Invoicing for possum removal and proofing work
Most wildlife jobs start with a worried message about noises in the roof and finish with mesh, sealant and a return visit. WhizInvoice keeps every stage of a possum or wildlife job in writing, from the website enquiry to the paid tax invoice.
Why wildlife jobs are hard to invoice
The price depends on the roof
You rarely know the full cost until you have been up there and found every gap. Send a quote from your phone that the owner accepts online on Starter, and it becomes the invoice without retyping.
Removal and proofing as separate lines
Removing the possum, sealing entry points and fitting mesh are different pieces of work. Listing each one shows the owner why proofing matters and what it costs.
Return visits to check
Proofing jobs often need a second visit to make sure the roof is clear and sealed. Add it from your saved prices, or show it on the first invoice as included.
Bird proofing under solar panels
Pigeons and mynas nesting under panels are priced per panel or per metre of mesh. Save both rates, type the count, and the total and GST follow.
Deposits for materials
Proofing a two storey roof means buying mesh and sealant before you start. A deposit on the accepted quote covers that outlay, and the final invoice takes it off.
Unpleasant, urgent jobs
A possum that has died in a wall cavity needs removing and the area deodorising quickly. With both priced as saved services, you can invoice before you leave instead of trying to remember details later.
From noises in the roof to a paid invoice
They describe what they hear
Your form asks what the noise is like, when it happens and where in the house. The enquiry lands with their suburb and phone number so you can call back and book.
Quote once you have seen the roof
Send a quote from your phone with removal, proofing and materials on separate lines. The owner accepts it online.
Do the work, finish the invoice
Add any extra entry points you sealed, attach photos of the mesh and sealed gaps on Starter, and send the tax invoice.
Paid while you climb the next ladder
You see when the owner opens it, and reminders follow up until it is paid.
Example: possum removal and roof proofing
A possum is living in the roof of a single storey home. The job covers removal, sealing four entry points, mesh along the eaves and a return check.
Example only, with a fictional business and customer. Your invoices use your own details, tax settings and design.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possum removal from roof space | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Entry point sealing, per point | 4 | $65.00 | $260.00 |
| Galvanised mesh to eaves, per metre | 6 | $30.00 | $180.00 |
| Return visit to confirm the roof is clear and sealed | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Keep the paperwork as tidy as the roof
Every enquiry from your website sits in one list you can search by postcode, so before you price a job you can see what you have already done in that street. Owed, overdue and paid sit side by side, so a busy week never hides an unpaid roof.
Run pest control as well? See invoicing for pest control. For GST, ABN and tax invoice settings in more depth, read about invoicing in Australia.
Good to know
Should I quote first or invoice straight away?
For a quick job at a known entry point, invoicing straight from the enquiry is fine. For proofing a whole roof, send a quote the owner can accept online on Starter, so the price is agreed before you start.
Can I bill the return check separately?
Save it as its own service and add it when you go back, or list it on the first invoice as included. Either way the customer sees it in writing.
How do I take a deposit for mesh and materials?
On Starter, put a deposit on the quote. When the owner accepts and pays it, the final invoice shows the deposit taken off and only the balance due.
Can I invoice the landlord when the tenant called me?
Send the invoice to the owner or agency that agreed to pay for the work, with the property address in the description. The tenant who rang you does not need to be billed at all.
Can I invoice bird proofing per panel?
Save a rate per panel or per metre of mesh, type the number, and WhizInvoice works out the total and adds GST at 10%.
Seal the roof, send the invoice, move on
Start free and turn your next wildlife enquiry into a tax invoice before you are back down the ladder.
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