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A dead animal smell in the roof or walls? Our dead animal removal Melbourne team finds it, removes it safely and deodorises the area. Call 0489303099.
- Dead rats, mice, possums and birds found and removed
- Roof voids, wall cavities and sub floors
- Removal from $149, quoted in writing
Get a free dead animal removal quote
Tell us where the smell is strongest and how long it has been there. A technician calls back and books the earliest time that suits you.
- What will it cost?Removal starts from $149, with deodorising from $249, in writing before any work.
- Can you find it?We follow the smell, flies and stains to the spot, then open the nearest access point.
- How soon can you come?Often the same or next day. Tell us if the smell is in a bedroom or kitchen.
- Do you cover my suburb?Yes, all of metropolitan Melbourne, from Werribee to Pakenham and Craigieburn to Mornington.
Get a free dead animal removal quote
Two minutes. We call you back to book.
We service all of metropolitan Melbourne, for example Doncaster, Werribee, Frankston and Craigieburn.
How does dead animal removal work?
Dead animal removal starts with finding the animal. We follow the smell, flies, stains and droppings to the spot in the roof void, wall cavity or sub floor, remove the animal in a sealed bag, clear the contaminated insulation or material around it, and deodorise the area so the smell goes.
In Melbourne homes the animal is usually a rat or mouse that has taken bait and died in a wall or ceiling, or a possum that has died in the roof. Birds in gutters and box gutters, and the odd cat or fox under a house, are the other common finds. A dead possum smells far stronger and longer than a rat, which is why a possum in the roof can make a whole house hard to live in.
Dead animals at a glance
| Most common finds | Rats, mice, possums, birds |
|---|---|
| Where they die | Roofs, walls, sub floors |
| Smell lasts | Weeks, longer for a possum |
| Early warning | Blowflies at one window |
| Later sign | Maggots or a stain on the ceiling |
| What works | Find, remove, deodorise |
| Locate and remove | From $149 |
| With deodorising | From $249, written quote first |
Signs of a dead animal in roof or wall spaces
The smell usually comes first. These are the signs that point to a dead animal rather than a drain or damp problem.
A sweet, rotten smell
A sickly smell that is strongest in one room or along one wall.
Worse when warm
The smell gets stronger on hot days or when the heating is on.
Blowflies inside
Large, noisy blowflies gathering at one window or light.
Maggots dropping
Small white maggots on the floor, often under a light fitting or cornice.
A ceiling stain
A brown or yellow stain appearing on the ceiling or wall.
Recent baiting
Rat bait laid in the last few weeks, then a smell starting.
Noises then silence
Scratching or thumping in the roof that suddenly stopped.
Pets interested
Dogs or cats sniffing and pawing at one wall or cupboard.
How we find and remove the dead animal
Dead animal removal is mostly detective work. We ask where the smell is strongest and when it started, then check the roof void above that room, along the top plates of the walls, in box gutters, under the floor and in ducted heating runs. Flies, stains, droppings and warm spots narrow it down.
Once found, the animal is lifted out in protective gloves and sealed bags, any soaked insulation or debris is removed, and the spot is cleaned and deodorised. If it died inside a wall with no access, we explain the options, from a small inspection hole to deodorising until it dries out, before we do anything.
- Roof voids and ceilings
- Wall cavities
- Sub floors and decks
- Box gutters and eaves
- Sealed bag disposal
- Area cleaned and deodorised
Dead rat, possum and bird removal
Different animals die in different places, and each needs a slightly different approach.
Dead rats and mice
Dead rat removal Melbourne homes need most, usually a few weeks after baiting, in a wall or ceiling.
Dead possums
Dead possum removal Melbourne wide, from roofs and wall voids where the smell can fill the whole house.
Dead birds
Birds trapped in box gutters, chimneys, vents and under solar panels.
Under the house
Cats, foxes, rabbits and possums that have crawled under a floor or deck.
Ducts and vents
Rats and birds inside heating ducts, exhaust fans and vents.
Water tanks and pools
Animals in rainwater tanks, pool filters and pits.
Soiled insulation
Contaminated batts around the animal removed and bagged.
Entry points
Where the animal got in is pointed out so it does not happen again.
Dead rat smell? Do not just mask it with spray.
Air fresheners hide a dead rat smell for an hour, while the flies breed and the stain spreads. Stop baiting in that area, keep pets away from any maggots, and let us remove the source.
Dead animal removal in four steps
Our dead animal removal Melbourne visits follow the same four steps.
Call or send the form
Tell us where the smell is strongest.
Find it
Roof, walls, sub floor and ducts checked.
Remove it
Animal and soiled material bagged and taken away.
Clean and deodorise
The area treated so the smell clears.
Dead animal removal cost in Melbourne
Clear starting prices, so you know what to expect before you book. The final price depends on where the animal is, and you get it in writing first.
Locate and remove
Animal found in an accessible roof, sub floor or gutter and removed
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
Removal with deodorising
Removal plus soiled material cleared and the area deodorised
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
Difficult access or large animal
Wall cavities, two storey roofs, tight sub floors or larger animals
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
What sets your final dead animal removal price
- Where it is. An open roof void is quicker than a wall cavity or tight sub floor.
- Size of the animal. A possum or cat takes more work than a rat or mouse.
- How long it has been. Older finds mean more soiled material and more deodorising.
- Access. Two storey roofs, low pitch roofs and no manhole take longer.
- Maggots and flies. A fly or maggot clean up can be added to the same visit.
- Stopping the next one. Rodent control or possum proofing can be quoted at the same time.
Is a dead animal smell harmful, and how long does it last?
The two questions people ask before booking dead animal removal.
Health and hygiene
A decomposing animal attracts blowflies and maggots and can carry bacteria and parasites, so do not handle it with bare hands.
Our technicians use gloves, masks and sealed bags, and remove the soiled material, not just the animal.
How long the smell lasts
Left alone, a dead rat smell can last a couple of weeks and a dead possum much longer, depending on the weather.
Once the animal and soiled material are removed and the area deodorised, most homes are back to normal within a day or two.
Dead animal removal across Melbourne
Dead animal removal for Melbourne homes, rentals and businesses, 7 days a week. These are some of the suburbs we visit most.
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Dead animal removal questions, answered
Cost, the smell and what to do next. Ask us anything else directly.
How much does dead animal removal cost in Melbourne?
Locating and removing a dead animal starts from $149, removal with deodorising from $249, and difficult access or larger animals from $390. The final price depends on where it is, and you get it in writing before we start.
How do I get rid of a dead rat smell?
Remove the rat and the soiled material around it, then deodorise the area. Sprays and fresheners only mask a dead rat smell while the source keeps breaking down.
Do you do dead possum removal?
Yes. Dead possum removal from roofs, walls and sub floors is one of our most common jobs. We also check how the possum got in and can quote to proof the roof.
What if the animal is inside a wall?
We pinpoint the spot first. Sometimes it can be reached from the roof or floor; if not, we explain the options, such as a small access hole, before doing anything.
Why are there maggots coming from the ceiling?
Maggots dropping from a light fitting or cornice almost always mean a dead animal above. The animal needs removing, then the maggots and flies are cleaned up.
Should I stop using rat bait?
If a smell has started, stop baiting that area for now. We can switch to lockable stations or traps placed where any dead rodents are easy to collect.
Is there dead animal removal near me?
We cover all of metropolitan Melbourne, 7 days a week. Put your suburb in the form or use the suburb checker on this page and we confirm when we call.
Dead animal smell in the roof or walls? Let us find it.
Tell us where it smells worst. We call back, book a time and quote in writing before any work starts.