Ivy removal

Liz

Can anyone recommend someone local to remove ivy growing up the side of a house? I've inherited a large ivy which is growing up the side of my neighbour's house, and their insurance company have asked me to remove it.

ChangN4N6

Audrey Alexander is excellent .

norton

just cut it as close to the base as you can, and when it dies it will  be easy to pull off the wall.<br>

twinspark

Cut the root and dig it out to stop it growing back.  Depending on how far it has spread it can take a long time to die as it lives on moisture in the brick and mortar so I wouldn't wait for it.  It is very tenacious but take it down carefully as it pulls lumps out of the wall -  use a blow torch, sharpest shears and patience.  It attracts horrbile bugs that bite and throws up dust so wrap up and use a face mask.<br>

gardener-joe

You will probably need to re-point the wall when it is gone ... it decimates the cement.