Cost and Methods of Ivy Removal
The minimum charge for ivy removal, control, and pruning is £350. This covers the cost of having a two-man team onsite for 2 hours, using ladders. Larger jobs will involve using mobile platforms or scaffolding. The stems are cut close to the base and the ivy is left to wilt for a month.
How to Get Rid of Overgrown Ivy
There are a few ways to get rid of overgrown ivy, including physically removing it, using herbicide, or a combination of both. You will almost certainly have to selectively spray or dig now and again over the coming months to eradicate the ivy pest completely.
Ivy Removal Costs and Methods
Depending on the amount of ivy that needs removal, you should expect to pay £200-£700 to clear ivy from walls. For more areas like front walls or multiple properties, prices range from £800-£1,400. Removing ivy protects houses by preventing damage from moisture and loosening mortar or stucco.
Benefits and Risks of Ivy Growth
Ivy can hold moisture against walls, causing mortar to crumble. It also adheres to stucco, pulling it off houses. Vines like ivy can slip beneath house siding and shingles, eventually detaching them. The vines retain moisture between themselves and siding, leading to mold, mildew, rot, and insects in the house.
Professional Ivy Removal Techniques
They treat visible ivy with chemicals, then remove remaining plants and roots manually. Root removal prevents regrowth but costs $400-$700 on average. Manual removal is eco-friendly yet laborious, possibly needing multiple visits. Each disposal bag costs $10-$20 extra.
Cutting ivy 12 inches off the ground and applying weed killer will kill and detach ivy from fences without having to untangle it. Foliage will die off for easier removal. To remove ivy from trees, cut vines near the trunks. Then pull ivy off trees starting from bottoms up. Spray herbicide on any leftover roots.