite.
- Write down which room you hear it in and at what time. It helps us find the main entry faster.
- Don't leave food out, since it gives possums a reason to keep coming back.
How much does possum removal cost in Epping?
Prices start from $280 for a single-storey home and $320 for a two-storey home. The price depends on how many entry points your roof has and how hard they are to reach, so we quote after the inspection rather than over the phone. The quote is fixed and itemised, and there's no inspection fee when you book the job.
For Epping homes, the price mainly depends on:
- the roof type, whether tiled, metal or a mix
- whether the house is single or two storey, and how steep the roof is
- how many gaps need sealing
- whether damaged tiles, vents or fascia boards need fixing before the proofing will hold
Once you approve the quote, that's what you pay. If we find something extra on the day, we'll show you and ask before we do any more work.
Why choose Super Pest Controler for possum removal in Epping?
Each of our technicians holds their own NSW EPA Pest Management Licence, and we follow AEPMA Codes of Practice. You get a fixed quote, a technician who answers the phone, and photos of every entry point we sealed.
We use legal methods only, which means no poison, no trapping and no moving possums to the bush. There's no inspection fee when you book the job, and the quote you approve is the price. After the job you get before and after photos of each entry point we sealed, and our proofing carries a 6-month warranty.
We started Super Pest Controler because too many people were getting a rushed job, a vague invoice, and a technician who never picked up the phone again. With possums, one gap left unsealed can mean another possum in the roof within weeks.
Possum removal in Epping: FAQs
Will the council remove a possum from my roof?
How do I get rid of possums permanently?
What is the penalty for killing a possum in NSW?
Is it a possum or a rat in my ceiling?
How many visits does possum removal take?
Can you stop possums getting in before they move in?
Do you service North Epping and nearby suburbs?
Which suburbs around Epping do we cover?
We cover all of Epping 2121 and North Epping, along with the suburbs that border them. If you're nearby and not sure, give us a call.
We also serve these nearby areas:
For other pests in the suburb, see pest control in Epping. For possum removal elsewhere in Sydney, see possum removal Sydney, and for more on signs and prevention, read dealing with a possum in the roof.
Possum keeping you up at night in Epping?
Book an inspection and we'll give you a fixed price to get the possum out of your roof and keep it out.