It gets between the bricks
Ivy stems look harmless on the face of a wall, but once they find a gap in old or soft mortar they grow into it. As the stems thicken they push the bricks apart from the inside, which is what was happening on Todd's wall.
Case study · Wandsworth SW18 · June 2026
Ivy removal from a brick wall in Wandsworth SW18
Ivy on a tall brick wall at Todd's property in Wandsworth had worked its way in between the bricks and was causing serious structural problems. In one day we removed the ivy from the wall and took all the waste away, for £2,200 including VAT.
- Location
- Wandsworth, SW18
- Client
- Todd
- Price
- £2,200 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Problem
- Ivy growing between the bricks
- Waste
- All removed
Where we started
The brief
Ivy had grown up a tall brick wall at Todd's property in Wandsworth. It was no longer just sitting on the surface: the stems had got in between the bricks and were causing serious structural problems.
Todd needed the ivy taken off the wall and everything cleared away before it did any more damage. Ivy removal like this is part of our garden clearance in Wandsworth, and we see the same problem on older brick walls across SW18 and the rest of South London.
The tricky parts
Why ivy on brickwork is a problem
Step by step
How we built it
Removing the ivy
The ivy was removed from the brick wall, including the growth that had worked its way in between the bricks.
Ivy covering the brick wall in Wandsworth before removal Clearing the waste
All the ivy and waste was cleared and taken away the same day.
The cleared wall
By the end of the day the wall was clear of ivy, so the brickwork can be seen and checked again.
The brick wall in Wandsworth SW18 cleared of ivy
The finished work
Photos from the job
Budget
What it cost
This ivy removal cost £2,200 including VAT and took one day, covering removing the ivy from the brick wall and taking all the waste away. The size and height of the wall, how established the ivy is and how easy the wall is to reach set the price. See our garden clearance in Wandsworth page for other clearance work.
Get a free quote- Price
- £2,200 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Problem
- Ivy growing between the bricks
Questions
About ivy on brick walls
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does ivy removal cost in Wandsworth?
Todd's ivy removal in Wandsworth SW18 cost £2,200 including VAT and took one day, covering a tall brick wall and taking all the waste away. Smaller walls or younger ivy cost less; large, established growth on a tall wall costs more.
Does ivy damage brick walls?
It can. On sound brickwork with good mortar, ivy mostly sits on the surface. But where the mortar is old or soft, the stems grow into the joints and thicken, pushing bricks apart, which is what had happened here.
Can ivy cause structural damage?
Yes, once it gets into the joints. As the stems grow between the bricks they loosen them and open up the mortar, which over time weakens the wall. Todd's wall was already showing serious structural problems.
How long does ivy removal take?
Todd's wall took one day, including taking all the waste away. The time depends on the size of the wall and how thick the growth is.
Should I remove ivy from my wall?
If the ivy is getting into the joints, lifting bricks or hiding cracks, yes. The sooner it comes off, the less repair the wall is likely to need.
Do you take the ivy away?
Yes. All the ivy and waste from the job is taken away, so you are not left with a pile of cuttings.
Do you remove ivy near Wandsworth?
Yes, across SW18 and nearby, including Putney, Earlsfield, Battersea and Southfields. See all our landscaping in Wandsworth.
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