Handsworth has large Victorian houses, terraces and some very big, mature trees, and ivy has often been growing on them for a long time. We provide ivy removal in Handsworth, cutting the growth back from house walls, boundary walls, fences, outbuildings and trees, clearing it carefully and taking the green waste away.
If part of your property is in a conservation area, or you have a tree you are worried about, let us know when you get in touch. We will take that into account and explain how we plan to work around it.
Big Victorian houses near the Soho area and around the park often have tall brick walls and several storeys of ivy-covered elevation. Growth like that reaches gutters, windowsills and the roof line. In Handsworth we cut the main stems at the base, wait for the ivy to die, and then take it down in sections, starting at the top and working down to the ground floor.
Old brick and lime mortar do not forgive rough handling. Pulling live ivy off tends to take pointing and the face of the brick with it. By waiting, we avoid that damage, and we leave any root pads that cling on. Once it is clear you can judge the wall and decide what repairs, if any, it needs, and when to do it.
Handsworth has some of the biggest garden trees in this part of Birmingham, and ivy climbs many of them. Some sit in conservation areas, where trees can be protected. Removing ivy from a trunk is not pruning or felling, but if you are unsure about a particular tree, a quick check with the council is sensible before we start work on it.
On a large tree we cut through the ivy at the base and leave the upper growth to die and drop away, which protects bark and branches. Thick ivy can hide cavities, splits or dead limbs, so clearing it also gives you a clearer view of the tree. If we are concerned about what we see, we tell you straight and suggest who to speak to next.
In terraced Handsworth gardens, ivy often spreads along shared walls and fences, so we keep to your side and plan access around the house. We check for nesting birds before cutting and wait if any are using the growth. Everything is removed afterwards. We also cover Perry Barr, Great Barr and Smethwick, so are regularly working in this part of Birmingham.
Based in Hall Green, so we are never far from the gardens we work in.
We look at the job before we price it, so you know what is involved.
Branches, clippings and rubbish from our jobs are cleared and the garden left tidy.
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From our base in Hall Green we work across Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and parts of Worcestershire. Choose your area.
Yes. We cut the stems at the base, let the ivy die, then lift it away in sections from the top. Soft old mortar is protected by not pulling live growth. We tell you about any damage we find.
Heavy ivy adds weight, casts shade over the leaves and can hide problems such as splits or dead wood. Cutting it at the base lets it die back naturally, and you can then see the tree's true condition.
We deal with the ivy on your side and avoid reaching onto your neighbour's property. If the growth has spread across the boundary, we will discuss the options with you before starting any work, so there are no surprises for anyone next door.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will get back to you to arrange a visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Photos sent on WhatsApp help.
