Armstrong Street
The village shopping strip near the Middle Park light rail stop. Terraces in the streets around it are typical of the suburb.
Middle Park's terraces sit shoulder to shoulder, and so do their roof spaces. A possum that dies behind a parapet or a rat under the floor can leave a smell that drifts into the house next door.
We locate the carcass, take it out, disinfect the area, treat the odour and seal the entry. Send your details through the form and we'll be in touch, usually the same day.
Terrace homes need care. Access is tight, finishes are often original, and neighbours share the walls and roofs.
Once the animal is out, we disinfect the area, deal with the odour and seal the gap it used so it doesn't come back.
Dead Possum RemovalPossums from Albert Park and the street trees often get into Middle Park terraces at the front parapet or rear roof join. We remove the carcass, clean out the nest and seal the entry once the roof is clear.View details →
Dead Rat RemovalRats in Middle Park move along laneways and under terrace floors. We find and remove them from tight subfloors and wall cavities and treat the area to stop the smell spreading.View details →
Dead Bird RemovalPigeons and gulls from the foreshore nest in chimneys and roof gaps on old terraces. We remove dead birds and nesting material and cap or cover the opening.View details →
Dead Animal in Roof and Wall RemovalSmall terrace roof spaces and shared party walls can make a carcass hard to reach. We work through manholes, subfloors or a small access point that we patch afterwards.View details →
Dead Animal Odour RemovalOdour can sit in old lath and plaster, insulation and floor timbers. We treat the source area directly and ventilate the space so the smell clears.View details →
We trace the smell to its source, checking whether it's in your roof, a party wall or under the floor, then remove the animal and clean up.
Terraces share party walls that aren't always closed off in the roof, so the animal may be partly over the neighbour's side.
How we help: We follow the smell carefully and confirm the location before opening anything, and we can work with your neighbour if access is needed.
Many Middle Park terraces have small roof spaces with low headroom and a manhole in an awkward spot, or none at all.
How we help: We use the existing manhole where possible, or make a small, neat opening that we close afterwards.
Ornate ceilings, cornices and timber floors in Victorian terraces are often original and owners want them protected.
How we help: We go in through existing access points first and take care around original plaster and timber.
A rotten smell that seems to come from a party wall shared with the neighbours
Flies around the front window or a ceiling rose
A stain on an ornate ceiling or cornice
A smell rising through floorboards at the back of a terrace
Noises in the roof near the parapet that have stopped
Middle Park is small and easy to get around, and a few local spots help us find each address.
The village shopping strip near the Middle Park light rail stop. Terraces in the streets around it are typical of the suburb.
The lake and parkland form the suburb's northern edge. Homes facing the park often have possums coming across from the big trees.
The foreshore runs along the bay side of the suburb. Homes near the beach see gulls and pigeons nesting in chimneys and roof gaps.
These are our most frequently served postcodes. Nearby areas may also qualify: send your details if you do not see yours.
Armstrong Street village · Albert Park · St Kilda West · South Melbourne · Beaconsfield Parade foreshore
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It depends on where the animal is and how easy it is to reach. A carcass in a tight terrace roof or behind a party wall takes more work. We give you a quote before work starts.
Mostly possums, rats and birds. We also remove other animals that die in roofs, walls, chimneys or subfloors, and clean up the mess they leave.
Cover varies, so check your policy with your insurer. We can describe the work in writing, including where the animal was and what we cleaned or sealed.
Usually the same day. We work 24/7, so if the smell is strong or getting worse, send your details through the form and mark it urgent.
Yes. We use existing manholes and subfloor access first and protect original ceilings, cornices and floors. If we need to open anything, we keep it small and patch it neatly.
Smelling something in your Middle Park terrace that won't go away? Fill in the form and we'll get in touch.
Tell us what you are seeing and where you are located. We'll get back to you to confirm the right appointment type and timing.