Possum removal costs $150 to $350 for most homeowners, with Angi and HomeAdvisor publishing a $250 national average.1,2 Fixr separately publishes a $250 national average within a $200 to $400 average range.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a 2026 guide updated October 2026, HomeAdvisor figures are from a 2025-data guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on the number of animals, where they are denning, the removal method, and how many visits the job takes.
$250
national average (Angi)
$150–$350
typical range (Angi)
$250
national average (Fixr, 2025)
$200–$400
average range (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Oct 2026) | $250 national average; most homeowners pay $150 – $350; a single possum removed by catch pole can run as little as $100, while trapping a family in an attic or crawl space can reach $600 | Per-animal and per-visit tables priced below |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | $250 average; $150 – $350 normal range; complex cases up to $600 | Corporate sibling of Angi – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $250 national average for removing a possum family from a chimney; average range $200 – $400; low-end $150 for a single possum under a shed; high-end $500 for a mother and babies removed from an attic with entry sealing and cleanup | Separately published from the figures above, with no shared sourcing stated |
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish matching headline figures; the sibling relationship is disclosed above. Fixr’s $250 average matches the siblings’ average – these are separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing.
Cost by number of possums (Angi, 2026)
| Number of possums | Average removal cost |
|---|---|
| 1 | $100 – $250 |
| 2 | $150 – $350 |
| 3 | $200 – $450 |
| 4 | $300 – $550 |
Angi notes each additional possum adds $50 to $100 to the total, and that multiple possums at once are uncommon because possums are not pack animals. HomeAdvisor and Fixr do not publish per-animal tables.
Cost by number of visits (Angi, 2026)
| Number of visits | Average cost |
|---|---|
| 1 | $100 – $250 |
| 2 | $150 – $350 |
| 3 | $200 – $450 |
Angi describes two pricing models for return trips: some professionals charge a flat $150 to $350 regardless of how many visits are needed, while others bill a $100 to $250 base rate plus $50 to $100 per additional visit. Fixr puts return trips at about $100 each – a separately published figure with no shared sourcing stated.
Cost by method and location
| Scope | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Removal by hand or snare pole, 1 possum (starting) | $150 | Fixr (2025) |
| Trap set outdoors, 1 possum (starting) | $150 | Fixr (2025) |
| Trap set indoors, 1 possum (starting) | $250 | Fixr (2025) |
| Outdoor removal | $150 – $250 | Fixr (2025) |
| Indoor removal | $250 – $500 | Fixr (2025) |
| Outdoor removal | $150 – $350 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Indoor removal | about $250, within $150 – $350; complex cases up to $600 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
The two publishers scope their location figures differently – Fixr separates indoor and outdoor jobs, while HomeAdvisor publishes one range for both with indoor jobs toward the higher end – so the rows are kept as separately published figures rather than compared directly. Angi notes that hard-to-reach spaces like crawl spaces and attics carry surcharges, without publishing per-location figures.
Emergency and dead-animal removal
| Service | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency call-out | adds $100 or more, up to double the usual rate | Angi (2026) |
| Emergency removal, outdoor | at least $100 added; $250 – $350 total | Fixr (2025) |
| Emergency removal, indoor | at least $100 added; $350 – $600 total | Fixr (2025) |
| Dead possum removal | $50 – $150 | Angi (2026) |
| Dead possum removal | about $150 | Fixr (2025) |
The emergency rows are different presentations – Angi quotes the surcharge while Fixr quotes both the surcharge and scoped totals – and the dead-animal rows are separately published figures; neither pair is compared directly. HomeAdvisor does not publish emergency or dead-animal pricing for possums.
Repair costs after possum damage
| Repair | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Attic cleaning | $150 – $1,000 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Drywall repair | $300 – $900 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Chewed wire repairs (electrician) | $160 – $530 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Insulation replacement | $980 – $2,300 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Duct repair | $450 – $2,200 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Siding repair | $360 – $1,500 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Crawl space cleaning and repair | $1,500 – $15,000 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
Repair figures are publisher-linked cost-guide ranges, not possum-specific project quotes.
Prevention and exclusion costs
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chain-link fence installation (4 ft. with angled top) | $1,300 – $3,500 | Angi (2026) |
| Fence repair | $600 average | Angi (2026) |
| Yard cleanup service | $400 average | Angi (2026) |
| Handyperson to seal den areas | $400 average | Angi (2026) |
| Handyman for wire-mesh sealing | $60 – $90 per hour plus materials | Fixr (2025) |
These rows cover different scopes – project averages from Angi versus an hourly rate from Fixr – and are not compared directly.
Other wildlife removal costs (Angi, 2026)
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Squirrel removal | $250 – $450 |
| Skunk removal | $300 – $600 |
| Groundhog removal | $150 – $200 |
| Fox removal | $250 – $450 |
| Rat removal | $175 – $600 |
Angi notes wildlife pros often discount bundled removal when several nuisance animals are treated in one visit.
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Possum Removal Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does It Cost to Remove Possums? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Possum Removal Cost (2025)