Professional Bamboo Removal In Barry And Throughout South & West Wales

Expert Bamboo Removal Barry and South & West Wales

Is bamboo affecting your property in Barry or Glamorgan  ?

Here at Clearsafe we have over 15 years experience in invasive weed removal and have noticed a recent surge in cases of bamboo infestation throughout South and West Wales.

We treat bamboo on all kinds of commercial and domestic properties so whether you are a homeowner /  buyer with problem bamboo in the garden or a construction company or property developer with bamboo on-site, help is at hand.

We provide our bamboo removal services to clients across the whole of South Wales and cover all areas of Barry and Glamorgan.

We offer a free, no – obligation initial site visit, survey and quote and aim to visit the site within 48 hours whenever possible  as we know that acting fast is crucial when it comes to treating and removing bamboo.

The quicker the problem is identified and treatment begins then the more money can be saved so give us a call now on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your bamboo problem !

Bamboo in the UK

There are reports of bamboo first being introduced to the UK in the late 18th century and it has since become extremely popular as a good looking addition to any landscape or domestic garden known for it’s ability to grow and populate the area extremely quickly.

An incredibly resilient plant it can quickly grow to astonishing heights with some bamboo varieties being recorded as growing up to 1.5 inches per hour.

Although actually a grass in the family Poaceae some bamboos can grow so large that they resemble trees with bamboo forests being common in certain areas around the world.

There are over 1,400 different varieties of bamboo currently documented with varied spread and growth rates so it is extremely important to clarify the type and variety of bamboo that is present before any treatment and removal process begins.

What Are The Problems With Bamboo ?

What can originally make bamboo seem so appealing can also become the biggest problem after planting it.

Namely it’s quick growing and sturdy nature.

The resilient and quick spreading root structure in certain varieties of bamboo can be incredibly aggressive and invasive to the surrounding area and without proper control in place, bamboo can quickly overwhelm it’s surroundings.

It’s root or rhizome network in certain varieties spreads similar to other invasive weeds such as Japanese Knotweed and control and monitoring is crucial.

There are generally two main types that bamboo can be divided into with one generally being much more problematic than the other.

Clumping Bamboo is generally considered the tamer and easier to handle bamboo as it has a root mass like many normal ornamental grasses. They have a very short root structure which generally only expand a few inches per year, forming localised and easily identifiable clumps.

Running Bamboo can be incredibly invasive due to their long, horizontal and fast spreading rhizomes ( roots ). Unlike clumping bamboos these roots can spread far from the parent plant and infiltrate surrounding areas.

Again the bamboo family is very diverse with well over 1,000 varieties so proper identification of the variety of bamboo is an important first step.

Bamboo Removal Methods

Like most invasive weed treatments, bamboo removal methods will vary depending on the type and scope of the infected area.

Each growth can have unique characteristics and the appropriate treatment can vary depending on the type of bamboo present and the proximity to surrounding areas.

The first step should always be a free, no obligation survey to identify the type of bamboo and spread.

Then there are different treatment and removal methods depending on the exact nature of the problem.

These can include :

Manual Removal – Initial mowing and cutting of the bamboo by hand, taking care to remove all of the root structure.

Mechanical Excavation – If the problem area is larger and too big to be done by hand mechanical excavation can be employed.

Rhizome Barrier Installation – Physical barriers are inserted vertically into the ground to ensure the root structure cannot spread beyond those boundaries.

Chemical Treatments / Herbicides – Safely applying a herbicide to the bamboo and re-application over 2-3 years.

Ongoing Monitoring Of The Area

With any bamboo removal method it is vital that all of the root structure is removed as re-growth can quickly occur from even the smallest fragment of rhizome that is left behind.

Ongoing surveillance of the area is vitally important to ensure no re-growth takes places and that prompt action is taken should any new shoots become visible.

Professional Bamboo Removal in Barry and South & West Wales

If bamboo is creating an issue for you on or around your domestic or commercial property in Barry or throughout South and West Wales then help is at hand.

At Clearsafe Knotweed we act fast to get to the root of your problem and aim to visit you on the site within 48 hours whenever possible.

All our initial surveys are conducted by one of our two lead surveyors James and James ( Stevenson and Edwards) and we are always just a phone call away throughout the entire bamboo treatment and removal process so give us a call today on 0800 634 9275.