Professional Bamboo Removal Covering Gower And All South and West Wales

High Quality Bamboo Removal in Gower and Throughout All South & West Wales

If you need assistance in treating and removing bamboo on your property in Gower here at Clearsafe Knotweed & Bamboo we have nearly 20 years experience in invasive weed removal and with the recent surge in cases of problem bamboo throughout the whole of the UK we act quickly to get to the root of your bamboo problem as soon as possible to prevent any further spread and increase in costs.

Covering Gower, Swansea and the whole of South and West Wales we provide our professional invasive weed removal services to all types of clients in both domestic and commercial settings with our customers including home buyers and sellers, large commercial clients particularly in the construction and utilities sector and property developers and construction companies.

As full members of the PCA ( Property Care Association ) fully licensed and Trustmark registered we offer all our prospective clients a free initial site visit, survey and quote for a management and treatment plan with no-obligation.

We know that as with all invasive weeds acting swiftly is the key which is why we can normally visit you within 48 hours to give you peace of mind knowing that your bamboo infestation is under immediate professional management.

Our friendly and expert team are always just  a phone call away to answer any questions you may have so if you have an issue with bamboo on your property call us now on 0800 634 9275 and let us nip your problem in the bud straight away.

History of Bamboo 

Used in Asian cultures for a variety of purposes for thousands of years this incredible plant is actually a grass belonging to the Poaceae family and was first brought to the UK in the 1800’s.

With now approximately between 1400 and 1600 different documented varieties bamboo has thrived in all kinds of climates across the globe with some more suited to temperate climates and some more suited to warmer conditions.

In the UK it quickly flourished as a popular, sturdy and good looking ornamental plant seen in gardens throughout Britain.

Bamboo Problems

Sometimes labelled the “quickest growing plant in the world” some varieties of bamboo can grow up to 91 cm per day and create actual forests with the most popular being found in Asia.

In the UK it can be incredibly invasive if allowed to extend beyond its boundaries and it’s aggressively spreading root network can easily penetrate surrounding areas and properties where it can push up through patios, driveways and paving stones, even the foundations of your house.

It can also outcompete native plant species creating creating problems for the local eco-system.

With the many different documented varieties of bamboo they still generally fall into two broad categories regards their spread.

Clumping Varieties of Bamboo – Generally not very invasive and not spreading far from the original plant they form in easily noticeable clumps close by.

Running Varieties of Bamboo –  These varieties are mostly the more problematic as their strong and aggressive rhizomes ( roots ) can run far from the host plant and invade surrounding areas and properties.

Treatment & Removal of Bamboo

Treatment and removal methods include :

Manual Removal of Bamboo – The plant can be pulled up manually by hand making sure to also get all the roots.

Mechanical Excavation – For larger infestations, often on commercial sites but also for larger domestic ones.

Physical Root Barriers – Rhizome barriers can be used to keep the roots within their boundaries.

Chemical Treatments – Herbicides can be used on most varieties of bamboo with controlled application.

Further Monitoring 

Ensure the infected area is monitored moving forward to ensure no further re-growth.

Professional, Cost Effective Bamboo Removal in Gower & Throughout All South and West Wales

If  bamboo is causing you a problem on your property in Gower, Swansea or throughout South and West Wales don’t wait.

Ignoring the problem only ever leads to increased costs and headaches further down the road, which is why at Clearsafe Knotweed & Bamboo we can normally visit your property within 48 hours with a free initial survey and quote to get the ball rolling.

We pride ourselves on the personal touch with all of our surveys conducted by one of our lead surveyors James and James ( Stevenson and Edwards ) so give us a call today on 0800 634 9275 and let us get to the root of your bamboo problem!