Full Excavation & Eradication

Bamboo is incredibly invasive and can cause serious damage to patios, lawns, fences and even foundations. Standard removal methods are rarely enough. That’s why we offer deep excavation, removing both rhizomes and root systems to stop regrowth.

Each project includes:

  • Full mechanical or manual excavation
  • Root barrier advice or installation
  • Targeted herbicide application (where needed)
  • Scheduled follow-up revisits
  • Written report and photographs
  • Long-term guarantees (2, 5 or 10 years)

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How to Completely Remove Bamboo

Are you not quite sure how to deal with bamboo? We are experts in the field and here to help with advice and provide a complete removal package from start to finish.

Bamboo is a growing problem in the UK, and while it is completely unregulated, thousands of people each year experience damage to their homes, gardens, buildings, and driveways caused by this aggressive family of plants.

 

Problems with Bamboo

Bamboo can provide great architectural planting in a garden setting however selecting the wrong variety or inheriting the wrong variety can soon lead to difficulties. If you start to see any warning signs such as bamboo emerging outside of the original planting area, acting quickly can save you huge costs in the long run. It isn't uncommon to start experiencing problems with bamboo about 7-10 years after planting it. 

  • Bamboo can quickly spread into unwanted areas, taking over flower beds, lawns, and patios. 
  • The root balls and runners of bamboo are very tough and can be extremely difficult to remove using everyday garden hand tools once they are established. 
  • The tough runners can exploit gaps and weaknesses in structures and can quickly cause significant damage. 
  • When bamboo spreads into an adjoining property, it can lead to disputes and even legal action between neighbours, especially if it causes damage. 

How We Get Rid Of Bamboo

Cutting and digging: One common method is to cut down the bamboo canes and then dig out the rhizomes. This process can be labour - intensive, especially if the bamboo has spread over a large area.

Herbicides: Some people resort to using herbicides to kill bamboo. However, this may require multiple applications, and there is a risk of harming other plants and microorganisms in the vicinity. 

Barrier installation: Installing physical barriers (such as bamboo rhizome barriers made of plastic or metal) can help contain the spread of bamboo. These barriers need to be installed deep into the ground to prevent the rhizomes from escaping. 

What to Expect

Inspection & Assessment: Our bamboo removal experts conduct review of the affected area, identifying the type and extent of bamboo growth. Based on this assessment, we develop a customised bamboo removal plan tailored to address your garden’s specific needs.

Safety Measures: Safety is our top priority. We take utmost care to prepare the site, isolating the bamboo, and implementing necessary safety measures to protect your property and surrounding plants during the bamboo removal process. We also provide you with information and instruction around the use of chemicals to make sure we are keeping our human and furry customers safe.

Cutting & Excavation: We use excavators to remove and churn the soil to make sure that we find and remove all rhizomes. We perform the bamboo removal process with utmost precision, ensuring minimal disruption to the rest of your garden.

Root Treatment: Bamboo’s tenacity lies in its root system. Our targeted treatments effectively eradicate the root structure, we do this by using glyphosate, this kills off any rhizomes that may have been missed in the excavation process.

Removal & Clean-up: We ensure a thorough debris removal process. Refilling Soil where needed. We then leave your outdoor space clean and ready for enjoyment after the bamboo removal is complete.

Return visits: Multiple visits are organised with the customer after completed works to check that removal has been 100% achieved.

For all general enquires or to arrange a booking, call New Leaf Enviro Ltd today on 07968 448 273

At New Leaf Enviro Ltd we can offer a fully comprehensive Guarantees which is valid for 2, 5 & 10 Years from the final completion of sign off. Giving our clients full peace of mind if the bamboo was to re -establish later down the line.