Step 1
Confirm the animal
Inspect signs, roof access and the building perimeter to distinguish possums from rodents or birds.
Northern Sydney · NSW 2111
Humane Possum Removal in Gladesville
Gladesville's sloping streets produce split-level houses and apartment buildings with several roof heights. Sound from a lower roof can carry into an upstairs bedroom, and common-property rules may affect the available access.
Ask about same-day availability; appointment times depend on capacity and safe access.
On the ground in Gladesville
The useful clues are outside as well as inside
What is worth checking first
Start by marking the level where the noise begins, then check the outside roof at the same height. Mature trees, carports and balconies may form a route. In a unit building, ask neighbours above and below what they hear.
Access changes the job
A rear roof may sit much higher above ground than the street façade. Safe access must be judged from both sides. Strata permission is required for common roofs and many external building areas.
What to say when you book
State whether the property is a house, townhouse or apartment and count the levels. Include a strata contact where needed. Ask the provider to separate inspection, licensed capture and proofing in the scope. A rear-lane photo can reveal a lower access route hidden from the street.
What happens next
Possum Removal steps, in order
Step 2
Check for young
Do not install exclusion until the roof has been checked for dependent animals and other occupants.
Step 3
Plan a lawful exit
Use non-harmful exclusion where suitable. Any capture and release must be completed under a current NSW licence.
Step 4
Seal every entry point
After the roof is confirmed empty, close the identified access points so another possum cannot move in.
Step 5
Consider nearby shelter
A correctly positioned nest box can provide alternative shelter while allowing the possum to remain in its territory.
Before the technician arrives
- Note when the smell, noise, flies or staining first appeared and where it is strongest.
- Keep children and pets away from the affected area and do not handle wildlife without advice.
- Do not cut ceilings, spray into cavities or seal an opening before the source and occupants are confirmed.
- For apartments or shared property, contact strata or the building manager before arranging common-property access.
A live possum is protected wildlife
A healthy possum outdoors is part of the local environment. Roof entry is the property problem. Capture and release requires a current NSW licence. Call WIRES or Sydney Wildlife for an animal that looks sick, injured or orphaned.
Possum Removal Gladesville FAQs
Are possums protected in NSW?
Yes. Possums are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. Catching and releasing a possum requires a current licence and licence conditions apply.
Can you provide same-day possum help in Gladesville?
Same-day inspection may be available depending on technician capacity and safe roof access. Phone to check the next appointment rather than relying on an unconfirmed response-time promise.
Why not seal the hole during the day?
A possum or dependent young may still be inside. Sealing too early can trap an animal in the roof. The void must be checked and confirmed empty before permanent proofing.
How far can a captured possum be moved?
Current NSW guidance says licensed handlers must release a possum after sunset, on the property where it was captured and within 150 metres of the capture point, against something it can immediately climb.
Can roof noise travel between levels?
Yes. Framing, downpipes and wall cavities carry impact sound. A possum on a lower roof may sound as if it is directly above a higher room. Exterior observation helps match the sound to the route.
Need help in Gladesville?
Call to describe the problem and confirm service-area and same-day availability.