How Much Does Possum Removal Cost? [2025 Data]

The average possum removal cost is $250. You might may $150 to remove one possum with a catch pole or as much as $600 to trap an entire family that has set up a home in your attic or crawl space and caused damage in the process.

These misunderstood marsupials are rarely aggressive, and allowing them to pass peacefully through your yard has some advantages. However, there are times when removing possums is helpful. Learn what factors can influence possum removal costs and how keeping these critters out of your yard can be a better long-term investment.

Possum Removal Cost Factors

Various factors influence professional possum removal costs. Accounting for these helps you understand if the professional wildlife removal quotes you receive are fair.

Number of Possums

The more possums you need to remove, the more it costs. Often, professionals charge a set rate for a site inspection and removal of one possum, ranging from $100 to $250. For any additional possums who have also set up shop on your property, professionals may charge $50 to $100 to remove them.

Possums aren't pack animals and mothers carry their babies, so it's rare to remove multiple possums at once unless you are leaving out too many tempting food sources.

Number of Visits

Some professionals charge a flat rate for individual possum removal, regardless of how many return visits they may need to make when using a live trapping removal method. The flat rate is typically around $150 to $350. Others will charge an initial base rate of around $100 to $250 and then an extra fee of $50 to $100 for each additional visit.

Removal Method

Possum removal costs are higher for live trapping than catch-pole techniques. If you block in the problematic possum, a professional can come to remove it using a catch pole and complete the job in a single visit.

If the possum needs trapping, the contractor must return at least once. Live traps need checking every 24 hours. If you can’t do this yourself, the professional may have to make several visits until the possum is caught. Fortunately, possums aren’t as wary of traps as some wildlife, so with the right trap, coverage, and bait, you won’t have to wait too long.

Location and Accessibility

Possum removal costs might be higher when there are accessibility issues. Expect a surcharge when the pros have to travel long distances to a rural property or set traps in a tricky-to-reach crawl space or attic.

Emergency Call Out Fees

You could pay from $100 more to double a contractor’s usual rate if they come out on short notice or out of standard hours. Fortunately, unlike wildlife with a greater rabies risk, it should be okay to wait a day or two unless a possum is acting unusually aggressively.

Repairs

Possums can cause damage in their efforts to set up a home in your crawl space or attic. Some of the repair costs you could face if they have gone to town with those sharp teeth accessing and making a comfy den include:

• Attic cleaning costs: $150–$1,000

• Cost to hire an electrician for chewed wire repairs: $160–$530

• Drywall repair costs: $300–$900

Dead Animals

Expect dead possum removal costs to be around $50 to $150. Professionals can handle this safely and hygienically and will be aware of state regulations on wildlife carcass disposal. 

Possum Exclusion Costs

If you’re not a fan of possums patrolling your yard, it makes more practical and financial sense to take steps to keep them out rather than relying on removal. Below are some costs for keeping possums away humanely.

Fence Installation or Upgrade

Building or upgrading a fence is one of the most effective ways to keep a possum from entering your yard and bothering poultry or other pets. The average cost to install a chain-link fence ranges from $1,300 to $3,500. The fence should be at least 4 feet high, and the top 18 inches should bend outwards from the yard to stop the possum from climbing over.

Fence Repair

The average cost of fence repairs is $600. Investing in replacing missing slats or mending broken chicken wire will keep out possums and other wildlife, like foxes.

Landscaping Changes

Possums are agile climbers, and if you have shrubbery climbing up the side of your home or overhanging tree branches, they can use these to help them access attics and chimneys. The average cost of a yard cleanup service is $400. Removing overgrown shrubs and clutter that provide hiding spots for these shy creatures also helps prevent them from making a den on your property and makes your yard look more presentable.

Seal-Off Den Areas

Sealing gaps leading under decking, into crawl spaces, and down chimneys where possums den can help keep these critters out. These are straightforward tasks for a budget-friendly handyperson near you to tackle. The average cost to hire a handyperson is $400.

Why You Should Hire a Possum Removal Pro

If you have a problematic possum, it’s best to hire a local opossum removal pro. Not only will they know the best removal techniques—such as how to set up and empty a live trap—they’ll also know local regulations for trapping and releasing wildlife. Trapped animals can be dangerous, and you may be uncomfortable dealing with this marsupial, so it’s best left to a pro. 

Here’s why it’s ideal to hire an animal control pro

The benefits of hiring a pro to handle possum removal include: 

• Possum removal experts will arrive equipped with the necessary equipment and traps to ensure a safe and effective removal process.

• They will check the traps on a regular basis and remove trapped animals.

• Experts can also use the catch-pole method to remove a possum from a confined area in your yard.

• They can offer recommendations to seal off den areas as well as other exclusion methods.

• Animal removal pros are aware of regulations for trapping and releasing wildlife in your area.

• They’re also skilled at safely removing dead animals should you come across one in your yard. 

• Possum removal professionals can access hard-to-reach areas, such as attics and chimneys, to remove possums and their nests.

If you want to DIY possum removal

DIYing possum removal isn’t recommended, but you can do a few smaller tasks that will discourage them from coming into your yard:

• Remove tempting food sources by cleaning up after eating outside and securing trash cans.

• Seal up any areas around your house that a possum might enter—such as under a porch or near a crawl space.

• Prevent possible entry points by installing or repairing fencing around your home.

• Remove shrubs or vines near your home to discourage possums from climbing into your attic or chimney. 

Cost of Common Possum Removal Cost Add-Ons

If you spot signs of rats in your yard or groundhogs destroying your lush lawn, it makes sense to have a wildlife control specialist tackle these problems at the same time as they remove a possum. Professionals often offer discounts for dealing with multiple nuisance animals at once.

Other common wildlife removal costs include:

• Groundhog removal costs: $150–$200

• Fox removal costs: $250–$450

• Rat removal costs: $175–$600

• Squirrel removal costs: $250–$450

• Skunk removal costs: $300–$600

How to Reduce Costs While Removing Possums

The DIY route isn’t the only way to save money. Consider the following budget-friendly strategies to reduce possum removal costs.

• Get at least three quotes: Contact multiple reputable contractors rather than opting for the first one that gets back to you.

• Pick a pro with experience: A pest removal company that doesn’t have solid experience in possum removal might not trap the animal as quickly or effectively as one specializing in this type of service.

• Trap yourself: If you can borrow and set up a trap, some professionals will handle the removal part for a reduced rate.

• Focus on exclusion: If these critters can’t get into your yard or home to den there, you’re less likely to have to budget for possum removal costs.

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