Ivy thrives in the damp, mild conditions of the valleys, and in Abertillery it often covers garden walls, back-yard fences, sheds and the side of a house. We cut it at the base, let it die back and then remove it carefully, so you can see what is behind it and stop it spreading further.
We work in the town and nearby areas such as Cwmtillery, Six Bells and Blaina. If the ivy is on a steep bank or a wall that is awkward to reach, tell us, and we can look at the safest way to approach it.
Many homes here have small, sloping back gardens enclosed by walls or timber fences, and ivy can take over the whole boundary within a few seasons. It climbs over the top, gets into neighbouring gardens and adds weight to fence panels that are already tired. Cutting the stems at the base is the first step and it stops the plant sending up fresh growth.
After that, the top growth begins to wither. We come back to this stage when the ivy has loosened, lift it from the wall or fence and take it away. Rotten panels or loose coping stones that were hidden underneath can then be seen and dealt with before they fail. Boundaries around Abertillery gardens are often shared, so a chat with the neighbours before we start helps everyone.
A thick curtain of ivy on a shed, garage or house wall looks like cover, but it can conceal cracked render, loose pointing, blocked gutters and gaps under the eaves. Stems push into any opening and widen it over time. Once the ivy is cleared, you can inspect the surface and decide whether repairs are needed. In Abertillery that is often the first time the real state of an old outbuilding is seen for years.
On masonry, the sticky roots left behind can take a long time to come away. We do not scrape or force them where that might damage the surface. We remove the main growth, explain what remains and let you decide whether to leave the rootlets to fade naturally or arrange further treatment. We would rather be straightforward about what is left than promise a spotless wall.
Exposed valley sides in Abertillery see wind, rain and long damp spells, which suit ivy very well. Ivy removal is not always a one-off job: seedlings and surviving roots may send up new shoots. We check the area for nesting birds before cutting and can advise on watching for regrowth, so a light trim later stops it from returning in force.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Abertillery.
Ivy RemovalIvy being cut back from the stone gable of a cottage in Cardiff, with a long ladder up the wall beside the windows.
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Ivy RemovalWe cleared ivy from a close-boarded garden fence and the side of a brick house in Swansea, working from a ladder.
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Hedge TrimmingOvergrown hedges, a leaning conifer and tall boundary growth along a narrow lane, tackled as one hedge trimming project in Abertillery.
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Read the guide →Once the stems are cut at the base, the growth above starts to die back, though the time it takes varies with the season and thickness. We usually advise waiting until it has loosened before pulling it off a wall.
Yes, though we would suggest letting your neighbour know first. We can cut the ivy from your side and clear what is accessible. If the fence itself is rotten, we will say so once the ivy is off.
Yes. Ivy is a popular nesting spot, so we look for active nests before cutting, especially in spring and summer. If we find one in use, we leave that area alone and come back to it later. We then talk you through what we found.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.