Ivy removal

[mattbta]

Bought the house in 2007 with ivy growing completely up the south side of our house. It has started to encroach the surrounding sides. I've decided I would like it all removed and cleaned up. Any recommendations for this? I'd like the roots pulled and the house cleaned (powerwashed?)

Cheers.

[arhouck]

Would be cheaper

[PugLover]

Step 1: Cut all the climbers at the base of the foundation....it will soon die.

Step 2: Use roundup on those plants on the base...keep the kids and animals out of the ivy.

Step 3: Power wash the side of the house.

[cknorr28]

I know the ivy looks nice on some homes but ivy is the worse thing you can do to a building. It deteriorates masonry sometimes beyond repair.