Ivy can be a charming addition to gardens and buildings, but when left unchecked, it becomes invasive, damaging walls, fences, trees, and even brickwork. At Tree Surgeon Pro, we specialise in professional ivy removal in Whitburn, ensuring your property stays safe, healthy, and visually appealing. Whether overgrown ivy is creeping up your home, strangling trees, or taking over your garden, our skilled arborists are here to help.
While it can look picturesque on buildings, walls and trees, it can be a real nuisance, causing damage that costs a lot of money to fix.
Here's why it's best to keep ivy growth under control:
Ivy roots penetrate cracks in brickwork, masonry and cement beds, slowly forcing them apart and weakening structural integrity over time. The plant's tendrils cling tightly to walls, loosening mortar and making buildings more vulnerable to damp and decay. Wooden structures such as fences, sheds and garages, often suffer greatly due to ivy infestation. The sheer weight of the ivy puts strain on the structure and trapped moisture encourages rot. Tendrils and roots cause further damage by forcing their way through slats and weakening the fence.
If ivy reaches the top of buildings it can lift roof tiles, potentially allowing water into the loft space which can lead to damp and rot.
If this destructive climber is allowed to grow unchecked, it can compromise the stability of older buildings, fences and garden walls, leading to costly repairs.
Removing ivy improperly can sometimes cause further damage, so professional removal is essential to protect your Whitburn property.
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The first step is a free inspection and assessment to establish the extent of the problem and identify any potential risks and hazards.
We can then provide you with an accurate quote and create a suitable plan tailored to your specific circumstances.
The next steps are as follows:
Using specialist tools, our trained arborists get to work, trimming back the ivy from walls, window frames, roofs, fences and trees without damaging the underlying surfaces.
The extent of the ivy is assessed carefully before work begins, allowing our experts to adopt the most effective approach. This could entail precision cuts for more delicate areas or extensive stripping of heavily affected areas.
Ivy is known for its tenacity and persistence! Where other plants might give up, ivy thrives, regardless of the conditions. Over millennia, it has developed several clever ways of propagating itself in order to thrive. In addition to base roots, it puts out aerial roots (tendrils) along its stems. When the stem touches soil it produces adventitious roots, allowing the parent plant to spread along the earth in a process known as layering.
Small fragments of root or stem left over after cutting will begin to sprout, and this new growth will start the process all over again!
Finally, ivy plants produce berries which are eaten by birds and deposited elsewhere, eventually producing new plants. It also grows in poor soil and doesn't mind shaded positions, making it a tough problem to crack.
So, how do you kill ivy and make sure it doesn't return? To prevent regrowth, our experts ensure the complete removal of all ivy by cutting it down to ground level and then digging out the large roots. They are careful to avoid leaving any cuttings lying around, as these could sprout, creating new plants.
As mentioned above, they may apply a suitable herbicide to prevent the roots from sprouting. In most cases, this is enough to destroy the plant.
If you're intent on keeping ivy, it's best to be aware that trimming it in late winter or early spring encourages vigorous new growth.
However, if you want us to get rid of it completely, we can remove ivy at any time of the year.
No, English ivy - the most common type in Whitburn - is not harmful, although the sap can cause skin irritation which is why our arborists and tree surgeons wear protective clothing when they remove ivy.
There are many types of ivy, but poison ivy only grows in North America and is not present in the UK. Be very wary of any company claiming to offer poison ivy removal, as this demonstrates a distinct lack of knowledge of botany and arboriculture.
Any reputable and legitimate company offering ivy removal services in Whitburn will be aware of all the facts!
If you're happy with the ivy on your property and just need to keep it under control, Tree Surgeon Pro can help! Rather than remove ivy, our expert tree surgeons will trim it back and keep it in check, so you avoid most ivy-related problems.
Many of our customers combine ivy trimming with other services, such as tree pruning and hedge/shrub trimming, ensuring that your garden or outdoor space looks perfect.
The damage caused by excessive ivy growth is no joke, and the cost of fixing this can be seriously high. While it's best to keep ivy in check (which you can do using our ivy trimming service), ivy removal is the next best thing.
Our fully qualified, trained and experienced arborists have the knowledge and skills to remove all traces of ivy from your premises, helping you to avoid costly repairs and maintenance.
In fact, we can assist in all cases where invasive plants and weeds have taken over. Our experts will use high-quality equipment and professional methods to restore your garden, putting you back in control.
If this destructive plant has taken over and you've had enough, get in touch with Tree Surgeon Pro and we'll soon have your premises ivy-free!
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